2013 National Conference

[Eclipse]

"Execute corporate business" is just an added convenience.  Conferences in "the real world" don't have board meetings during them.  They are networking opportunities and learning experiences - not an extension of our governance model.  If anything, our corporate officers should be out and about during them, not holed up in a meeting room. However, our isolationist tendencies in CAP lead to introverted conferences where the safety briefing is conducted by the wing safety officer and we learn about what internal CAP forms to fill out - instead of having an industry expert speak from a perspective that isn't CAP.

Our paradigm doesn't support, or need this model.  As someone who earns a living from trade shows, I see first hand what a huge waste of
resources and time they are - a week of wandering with 15 minutes of accidental networking that actually pays off, while the rest of the information
is easier to get and more clearly articulated on the web.

10 years ago, sure.  Today, no.

We already have Wing and Region conferences every year, what's left to discuss, reveal, or be exposed to that is more relevant when
presented on a national level then when presented more locally?

[FW]

The National Conference is no longer a place for Corporate business affairs.  It's now a national commander's call and networking event, with seminars and working sessions to advance our best practices. 

It may be interesting to see if there is any difference from old National Board meetings but, unless the CSAG decides to advance the "rumblings" of the wing commanders, "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas". :angel:

[YesMam]

Yes, the 2013 National Conference will be in Denver, Colorado, August 15-18, 2013.

Question....CAP NHQ website says Aug 15-17.....is there something else that happens on the Sunday?   Never been to a National Conference, so trying to figure out what goes on and how to plan.   

We are coming from Phoenix, plan to stop at Utah Shakespeare Festival the weekend before the Conference and not sure if we'd be heading home Sunday or another day of conference or something similiar on the 18th.   

Thanks for any details you can give about the ins and outs of a conference. 

[PHall]

Sunday is usually get out of town day.

[rugger1869]

Andrews AFB just built a nice multi-million dollar, state of the art conference facility that I'm sure they'd rent out. Huge Air Force inn and many good hotels within a few miles of the gate.

[krnlpanick]

I, for one, am excited that the National Conference will be in Denver this year! I am looking forward to meeting a lot of people that I talk to here and via email face to face! There is plenty of after-hours activities in Denver and having worked in the entertainment industry for something like 14 years now I will be more than happy to make any suggestions as the date gets closer. There is tons of good food near the convention center and lots of large and independent hotels within walking distance. Denver may not be Vegas, San Diego, or Orlando; but I assure you, you will have a great time here!

[arajca]

Of course, if you want to experience mild hypoxia, you can come up to the mountains, just 90 minutes away!

[Eclipse]

Of course, if you want to experience mild hypoxia, you can come up to the mountains, just 90 minutes away!

Ugh.  One of the reasons I never like Denver for shows.   We all walk around with a mild headache and sometimes it feels
like you're running out of air if you're walking down the street talking on the phone, etc.

That and the hipsters.

Although the food truck court down the street from the convention center usually has some good / unique food.

And then, of course, there's the bear.

[Abby.L]

I actually live 20 minutes from Denver, and am phsyched for the conference.

I will say, however, that because of amendment 64, things may be a little cloudy. I haven't had any issues with them yet, however, while just driving around.

Yet. 

[PHall]

I actually live 20 minutes from Denver, and am phsyched for the conference.

I will say, however, that because of amendment 64, things may be a little cloudy. I haven't had any issues with them yet, however, while just driving around.

Yet. 

What makes you think there aren't people driving stoned right now, because they are...