THE BROADMOOR Colorado Springs, Colorado 2013 Fdcc Annual Meeting Sunday, July 28 – Sunday, August 4, 2013
WELCOME GENERAL INFORMATION SCHEDULE CLE PROGRAM DINING THINGS TO DO IN COLORADO SPRINGS COMMITTEE MEETINGS EXHIBITORS Make plans now to attend the 2013 Annual Meeting at The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, CO to be held July 28 – August 3, 2013. We will meet at a spectacular venue and provide a dynamic program. The varied activities that will be available promise to make this one of the best meetings we have had! Our theme for the meeting is “Go for the Gold,” reflecting the desire of Federation members to be the best. Below is just a glimpse of what we have in store for you this summer.
The Broadmoor is nestled in the shadow of “America’s Mountain,” Pikes Peak. It is one of the premier resorts in the world, having the distinction of being the longest consecutive winner of AAA’s Five Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards. The Broadmoor’s 3,000 acres include three championship golf courses. The Donald Ross designed East Course hosted the US Women’s Open in 2011, and (more notably), will host the 2013 FDCC Golf Tournament.
The Broadmoor Spa has been recognized as one of the top spas in North America. The tennis facilities at the resort are top rate and will host our annual FDCC Tennis Tournament. The main swimming complex includes an 11,000 square-foot infinity-edge pool located at the north end of Cheyenne Lake and Make plans now features waterslides, a children’s pool, two 14-person to attend The 2013 whirlpools, 13 cabanas, and a pool café. Our Program, “Mining for Tomorrow’s Gems,” is Annual Meeting at being planned by Walter Dukes. Not only will you be presented with new and innovative topics during The Broadmoor Resort section meetings, but the plenary programs promise to deliver exciting new topics including unexpected in Colorado Springs, pitfalls for even the most experienced trial lawyers. Panels will include in-house corporate counsel, Colorado held July 28 – insurance professionals, and many of our members. Cutting-edge technology will be presented during August 3, 2013. the plenary session as it relates to 3D printing and animation, and how they can be used at trial to defend the most difficult of cases. We will explore the use of predictive coding to mine for hidden information in large volume cases.
2 Annual Meeting 2013 Our lineup of speakers is impressive. The program will open with a riveting discussion by Chuck Rosenberg, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. He will speak about the investigation and prosecution of the government’s death penalty case against convicted 9/11 terrorist and co-conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui. Mr. Rosenberg, who lead this investigation, has a remarkable story to tell which is dedicated to the memory of the 9/11 victims and will provide you with information and insights you could not otherwise learn.
John Suthers, Attorney General for the State of Colorado, will provide an insightful analysis of “A Slippery Slope: When the Illegal Becomes Legal,” stemming from Colorado’s legalization of marijuana and its potential impact on employers and others.
Alison Levine is our keynote speaker and will present “Business Lessons from the Ledge.” This presentation will inspire you and is a fitting end to the program. Alison’s accomplishments are extraordinary. She overcame tremendous hurdles in life to become the team captain of the First Women’s Everest Expedition and also has a successful career on Wall Street. She is the subject of the PBS documentary Living Courageously (2007) and has made numerous appearances on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, FOX, CNBC, CBS’ Evening News, and other national programs. Her story which has been the subject of articles in Oprah Magazine, National Geographic, Entrepreneur, Sports Illustrated, and other publications, is one you do not want to miss.
The activities we have made available for you are as broad as your imagination. At the top of the list is our theme party which will be held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. Throughout the evening we will get the unique opportunity to watch live demonstrations by the actual Olympic athletes in their respective sports. The athletes will also be available to answer your questions and sign autographs. You will have an opportunity to explore the Visitor’s Center as well as take a tour of the entire Olympic Training Center while you sample delicious foods from around the world.
During your time with us, enjoy the many breathtaking sights in the area as you tour the Garden of the Gods your way - whether it is on horseback, a Segway, a jeep or on foot. The views get no better than on top of Pikes Peak which you can experience by jumping on the Cog Railway and riding to the 14,115 foot summit. As if that wasn’t enough, fly fishing, whitewater rafting, zip lining, and mountain hiking are also available.
