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Association of Club Catering Professionals
2018 National Conference
August 19-21
Silverado Resort & Spa
Napa Valley, California
Association of Club Catering & Event Professionals2019 National Conference
August 25-27, 2019The Broadmoor Resort
Colorado Springs, CO
Attendee Information and Registration Fees
Bringing Together Club Event & Catering
Directors and Chefs from Across the NationEach year the country's foremost Private Club Event and Catering Directors, F&B Directors, Chefs
and General Managers attend ACCP's National Conference for 3 days of education, brainstorming,
creative thinking and networking with their peers and Creative Partners and Vendors.
ADDED for 2019: Chef-Specific Breakout Sessions! This conference is attracting quite a few
Chefs, so for 2019, we partnered with Club Chef Society to bring you education specific to Chefs
in the private club industry.
This year's conference is taking place in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado at the stunning
Broadmoor Resort.
Take a look at our highlight video from 2018 in Napa Valley, CA!
The ACCP National Conference has
received rave reviews each year from
club professionals who enjoyed:
• Incredible Networking Opportunities to Build
Relationships with their Peers
• The Most Innovative, Creative and Rock Star
Speakers in the Industry
• Trendy and Creative Event ideas for Member and
Private Events
• Access to Vendors and Creative Partners,
Providing New and Innovative Products and
Services.
• Club Industry-Specific Education for Club Catering
Professionals
• Round Table Idea Brainstorming
Educating The Club IndustryOne Event and Catering Director at a Time
The First and the Only Association created and designed specifically to satisfy
the educational and creative cravings of the fiercely dedicated and passionate
group of individuals known as Club Catering & Event Professionals.
Longtime club and catering industry expert, Lynne LaFond DeLuca, spearheads
this team, providing Clubs with the tools they need to provide dynamic Member
services and events; significantly increase member retention by adding value
and professionalism to the Club’s Event and Catering Department. An ACCP
membership is a must-have for all Clubs and Event and Catering Professionals.
ACCP Founder and Executive Director,
Lynne LaFond DeLuca, was honored with
the Gary Player Educator of the Year
Award for 2016 by Boardroom Magazine
The Industry’s Thought Leaders and
Experts Share their KnowledgeExperts from every aspect of the private club and special events industry share their
knowledge and expertise to help Club Professionals fine tune their sales skills, food &
beverage knowledge, event planning skills, professionalism and event execution.
From Innovative menu concepts, social media expertise, sales technique, effective
communication to strategic and profitable partnerships with our industry vendors,
these educators are truly the best in the business. cover it all.
Past and Current Speakers include:
Iron Chef Cat Cora
Colin Cowie
Alan Berg
Simon T. Bailey
Peter Callahan
Cindy Novotny
Matthew Allnat
Patrick Snow
Blaine Burgess
Lee Silber
Tim Richardson
Josh Rosenthal
Chef Cheryl Forberg
David Tutera
Mindy Weiss
Jill Philmon, CCM, CCE
Meghan Ely
Dan Clark
David Merrell
Gregg Patterson
Will Marre
Wendy Dahl
Shanna Bright
John Goolsby
AgendaSunday, August 25, 2019
1:00pm – 4:00pm Registration Open McGrew Room
4:00pm – 4:30pm Opening Welcome Session Rocky Mountain Ballroom
4:30pm – 5:30pm Opening Speaker - Jody Urquhart
“This Would Be Funny... If It Wasn't Happening To Me! How to Embrace
Change with Enthusiasm and Vigor”
5:30pm Rocky Mountain Welcome Party! Cheyenne Lodge
Monday, August 26, 2019
7:30am – 8:30am Breakfast West Ballroom
8:30am – 9:15am David Merrell Trends Influencing Your Events
9:15am – 10:00am Donna Otis, CCM, CCE, Chief Executive and GM, The Bridges in
Rancho Santa Fe
State of the Private Club Industry – Who’s Navigating the Map?
