IHEA 2013 Annual Meeting Registration Brochure by Leslie Muck

8:00 AM – Noon 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM 6:00 – 7:00 PM 9:00 PM

IHEA Board Meeting Registration Open IRED Meeting Welcome Reception Informal gathering for all guests

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM 7:30 – 8:15 AM 8:30 – 11:00 AM

Registration Open Opening Breakfast for All Members and Guests GENERAL SESSION KEYNOTE: “Global Realities - The Next Ten Years ” - Tom Faranda “LinkedIn: Does it REALLY Work for Business?” - Nancy Laine, LinkedIn Concierge

11:00 AM – 3:30 PM 11:00 AM – 2:15 PM 12:15 – 1:00 PM 2:30 – 5:00 PM 6:30 – 9:00 PM 9:00 – 11:00 PM

Spouses/Guest Optional Tour: Tasty Tour of El Paseo IHEA Committee Meetings LUNCH GENERAL SESSION Committee Reports – JIFMA Report – CECOF Report Casino Royale Theme Dinner Quench Tank Open – Golf Tournament Draw Party

7:00 AM – Noon 7:30 AM 8:00 – 10:30 AM

Registration Open Continental Breakfast IHEA General Session “Economic Update” - Chris Kuehl, Armada Corporate Intelligence “Leadership in a Technical Environment,” Dr. John Boogaert, Infuse

Noon 1:30 – 3:30 PM 7:00 – 11:30 PM

Golf Tournament at Indian Wells Golf Resort Croquet Tournament on the Lawn President’s 84th Reception & Gala Banquet

8:00 AM 8:30 – 10:30 AM

Continental Breakfast IHEA General Session “North American Energy Future: The New Middle East,” Mark Mills, Digital Power Group

10:30 AM

Annual Meeting Concludes

45000 Indian Wells Lane Indian Wells, CA 92210 Set amidst a stunning Santa Rosa mountain backdrop, this Tuscanthemed resort features beautiful Italian fountains, finely crafted stone work and flowering gardens throughout. Guestrooms & suites are woven into acres of olive trees, citrus groves, and rose, herb and flower gardens. Miramonte is the perfect setting for IHEA’s 84th Annual Meeting. Miramonte is located 30 minutes south of the Palm Springs International Airport in the city of Indian Wells. Miramonte was awarded the AAA Four Diamond Award and the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, both in 2012. The WELL Spa at Miramonte is listed in the top 100 spas in North America & the Caribbean since 2010.

Member Fee: $895

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Welcome Reception All Meetings & Presentations Thursday Buffet Breakfast Thursday Lunch Thursday Casino Royale Theme Dinner Thursday Quench Tank President’s Reception & Gala Saturday Continental Breakfast All Refreshment Breaks All Entertainment

Committee Meetings Only Fee: $550 Includes: • • • • • •

Welcome Reception All Meetings & Presentations on Thursday Thursday Buffet Breakfast Thursday Lunch Thursday Casino Royale Theme Dinner Thursday Quench Tank

Room Rate: $185 single/double plus tax Resort Fee: $12 daily per room Includes: Hi-speed in room wireless internet; fitness center access; in room coffee, shoe shine, LA Times newspaper & daily wellness class.

Directions: CLICK HERE

Spouse/Guest Fee: $575

Includes: • • • • • •

Welcome Reception Thursday Buffet Breakfast Thursday Casino Royale Theme Dinner Thursday Quench Tank President’s Reception & Gala All Entertainment

To Register: Click here: www.ihea.org and click the Annual Meeting button. You can register and make your hotel reservations on-line during the registration process. QUESTIONS: Call Leslie Muck at 1-859-356-1575

Meeting & Theme Dinner attire is resort casual. Polo shirts and khakis/slacks are appropriate for meetings and Theme Dinner. Ladies may wish to wear sundresses or skirts/slacks with a casual top. Bring a light sweater or jacket for evenings when the sun goes down. Several of our evening events will be held outdoors. Friday Evening’s Gala will take us back to the 50s & 60s when the Rat Pack was popular and Palm Springs was their playground. Think skinny ties and fedoras for the men and cocktail dresses for the ladies. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!

Average temperatures in early May will range from the mid– to high-80s during the day and mid– to high-60s in the evening. Be sure to pack sunscreen! Remember to protect yourself from the desert sun!

You have numerous options for travel into the Palm Springs area. The following airports are within driving distance of Miramonte: ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Palm Springs International 15 miles Ontario International 85 miles John Wayne International (Orange County) 114 miles Los Angeles International (LAX) 138 miles San Diego International 126 miles

Faranda & Associates, Inc. Global Realities: The Next Ten Years Tom Faranda is back with another keynote that promises to get you thinking! He’ll tell us why he believes Canada, America and Mexico will become the most powerful Economic Union in the world over the next ten years, surpassing the EU and the China/Asia economic unions. During his keynote, you will learn what is driving Canada to the highest growth rate in their history and why they are positioned to become a major global player. You will learn why Mexico is on the edge of turning itself around into a powerhouse partner of North America. And finally, you will learn why America will thrive over the next ten years. This program will astound you and provide you with ideas for growth and profit that have never occurred in the past.

Armada Corporate Intelligence Economic Realities: Surviving Author of IHEA’s monthly Executive Economic Summary Report, economist Chris Kuehl will join us to provide analysis and commentary on IHEA’s first six month Executive Economic indexes and share his thoughts on where things are headed for the rest of 2013 and beyond. Honest and entertaining, Chris tells it like it is. You won’t want to miss his update and the chance to get your questions answered.

