As a proud member of ARDA, Advantage Vacation would like to share the upcoming 2013 dates and schedule of events of the ARDA WIN Regional Conference and the dates and location of the Northeast Regional Meeting.  ARDA endeavors to offer the industry exceptional educational and networking opportunities through regional educational seminars over the course of the year.

Following you will find the dates, location and schedule of events for the ARDA WIN Orlando Regional Conference and the dates and location of the 2013 Northeast Regional Meeting.

January 25 – 26, 2013 – ARDA WIN Orlando Regional Conference

WIN is holding its annual Orlando regional meeting at the University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality management located on Universal Drive in Orlando, FL.  The Women in the Industry (WIN) was originally formed to advocate for, educate and connect women in the vacation industry. The main purpose for Women in the Industry is to promote growth of women in the vacation ownership industry by connecting and advancing skills through education.

The event kicks-off Friday evening at The Fountains, a Bluegreen Resort, with an exciting networking reception where attendees will have the opportunity to connect with industry peers and forge new relationships.  The Saturday programming will feature three education panels focusing on the successful integration of generations in the workforce, unique tips on effective networking and the important role women play in the purchasing processing.  All this along with WIN updates and plenty of networking opportunities will be available at WIN Orlando 2013.

Schedule

Schedule is subject to change and was last updated January 8, 2013.

Friday, January 25
Held at The Fountains, a Bluegreen Resort
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Networking Reception/Boutique
Saturday, January 26
Held at UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management
8:30 am – 9:00 am Registration
9:00 am – 9:05 am Welcome
9:05 am – 9:35 am WIN Overview
9:35 am – 10:35 am Creating a Harmonious Work EnvironmentSpeaker:Shutopa Das, Welk Resorts
10:35 am – 10:50 am BREAK
10:50 am – 11:00 am WIN Website Overview
11:00 am – 12:00 Noon Developing Successful Networking SkillsSpeakers:Sandra “Sam” DePoy RRP, ARDA
Lani Kane-Hanan RRP, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.
12:00 Noon – 1:15 pm Networking Luncheon
1:15 pm – 1:30 pm AIF Designation Program
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Role of Women in the Purchasing ProductSpeakers:Jennifer Geffner, RCI
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm  WIN Wednesday Overview
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm  Open Discussion
3:15 pm – 3:20 pm Wrap-up
6:00 pm Dinner (Optional- No Host)

 

2013 ARDA Northeast Regional Meeting

June 3 – 4, 2013
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
Portsmouth, NH

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