C.A.R.E. s 66th CONFERENCE

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Publication Deadline: March 6, 2018 CONFERENCE ATTENDEES MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD TO ATTEND ANY FUNCTION OR EVENT.

org (under Conference Information to make hotel reservations online) Hotel and Conference Registration Reservations must be made separately.

1 C.A.R.E. s 66th CONFERENCE Austin, Texas April 7-10, 2018 C.A.R.E. Registration Early Bird Deadline: February 23, 2018 Conference Attendee Booklet Publication Deadline: March 6, 2018 CONFERENCE ATTENDEES MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD TO ATTEND ANY C.A.R.E. FUNCTION OR EVENT. Room Block Cutoff: March 28, 2018 For Room Reservations Call: or visit (under Conference Information to make hotel reservations online) Hotel and Conference Registration Reservations must be made separately. Airports: Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Renaissance Austin Hotel 9721 Arboretum Boulevard Austin, Texas Conference attendees with reservations at the Renaissance Austin Hotel will receive conference registration discounts. Transportation Information: Super Shuttle/ Taxi

2 02:00pm-04:00pm Exhibitor MarketPlace 02:00pm-04:00pm Registration 03:00pm-04:00pm First Time Attendee and New Member Orientation Everyone is welcome to come and meet first time conference attendees and new members! This is your opportunity to receive invaluable tips on getting the most out of your conference experience and C.A.R.E. membership. 04:15pm-05:30pm Meet the Members (formerly Roll Call) Your time to shine and introduce your company and yourself to conference attendees! Be sure to arrive early to get your conference experience off to a great start and start making valuable connections. NEW TIME SLOT! 06:00pm-06:45pm Sponsor Appreciation Reception By Invitation Only 07:00pm-10:00pm Welcome Cocktails and Dinner Network as you relax and enjoy dinner with fellow conference attendees. Casual Business Attire. Complimentary beer and wine. Sponsored by: Bahia Mar Tower, LLC, Hawaii Time Share Exchange, ICS Management, TaraNova Vacation Club, Travel Guard, Holiday Systems International, MB Resort Vacations 08:00pm-10:00pm C.A.R.E. s Silent/Live Auction Come prepared to bid on and win fabulous prizes, all while supporting the marketing efforts of C.A.R.E. C.A.R.E. S SILENT/LIVE AUCTION Support the marketing efforts of C.A.R.E. by bidding on fabulous items provided by generous donors Conference schedule is subject to change. C.A.R.E. s 66th Conference

3 07:45am-08:45am Breakfast 09:00am-02:00pm Exhibitor MarketPlace 09:00am-09:15am Conference Welcome: Linda Mayhugh, CMP, RRP, C.A.R.E. President 09:15am-09:30am Welcome to Austin: Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau 09:30am-11:00am Keynote Session: Teambuilding Through Song Presented by: Billy Kirsch and Kidbilly Music Participants are sure to create powerful take-aways as they bond and share fun; build trust and teamwork while creating new relationships and experiencing creativity as never experienced before. 11:00am-11:30am Networking Break 11:30am-11:45am Media MarketPlace 11:45am-12:45pm Panel Discussion-The Value of the All-Inclusive Vacation Attendees will gain insider knowledge and power for understanding and selling the value of all-inclusive vacations the vacation that is sometimes feared by consumers and a tough sell for some booking agents. 12:45pm-01:00pm Media MarketPlace 01:00pm-02:00pm Lunch Sponsored by: InnTouch Travel, JMM Sales & Consulting, LTD, MCH Resort Parks, Southern Journeys, LLC, Access Development, Condominium Travel Club, Eagle Crest Resort, Perennial Vacation Club 02:45pm-05:30pm Real Austin Tour This bucket list tour gives you a city overview in just 2 hours. Major landmarks, lesser known gems that only a local would know about, real neighborhoods, and of course, the food trucks! This is definitely not a typical van tour. Along the way we ll chat about art, music, culture, food, history, parks, famous people, and much more! We ll also discover secret spots, hear funny stories, and decipher local legends. Make new memories and laugh a ton as we learn how they Keep Austin Weird. Sponsored by: QM Resorts, Timeshare Escrow and Title, LLC 05:30pm-10:00pm C.A.R.E. s Grand Evening Deep in the Heart of Texas Enjoy a spectacular evening of recognition, celebration, fun and surprises at The Oasis, a renowned restaurant known as The Sunset Capital of the World. Cocktails (cash bar), appetizers and dinner. Business Casual Attire. Transportation Provided via Real Austin Tour. Sponsored by: Endless Vacation Rentals, Global Connections, Inc. Resort Management Services, RSI Vacations Conference schedule is subject to change Joining Together to Provide Outstanding Vacation Services