For “DancingWith the Stars” wannabes, we will have ballroom dance lessons. In addition, you can test your artistic self with painting lessons on the beautiful grounds at The Broadmoor. Be the envy of all your friends on football weekends as we get a cooking and tablescape demonstration – tailgate style! Finally, take the opportunity to share in a fellowship dinner at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
The Federation kids will have a busy week as well with an FDCC Family Olympics on the Broadmoor lawn. Come join your FDCC friends for the Federation’s first bowling tournament, as well as activities around the resort property including s’mores, movie night, a game room and volleyball tournament and much, much more.
Please join Ed and Maddy Kaplan as they welcome you to this exquisite resort for an unforgettable week of fun, fellowship, learning, and friendship. See you at the “Riviera of the Rockies.”
Scott and Susan Kreamer
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Registration for Meeting Meeting Registration Registration forms must be received no later than June 21, 2013. Make your room reservations by calling the hotel directly. We encourage you to make your reservations early. Registration Options: Electronic registration will be available through June 21, 2013 on the FDCC website at www.thefederation.org To register online, open the FDCC Annual Meeting link which is located on the home page under “Upcoming Meet- ings.” Click on the registration button and enter your registration information. You will receive an email confirma- tion upon completion. Please contact the FDCC office at (813) 983-0022 if you need to make any changes or correc- tions to your registration. By fax, complete the registration form and send it to (813) 988-5837. Payment by credit card is required if registra- tion is done by fax. If you prefer to mail your completed registration form, please send it, along with credit card information or check to: FDCC 2013 Annual Meeting, 11812 North 56th Street, Tampa, FL 33617. Credit Card Processing Information Visa, MasterCard, and American Express will be accepted for convention registration payments. A $75.00 administrative fee will be added to all registrations. If you pay by check, you will then receive a $75.00 discount off the total due. For more information, please contact the FDCC office at (813) 983-0022 or [email protected]. Registration Fees The registration fees include the base registration cost, charges for the President’s Reception, Theme Party, Black Tie Dinner Dance, Dessert Party, Cocktail Receptions Sunday through Tuesday, and the FDCC breakfast vouchers Thursday through Saturday.
4 Annual Meeting 2013 ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION Return to cover Hotel Reservations Reservations may be made directly with The Broadmoor by calling 800-634-7711. Please refer to the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel to receive our group rate when calling. You may also access the reservations link on the FDCC website to make your reservations electronically. All individual reservations must be accompanied by a one night’s deposit for room and tax. Credit cards will be charged at the time the reservation is made. Indi- vidual deposits are refundable, provided notice of cancellation is received by The Broadmoor at least three days prior to arrival. Check-in time is after 4:00 pm and checkout time is 12:00 pm. The FDCC has group rates beginning at $333 per night. Taxes are currently 9.4% and a Public Improvement Fee of 2.25%. These special guest room rates are subject to availability and will also apply three days before and after the meeting. Room rates include: self-parking, daily newspaper, incoming faxes, in-room coffee and tea, unlimited access to The Broadmoor Fitness Center, toll-free and local calls, and high-speed internet. Things to do at The Broadmoor Bicycles – Bicycles are available to ride around The Broadmoor resort or on nearby trails. Stop by the Lakeside Pool Complex to rent your ride! Bowling Alley – Enjoy PLAY, the new six-lane bowling alley and game room. Broadmoor Golf Club – Three championship golf courses await you! The East Course, originally designed by Donald Ross in 1917, is one of only 12 North American and Caribbean golf courses to receive a five-star rating. It has hosted many major tourna- ments, including the 2011 U.S. Women’s Open Championship. The West Course is a combination of the original 1918 Donald Ross design and the Robert Trent Jones, Sr. 1964 design. The Mountain Course is newly renovated by Nicklaus Design. It is the longest of the three courses played to a maximum of 7,700 yards. Golf instruction is available and clubs and shoes are available to rent. El Pomar Carriage Museum – The Museum features the many carriages that The Broadmoor founders, Mr. and Mrs. Penrose, collected throughout their lifetime. El Pomar Foundation operates this prominent historic resource in keeping with the Penrose commitment to preserve and promote the region’s history and heritage. The Museum’s extensive collection contains 31 horse- drawn carriages and five motorized carriages, including three Pikes Peak Auto Hill Climb race cars (circa 1920s), Mrs. Penrose’s 1928 Cadillac limousine, and a 1906 Renault. Fitness Center – A state-of-the-art Fitness Center is located inside The Broadmoor Spa and is available free of charge to all hotel guests. Classes and individual trainer appointments are available. Horseback Riding – The Stables at The Broadmoor offer a unique western horseback riding experience and guided pony rides are available for children ages eight and under. Reservations are required. Movie Theater – Yes! There is a movie theater on location. Be sure to check the daily schedule for movies playing throughout the week. Paddleboats – Paddleboats are a Broadmoor tradition. Take in spectacular views of the mountains and The Broadmoor’s expansive property as you cruise Cheyenne Lake in your two-person paddleboat. Paddleboats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and are located at the Lakeside Boat Dock.
