HCAC 2005 Convention

REGISTER SECURE ON-LINE DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM CONVENTION SCHEDULE REGISTRATION DETAILS FEATURED SPEAKERS HCAC ANNUAL MEETING LOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONS AUCTION EXHIBIT & SPONSOR INFORMATION		Home Care Association of Colorado's 35th Annual Convention & Home Care Exhibition Home Care Niches in a "Booming" Society Wednesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 19, 2005 Four Points by Sheraton Denver Southeast I/25 & Hampden Avenue, Denver, Colorado (formerly Denver Marriott SE) Pre-Registration is now closed ~ Please Register On-Site Click here for complete schedule Click here for Exhibit & Sponsor Information Silent Auction In lieu of door prizes, we invite you to donate a gift item for HCAC's Fund-Raising Silent Auction. The Silent Auction will be held in the Exhibit Hall and proceeds ensure that HCAC will be able to continue its strong advocacy efforts as well as many worthwhile programs that promote professionalism in the home care, HME and hospice industry and provide the highest quality care for our clients. Download an Auction Donation Form
		HCAC's 2005 Convention & Home Care Exhibition will feature a well-rounded program designed for home care, hospice and HME managers, executives and clinical staff. The Convention will begin on Wednesday morning with a keynote general session "Executive Charisma: Six Steps to Mastering the Art of Leadership" by Debra Benton, an internationally recognized communications and interpersonal relations expert. Concurrent education sessions will follow, with tracks designed specifically for managers and clinical staff. The Grand Opening of the Exhibit Hall will take place during lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday afternoon will feature a second general session, "The Magic is in the Mix: The Top Ten Techniques of Highly Effective Home Care Marketers" presented by Stephen Tweed, well-known home care business development and marketing consultant. Two more concurrent education sessions follow and the day will end with a reception in the HCAC Exhibit Hall. Thursday will begin with a breakfast buffet in the Exhibit Hall followed by an informative general session on "Pay for Performance" and a full day of concurrent education breakouts. The HCAC Annual Meeting and Issues Forum will feature popular presenter Bill Dombi from the National Association for Home Care & Hospice on "National Issues in Home Care." The Home Care Exhibition will be open for continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments, closing at 1:30 p.m. The convention will adjourn at 5:00 p.m. The Convention Planning Committee is committed to making this year's program one of the finest education and networking events for HCAC members. If you have ideas to enhance the program or suggestions to be considered, please share your comments with HCAC. We hope you will make plans now to attend HCAC's 35th Annual Convention & Home Care Exhibition. Be sure to put May 18-19, 2005, on your calendars and watch for more information on this web site. Click here for complete schedule return to top Registration Details Pre-Registration is now closed ~ Please Register On-Site All registrations are subject to space availability. Full Convention Registration Add $20 after May 9, 2005 HCAC Member: First Registrant $242 HCAC Member: Additional Registrant $222 HCAC Non-Member: First Registrant $342 HCAC Non-Member: Additional Registrant $322 One-Day (Wednesday or Thursday) Only Add $20 after May 9, 2005 HCAC Member: $169 HCAC Non-Member: $239 Registration Policies Registrations are for one person only and may not be split between two or more persons. Employees and board members of HCAC member agencies and organizations may register at the HCAC Member rate. Non-Colorado Region VIII guests are invited to register at the HCAC Member rate. All registrations received after Monday, May 9, 2005, will be charged an additional $20 per person. Cancellations & Refunds All cancellations must be made in writing to the HCAC office, 7853 East Arapahoe Court #2100, Centennial, CO 80112-1361; fax (303) 694-4869; hcac@assnoffice.com. Written requests for refunds received on or before Wednesday, May 4, 2005, will receive a 50% refund, less a $50 processing fee; fees are nonrefundable after this date. There are no refunds for no shows. Substitutions are encouraged in lieu of cancellations; please phone the HCAC office at (303) 694-4728, ext. 10 to change the name of your registrant(s). Confirmation A confirmation postcard will be mailed to you at the address listed on your registration form after May 4, 2005. return to top