4 08:30am-09:30am C.A.R.E. Accreditation Test 08:45am-09:45am Breakfast: Committee Meetings: Ambassador, Membership, Member Benefits, IT, Speaker 10:00am-02:45pm Exhibitor MarketPlace 10:00am-11:00am Keynote Session: You Are the Message! Presented by: Jim Comer, Comer Communications This lively, interactive talk will help attendees become more effective communicators by capitalizing on strengths and using natural resources to convey key points. 11:00am-11:30am Networking Break 11:30am-11:45am C.A.R.E. Member Benefits Are you using all of the tools provided to you through your C.A.R.E. Membership? Learn how C.A.R.E. s Supplier Search System can benefit your company and members/owners. 11:45am-12:30pm C.A.R.E. Town Hall If you have a question, suggestion or even a complaint-this is your time to talk! The C.A.R.E. Board will be ready to be put on the spot to discuss what s on the minds of conference attendees. 12:30pm-1:15pm C.A.R.E. Old/New Business and Election C.A.R.E. Vice President (2019 Nominations). C.A.R.E Officer and Vice President Elections Conference Site Selection. 01:15pm-01:30pm Media MarketPlace 01:30pm-02:30pm Panel Discussion: Meet Our Association Partners C.A.R.E. President Linda Mayhugh will introduce attendees to key executives from AMDETUR, ARDA, CVOA and NTOA. Learn how the alignment of our partnerships with these associations continue to remove barriers and borders and enhance the value of our overall industry. 02:30pm-02:45pm Election Results: Debora Sansom, C.A.R.E. Secretary Closing Comments: Linda Mayhugh, CMP, RRP, C.A.R.E. President 02:45pm-03:45pm Lunch Committee Meetings: Associate, Conference, Going Green, Marketing/Revenue Generation, Trade Association Sponsored by: The Timeshare Kahuna, LLC, Travel To Go, Resort Travel Management 05:30pm-10:00pm Celebration at the SpeakEasy During Prohibition, the bootlegging business was very prominent, and illegal speakeasies replaced saloons that had been shut down. Come and end your conference experience with a bang at this Austin original. Cocktails (cash bar), appetizers, dinner, live music and dancing. Business Casual Attire. Transportation Provided. Sponsored by: RTX-Resort Travel & Xchange, VacationCondos.com, Accommodations Unlimited, CondoWarehouse.com, Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club, Trading Places International Conference schedule is subject to change. Thank You for Attending!

KEYNOTE SESSION: TEAMBUILDING THROUGH SONG Hit songwriter Billy Kirsch has harnessed the power of creativity to lead a successful life as an entertainer, songwriter and entrepreneur.

Holes In The Floor of Heaven won a Country Music Association song of the year, was nominated for a Grammy Award and was a number one hit.

The list of artists who have recorded Billy s songs include Tim McGraw, Kenny Rogers, Alabama, Clay Walker and more.

5 KEYNOTE SESSION: TEAMBUILDING THROUGH SONG Hit songwriter Billy Kirsch has harnessed the power of creativity to lead a successful life as an entertainer, songwriter and entrepreneur. His body of work includes award winning songs and career songs for the artists that have recorded them. Holes In The Floor of Heaven won a Country Music Association song of the year, was nominated for a Grammy Award and was a number one hit. Top 10 songs Is It Over Yet and Come Some Rainy Day both recorded by Wynonna Judd, have become standards in the repertoire. The list of artists who have recorded Billy s songs include Tim McGraw, Kenny Rogers, Alabama, Clay Walker and more. Billy s unique abilities as a facilitator, team building speaker and performer are the foundation of his highly successful corporate event programs, Team Building Through Song and Harnessing Your Creative Power. Billy Kirsch Passionate about spreading the creative word, Billy Kirsch travels worldwide introducing concepts of play, disruption, innovation and creativity to organizations that want to excel. Through Kidbilly music and with his team of award winning songwriters, Billy brings the power of story and song to every program he facilitates. This interactive, musical keynote session will wake you up and get you involved. Billy will take conference attendees on a journey through music, story and song. Everyone will contribute and collaborate during this experiential session in which they all become songwriters and demystify the creative process. This fun song session will boost your creative confidence and give you a plan to use your creative posers. Along the way, attendees will work together to create a song that celebrates our industry and what we all have in common. Creativity is not just for painting pictures or writing hit songs; it s vital to generate better ideas and differentiating yourself in today s competitive marketplace. KEYNOTE SESSION: YOU ARE THE MESSAGE! In You Are the Message! Jim shares his experience as a speechwriter, speech coach and keynote speaker in a lively, interactive talk that will enable attendees to become confident speakers by using their own individuality. He will help attendees capitalize on their strengths and bring out the best of themselves by demonstrating that individuality leads to likability that opens doors to authentic communication. Attendees will have a chance to practice what Jim preaches before the end of the talk by telling a 90 second story from their lives to a fellow audience member and will be amazed at how good it feels-and how effective it is-to be fully yourself when giving a presentation. Jim Comer Jim Comer is a speaker, author, and communication consultant with more than 25 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, professional associations and non-profits. His humor, stories and interaction have captivated and inspired thousands. Jim s book, How to Survive a Roommate, landed him on the Today Show ; articles in the New York Times, Washington Post and Dallas Morning News. He has been Member of the Year for the Austin chapter of the National Speakers Association, and awardwinning speaker in Toastmasters and is a veteran of six quiz shows, including Jeopardy., 2018 MEDIA SPONSORS Joining Forces to Provide Outstanding Vacation Services

C.A.R.E. s 65th Conference ANAHEIM MARRIOTT SUITES Garden Grove, CA October 14-17, 2017

C.A.R.E. s 65th Conference ANAHEIM MARRIOTT SUITES Garden Grove, CA October 14-17, 2017 C.A.R.E. Registration Early Bird Deadline: August 14, 2017 Conference Attendee Booklet Publication Deadline: September