2006 IADD Midyear Leadership Conference

February 23-25, 2006 Westin Mission Hills Resort, Rancho Mirage, CA, USA

“Desert Magic”
	Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn.      - John Wesley Teach a man to make fire and he will be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life.      - John A. Hrastar The greatest tragedy in the world is when the fire goes out in someone’s eyes - when they give up, when they settle. Never let that happen to you.      - Denise Ryan
	The magic and mystery of the California desert intrigues the mind and spirit. Experience the desert’s power firsthand when you attend this year’s Midyear Leadership Conference. In response to your feedback, we’ve created a relaxed program that allows you time to renew yourself personally while enriching yourself professionally. Explore the vibrant hues of the mountains, the variety of southwestern plants and the uniqueness of Indian artifacts. The AAA Four-Diamond Westin Mission Hills Resort, with its dramatic Spanish-Moorish architecture, boasts all the luxurious comforts of today while still retaining the magical spirit of those who first walked this land. Treat yourself to extraordinary golf, glamour and good times. Becoming an Effective Leader Speaker: Denise Ryan, FireStar Being the boss doesn’t guarantee you’re a good leader. To get better results from your people, you MUST develop good leadership skills. This session will cover over a dozen common leadership mistakes and explain how to avoid them. You’ll learn what really motivates your people and how to provide it. You’ll even receive good ideas on how to create a workplace in which excellence and enthusiasm are encouraged. This session can help you increase productivity, reduce turnover and raise morale. About our speaker: Denise Ryan is a proven motivator who comes highly recommended from several of our members who have experienced her sessions. She has spoken for Fortune 500 companies as well as small businesses, re-energizing thousands of people, waking them up to their full potential and helping them get everything they can out of their lives and their work. Her infectious enthusiasm, her big smile and her candor are her trademarks. Audiences love her humor and the tools she gives them to bring the fire into their lives - both personally and professionally.

 

MEETING PROGRAM
	Wednesday, February 22  8:00AM - Noon	Executive Committee Meeting
	Thursday, February 23  8:30AM - 4:30PM  3:30PM - 6:30PM  6:15PM - 9:00PM	Board of Directors Meeting Registration of Members and Guests Welcome Event and Buffet Dinner
	Friday, February 24  8:00AM - 1:00PM	Golf Tournament We hope to feature two formats at this year’s tournament. Call 1-815-455-7519 or email staff@iadd.org to request more detailed information and a separate registration form.
	10:30AM -  2:00PM	Spouse Activity “Papermaking Extravaganza” The art of papermaking has a long and interesting history, beginning with its invention in 105 A.D. by Ts’ai Lun, a Chinese court official. One of the most important inventions in the last two millennia, paper became a vital tool to allow people to easily put their thoughts down in written form. Written communication has been the center of civilization for centuries. Now you can connect with this age-old process when you learn how to make handmade paper from pulp, dried leaves and flowers. Once you understand basic papermaking, you can make many beautiful papers which you can use for stationery, scrapbooking, card making or keepsakes. With some skill and creativity, sheets of paper can become works of art using dyes and fibers. While your creation is drying, you’ll enjoy a tantalizing lunch and group camaraderie.
	5:00PM - 10:30PM	Optional Group Activity “Fabulous Follies” The historic Plaza Theatre opened in December 1936 and was considered the finest small film house in the country. It is full of vaudeville-period glitz and glamour and equipped with very talented cast members between 50 and 87 years of age. You will hear the timeless music of the 30s and 40s presented in the Ziegfield style. A chartered bus will take you to downtown Palm Springs, where you can choose from numerous restaurants to have dinner on your own. The show begins at 7:00 pm and ends at 10:00 pm, when the bus will return you to the Westin resort.
	Saturday, February 25  7:30AM  8:00AM - 12:30PM	Continental Breakfast Available General Session (spouse/guest attendance encouraged)
	6:30PM -  7:15PM  7:15PM - 11:30PM	Cocktail Reception Awards Dinner Gather one last time with friends and colleagues for a delicious dinner, President’s Award presentation and dancing.

OTHER INFORMATION
	All registrants will receive an information packet listing sites to see, things to do, dining recommendations, hotel and shuttle information and general travel tips to help you enjoy your stay.

 

REGISTRATION
IADD Midyear Leadership Conference - February 23-25, 2006 - Rancho Mirage, CA, USA
	Please list each name separately and circle names of any first time attendees: Name _____________________________       Name _____________________________ Name _____________________________       Name _____________________________ Company ____________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City _________________________     State/Prov ____________     Zip/PC ______________ Phone ____________________________     Fax ____________________________ Email _______________________________________________________________

	_______ IADD Members at $525     _______ IADD Member Spouses at $295     _______ Friday “Papermaking” Spouse Activity at $45 each	_______ Non-members at $650 _______ Non-member Spouses at $395 _______ Friday Fabulous Follies Show at $65 each
	Registration fees include breakfast, cocktail receptions and dinner. Papermaking Extravaganza and Fabulous Follies are separate ticketed events.
	We will arrive on _______________ (date) and depart on _______________ (date)
	Cancellation policy: Registrants who are unable to attend the Midyear Meeting will receive a refund less a $40 admin fee if a written cancellation request is received by February 7, 2006. Refunds cannot be granted after this date, but substitutions are acceptable until the date of the event.
	Payment Method:           ____ Check Enclosed          ____ MasterCard         ____ Visa Card Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ Expiry Date:   ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___ (month/year)     CVS (3 digits) ___ ___ ___ Name on Card: ________________________________________________ Signature:         ________________________________________________

Westin Mission Hills Resort Reservations: 1-760-328-5955 Mention the IADD for special room rate of $215 single/double ALL ROOM RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY JANUARY 15, 2006 After January 15, room block will not be guaranteed and reservations will be on hotel availability basis only.

American Airlines is the official carrier for this conference. Special fares are available by contacting your travel agent or American at 1-800-433-1790. Use passcode #A8726AV when you make your reservations. (Additional online code #GMT06)

Avis is the official car rental company. For reservations, call 1-800-331-1600 and mention AWD Number J990601 to get special discounted rates.

Please mail completed registration form with check payments to: International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking 651 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Ste. 132, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Phone: 1-815-455-7519   Toll Free: 1-800-828-4233   Fax: 1-815-455-7510 Email: staff@iadd.org   Internet: www.iadd.org If paying by credit card, fax registration with completed credit card information to 1-815-455-7510. Be sure to make room reservations directly with the Westin (see above).

ONLY MEETING REGISTRATION AND ACTIVITY FEES SHOULD BE REMITTED TO THE IADD. HOTEL EXPENSES ARE THE RESPONSIBLILITY OF EACH REGISTRANT AND ARE PAID AT CHECK OUT TIME.