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2010 FES Leadership Conference
Discover the Treasure of Leadership
June 11-12, 2010
The Shores Resort & Spa
Daytona Beach, FL
To download a complete conference brochure, please click here.
About the Conference:
Leaders receive the best bounty from their hard work and dedication. The treasure is making a difference in the work environment, the community, and at all levels of development. The 2010 FES Leadership Conference will provide the tools, information, and connections for today’s (and tomorrow’s) leaders.
The 2010 Leadership Advisory Committee has set sail on a program guaranteed to prepare chapter leaders for success. The two-day program is full of golden opportunities to reach the new leader, emerging leader and the seasoned. Don’t miss out on this adventure to Discover the Treasure of Leadership.
The Friday afternoon program begins with a motivational presentation by Nat Glover, former sheriff of Jacksonville and Assistant VP, University Relations & Public Affairs, University of North Florida. The afternoon brings success stores from the 2009 ACE Award winners and Student Chapters of the Year. The evening treasures include a relaxing cocktail hour, dinner with our true treasures (family and friends), and Family Fun Activities on the beach.
Saturday morning kicks off with an overview of the essential FES desk reference, The FES Leadership Guide. The Guide provides a detailed look at the structure of FES and the roles and responsibilities of the many volunteer opportunities. We have expanded the roundtable breakouts to three, forty-five minute sessions. The morning is wrapped up with the perspective of our seasoned leaders and final words from the president-elect and chairman.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2010 FES Leadership Conference.
Who Should Attend?
FES current and future leaders, chapter officers, members in line for chapter officer position, and anyone wishing to enhance their overall leadership skills, whether an Engineering Intern (EI), student of engineering or a Professional Engineer (PE). It is strongly encouraged that the incoming president or new officer positions at the chapter level attend the conference.
Keynote Speaker – Nathaniel Glover, Jr, former Jacksonville Sheriff
Nathaniel Glover, Jr. made history by being elected the first African American Sheriff in Florida in more than 100 years. He served two terms and retired from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in June 2003. His career has taken him down a strong path of leadership, training and mentoring students of all levels. Sheriff Glover’s law enforcement career started as an investigator then promoted to Sergeant to head of the Police Hostage Negotiation Team and then served as the Director of Police Services. The ability to make decisions, lead staff, and departments during these roles was the key to their success.
His passion for the Jacksonville Community is very strong. During is first term in office, Sheriff Glover donated approximately $250,000 of his pension benefits to a college scholarship fund for deserving low-income children in the Jacksonville community. In 1999, Sheriff Glover was awarded the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award. He was honored for "his untiring efforts to combat crime through community involvement and to effect positive changes in the criminal justice system." Sheriff Glover was chosen to participate in the White House Leadership Conference on Youth, Drug Use and Violence. He has also received the outstanding alumnus awards from the University of North Florida, Edward Waters College and Leadership Jacksonville, Inc.
In November of 2006 Sheriff Glover was introduced as a special assistant to University of North Florida President John Delaney. The Sheriff’s role at the University is to promote higher education, college recruitment, and drop-out prevention. He also serves as a special envoy for higher education to Florida Community College at Jacksonville and Edward Waters College. In partnership with FCCJ, Edward Waters College, and Jacksonville University, Sheriff Glover is championing a program entitled The Jacksonville Commitment. This program’s primary goal is to identify, recruit, and retain low-income students and provide scholarship opportunities to attend any of the four Duval County higher education institutions.
