Opening Retreat for the Class of 2013
The retreat allows class members an opportunity to learn about themselves, their leadership style and their fellow classmates through a self-assessment evaluation and various teambuilding and communication activities. The retreat sets the stage for the upcoming sessions.
Location: Carey Conference Center
63 Huyck Road
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
518.797.5100
Attire: Day 1 a.m.: Business Casual
Day 1 p.m.: Casual (sneakers, jeans and shorts are acceptable)
Day 2: Casual
DAY 1: September 20, 2012
8:30 a.m. Arrival & Continental Breakfast
Guggenheim Pavilion
9:00 a.m. Welcome & Introductions
Jack Calareso, CL ’06 Susan Patterson, LTV ’07
LTV Co-Chair 2011-2013 LTV Co-Chair 2012-2014
Partner Assistant VP Graduate Admissions
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP The College of Saint Rose
9:30 a.m. Icebreaker – Business Card Introductions
10:00 a.m. Perspective: Why Leadership Tech Valley is Important to Businesses and Employers
Mike Keegan, CL ’99
President, Hudson Valley Division
M&T Bank
10:30 a.m. Setting the Stage for Leadership Tech Valley: A Historical, Regional and Community Perspective
Mark Eagan, CCE
President & CEO
Chuck Steiner, CCE
President & CEO
Albany-Colonie Regional The Chamber of Schenectady County
12:00 noon Lunch
12:45 p.m. Business Card Introductions (continued)
1:00 p.m. Leadership Team-Building Activities: Setting the Stage for Group Dynamics
Steve Lewanick
Adventure Based Counselor
Equinox, Inc.
4:30 p.m. Check-in
5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception and Human Bingo
Carriage House Restaurant
6:30 p.m. Dinner
Carriage House Restaurant
DAY 2: Friday, September 21, 2012
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:45 a.m. Welcome
Jack Calareso, CL ’06 Susan Patterson, LTV ’07
LTV Co-Chair 2011-2013 LTV Co-Chair 2012-2014
9:00 a.m. Team-Building Activities (continued)
Steve Lewanick
Adventure Based Counselor
Equinox, Inc.
12:00 noon Lunch
1:00 p.m. Everything DISC Assessment
Jenny Amstutz, CL ’06
Principal
J.A. Strategies
2:30 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. Next Steps: Program Review, Experiential Opportunities and Program Expectations
4:00 p.m. Wrap-up: The Circle of Love
5:00 p.m. Departure
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