ARDA Updates

2020 WIN Regional Meeting Header

Thursday, January 30-Friday, January 31, 2020

Rosen Centre Hotel | Orlando, FL

As we enter the third decade of the 21^st Century our culture is evolving with diverse opportunities for careers in the timeshare industry. The ARDA-WIN conference is centered around philanthropy, networking, and personal and professional growth. Join your peers and colleagues in an atmosphere of camaraderie, respect and community.

Registration

Hotel Information

ARDA-WIN will take place at Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. A limited number of rooms have been secured. The discount room rate for the ARDA-WIN Meeting is $174 per night and will be available until January 8 or until the block sells out, whichever comes first. To make hotel reservations, please contact Rosen Centre Hotel directly at 1-800-204-7234 or 407-996-9842 and request the group rate for American Resort Development Association to obtain the discount rate. Don't delay in making your reservations, rooms will sell out quickly for this meeting!

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Schedule

Please note schedule is subject to change. Last updated 12/09/19.

Thursday, January 30

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Registration Open
Sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, LLP

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Networking Reception
Sponsored by First American Title Insurance Company

Enjoy cocktails & canapes and a chance to network with your fellow WIN supporters. Fundraiser will be held for One Heart for Women and Children. This Orlando based organization provides the necessary resources for families as they transition through and overcome varying hardships of daily living in the Central Florida region.

Friday, January 31

8:00 am - 9:00 am	Registration and Breakfast Sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, LLP
9:00 am - 9:15 am	Welcome and Opening Remarks Speaker: Fiona Downing, Senior Managing Director, RCI Global
9:15 am - 10:15 am	Keynote Address Sponsored by Fidelity Resales Challenges and Triumphs Our keynote speaker Jeanette Marbert, President, Exchange and Third Party Management, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, will share her unique path to leadership in the industry. You will learn about her challenges and triumphs as she rose through the ranks to her powerful position Speaker: Jeanette Marbert, President, Exchange and Third Party Management, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation
10:15 am - 10:30 am	Networking Break
10:30 am - 11:30 am	Human Resources Panel *When the best opportunity knocks on your door* Set your-self up for success with interviewing techniques guided by HR professionals. Learn how to move up, move out and negotiate for yourself. Speaker: Barbara Wilcox, Chief Talent Officer, Holiday Inn Club Vacations Panel: Barbara Hollkamp, EVP Chief Human Resource Officer, Hilton Grand Vacations Kimberly Marshall, Chief Human Resources Officer, Wyndham Destinations Eva Esteban, VP Organizational Development, Diamond Resorts
11:30 am - 12:15 pm	Diversity and Inclusion *A 360 View of Diversity and Inclusion* Industry veteran Maria Ruiz-Hays, Sr. Vice President of Sales Development, Recruiting & Training at Wyndham Destinations, will share her personal and professional challenges and opportunities on her journey to becoming an authentic and inspirational leader. Speaker: Maria Ruiz Hays, SVP Sales Development, Recruiting and Training, Wyndham Destinations
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm	Luncheon Meet the President Sponsored by Global Connections, INC ARDA–Looking forward to the next 50 As Jason Gamel assumes his new role as president and CEO of ARDA, he shares his vision of the industry: where it is now, what challenges lie ahead, and where it is going. Speaker: Jason Gamel, President and CEO, American Resort Development Association (ARDA)
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm	Networking Break
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm	Networking How to experience the best possible networking event It starts with a handshake. How you greet people matters. Even if you don’t think you’re gregarious, learn from an expert to make the best of your situation and acquire much needed skills from working a room to joining a conversation already underway. Speaker: Dottie Clendenin, Vice President of Marketing, Disney Vacation Club
2:15 pm - 3:30 pm	Round Table Discussions Personal Image: Projecting and protecting your best you Learn how to protect your image in person and on social media by establishing goals and privacy boundaries. Speaker: Aimee Brun, Director of Talent Acquisition, Hilton Grand Vacations Personal Finance: *Looking out for your own best interests* It is never too soon nor too late to take charge of your personal investments. Speaker: Anne Marie Williams, CFP, Financial Advisor, The Citrus Group at Morgan Stanley Sexual Harassment: *After #MeToo – What's next?* Workplace harassment still exists for multiple groups. What legal changes have been made and what do you do when you or a colleague has encountered harassment. Speaker: Laurie Thompson, Manager, Learning and Development, RCI
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm	Wrap-up and Evaluations