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REGISTER TODAY!Unleash your brilliance and register for a 2019 Regional Conference Event in Safety Harbor, Florida, Reno, Nevada or Des Moines, Iowa.

Complete the registration form and mail or fax your payment information to ABWA National.

To take advantage of the two-part payment plan, submit your completed registration form to ABWA National by Monday, January 28, 2019.

2019 Regional Conferences

AGENDA for all 2019 Regional Conferences

THURSDAY1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Conference Registration4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Welcome / Networking Reception

(Note: The networking reception for the Western Regional Conference will be hosted at an off-site venue to beannounced at a later date. Conference attendees will be transported to the venue by a chartered bus).

FRIDAY7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Conference Registration7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Professional Development Seminar1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Break2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Professional Development Seminar (continued)

SATURDAY7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ABWA/SBMEF Session1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Break2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ABWA/SBMEF Session4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Candidate Speeches/ Meet the Candidates

EASTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE ONLY SAFETY HARBOR, FLORIDA

COACHING AND TEAM BUILDING

ABWA leaders recognize that in order to achieve their goals, they must couple inspiration with collaboration, and turn conflict into opportunities, however, that is never as easy as it sounds. In this 6-hour session, you will learn how to:

1. Identify strategies for developing a results-oriented ABWA team.

2. Recognize skills and behaviors necessary for effective leadership that will motivate and engage your members.

3. Become a positive leader that will inspire others to unleash their brilliance in the American Business Women’s Association!

Session value (.6 CEUs)

Presenter: Anne BonneyAnne is a fun trainer who is both energetic and inspirational. She enjoys motivating her audiences, and this really shows no matter what the topic. Anne has been an instructor in various industries where she has motivated audiences on various topics, including leadership. Her experience isn’t just limited to training. Anne has led and managed teams in large scale operations by creating corporate strategies and coordinating execution in crossfunctional teams.

CENTRAL AND WESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCES RENO, NEVADA & DES MOINES, IOWA

DIGITAL MARKETING BOOTCAMP

This course received rave reviews from this year’s conference attendees. Today’s ever-changing digital world presents new opportunities (and challenges) for ABWA’s Chapters and Express Networks to effectively target current and future members. Building a strong online presence is vital to boost your league’s profile. With PPC, SEO, email, social marketing, retargeting and Google Analytics™, it can seem quite overwhelming. With so many options available, it can be difficult to determine what will be the most effective approach for your league. In this 6-hour session, you will learn how to:

1. Create an effective digital marketing strategy2. Use online tools to increase productivity3. Audit your marketing strategies4. Use successful techniques that will engage mobile

friendly users.

Session value (.6 CEUs)

Presenter: Ted JanusTed Janus is a highly skilled and experienced trainer who is at home in front of a small group or hundreds of participants attending a large scale conference. Ted delivers training that will “stick” with conference attendees long after the session is over. As the author of two books on social media marketing, Ted has proven he knows how to make the seemingly complex look simple using technology to connectcurrent and future members.

BSTR (BUSINESS SKILLS TUITION REIMBURSEMENT)

If your league contributed a minimum of $500 to SBMEF

in the 2017-2018 Award Year, you are eligible to sponsor

a BSTR scholarship up to $125 per person.

UNLEASH YOUR BRILLIANCE

IN THE AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

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ABWA makes every effort to secure the best possible rates for overnight accommodations, room rental, food and beverage, and audio-visual equipment. Your registration fees are contingent on meeting our financial obligation to the conference venue in terms of rooms booked and food and beverage contracted. To ensure we maintain an affordable registration fee, book your room in the Conference Headquarters Hotel. Thank you!

*Rate includes Complimentary Resort Shuttle to/from the Airport (Shuttle reservations must be made at least one week prior to arrival directly with the Reservations department and spots are based on availability). Both Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg/Clearwater International (PIE) are serviced. Shuttle runs from 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily. Any needs for the shuttle prior to 7:00 AM and after 10:00 PM will be at the Guest’s expense. You will be asked to provide airline, arrival/departure times and your cell phone number.

