Spring Management Clinic:
It’s About Building Relationships

The 2011 Spring Clinic is just around the corner and members are encouraged to take advantage of the lowest rate available by registering before the early discount deadline.

This year’s Spring Clinic takes place March 31 to April 2, 2011 at the luxurious Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, near Tampa, FL. Saddlebrook’s unique walking village layout, allows you plenty of freedom to take in the gorgeous views of tropical paradise.

This exclusive facility is the ideal place to reconnect with fellow members and build new relationships in a more relaxed resort environment. Be sure to get there in time to pick up your badge and get settled so you won’t miss out on the great activities planned.

Date Day Start End Event  
 

Spouse/Guest Tour: A special trip has been planned for spouses and guests to visit the Tampa Bay History Center before heading out to enjoy lunch on a luxury yacht while touring the Bay.

Trap Shoot: For some members, the 2011 Spring Clinic kicks off at 11:30 a.m. with a Trap Shoot at Silver Dollar Shooter’s Club. You’ll be transported to the club where a delicious bar-b-que rib lunch awaits. Whether you bring your own gun, rent one at the club or just want to go for the camaraderie, you’re sure to have a great time.

Golf Tournament: Also on Thursday, with a shot-gun start at noon, is the Halter Memorial Golf Tournament. This tournament usually draws a large group, from novices to those who claim they play pretty well. Lunch is included.

In addition to the social events, several educational programs will provide an opportunity to gain important, industry-current knowledge from choice speakers. These sessions are designed to cover issues that will affect your business — issues members have told us they want to learn more about.

Schedule Changes: You may have noticed that we’ve moved a few things around this year. For instance, the Suppliers Section will host their grand Opening Reception on Thursday evening, and the Supplier Showcase takes place this year on Friday afternoon.

Friday and Saturday provide a variety of sessions, featuring industry experts who will cover topics that include rural economic conditions, minimizing product liability, the China market, the National Labor Relations Board, protecting sensitive data and much more.

For more information go to: FarmEquip.org/Spring_Clinic. ◆

3/30/11 WED   8:00A   Noon Supplier Section Board of Governors Meeting
3/30/11 WED   1:00P  5:00P Registration Desk Open
3/30/11 WED   1:00P  3:00P Service Corp. Board Meeting
3/30/11 WED   3:00P  5:00P Executive Committee Meeting
         
3/31/11 THUR   7:30A  6:00P Registration Desk Open
3/31/11 THUR   7:00A   8:00A Directors & Supplier Governors Breakfast
3/31/11 THUR   8:00A 11:00A Board of Directors Meeting
3/31/11 THUR   Noon  5:00P Halter Memorial Golf Tournament
3/31/11 THUR  11:30a
 5:00P Trap Shooting
3/31/11 THUR   6:30P  8:30P NEW Welcome Reception –
Sponsored by Supplier Associate Section
         
4/01/11 FRI   7:30A  4:30P Registration Desk Open
4/01/11 FRI   8:00A   9:15A Dealer Relations Committee
4/01/11 FRI   8:00A   9:15A   

Education Committee

4/01/11 FRI   9:30A 10:30A Special Session on Securing Your Company’s Data 
4/01/11 FRI   9:00A  3:00P Spouse Tour
4/01/11 FRI 10:45A   Noon
General Session with Dr. Ernie Goss
4/01/11 FRI 12:15P
 1:30P Lunch with Speaker
Peter Roettgen – China: A Marketing Opportunity
4/01/11 FRI Following Lunch Supplier Associate Section Annual Meeting and Elections  
4/01/11 FRI   2:30P  5:00P Supplier Showcase with Reception
4/01/11 FRI   3:30P  5:00P NEW Reception in Showcase
         
4/02/11 SAT   7:00A  1:30P Registration Desk Open
4/02/11 SAT   7:00A   8:15A Walk/Run Event
4/02/11 SAT   9:30A 10:30A General Session – Labor Board and Your Workplace
4/02/11 SAT 10:30A 10:45A Coffee Break
4/02/11 SAT 10:45A   Noon Breakout Session 1 – Product Liability
4/02/11 SAT 10:45A   Noon
Breakout Session 2 – Protecting Your Workplace 
4/02/11 SAT  1:30A  2:30P Breakout Session – Warning Safety Signs for Products
4/02/11 SAT   1:30P  2:30P International Relations Committee
4/02/11 SAT   1:30P  2:45P Tillage Council
4/02/11 SAT   3:00P  4:00P Convention Committee
4/02/11 SAT   3:00P  4:00P Membership Committee