Meetings and Education: 2009 Chapter Leadership & Legislative Retreat

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Full Conference Program

Key To Guide:
Management Focus Area
Leadership Focus Area
Program Focus Area
Membership Focus Area
Government Affairs Focus Area
Developing Leaders Focus Area

Sunday, February 8

1:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Member Services Center Open

2 - 5 p.m.
Chapter Executives Meeting

Jeffrey N. Shields

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception

7 p.m.
Chapter Executives Dinner
*This event is for Chapter Executives only.

Monday, February 9

7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Member Services Center Open

7:00 - 7:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

8:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Welcome Remarks

Thomas J. Bisacquino

Doug Howe

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Legislative Agenda and Priorities

Aquiles Suarez,

10:45 a.m. - Noon
Breakout Sessions

Leader to Leader: Reviewing the Executive Director/President Partnership
Healthy, successful chapters are often the result of a strong and effective relationship between the President and Executive Director. Presidents and Executive Directors from three chapters will share the foundation of their partnership and detail how it helped them explore priorities and meet strategic objectives.
Events with a Twist
Want to add pizzazz to your traditional events? Hear how these chapters added a creative spin to their time honored programs.
Recruiting Principal/CEO Members
Discover how some successful chapters are reaching out to developers, owners, investors and asset managers, growing their Principal membership to ensure the continued growth of their chapters.
Invigorate your Government Affairs Program with Young Professionals

10:45 a.m. - Noon
Membership Renewal “War Room”

Membership renewals are key to your chapter, so reach out to your chapter members who haven’t yet renewed! We’ll provide you with a calling list, and you’ll spare a little time and a few cell minutes (hotel phones aren’t available) to make some calls and encourage your fellow members to renew! As a bonus, callers making the minimum number of calls will receive a one breakout session attendance credit. Plus, all callers will receive a new NAIOP logo lapel pin! (Location: Cabinet Room)

Help your chapter! Chapters receiving the largest number of renewal commitments and the greatest percentage of renewal commitments will be recognized during the Chapter Merit Awards Dinner.

Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Political Luncheon
Join leading pollster and public policy expert Peter Hart as he discusses the new political landscape and the changes associated with President Obama's new administration. Hart is regarded as a top analyst of public opinion in the United States and is recognized as a leading shaper of national trends and political messages. He serves as chairman of Peter D. Hart Research Associates and has been a pollster for NBC News and The Wall Street Journal, in addition to representing more than 40 United States senators and 30 governors. Hart appears frequently on Meet the Press, The Today Show and The News Hour with Jim Lehrer.

Peter Hart

1:45 - 3:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions

NOT Business as Usual in 2009: Re-energize Your Chapter
This coming year calls for creativity in all aspects of chapter management. How is your chapter going to “step outside the box” to stand out…retain members, boost your programming, etc.?
Recharge Your Chapter: Tools for Effective Leaders
Members volunteering to serve in a chapter leadership role often worry about the time commitment. Learn to take advantage of some valuable tools, resources and techniques to help improve effectiveness in your position and reduce your workload.
Charting a Path to the Future: Expanding Chapter Diversity Efforts
Engaging the next generation of commercial real estate professionals extends beyond DL programming. Learn how some chapters are proactively positioning themselves to further diversify their membership and the industry.
Session presentation (PowerPoint presentation may take a few minutes to load.)
DL Programs From Molehill to Mountain: Review of First Year Successes
Chapters continue to build and expand their Developing Leaders (DL) program. This panel will showcase chapters who have just started; those who are building; and those who already have well established programs.
Session presentation (PowerPoint presentation may take a few minutes to load.)
Crisis at the State House: How States are Closing Budget Deficits.
The current economic environment will have a profound impact on state tax policies and revenue generation. Learn how states are balancing their budgets while meeting government priorities.

1:45 - 5 p.m.
Membership Renewal “War Room”

3:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Refreshment Break

3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
Leadership Goldmine Sessions
There will be two sessions of three breakout tables each.

3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
State Regulation of Green Building Laws
The debate on green building laws and regulations is occurring in state capitols across our nation. Gain a better understanding of the debate for your chapter by exploring how the Massachusetts and California chapters have dealt with new green building laws.

4:45 - 5:45 p.m.
State Organizational Meetings

NAIOP of California
NAIOP of New York
NAIOP of Ohio
NAIOP of Pennsylvania

6:30 p.m.
NAIOP– PAC Trustees Dinner
By invitation only.

February 10

7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Member Services Center Open

7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Legislative Breakfast

9 a.m. - Noon
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Members only.

