Hello Friends,
C.A.R.E. has been busy for you! After a productive Winter Board
Meeting last month, we’re putting the finishing touches on our new website design, wrapping up our annual membership renewals, all
while seeking conference sponsors, auction/raffle donors and making grand plans for the sessions and events of our 2019 Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana from May 4
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. It’s not too late to register, sponsor or donate something!
A C.A.R.E. Conference in my home state…I must say that me and my Hoosier Pride are getting more excited with every day that passes. I’m excited to share some authentic Hoosier Hospitality with attendees. Have you registered yet? Early bird rates will expire 3/1/19!
If you haven’t renewed your C.A.R.E. Membership yet, you’ve only got a short time to do so, all renewals must be paid no later than 2/28/19! Non-renewal notices go out to all current C.A.R.E. Members on 3/1/19, please don’t be on that list!
I’ll be representing C.A.R.E. as your President at the 2019 GNEX Conference in Nassau, Bahamas from February 25
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. I’ll be networking with the hopes of signing up new members and/or garnering conference attendees. These events are also a great time to talk with our current members in attendance too. My participation at this event is made possible by C.A.R.E.’s Preferred Media Sponsor, Perspective Group, who is hosting their 9
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Annual GNEX Conference. I’m very proud to represent you all not only by attending but participating on a panel with all our industry trade association partners.
I hope your 2019 has gotten off to a great start! In case you haven’t heard my (personal) big news…after 26 years…I’m no longer employed by Advantage Travel/Accommodations Unlimited. Effective February 4
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, I started a new career at Gunn Marketing Group, Inc. in Tarpon Springs, Florida as their Chief Operating Officer. So, 2019 has started with many changes in my world and I’m just getting started! I’m happy to say that even with this major change in employment, I’m still able to remain on board as your C.A.R.E. President. My current term expires at our 2021 conference. Thank you for all the messages wishing me well on my new endeavor, the response has been overwhelming!
Cordially,
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INDIANAPOLIS CONFERENCE ATTENDEES TO "GIVE BACK" AT THE CHILDREN'S THERAPLAY FOUNDATION, INC.
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The Children's TherAplay Foundation is a not-for-profit pediatric outpatient clinic just north of Indianapolis that serves children with special needs. But that’s just the beginning of the story. This is just
On Tuesday, May 7, C.A.R.E. volunteers will "Give Back" from 10:30 am until 1:30 pm and will assist with cleaning the therapy clinic and lobby area and assist with moving some items to off-site storage. The Children's TherAplay Foundation is just 30 minutes away from the airport, so conference attendees can head to the airport and home if so desired at the conclusion of the event.
The Children’s TherAplay Foundation came from the most unlikely of beginnings. In 2000, an Indianapolis-area occupational therapist contacted Craig Dobbs, owner of Lucky Farms, about borrowing some of the Lucky horses to help special needs children utilizing an innovative form of treatment called hippotherapy.
Blessed with four children of his own, Craig was happy share some of Lucky Farms' resources to help children in need, especially when he began to see for himself what the therapist had told him to begin with:
Hippotherapy works.
In 2001, Children's TherAplay became a not-for-profit organization, still on the grounds of Lucky Farms. In the ensuing years, Children's TherAplay founder Craig and other caring individuals helped expand not only the facility, building the therapy clinic and administrative offices still in use today, but also the program.
Today the organization is proud to offer pediatric physical and occupational therapy, both using the tool of hippotherapy, to 170 children each week. Each day they are honored to contribute to and celebrate the
first steps, first words, first jumps, and other remarkable gains
of Central Indiana children who have special needs.
Conference attendees that have already registered for the conference and would like to participate in this worthy event should contact
Bonnie Kosco.
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A WIN FOR EVERYONE
By: Jeff Ingram, ARC Resorts, LLC
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February 7
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found the largest attendance ever for an ARDA – WIN conference gathered at the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality campus in Orlando. Over 150 people enjoyed the program that kicked off Thursday
with a reception sponsored by
CustomerCount.
The evolution of this group is extraordinary. Originally the acronym WIN stood for Women In the Industry. However, after the adoption of the organization into ARDA as a permanent committee, the group was refocused with new initiative goals while remaining focused on gender-based opportunities:
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dvocate, educate, and connect members by fostering personal and professional growth through a core focus on education and networking
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Gain real-world knowledge of industry basics and stay on top of new developments and the latest trends.
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Connect with other industry professionals.
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Get access to the industry’s library of educational and professional development tools.
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Enjoy networking opportunities and access to business training.
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JUAN IGNACIO RODRÍGUEZ UNANIMOUSLY ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AMDETUR FOR THE 2019-2020 TERM
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On January 31, 2019, during the 32
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General Ordinary Annual Meeting of the Mexican Resort Developers’ Association
(AMDETUR), held in the offices of this Association, a new Board of Directors was elected for 2019-2020.
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INGRID JARRETT BECOMES NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CANADIAN VACATION OWNERSHIP ASSOCIATION (CVOA)
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(CVOA) has named Ingrid Jarrett to the position of President and CEO. With deep experience in the vacation ownership industry the new CVOA leader is taking the reins as the Association continues to grow.
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2019 Conference News-
C.A.R.E.'s Spectacular Evening of Recognition at D'Amore
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On Sunday, May 5, 2019, conference attendees will gather at D'Amore, located on the 48th floor of the SalesForce Tower, to recognize and celebrate Conference Sponsors as well as Pinnacle, Richard Gallardo and Rookie of the Year Award Recipients.
Attendees will enjoy 360 degree views from the highest point in the city of Indianapolis while enjoying cocktails, appetizers and a sumptuous dinner.
In addition to the extraordinary company and breathtaking views, attendees will be awed and amazed by the feats of ESP and the ability of mentalist, Chad Collyer, to bend metal objects by using his mind alone.
The smooth tones of Cocktail Sax, Indiana's own elegant and classy Jazz band, will provide the perfect ambiance for this special evening.
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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
ENDS MARCH 1, 2019
(C.A.R.E. Members-
Login
for Member Discount)
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C.A.R.E. UNVEILS
NEW WEBSITE
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Members can now enjoy a website that is easier to navigate and allows easier accessibility to important C.A.R.E. information.
Current C.A.R.E. photos are now displayed on the site's homepage slideshow and conference information is front and center. Direct links to the online directory, community photo gallery, press releases, Connections Magazine are also available.
Contact
Bonnie Kosco
to schedule your private website training session today to make sure that you're getting the most out of your C.A.R.E. membership!
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May 21-23, 2019
MEXICO IN THE BIG LEAGUES
Tourism as a Platform of Leadership and Development
Mazatlán International Center
Mazatlán, Sinaloa
C.A.R.E. MEMBERS
ENTER PROMO CODE:
CARE
TO RECEIVE AMDETUR MEMBER REGISTRATION RATES
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The 2019 C.A.R.E. Pinnacle Award will be presented at C.A.R.E.'s 67th Conference at the Westin Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana from
May 4-7, 2019 so it's time for YOU to start thinking of a worthy nominee and recipient of this prestigious award.
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C.A.R.E.'s 2019 Membership Renewal notices were e-mailed on November 1, 2018 and were due by January 1, 2019. Late Fees will be added after January 31, 2019 and membership benefits expire after March 1, 2019.
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C.A.R.E. Wants to Feature You!
Contact us
now to find out how your logo, linked to your site, can be right here!
Special Member Only Introductory Rates for 2019!
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