LinkedIn Concierge Successful Business Strategies through LinkedIn Nancy Laine believes that LinkedIn is one of the most powerful business tools available today. While many of us think of LinkedIn as “one more place to post information about yourself,” Nancy is going to explain why LinkedIn is different, how you can form profitable business partnerships through LinkedIn, and strategies that will allow you to build a strong business network. After 25 years in the advertising, sales & marketing business, Nancy is convinced that LinkedIn is the most valuable Business Intelligence tool and marketing resource available.

Senior Strategist at Infuse Leadership in a Technical Environment We’re different! The experience of leading a company that competes in a technical business environment can be very satisfying, especially if it’s done well. Yet, the style of leadership this environment demands is much different than what consumer-oriented companies like Google or Apple require. During this presentation you will learn some unique, inspiring and efficient leadership principles that work well in a highly technical environment. You’ll learn some of the pitfalls we face when we revert to using old management styles and techniques that are no longer relevant in today’s economy. Learn how to inspire your sales force, develop more contemporary leadership styles and hear practical leadership ideas that will inspire your staff to work together to produce brands and products that stand out in your respective marketplace. Dr. Boogaert specializes in internal and external brand alignment, corporate leadership, crisis management and strategic planning as a principal in Infuse and Candela Partners. His book, “No Feet In Concrete: Leadership in an Entrepreneurial World,” received excellent reviews, earning designation as one of the Top 10 Business Books of 2001. His leadership process has been successfully implemented in organizations around the country and worldwide.

CEO at Digital Power Group North American Energy Future: The Next Middle East Is it possible for the USA to become energy independent? Well respected energy expert, Mark Mills, will bring our 2013 Annual Meeting to an exciting close as he shares his thoughts on how US manufacturing will be impacted by energy in the next 10 – 20 years; he’ll discuss how government regulations & policies will affect energy initiatives; he’ll review how new technologies and materials are being utilized and where the impact of new technologies is occurring; and he’ll tell members what he thinks American manufacturers should do now to become more involved and play an active role in future regulations/policies. Mark P. Mills is founder and CEO of the Digital Power Group, an energy-tech focused consultancy and capital advisory group. He is a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, writes the Energy Intelligence column for Forbes and is co-author of the book, "The Bottomless Well: The Twilight of Fuel, the Virtue of Waste, and Why We Will Never Run Out of Energy" which rose to #1 in the Amazon science category. He has been widely published in newspapers and magazines and has appeared on many news and talk shows. This promises to be one of the most interesting closing sessions we’ve had for an IHEA Annual Meeting.

Desert Tasty Tour THURSDAY, May 2 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM We’ll taste our way through Palm Desert’s upscale shopping and art district, El Paseo, while enjoying an entertaining, cultural and educational journey. Walk away from this adventure with a new found culinary Spouse/Guest perspective, a satisfied stomach and a local’s knowledge of this fun, Includes: interesting and beautiful destination.

Tour Fee: $59

• Transportation To El Paseo

The 3-hour, guided tour will provide a smorgasbord of samples at six stops that will be enough for lunch during a mile cultural stroll. It combines enticing food tastings with historical, architectural and cultural insights from passionate local guides.

• All Samples at Food Stops • Tour Guide with Gratuities

This tour provides a recipe for fun – Eating your way through the tour is just one of the tasty ingredients … add a dash of history, a cup of culture and a dollop of famous-resident name dropping … and you get a delicious day of fun. After our tour, you may choose to stay and visit some of the world famous shops that line El Paseo or head back to Miramonte. El Paseo is just a short mile from the resort.

THURSDAY, May 2 6:30 - 9:30 PM IHEA’s theme dinner promises to provide fun and laughter for all as we enjoy an evening of casino games complete with “funny money” and prizes along with specialty martinis made just for IHEA! A buffet dinner will be served and an open bar will be available while members try their luck at Blackjack, Craps, Roulette and Texas Hold ‘Em! Live it up for a night and step back in time to the 50s heyday that helped make Palm Springs famous. Feel like coming as Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Lucy & Desi Arnez, Bob Hope? All will be welcomed at IHEA’s 2013 Casino Royale Theme Dinner.

THURSDAY, May 2 9:30 - 11:00 PM The fun continues following the Theme Dinner as we convene in IHEA’s Quench Tank for our Golf Tournament Draw Party. Which team will be champs this year? It could be you!

Golf Outing Fee: $125 Includes:

FRIDAY, May 3 NOON

• Greens fees

The Palm Springs area features some of the prettiest golf courses in the country. IHEA’s 2013 Golf Outing will be held at the beautiful Indian Wells Golf Resort. Our tournament will take place on the Celebrity Course, two-time home to the PGA Skins game and consistently ranked in the top 20 courses in California. Indian Wells Golf Resort is located directly across the street from Miramonte. Get ready for a great round of golf! Remember your sunscreen & hats!

• Boxed Lunch with turkey sandwich

• Cart with GPS • Practice balls • Course contests • Trophies & Prizes

Calloway Rental Clubs: $65 Includes: 6 pack of Calloway golf balls

FRIDAY, May 3 1:30 PM An IHEA tradition continues in the desert with our Annual Croquet Tournament. The fiercely fought battle will take place on a perfectly manicured lawn on the Miramonte property. Grab your sunscreen and hats and get ready for another classic IHEA Croquet Tournament!

Croquet Fee: $20 Includes: • Croquet equipment • Refreshments • Trophies & Prizes

FRIDAY, May 3 7:00 - 11:30 PM IHEA’s 84th Annual Meeting will celebrate in grand style with our President’s Gala Reception & Dinner. IHEA Awards Ceremony will follow the reception & dinner and then we’ll dance the night away to the standards that Frank Sinatra made famous along with all your favorite party songs from Steve Ditullio and his band.

Steve Ditullio