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A Conference for "Managers on the Rise" in the Material Handling Industry

AUGUST 1, 2013

A Conference for “Managers on the Rise” in the Material Handling IndustryAugust 1, 2013

Want to give your career a power boost this summer? New from MHEDA and MHI is a fun, insightful and value-filled one-day conference that will take place in the heart of Chicago. This is “Not Your Father’s Conference.” We promise you a fast moving schedule designed to navigate the issues you face every day: managing time, managing people and managing yourself. Gain access to real-world leadership tools, meet with other material handling professionals and challenge yourself to become a leader in your organization. Make the investment in yourself and in your career by registering today at mheda.org/Emerging!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?Designed for material handling professionals who want to strengthen their management and leadership skills and advance their career in material handling operations. Including, but not limited to:

• Sales• Operations• Human Resources• Finance• Marketing• Other Material Handling Professionals• YOU!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?• Learn real world skills from experts in their field• Access to leadership training and career development tools for future advancement• Explore a unique networking opportunity with your material handling peers • Jump start your career with management tools and insights you can apply

immediately

A CONFERENCE IN THE HEART OF CHICAGOThis year's Emerging Leaders Conference will be located at the Courtyard Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North in a haven of urban sophistication! Located in the trendy River North area on famed Restaurant Row, this hotel offers easy access to fine dining, exciting nightlife and the closest proximity to the EL Train. For those looking to stay fit on the road you can enjoy the fitness center with an indoor pool.

Courtyard Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North30 East Hubbard StreetChicago, IL 60611

Special Discounted Rate: $169 per night. Call 312-329-2500. Rate is available until July 5, 2013 or until room block sells out.

EMERGING LEADERS CONFERENCE

WE’LL COVER THESE IMPORTANT TOPICS AND SO MUCH MORE…

• Prioritizing Tasks

• Planning Strategically

• Reducing Stress

• Becoming Proactive (Not Reactive!)

• Reduce Wasted Time

• End Email Addiction

• Better Communicate

• Resolve Conflicts

• Create Team Goals

• Motivate Your Team

• Measuring Results

• Managing Resistance

• Value of Providing Direction

• Assessing Your Team

• Empowering Your Team

• Power of Promoting Health and Wellness

• Giving Powerful Presentations

AGENDA

Contact: (847) 680-3500 or connect@mheda.orgmheda.org/Emerging

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast/Registration

8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.Welcome & IntroductionsFacilitated by Conference Moderator/MHEDA Member Jim Ripkey, President, Industrial Equipment, Hy-Tek Material Handling

8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Personal Leadership & Time Management Double Your Results, Balance Your Life & Lead By ExamplePresented by Steve McClatchy, President, Alleer Training & Consulting

Session Take-Aways:• Prioritize tasks based on the results they produce.• Plan more strategically to improve results and

reduce stress.• End email addiction, procrastination and needless

interruptions.

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Mastering Presentation SkillsPresented by Doug Cartland, President, Doug Cartland, Inc.

Session Take-Aways:• Get buy-in from your team with first-rate

presentation skills.• Discover the importance of your nonverbal language

and how it can dampen or electrify a presentation.• 4 powerful techniques that will help engage your

audience.

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Roundtable Discussions

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Lunch

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Building Trust & Resolving ConflictPresented by Steve McClatchy

Session Take-Aways:• Listen and communicate more effectively. • Resolve conflict when it happens in a way that

builds the relationship.• Manage relationships versus lead relationships.

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Team Building Outside the WorkplacePresented By Joshua Smith, Director of Sales & Operations, AK Material Handling Systems & Jason Kasanezky, Inside Sales & Marketing, AK Material Handling Systems

Session Take-Aways:• How to grow your brand through team building.• The power of promoting health and wellness.• Creating organic relationships within your team.• The value of team building activities.

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Strategies for Leading Your TeamPresented by Steve McClatchy

Session Take-Aways:• How to create a compelling team purpose and team

goals.• Keep the team motivated and focused on producing

measurable results.• Introduce improvement, manage resistance and

gain commitment to change.

4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Lessons Learned from an Emerging Leader & Conference Wrap-UpPresented by Jim Ripkey

This presentation will feature one material handling professional’s move up the career ladder and reveal some of the pitfalls and challenges faced along the way.

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Networking Reception at Harry Caray'sEnd your Emerging Leaders Conference experience with a networking reception at Chicago’s famous Harry Caray’s! Enjoy appetizers and cocktails at this sophisticated, high energy restaurant, home to a museum-quality collection of sports memorabilia, original newspapers and photographs.

DYNAMIC SPEAKER LINEUPDoug Cartland

Doug Cartland is the President and

Founder of Doug Cartland, Inc. He

has been an advisor to CEOs for 15

years. He’s an expert in leadership

and management skills and has

successfully trained and coached

leaders on all levels. Doug believes that “skilled

leaders getting the most out of motivated employees”

is the key to any organization's prosperity.