Featured Speakers Debra Benton, Speaker, Author, Trainer Chief Executive Officer, Benton Management Resources Livermore, Colo. Debra Benton is an award-winning, best-selling author committed to developing executives to raise performance: both their own and that of their organization. From thousands of in-depth interviews with high-profile leaders, Benton has written seven books and numerous articles in business publications including the Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review. She is the author of: Executive Charisma, How to Think Like a CEO, Secrets of a CEO Coach, Lions Don't Need to Roar, $100,000 Club, From Biotech to Hollywood and How to Act Like a CEO. She has spoken to hundreds of organizations and Fortune 500 companies such as Kraft, Comcast, Hewlett-Packard and NASA in 28 countries. Benton is responsible for developing the Executive Charisma Program and has coached corporate executives, politicians, and business leaders on their organizational impact in every industry imaginable. Stephen C. Tweed, CSP Chief Executive Officer, Leading Home Care...A Tweed Jeffries Company Louisville, Ky. Stephen C. Tweed, CSP, has spent the last 20 years working with home care organizations that want to grow and with home care leaders who want to get ready for the future. He is currently Chairman and CEO of Leading Home Care... A Tweed Jeffries Company. His firm provides strategies and insights for three specific aspects of the business side of home care; business development, leadership development and growing Private Duty Home Care. William A. Dombi, Esq. Vice President for Law, National Association for Home Care & Hospice, Washington, D.C. One of the most sought after speakers on home care in the country, Bill Dombi has specialized in healthcare law since 1978 with a concentration on home care and hospice since 1987. In that time, Bill has acted as litigator, lobbyist, educator, and author on health care issues. Ralph Pollock, MPH Principle, AP Group, Denver, Colo. Ralph Pollock has more than 30 years of business experience in building and running businesses, strategic planning management consulting, facilitating corporate board retreats, mediating disputes and negotiating high-level partnerships and agreements. He has extensive experience with legislative and government affairs and the media and has taught in graduate school programs his entire professional career. He is a member of the leadership team of the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry (State Chamber) and the Colorado Workers' Compensation Coalition, among others. return to top HCAC Annual Meeting & Issues Forum Learn first hand what HCAC has been doing for the home care industry this year. Each member company has a stake in the future of the organization. Make sure your company is represented at this informative session. return to top Convention Location & Accommodations The HCAC Convention & Exhibition will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton Southeast Denver. The hotel has reserved a limited block of guest rooms at HCAC’s discounted rate of $109 single or double occupancy. Reservations should be made directly with the Sheraton online at http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0412294737&key=83BA0 or call 888-625-5144, and select "Sheraton". You must mention the "Home Care Association of Colorado" to receive this special group rate. A major credit card will be necessary to guarantee the reservation. Discounted hotel room rates are available only until May 3rd — group rate and room availability cannot be ensured after this date. Please make your reservations early! Four Points by Sheraton Denver Southeast 6363 E. Hampden Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80222 Phone (303) 758-7000, Fax (303) 691-3418 Reservations: 888-625-5144 return to top Silent Auction In lieu of door prizes, we invite you to donate a gift item for HCAC's Fund-Raising Silent Auction. The Silent Auction will be held in the Exhibit Hall and proceeds ensure that HCAC will be able to continue its strong advocacy efforts as well as many worthwhile programs that promote professionalism in the home care, HME and hospice industry and provide the highest quality care for our clients. Download an Auction Donation Form return to top HCAC's 2005 Convention Planning Committee of the Education & Professional Development Council Barbara Campbell, Good Samaritan Home Care of Northern Colorado (Council Chair) Janet Puglisi, Good Samaritan Home Care of Northern Colorado (Convention Exhibit Chair) Dana Wood, Total Longterm Care Versa Flechas, Longmont United Home Care
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