July 8-11, 2012, The Sagamore, Bolton Landing, NY
Join your retail industry colleagues Sunday, July 8 – Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at The Sagamore in Bolton Landing, NY. Steeped in history and located on beautiful Lake George, The Sagamore is a tranquil setting for the timely discussions we’ll have about the state of retail in Northeast legislatures and across the country. There will also be plenty of time for fun and relaxation as you enjoy the many amenities the resort offers.
To attend the 2012 Eastern States Retail Executives Meeting register here. Registration fees are:
| Executives and Staff: | $175 |
| Spouses and Guests: | $125 |
| Children under 16: | $90 |
To make your hotel reservations, visit The Sagamore’s reservation website, or call (800) 358-3585 and use Group Code 51T6LC and identify yourself as a guest of the Retail Council of New York State. Various room options are available with rates starting at $219.00 plus a resort fee and taxes.
Please note the room block expires on June 8, 2012.
Extending your stay at The Sagamore? You will only be able to book your stay for the conference dates (July 8 -11) on the resort’s website. If you plan to arrive early or extend your stay, please call or email Front Office Manager, Ms. Kelly Frasier (518-743-6026 or kfrasier@thesagamore.com). Please note….The Sagamore has agreed to honor the conference room rates for Wednesday, July 11 and Thursday, July 12. For dates in advance of the conference or after 7/12, plan to pay rack rates as this is the hotel’s busy season.
Regarding the Lodge Rooms…there are two levels available in the Lodges. Lower Level (LL) or Walk-In (WI). To reach the LL rooms you must use stairs. No elevator is available. If you or a guest have mobility concerns and would like to stay in the attractively-priced Lodge rooms, please be sure to reserve a Walk-In room, which is street level.
Tentative Agenda
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NOTE: All Conference Activities are Business Casual Attire.
SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2012 |
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| 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Conference Registration Dollar Island Lobby |
| 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | State Retail Associations Executives Meeting Empire Room |
| 6:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception Mr. Brown’s Pub and Terrace |
| 7:00 p.m. | Welcome Dinner Mr. Brown’s Pub and Terrace |
MONDAY, JULY 9, 2012 |
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| 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast – On your own with $25 voucher |
| 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Workshop 1: A New Cooperative Health Care Venture Speaker: Jon Hurst, Retailers Association of Massachusetts Dollar Island West |
| 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. | Workshop 2: Independent Contractor Issues Moderator: Curtis Picard Speakers: Dean Heyl, International Franchise Association |
| 9:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. | Workshop 3: Gold Sponsors Presentations Moderator: Nancy Kyle, Retail Merchants Association of New Hampshire Speakers: Altria, Global Payments, Grocery Manufacturers Association |
| 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Workshop 4: Federal Issues Panel Moderator: Jim Sherin, Retail Council of New York State Speakers: Food Marketing Institute, National Retail Federation, Retail Industry Leaders Association |
| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch Dollar Island Terrace |
AFTERNOON FREE TIME
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| 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. | Cocktail Reception aboard the Morgan Boat leaves the dock at 6 p.m. |
| 7:30 p.m. | Dinner Dollar Island Terrace |
TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2012 |
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| 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast with $25 voucher |
| 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Workshop 5: An Insider’s View of Politics and the Election Speaker: Bruce Gyory, Corning Place Consultants Q&A Session to follow presentation |
| 10:00 – 10:15 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | Workshop 6: Gift Cards: To Escheat or Not to Escheat Moderator: John Holub, New Jersey Retail Merchants Association Speaker: National Retail Gift Card Association |
| 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Workshop 7: Hot Topics in the States An open forum to identify and discuss pending and emerging legislative issues in the Eastern States Moderator: Tim Phelan |
| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch with $30 voucher |
AFTERNOON FREE TIME
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| 6:00 p.m. | Adirondack Cookout Shelving Rock Terrace and Lawn |
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012 |
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| 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | State Retail Association Executives Meeting Association Management Issues Forum |
| Conference Adjournment | |
Golf Outing – Afternoon of Tuesday, July 10
Join your colleagues for a round of golf at The Sagamore. With stunning views of Lake George, this Donald Ross Championship Course is as challenging as it is beautiful.
Learn more about the course, and see photos or a video that offers a play-by-play of each hole here.
Tee times begin at 1 p.m. A hotel shuttle will transport golfers to the course. A box lunch will be provided to golfers at the conclusion of our morning agenda.
Foursomes will be determined in advance of arrival at The Sagamore and posted at registration. Make your golf reservations no later than Friday, June 29 here.
Costs:
| Greens Fee (including cart and range balls) | $155.00 per person, per 18 holes |
| Junior Golfers (age 15 or younger) | $60.00 per person, per 18 holes |
| Club Rental | $50.00 per person, per 18 holes |
| Shoe Rental | $20.00 per person, per 18 holes |
| Bag Storage | $7.00 per day |
Fort Ticonderoga Tour – Afternoon of Monday, July 9
Relive defining moments in America’s history when nations fought to control a continent with a visit to Fort Ticonderoga. Located within the shadow of the Adirondack Mountains and overlooking Vermont’s picturesque Green Mountains, Fort Ticonderoga guards the historic portage between Lake Champlain and Lake George.
Get an insider tour from John Holub of New Jersey Retail Merchants Association. John is a native of the area and worked at the Fort for years as a tour guide!
The $40 fee ($32 for children under 12) covers transportation and admission to the Fort. Make your tour reservations no later than Friday, June 29 here.
Visit http://www.fortticonderoga.org/ to learn more about this historic site. Allow 3 hours for travel and tour of the Fort.
Fishing Charter
Lake George offers great Lake Trout, Bass and Salmon fishing. Your host, the Retail Council of New York State, will make arrangements for a four-hour charter for up to 5 anglers per boat. Charter cost is $400 per boat, divided among participants, plus a fishing license fee per angler ($5 for NYS residents/$15 for non-residents in 2012). Please contact Lori Kelly at lkelly@retailcouncilnys.com or (518) 465-3586 for more information.
The Sagamore has an extensive list of things to do on-site.
Visit http://www.thesagamore.com/activities.htm for more information on activities.
The resort also features a full-service spa. For a menu of treatments/services and contact information visit http://www.thesagamore.com/spa.htm.
Other things to see and do in the Lake George area
Whether you’re interested in water sports, hiking, hot air balloon rides, museums and cultural activities, activities for kids, shopping and much more visit the Warren County Tourism Department for brochures and other information.
Guests arriving by air should fly into Albany International Airport. Allow 1.25 hours of easy travel between the airport and The Sagamore.
Driving directions can be found here: http://www.thesagamore.com/Contact/directions.htm
Hotel address: The Sagamore, 110 Sagamore Rd, Bolton Landing, NY 12814
The Sagamore can make shuttle arrangements for guests to and from the airport. Please contact the hotel for more information.
The Eastern States Retail Executives Conference wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of sponsors. We’d like to thank the following organizations for their commitment to state retail associations and our industry.