1. Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership October 11-14, 2005 Engaging Yourself and Others for Top Performance

2. Blue Ridge History Founded in 1919 by a prominent group of southeastern business leaders Founding Principle: “People are our Most Important Asset” 86 Consecutive Annual Programs

3. To enhance leadership effectiveness in business and industry by providing timely, human relations learning experiences in a cost effective manner. Mission

4. Accomplishing the Mission A Continuation of the Cornerstone Annual Event: A Continuation of the Cornerstone Annual Event: The Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership Expanding Services in association with Auburn University, our education partner Expanding Services in association with Auburn University, our education partner –On Site Training –Custom Programming/Instructional Design –Public Workshops –Graduate Programs

5. The Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership A Four Day Conference Designed to: A Four Day Conference Designed to: –Challenge and Inspire the Mind –Renew and Recover the Spirit –Share Personal Growth Experiences –Develop Lasting Relationships Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains

6. Programming Developed by: Developed by: –HR Professionals across the Southeast –Auburn University Includes: Includes: –Seven Keynote Addresses –Four Breakout Sessions –Two Guided Hikes (Weather Permitting) (Weather Permitting) –Evening Entertainment –Personal Reflection Time

7. Companies Listed were 2003 Sponsors New in 2005 A Pre-Conference Workshop Dimensions of Leadership Dimensions of Leadership –Assess Yourself –Learn the 12 Dimensions –Create a Personal Development Plan Cost: $75.00 Cost: $75.00 October 11 from 1-5 p.m. October 11 from 1-5 p.m.

8. Who Should Attend? Anyone interested in improving their leadership skills, self awareness, and growing a professional network to include: Business and Industry Leaders First Line Supervisors Middle Managers StaffStudents

9. Why Participate? High Leverage of Training Dollar High Leverage of Training Dollar –Low Cost/High Quality Training –14.25 CEU hours Return on Investment Return on Investment –Improved Leadership Skills – Enhanced Human Relations Skills and Teambuilding –Improved employee morale –Networking Opportunities –New Idea Generation

10. Why Participate as an Individual? Outstanding Speakers/Facilitators Outstanding Speakers/Facilitators Improved Relationships Improved Relationships Improved Focus Improved Focus New Friendships New Friendships Time for Self Reflection and Renewal Time for Self Reflection and Renewal Continuing Education Credits Continuing Education Credits

11. Award Programs Blue Ridge Challenge Award Blue Ridge Challenge Award –Industry Category –Student Category $1,000 1 st Place Award $500 2 nd Place Award $250 3 rd Place Award George Heaton Award George Heaton Award

12. 99.5% of the Total Conference Survey Respondents Would Recommend this Conference to a Friend!

13. Location YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly Lodging Available on Campus Lodging Available on Campus –The absolute best way to encounter the Spirit of Blue Ridge!! Buffet Style Meals Buffet Style Meals Recreational Activities Available Recreational Activities Available –Hiking Basketball –Game RoomHorseshoes –Exercise RoomTennis

14. Engaging Yourself and Others for Top Performance 86 th Annual Session Conference October 11-15, 2005 October 11-15, 2005 Registration Fees: Registration Fees: –1-5Participants$ 420 –6-10Participants$ 390 –11-40Participants$ 370 –41-50Participants$ 365 –51+Participants**Call (334)844-2870 for Pricing Lodging at Conference Center *$117-$194 (total for conference) Lodging at Conference Center *$117-$194 (total for conference) 8 Meals: $111(total for conference) 8 Meals: $111(total for conference) * double occupancy starts at $117 * private room $194

15. 2005 Keynote Speakers Pat Williams, (Sr. VP Orlando Magic and Author) Pat Williams, (Sr. VP Orlando Magic and Author) General Perry M. Smith – (Military Analyst, Best Selling Author, Speaker) General Perry M. Smith – (Military Analyst, Best Selling Author, Speaker) Dr. Tom Haggai -- (CEO, IGA) Dr. Tom Haggai -- (CEO, IGA) Dr. Dale Henry (Best Selling Author and National Speaker) Dr. Dale Henry (Best Selling Author and National Speaker) Brenda White Wright (Speaker and Consultant) Brenda White Wright (Speaker and Consultant) Dr. Betty Siegel (Author and President of Kennesaw State University) Dr. Betty Siegel (Author and President of Kennesaw State University) Dr. Farris Jordan (Psychologist, Speaker) Dr. Farris Jordan (Psychologist, Speaker)

16. Topics Mentoring and Coaching Mentoring and Coaching Business Ethics Business Ethics Change Management Change Management Diversity Diversity Relationship Management Relationship Management Teamwork Teamwork Stress Management Stress Management Staying Motivated Staying Motivated

17. How Can you Help This Valuable Project Grow? Attend the Conference Attend the Conference Become a Sponsor of the event Become a Sponsor of the event Become a Mentor Become a Mentor Suggest a Speaker or Topic Suggest a Speaker or Topic

18. Companies Listed were 2004 Sponsors 2005 Sponsorship There is Still Time!! Platinum Level ($5,000 and above) ACIPCO Auburn University Coats North America **2004 Platinum Sponsors** Receive Eight Free Registrations and Recognition in all Publications and at the Conference. Ability to display at conference

19. Companies Listed were 2004 Sponsors 2005 Sponsorship There is Still Time!! Gold Eastman Credit Union IGA, Inc. W.S. Badcock CorporationSilver Alabama Power Company American Spiralweld American Valve and Hydrant Eastman Chemical Company Georgia Servant Leadership Alliance Lance Inc. Schenck Company Specification Rubber Products, Inc. State Farm Insurance Company Wilbur Smith Associates

20. 2005 Sponsorship There is Still Time!! Gold Level is $2500 -$4,999 Receive Four Free Registrations and Recognition in all Publications and at the Conference. Ability to display at conference Silver Level $1,000-$2,499 Receive Two Free Registrations and Recognition in all Publications and at the Conference. Ability to display at conference Sustaining Member and Supporter $500-$999 Recognition in all Publications and at the Conference. Friends of Blue Ridge $100-$499 Recognition in all Publications and at the Conference

22. Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership October 11-14, 2005 We Invite You to Join Us on the Mountain !!

23. For Additional Information : Call or Write Call or Write Hope Stockton Hope Stockton Executive Director Executive Director 415 W. Magnolia Ave. 415 W. Magnolia Ave. Suite 105 Suite 105 Auburn University, AL 36849-5265 Auburn University, AL 36849-5265 phone: 334-844-2870 fax: 334-844-2234 phone: 334-844-2870 fax: 334-844-2234 email: stockhg@auburn.edu email: stockhg@auburn.edustockhg@auburn.edu Web Address: www.blueridgeleadership.com Web Address: www.blueridgeleadership.comwww.blueridgeleadership.com