9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Breakout Sessions

Social Media….What's Right For You?
Social networking tools provide opportunities for the organization to connect and engage with their members. Before you commit valuable resources to this effort, learn the things to consider before making that leap.
- Do you understand what social media is?
- Are you selecting the right tools to use?
- Have you conducted a P.O.S.T analysis? (Don't know what this means, come and find out!)
Session presentation (PowerPoint presentation may take a few minutes to load.)
Best in Show: Chapter Program Ideas
Invigorate your chapter events with blue ribbon ideas, clever programming and unique venues. Three chapters will share their experiences with their award worthy programs.
Review + Renew = Recharge (maximizing volunteers/leaders talents)
Volunteer leaders do not receive payment for their efforts and must balance their leadership role with both their professional and personal activities. Hear from three highly lauded NAIOP volunteers to learn what motivated them to become so active in leadership positions and how they motivate leaders within their chapter.
How to Attract and Keep Members in the New Marketplace
The importance of membership development on your organization's success doesn't diminish in a changing economy, it becomes even greater. In this session we'll address the changes in the membership "marketplace" and discover ways to gain new members in spite of the many challenges we face in 2009-and beyond!
The Crisis in Commercial Mortgage Financing (session 1)
Outlook of Federal Tax Legislation (session 2)
A panel of industry partners will discuss the current state of commercial mortgage financing industry and potential government actions. A second panel will examine the outlook for federal tax legislation.

9 - 10:15 a.m.
Canadian Program

Toby Burke

9 a.m. - Noon
Membership Renewal “War Room”

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Breakout Sessions

Retention Wars: The New Rules of Engagement
While attracting new members will always be important, the greatest challenge in today's membership world is definitely membership retention. In this program, Mark identifies some important "RULES" that organizations must follow in order to be successful in member retention.
Treasure Hunt: Sponsorships in a Challenging Environment
Is the current economic climate giving you the sponsorship blues? Learn how to maintain your current sponsors and tap into new resources in unexpected places.
It's a Win-Win….Develop That University Relationship!
Is there a college or University in your local area? Develop your relationship with the Business School as well as the Real Estate program. Learn how these chapters have expanded their outreach and forged a wider path for the industry and NAIOP.
Succession Planning: Transitioning DLs into Chapter Leadership Roles
As the number of Developing Leaders continues to grow, chapters will need to groom them for future leadership in the chapter and the industry. In this session, you will hear how some chapters began including DLs in their leadership structure.
Reauthorization of the Federal Transportation Bill (session 1)
The Economic Feasibility of Achieving Energy Efficiency in Building Codes (session 2)
The reauthorization of the Federal Transportation bill is scheduled for September of 2009. Hear from Capitol Hill staff about the impact this bill may have on future transportation and infrastructure projects in your state.

NAIOP recently commissioned a study to determine the economic impact of achieving increased energy efficiency in building codes. We’ll discuss the findings of this study and how it will affect future real estate projects.

Noon - 1:45 p.m.
Leadership Keynote: "Leaving a Legacy"
Sometimes a leader is measured not so much by what he or she did while in a leadership role as much as by what he or she left behind for the organization to build on after leaving that leadership role. This presentation is ideal for incoming leaders, as well as for existing leaders. Mark Levin will discuss how to successfully leave a legacy for organizational growth, member involvement, quality and continuity.

Mark Levin, CAE, CSP

2 - 4 p.m.
Membership Renewal “War Room”

2 - 4 p.m.
Government Affairs Sub Committee Meetings
Corporate Committee Members only.

2 - 5 p.m.
Corporate Committee Meetings
Corporate Committee Members only.

4 - 5 p.m.
Joint Government Affairs Corporate Committees Meeting
Corporate Committee Members only.

6:45 - 7:15 p.m.
Chapter Merit Awards Reception

7:30 - 10 p.m.
Chapter Merit Awards Gala Dinner
Honor our award-winning chapters!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

7 - 9:30 a.m.
Member Services Center Open

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Luggage Storage
Due to heightened security, you are prohibited from taking luggage to Capitol Hill. Please plan to check your bags in NAIOP’s luggage room.

7:15 – 10 a.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
Corporate Board of Directors Members only.

7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Buffet Breakfast
Buffet breakfast will be available before you depart for meetings on Capitol Hill. NAIOP’s Government Affairs staff will be available to answer any questions.

8 a.m. - until
Capitol Hill Meetings
Taxis are available at the hotel’s main entrance. When you are on Capitol Hill, join NAIOP throughout the day in the Roosevelt & Taft rooms at the Capitol Hill Club, 300 First Street, SE, right across from the capitol. Light refreshments will be served. The room will be available 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Please leave all luggage at the Mayflower.