Jason Kasanezky

Jason Kasanezky works in Inside

Sales and Marketing for AK Material

Handling Systems. He is celebrating

his 7th year with AK and plays an

integral role in AK’s Social Media and

Web development. Jason is also one of

the creating members of the AKMHS GBC “Give Back

Crew.” The GBC was established by the employees in

an effort to give back to the surrounding community

and also to grow the AKMHS footprint.

Steve McClatchy

Steve McClatchy is a speaker, writer,

consultant, trainer and founder of

Alleer Training & Consulting. Steve

has spoken before thousands of

audiences on the topics of time

management, leadership and

consultative selling skills. He leaves each audience

with a wealth of knowledge delivered in a fun and

interactive fashion.

Jim Ripkey

Jim Ripkey is President, Industrial

Equipment, for Hy-Tek Material

Handling. He has over 20 years

of material handling dealership

experience, including: overseeing

sales, operations, marketing, and

administration. He has facilitated workshops in

areas of training, technology, and parts & service

operations, and recruiting.

Joshua Smith

Joshua Smith is the Director of

Sales and Operations for AK Material

Handling Systems. In his 12 years

with the AK team, he has created

a strong brand for the company.

His commitment to the AK team is

reflected in AK's recent recognition of being in the 100

Best Minnesota Companies to work for in 2013. He is

active in Social Media and Web development to ensure

AK stays connected with its clients.

REVIEWS FROM MHEDA'S 2012 EMERGING LEADERS CONFERENCE

• “Wonderful program with numerous take aways, also this was a great networking event.”

• “Excellent programs, great speakers, great topics and fast paced, good time allotted to each subject.”

• “Totally worth every penny, outstanding speakers, great venue, well done.”

• “This was a great experience, it was a great opportunity to network and gain exposure and hear expert advice from others. I learned a lot to apply not only in my work life, but personal life as well.”

PAYMENT INFORMATION❑ Check Enclosed ❑ Credit Card

❑ Visa ❑ MasterCard ❑ American Express ❑ Discover

Number ___________________________________________________

Exp. Date _________________________________________________

Card Holder’s Name _________________________________________

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REGISTRATION FORMEmerging Leaders Conference August 1, 2013Courtyard Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North

Complete this registration form and fax (847-362-6989) to MHEDA or register online.

Registrant #1 _______________________________________________

Title ______________________________________________________

Email _____________________________________________________

Age (Optional) _____________________

Years in Material Handling ____________

What is Your Biggest Job Challenge ______________________________

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What two (2) things do you want to get out of this conference?

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Registrant #2 _______________________________________________

Title ______________________________________________________

Email _____________________________________________________

Age (Optional) _____________________

Years in Material Handling ____________

What is Your Biggest Job Challenge ______________________________

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What two (2) things do you want to get out of this conference?

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Company __________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________

City/Sate/Zip _______________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________________

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Our company is a ❑ MHEDA Member ❑ MHI Member ❑ Non-Member

REGISTRATION FEE

Early Bird Member Registration (by July 1) $449

Member Registration (after July 1) $499

Non-Member Registration $999

Included in the registration fee is all handout materials, one breakfast, one lunch, one networking event at Harry Caray's and the priceless opportunity to bring your material handling career to the next level!

Travel and lodging not included.

MHEDA Fax: 847-362-6989Mail: 201 US Highway 45 Vernon Hills, IL 60061-2398

QUESTIONS? Call MHEDA at 847-680-3500Register at mheda.org/EmergingEmail connect@mheda.org

By registering for the Emerging Leaders Conference, MHEDA & MHI have the right to use your photo, which may be taken during the event, for future promotional material. If you have a disability or require special accommodations, please contact us. We will do our best to accommodate you.

CANCELLATIONSThe full amount will be refunded if you cancel no later than July 15, 2013. Cancellations received after that date but before the start of the conference will be charged a $200 administration fee per person. No refunds given for “no shows.”

REGISTER ONLINE!

mheda.org/Emerging

Thursday, August 1, 20137:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast/Registration8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Welcome and Introductions8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Personal Leadership/Time Management9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Mastering Presentation Skills10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Roundtable Discussions11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Building Trust & Resolving Conflict 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Team Building Outside the Workplace 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Strategies for Leading Your Team 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lessons Learned & Conference Wrap-Up 5:30 p.m - 7:00 p.m. Networking Reception at Harry Caray's

201 U.S. Highway 45 | Vernon Hills, IL 60061-2398Ph: 847-680-3500 | Fax: 847-362-6989Email: connect@mheda.org

EMERGING LEADERS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCEJoin us for an exciting new conference designed for emerging leaders who want to move up the material handling industry career ladder.

mheda.org/Emerging

LEARN MORE AT MHEDA.ORG/EMERGING