Schedule: Monday, Aug. 24

7am – 9am

Event Check-In/Information – Lower lobby of Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, 301 E. North Water Street

8am - 4pm

Breakfast
Please be in your seats for table service.

Call to Order
Emcees Vince Malta, 2010 NAR Vice President & Liaison to Government Affairs, and
Brooke Hunt, 2010 NAR Vice President & Liaison to Committees

Presidential Address: "On the Rise"
Vicki Cox Golder, CRB and 2010 NAR President
Welcome the 2010 President as she shares her agenda and priorities with the leadership of the REALTOR® organization.

"Leadership Roles and Responsibilities"
Cathy Whatley, 2003 NAR President, and Keith Holm, St. Paul Area Association of REALTORS® EVP
To get the volunteer/staff year off to a good start, review a list of common tasks and define who will do what during the term.

"I Want to Tweet You Up"
Michael Tchong, CEO, Ubercool
Follow trendwatcher Michael Tchong as he takes you on an exhilarating journey through this dazzling landscape of now. Prepare to be amazed, amused, and revitalized. Buckle up!

Lunch – Directly outside the Sheraton Ballroom

"Human Resources and Leadership: A Partnership"
Doug Hinderer, NAR Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Lively, topical, and always insightful, Doug will cover topics related to managing your staff.

"Legal Issues Update for Association Leadership"
Laurene Janik, NAR Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Get the expert insight on what's on the legal horizon for associations and REALTORS®.

"Talk Show With Second City"
Join cast members of Chicago's Second City comedy troupe in an entertaining segment.

Closing Keynote: "Oxygen Not Included"
Alison Levine
She has climbed peaks on every continent, served as the team captain of the first American Women's Everest Expedition, and skied across the Arctic Circle to the geographic North Pole. Her presentation offers a unique perspective on the topics of leadership, teamwork, innovation, and dealing with a changing environment.

Adjourn - 4pm