Schedule of Events (subject to change)
Friday, June 11, 2010
8 am – 12:00 pm FES Board of Directors Meeting
Noon – 1 pm FES Leadership Conference Registration
1 pm – 1:15 pm Welcome & Introductions
Terrance (Tery) Glunt, PE, President
Robert (Bob) Higgins, PE, President-elect
William (Bill) Francis, PE, Chair, Leadership Advisory Committee Chair
1:15 pm – 3:15 pm Keynote Speaker – Nathaniel (Nat) Glover, Jr, former Jacksonville Sheriff
3:15pm – 3:30 pm Refreshment Break
3:30 pm – 4 pm New Leader Success Stories
2009 Most Active Student Chapters
FAMU/FSU (Alpha/Beta)
Pensacola Junior College (Delta)
4 pm – 5 pm Emerging Leaders Success Stories
2009 Chapter ACE Award Presentations
1st Place – Miami Chapter
2nd Place – Treasure Coast Chapter
3rd Place – Palm Beach Chapter
6 – 6:30 pm Cocktail Hour
6:30 – 9 pm Networking Dinner and Family Fun Night
Saturday, June 12, 2010
7:30 – 8 am Registration Desk Open/Continental Breakfast
8 – 8:30 am Welcome & President’s Plan for the Year
Review of FES Leadership Guide
Robert (Bob) Higgins, PE, President-elect
8:30 – 9:15 am Roundtables – Session I
9:15 – 10 am Roundtables – Session II
10 – 10:15 am Refreshment Break
10:15 – 11 am Roundtables – Session III
11 – 11:30 am Seasoned Leader Success Story
11:30 am – Noon Closing Comments/Adjourn
Hotel Accommodations
The site of the conference is The Shores Resort & Spa, 2637 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118. FES has arranged for a discounted group rate of $119 for River View rooms (single or double occupancy), $139 for Oceanview Rooms (single or double occupancy) and $159 for Oceanfront Rooms (single or double occupancy), plus state and local taxes. These discounted rates are offered 3 days before and 3 days after the event should attendees wish to extend their stay, based upon availability.
Guest room feature four-poster beds crowned with sheer canopy curtains and deluxe pillow-top mattresses topped with ultra soft 300 thread count linens. King size rooms feature 42’’ flat screen TV’s and doubles feature 32’’flat screen TV’s. Other features include high-speed wireless internet access; DVD/CD player with complimentary DVD’s; king rooms feature doorless Italian Marble Showers; luxurious bath amenities; cordless phone with voice messaging; mini- bar; coffee maker; large in-room safe; hair dryer; iron & ironing board; in-room iHomes that play iPods and shuffles, and over 40% of accommodations have private balconies.
To receive the discounted room rate, please call the hotel directly at 1-866-934-7467 by Friday, May 21, 2010 and reference Florida Engineering Society (FES). Please note that this is the date through which the hotel will hold any rooms left in the block, but it does not guarantee that rooms will not sell out PRIOR to the reservation deadline. Please make your hotel reservations as soon as possible to help ensure rate and availability.
Cancellation Policy
Requests for registration cancellation must be received in writing before 5 pm, May 28, 2010. The cancellation fee is $50. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after this date. Substitutions are permitted any time. However, if non-members are taking the place of members, a full non-member registration fee will be charged. Please be prepared to remit additional fees at the registration desk.
How to Register
The registration fee of $275 (FES members) and $375 (Non-Members) includes 1 continental breakfast, 1 dinner, 2 refreshment breaks and all course materials. An early bird registration is available; registration must be received by April 9th. Register online at www.fleng.org or call 850-224-7121.
Registration Deadline
All registrations must be received at FES Headquarters by close of business (5 pm EST) on May 28, 2010. Registrations will be accepted after the deadline on a space-available basis. A $50 late fee applies. Please call 850-224-7121 to see how we can accommodate you.
Payment Deadline
Your registration will be cancelled and offered to patrons on our waiting list if we do not receive your payment by May 28, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
Confirmation E-mail
Your confirmation e-mail is proof of your registration. Attachments to your e-mail provide driving directions and important registration information. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail within 10 business days, please contact our offices at 850-224-7121.
Tax Deductibility
Eligibility for tax deductions may apply. Check with your accountant regarding expenses.
American Disabilities Act/Special Needs
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at 850-224-7121 to inform us of any special needs that are required to allow your full participation in this program. Please notify us within 30 days of the program to allow sufficient time to accommodate these requests.
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