AMC Institute Canadian Chapter - One Day Conference
There is still space to register for AMCI Canada's very first stand alone event to be held on January 24, 2019 at The Westin Prince in Toronto. The theme of this one day conference is - Change: The Only Constant for AMCs.
There will be programming for both AMC owners and their staff along with valuable networking opportunities. AMC Institute member pricing will apply and discounts will apply to 2nd and subsequent member registrations.
Here is the final program:
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 am
Registration & Breakfast
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9:00 a.m. – 10:00 am
Welcome from Constance Wrigley-Thomas, CAE - President, AMC Institute Canadian Chapter
Keynote Speaker (Sponsored by Speakers’ Spotlight) - Tim Arnold - "The Power of Healthy Tension: Overcome Chronic Issues and Conflicting Values"
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10:00 a.m. – 10:30 am
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10:30 am – 11:15 am
1A - Concurrent Session - Communication Platforms for AMCs
Jacqui d'Eon, Owner, JAd'E Communications Ltd.
John Chagnon, Vice President Client Relations at Funnel Communications
1B - Concurrent Session - Managing Multiple Boards Changeover
Facilitated by Paulette Vinette, CAE, President at Solutions Studio Inc. & Serge Micheli, CAE, CEM, President at Association and Events Management
Association executives provide guidance to associations during the changeover of volunteer leaders. In the AMC environment, we experience this change several times throughout the year. This session will explore how AMCs can proactively prepare for multiple board changeover, in addition to making the process seamless and a positive experience. This will be an interactive session.
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2A - Concurrent Session - Balancing Your AMC and Your Clients' Financial Health
Moderator: Bailey Roth, President at Redstone Agency
Panelists:
Denise Craine, President at Secretariat Central
Jonathan Strauss, President at Strauss Event & Association Management
Constance Wrigley-Thomas, CAE, Owner/CEO at Essentient Association Management & Events
As for-profit companies, Association Management Companies (AMCs) need to be mindful of maintaining their financial health to thrive as a company, while also balancing the financial health and growth of their not-for-profit association clients. Join our expert panel of AMC owners and leaders as we discuss strategies for balancing financial health, dealing with scope creep and other financial-related topics you’ve been grappling with as an AMC / association executive.
2B - Concurrent Session - Technology & Security
Booki Yacobi, Owner, Essential Data Services
This session will explore cloud computing (public, private & hybrid), how to decide what is best for you and your clients and disaster recovery options. This presentation will include an unstructured Q&A.
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12:00 – 12:30 pm
- AMC Sector Survey Results
Speaker:
Gerald Bramm, President at Bramm Research
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12:30 – 1:30 pm
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Closing Remarks followed by Networking Reception
Please note that suppliers to the AMC sector are encouraged to register and attend.
Thank you to our sponsors!
