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Denver
Hosts 61st Semi-Annual C.A.R.E. Conference
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Harrisonburg,
VA – November 2015 / Newsmaker Alert / C.A.R.E.’s 61st Semi-Annual
Conference was held at the Westin Downtown Denver, September 26th|–|29th.
Fall conference attendees experienced a unique, sports-game themed event
with ample opportunities to network in and out of the confines of the exquisite
hotel space. RTX was again the generous host the Speed Networking Session
which has become a mainstay at the conference.
C.A.R.E.
continued its Saturday morning kick-off with its C.A.R.E. Gives Back event
volunteering at the Washington Street Community Center. This great neighborhood
resource meets many needs of families, seniors, children and adults. The
group of almost 20 volunteers painted, landscaped, cleaned and organized
the not-for-profit organization’s facility in Denver.
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C.A.R.E.
Gives Back (Washington Street Community Center)
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The
C.A.R.E. Board of Directors, with great assistance from the conference
committee, opted to re-arrange the program to take advantage of some unique
venue options. After Sunday morning roll call, attendees met at Coors Field,
home of the Colorado Rockies for their final home game of the season. Conference
goers shared a hospitality suite along the right field in the “Warning
Track” venue. Feedback from many of the attendees is that this was the
best networking event of any conference ever attended.
The
conference also boasted some great educational sessions including a panel
discussion titled “Know Your Customer, Know Your Guest” and a keynote session
that continued the sports theme with former Denver Bronco Mark “The Drive”
Jackson presenting “How would you like to have more Miracles in your business”.
C.A.R.E. President Linda Mayhugh moderated a Q&A session offering feedback
regarding questions that are frequently asked of her and other Board or
Committee members. Paul Mattimoe, CEO of the Perspective Group presented
an informational session on How to Increase Revenue Through Effective Reputation
Management.
The
conference concluded with the selection of the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
as the site of C.A.R.E.’s Spring 2017 Conference from May 6th|–|9th;
as well as nominations for two open Board of Directors positions. Nominations
from the floor included Jim Kwock of Timeshare Kahuna as an incumbent nominee
and Corina Violette of RTX – Resort Travel and Xchange for the second open
position. Elections for these two board positions will be held May 21-24,
2016 at the Spring
C.A.R.E. Conference in Asheville, NC.
About
C.A.R.E.
C.A.R.E.
(www.care-online.org), established
in 1985, is the vacation industry’s premier trade association. Its member
companies, comprised of Resort Developers, Management and Exchange companies,
HOA’s, Travel Clubs and Wholesalers, provide each other with opportunities
for vacation fulfillment, exchanges and revenue enhancement through increased
inventory utilization and yield management. C.A.R.E. (Cooperative Association
of Resort Exchangers) members are required to comply with a strict Code
of Standards and Ethics and benefit from outstanding professional and personal
development opportunities at their semi-annual
conferences.
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Contact:
Bonnie
Kosco
C.A.R.E.
Administrator
800-636-5646
/ 540-434-4280 |
