Off to the Races...
book early!
Book your accommodations at the Griffin Gate Marriott by March 15th
register early & save $100
Member registration fee is only $350 if you register by March 1st.
Retreat Schedule
Saturday, April 20th - Check-in @ Griffin Gate Marriott
ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN STANDARD TIME
Sunday, April 21st
8:30 a.m.
Registration & Tailgate at Keeneland Horse Track
9:00 a.m.
Behind the Scenes at Keeneland {1 CEC}
Chapter Business Meeting {1 AAC}
11:00 a.m. Grounds Open
1:00 p.m. First Post
6:00 p.m. Last Post
7:00 p.m. ~ Dinner at Tony’s - Optional
Monday, April 22nd
8:30 a.m.
Breakfast at Griffin Gate Marriott
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Featured speakers & education seminars at Griffin Gate Marriott {3 CEC’s}
12:30 p.m. ~ Shuttle to Buffalo Trace
1:30 p.m. ~ Lunch at Buffalo Trace
2:30 p.m. ~ Distillery Tour & Tastings {1 CEC}
4:30 p.m. ~ Shuttle back to Griffin Gate
5:45 p.m. ~ Optional Pickle Ball
7:30 p.m. ~ Dinner
Tuesday, April 23rd - Check-out
John sChultz, ccm, cce
club leadership alliance
John M. Schultz, CCM, CCE, is the CEO of the Club Leadership Alliance (CLA), a partnership of nationally
recognized firms that drive value and excellence in the private club industry (Club Benchmarking; Kopplin, Kuebler & Wallace; McMahon Group). As General Manager of Carmel Country Club, a 36-hole member-owned club in Charlotte, North Carolina, John’s eighteen-year tenure resulted in notable growth and success. Under his leadership, the club moved to waiting lists in all membership categories, increased initiation fees by 100%, and improved the club’s net worth by $40 million after making $60 million in capital improvements during his tenure. John is a visionary leader who thrives on innovation and execution to generate large-scale advancement and achievement.
education sessions
session 1 - keeneland horse track
Our first day we will immerse into race day at Keeneland with a full day of tours, tailgating, networking, and horse races.
session 2 - griffin gate marriott
Education on day two will feature John Schultz with Club Leadership Alliance. John will speak on “How the Golden Circle relates to the WHY in private clubs.” This presentation is focused around inspirational speaker and author Simon Sinek, best selling author of “Start with Why” and “Find Your Why.”
session 3 - griffin gate marriott
This session will provide updated Club Benchmarking reports on purchasing and cost of good increases.
session 4 - buffalo trace distillery
Hop on board the bourbon bus as we head over to Buffalo Trace for lunch, distillery tour, and bourbon tastings.
Registration
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- 1800 Newton Pike, Lexington, KY, 40511 (859) 893-3162
- $179++/Night
- *Recommended check-in date is Sat. April 20th.
- BOOK BY MARCH 15th to guarantee rate & availability.
- Access to all education sessions, including Keeneland & Buffalo Trace tours
- Admission to Keeneland, including event tailgate
- Shuttle, admission, lunch, and bourbon tastings at Buffalo Trace
- Breakfast & Dinner Monday
Early Registration Pricing (Through March 1, 2024) : $350 Member, $400 Non-Member
Regular Registration (March 2, 2024 - April 12, 2024): $450 Member, $500 Non-Member