10:00am – 10:25am Break Mountain View Terrace
For Catering & Event, F&B, GMs/CEOs:
10:30am – 11:15am Alan Berg Top-Down Selling
For Chefs:
10:30am – 11:15am Panel Discussion Facilitated by Blaine Burgess, CCM, CCE
Staffing Challenges – Labor 2020 West Ballroom
11:25am – 12:30pm Campfire Conversations - Separate Chef / Catering & Event Sessions Brainstorming Your Most Important Issues and Best Practices
Chefs:
Topic #1: “You Can’t Take That Off the Menu!” How to Regain Control of
Your Menus
Topic #2: Our Members Don’t Know What They Want Until We Show
Them… How to bring Innovative Trends and Creativity into Your Club’s
Culinary Program
Catering & Event, F&B, GMs/CEOs:
Topic #1: Fine Tuning Your Prospect Communication
Topic #2: Hot Event Themes for 2020
12:30pm – 2:45pm Lunch and Vendor Showcase Mountain View Terrace Meet the Creative Partners You Need to Know!
3:00pm – 4:30pm Decor & Floral Workshop for Event Planners Rocky Mntn. Ballroom Member Event Florals? Last Minute Wedding Flower Emergencies?
Food Stations Need Some Florals? You Got This…
4:30pm – 4:45pm End of Day Recap and Action Items
5:45pm Buses leaving for US Olympic Training Center
6:00pm GO USA! Dinner at The US Olympic Training Center
After-Party at The Broadmoor, Sponsored by Creative Coverings
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
7:30am – 8:30am Breakfast West Ballroom
8:30am Good Morning! Opening Comments Rocky Mountain Ballroom
8:45am – 9:15am David Voorhees, GM, Big Canyon Country Club GM Expectations + Event Director Innovation = The Dream Team
9:15am – 10:00am Deb Gee, Experiential Design Lead, Lululemon Designing Mindful and Intentional Events
10:00am – 10:20am Break in the Zen Zone Mountain View Terrace
10:30am – 11:30pm Executive Chef Michael Ponzio, Medinah Country Club
Changing Member Culture Through Health and Wellness
11:30am – 12:15pm Campfire Conversations
Brainstorming Your Most Important Issues and Best Practices
Topic #1: The Chef and Catering/Event Director Relationship
Topic #2: Rethinking the Banquet Menus… Is Custom Better?
12:15pm – 1:30pm Lunch – Bridal Bash! West Tower Lawn
1:45pm – 2:30pm “Behind the Scenes at the ACCP National Conference” What does it take to plan an event like this? Find out all the tips, tricks
and secrets! Rocky Mountain Ballroom
2:30pm – 3:00pm Break Mountain View Terrace
3:10pm – 4:25pm Closing Speaker - Kenyon Salo Rocky Mountain Ballroom
Create More ~ Share More ~ Live More
4:25pm Closing Comments – Lynne LaFond DeLuca
6:00pm Let’s Roar! Roaring 20’s Gala Dinner
Cocktail Hour Main Ballroom
Dinner and Dancing Lake Terrace Dining Room
Registration Fees
Register on the website www.TheACCP.com
Full Conference Registration FeesConference registration fees include:
All educational sessions and all food & beverage (including cocktails and wine)
for all meal periods (including breaks!) for the duration of the conference.
Opening Session
“Taste of Colorado” Welcome Party with fabulous food and entertainment
Special off-site dinner on Monday Night at The US Olympic Training Center with
entertainment (includes transportation)
Campfire Conversations – tackling your biggest challenges with your peers;
And new for 2019, Chef-specific breakout sessions!
All educational sessions with industry leading innovators and speakers
Final Night Gala Celebration at the Broadmoor Resort
And of course, our famous swag bags!
Everything is included except for accommodations and transportation to Colorado. ACCP has a special, negotiated rate of $269.00 at The Broadmoor Resort
After May 1, 2019:ACCP Members - $1,895
ACCP Non-Members - $1,995
REGISTER NOW
Lynne LaFond DeLuca
Executive Director
805-338-7640
Sue Burt
Director of Marketing
310-291-1987
Questions?
We’re Here to Help!
www.TheACCP.com
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