2012 National Chapter Conference

Date

Mar 1 - 4, 2012

Hand in Hand - Together We Can!

The 2012 National Chapter Conference will be held at the Wyndham Love Field Airport in Dallas Texas. If you
haven't already made arrangements to attend, I highly recommend it. It is a great way to acquire the skills needed
to run a successful USA Dance chapter.

What do your board members do? Come learn what they should be doing and how to get them enthused about
participating in the chapter functions.

This conference is a great way to expand your knowledge, meet new friends and have lots of fun. Prepare a
checklist to help you set your goals and priorities for the conference.
Getting There: Register for the hotel; book your travel and transportation plans.

What to Bring: A sweater or jacket (it can get chilly inside the classrooms), a nice outfit for the evening dances,
notebook, paper and pens, business cards, and don’t forget your dance shoes.

Plan ahead because your time is limited, you will need to prioritize your tasks.

Seminars: The backbone and primary reason for the conference is, of course, the seminars - most of which offer
you important information to make your chapter stronger.

Highlights: Come learn and have fun! I am looking forward to meeting you.
Take your chapter to new heights.

Training is only as good as the plan you have for implementing it. There are main strategies you can use. Turn
what you learned at the conference into action. Research shows that unless you use a new idea within 24 hours of
learning it, you'll probably forget what you have learned.

Set goals: To get the most out of the program, be clear on what you intend to gain. Ask yourself, "What do I hope
to change as a result of attending this program?" you're much more likely to follow through if you set goals now.

Reward yourself: There's truth to the maxim, "'what gets rewarded gets done." If your goal is to create a new
system based on what you learn at the conference, celebrate when the system is in place. Whatever you do, don't
let your progress go unnoticed - even if you're the only one who's noticing!

Give yourself the incentive you need to practice what you learn. Ask, "How does this apply to me?"

Relate what you learn to yourself. And don't settle for 'abstract knowledge.' Keep your current circumstances,
conflicts and interests foremost in your mind. As you learn new approaches and techniques, relate them to your
own situation. You’ll be amazed at how easily and quickly you'll implement new ideas when you know exactly
where to put them in action.

Enjoy yourself: Come relaxed and you'll leave refreshed, inspired and recharged. Put your worries on hold for the
next few days. This is your time. Get all you can out of it and have a great experience!

Congratulations ... for making this investment in your Chapters development.

Now relax, open your mind and get ready to become more effective.

Speakers:

• Angela Prince, our Director of Public Relations, -“Understanding the PR Role of USA Dance”; Maximizing
  Good PR for Your Chapter; and Successful Social Media Strategies & Best Practices for Your Chapter and
  Protecting the USA Dance Logo and Brand
• Bill Rose, Senior VP - Guidelines and templates for building your Chapter Website. BMI/ASCAP licensing.
• Bobbi Jo Gamache, Director of Chapter Liaison: Conflict of Interest and Neutrality Policy, plus one on one
  private consultations.
• Esther Freeman, Corporate Treasurer – “Staying Exempt”, How to Safeguard the Chapter treasury, how to
  Budget, and the benefits of sending in your Financial and Annual Reports on time.
• Jim DiCecca, District Coordinator, Creating Volunteers and Committees.
• Marta Pascale, District 9 Coordinator, Recruit and Retain New Members
• Chapter Election Procedures
• Music Selection
• Ballroom line dances
• Adopting Causes; increasing community involvement
  
  

The conference provides many opportunities to network mingle and share ideas and learn from other chapter
Presidents, officers and members in attendance.

Tentative Schedule:

Plan to arrive on Thursday, March 1, for the Welcome Dance reception and presentation of the Chapter of the
Year and Volunteer of the Year awards. The Dallas Chapter is sure to have some great plans in store for us.

On Friday we will have seminars all day ending with an evening dance.

Saturday will repeat some of Friday’s topics providing you the opportunity to attend the seminars you may have
missed and will be followed by an evening farewell dance.

Sunday after breakfast will be your day to go sightseeing if you like. You may even want to schedule a few extra
days to visit the historic sites of Dallas or travel home and start working on your plans for your chapter.

Sunday morning we will hold the Social Dance Council meeting for the District Area Coordinators.

Suggested tours include*:

• Dallas Arboretum – Explore 66 acres of lush landscape, gardens, and groves that are sure to impress.
  
• Dallas World Aquarium - Though it has its share of marine life, the aquarium is much more, featuring a
  South American rainforest and other exhibits.
  

One day registration includes meals for one day.

Be sure to send a delegate if the President can't make it!!!

Click here for National Chapter Conference Registration Form

Don't Forget - we have travel scholarships available; each chapter represented will receive 50% of the airfare for one chapter representative to attend.

• Complimentary shuttle provided from the airport to and from the Wyndham Hotel located at Love Field
  airport.
• Hotel rates are available two days prior and post the conference.

Reserve your hotel room directly at http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/DALAP/main.wnt Use Group Code # 02296739US

Questions? Contact Jean Krupa, VP Social Dance email: social-vp@usadance.org

Select One

• Full Registration $195.00

• Friday Only $ 105.00

• Saturday Only $ 105.00

Full registration includes all conference activities and meals on Friday and Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.

One day registration includes meals for one day.

Go to our on line registration option to use your Visa or Master Card
or
send a check for the appropriate amount payable to USA Dance along with this
completed registration form to

Esther Freeman, Treasurer
USA Dance Inc.
2870 Kerrisdale Ridge Drive
Medford OR 97504
1-541-779-6787