Chicago Midwest Chapter of NASF Leadership Summit and Golf Outing
The Chicago Midwest Chapter of NASF will host a Leadership Summit and golf outing August 21-24 at Pheasant Run Resort in Saint Charles, Illinois.
The Chicago Midwest Chapter of NASF will host a Leadership Summit and golf outing Aug. 21-24 at Pheasant Run Resort in Saint Charles, Illinois.
The event features several leadership speakers, including Steve Hughes, Nancy Belda, Sue Ciullo and Neil Idhe. Products Finishing Editor, Tim Pennington, will speak on “Best Practices from Top Shops.”
To register, visit short.pfonline.com/CMCNASF. For information, contact Mimi Altman of the Chicago Midwest Chapter of NASF at 847-975-0920 or email at mimi@chicagometalfinishers.com.
Thursday, August 22
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Registration/Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Steve Hughes,“Influence: The Art & Science of Changing Minds”
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.: Morning Break/Snack
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Nancy Belda, “Goal Setting for Effortless Success”
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Sue Ciullo, “Put Me in Coach”
2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.: Afternoon Break/ Snack
2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.: Neil Idhe, “5 Characteristics of Successful Organizations”
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Tim Pennington, Products Finishing, “Best Practices from Top Shops”
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Free Time
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Evening Reception/Heavy Appetizers/Open Bar
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.: Zanies Comedy Club
Friday, August 23
Chicago Surface Finishing Foundation’s Annual Scramble Golf Outing
8:30 a.m. – Registration/Bloody Mary Bar
9:30 a.m. – Shot Gun Start
2:30 p.m. – Cocktail Reception/Open Bar
3:30 p.m. – Lunch and Prizes/Raffle
All proceeds support the Foundation’s Educational efforts.
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