Safety Harbor Resort and Spa105 N. Bayshore DriveSafety Harbor, FL 34695

Main Reservation Number: 727.724.7710 (request in-house reservations)Group Code: ABWA Conference–GroupNote: Due to company changeover, group room reservations must be made through the Main Reservation Number vs. online or through a call center at this time.

(Room Rate does not include tax.):Single (One person/one bed) $159*Double (Two people/two beds) $159*Triple (Three people/two beds) $159*Quad (Four people/two beds) $159*

Overnight Parking: Complimentary Valet Parking:  $10.00 per day

Nearest Airports: Tampa International Airport (TPA) St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa3800 S. Virginia StreetReno, Nevada 89502Main Reservation Number: 1-800-723-6500Group Code: SABWA19

(Room Rate does not include occupancy tax, tourism surcharge and standard resort fee):Wednesday Room Rate: $99.00Thursday Room Rate: $99.00Friday Room Rate: $139.00Saturday Room Rate: $139.00

Nearest Airport: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

Holiday Inn Downtown at Mercy Campus1050 6th Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50314Hotel Main and Reservation Number: 1-515-283-0151Group Code: BZA

Group Code: ABWA Central Regional Conference, group ABWA042018

(Room Rate does not include tax.):Single (One person/one bed) $139Double (Two people/two beds) $139

Complimentary Parking for Hotel Guests

Nearest Airport: Des Moines, Iowa (DSM) Complimentary Airport Shuttle until 11:00 PM

Eastern Regional ConferenceSAFETY HARBOR, FLORIDA

March 28-30, 2019

Hotel reservations for ABWA’s commitment of rooms must be received

by Monday, February 25, 2019, or until the room block is full. Please make

reservations directly with the hotel.

Western Regional ConferenceRENO, NEVADA

April 4-6, 2019

Hotel reservations for ABWA’s commitment of rooms must be received

by Friday, March 8, 2019, or until the room block is full. Please make

reservations directly with the hotel.

Central Regional ConferenceDES MOINES, IOWA

April 11-13, 2019

Hotel reservations for ABWA’s commitment of rooms must be

received by Wednesday, March 20, 2019 or until the room block is full.

Please make reservations directly with the hotel.

*Rates are valid for single or double occupancy. Add $10.00 per person, per room, per night plus tax for triple or quads.

CONFERENCE DATE CONFERENCE LOCATION DISTRICTS EARLY REGISTRATION DATE

March 28-30 Eastern – Safety Harbor, Florida Dist. I and IV February 22

April 4-6 Western – Reno, Nevada Dist. II and VI February 22

April 11-13 Central – Des Moines, Iowa Dist. III and V February 22

Name_______________________________________________ E-mail__________________________________

Address_____________________________________________ City____________________________________

State__________________________ Zip_________________ Daytime phone __________________________

Chapter or Express Network Affiliation _________________________________________________________________

First Name Preferred on Name Badge __________________________________________________________________

First Time Attendee

PAYMENT PLAN: This form must be received by January 28, 2019. Divide my payment into 2 parts charging my credit card on Feb. 1 and March 1. Early registration pricing applies. Please fax completed form to 913-660-0101

CONFERENCE FEE SCHEDULE:

Early Regular Non Member

Complete RegistrationFor Eastern and Central

$325 $365 $400 $

Complete RegistrationFor Western

$345 $375 $400 $

*Early and regular rates are available to those ABWA members whose national dues are current.

ANNUAL THEME CHARM AND LAPEL PIN item #

Theme Charm #1291 15.95

Theme Lapel Pin #1292 15.95

TOTAL $

FOOD ALLERGIES (Please describe) ______________________________________________________________________________

ATTENTION: In the event a conference attendee cancels their registration within 4 weeks prior to the conference event, a $150 cancellation fee will be assessed. Whereas after that date, their entire registration fee will be forfeited.

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