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Pauline Memorial Chapel – The Pauline Chapel is a place of prayer and celebration for people of all faiths, as well as a fitting home for the Penrose’s collection of religious artwork. The chapel is located on the corner of Park and Mesa Avenues across the street from the entrance to Broadmoor West and is open to hotel guests and the community each Sunday at 9:00am. Restaurants – There are 18 dining and lounge options from fine French to alfresco American. Enjoy the outdoor fireplaces and breathtaking views from the many outdoor lounge and eating areas. Shopping – Twenty-five specialty boutiques are easily accessible on The Broadmoor property. Clothing and apparel for men, women, and children are available as well as fine jewelry, and handcrafted and fine art. Do not forget gourmet food and Broadmoor gifts in the Signature Shop. Spa – The Spa at The Broadmoor, recognized as one of the top spas in North America, features an elegant oasis of signature treatments and superb ser- vice dedicated to lavish pampering. The Spa features 39 treatment rooms in its 43,200 square feet. There is also a hair and nail salon for men and women located inside the Spa. Book your treatment today! Swimming – The 11,000-square-foot infinity-edge swimming pool, located at the north end of the Cheyenne Lake, features Slide Mountain waterslides, a children’s pool, two 14-person whirlpools, 13 cabanas and an adjacent pool cafe. There is also an indoor pool at the Spa. Tennis – Six tennis courts await you and your partner! There is also a tennis pavilion to rest and relax after a match or lesson. Award winning tennis instruction is available individually or in a group setting. There is also a tennis pro shop for your tennis needs. Travel The Broadmoor is conveniently located approximately 15 miles from the Colorado Springs Airport. You may also fly into Denver International Airport, located 90 minutes from The Broadmoor. Most major rental car companies offer services. If you choose not to rent a car, shuttle services are available. Please arrange with The Broadmoor for Colorado Springs Airport service by calling 719-362-3276. For service from Denver, call 877-587-3456. Weather July is a good month to visit Colorado. The average high is in the low 80s during the daytime and lows at night are in the high 50s.
For more information on the area, visit: www.broadmoor.com www.visitcos.com www.coloradosprings.com
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9:00 – 10:15am Sunday, July 28, 2013 Technology in the Palm of your Hand
Learn how to use today’s iPad apps for 2:00 – 5:00pm Trial Preparation. We will have hands-on Registration demonstrations and hands-on training using iPad apps – TrialPad and TrialDirector Mobile and for 5:30 - 6:30pm Windows-Trial Director 6.4 (full version of “A Room with a Golden View” Cocktail Trial Director). Reception Join us for cocktails to begin our week in Ed 9:45 – 11:00am and Maddy’s Gaylord Suite overlooking the Sites Committee picturesque Broadmoor resort and Cheyenne Mountain. 11:30am – 5:00pm Board Meeting and Lunch 6:30pm Dinner on your own 1:00 – 4:00pm Zip Lining in Manitou
An FDCC favorite! Come and see what the thrill Monday, July 29, 2013 is all about with an afternoon of zip lining. You will experience spectacular vistas as you “zip” through 7:30am a gorgeous alpine canyon. Weight restrictions are Morning Stroll 250# maximum and 50# minimum. Participants Take a leisurely stroll with your fellow FDCC must be at least 8 years old. There is a limit of 24 friends around the Broadmoor neighborhood. and the price is $55 per person. 8:00am 2:00 – 3:30pm Yoga iWish I Knew How to ... Join Lorraine D’Aversa for a complimentary yoga When the first tablet was introduced, it ushered in class on the West Tower Lawn. a new era in technology. Today millions of people are using tablets to do just about anything you can 8:00 – 9:30am imagine. Come and learn how you can use these Finance & Budget Breakfast Meeting amazing devices to make your life better. You will
be amazed at what you discover! 8:00 – 11:00am Admissions Breakfast Meeting 2:00 – 3:30pm
Family Olympics 9:00am – 4:00pm Join us on the West Tower Lawn for some fun Registration family competition, FDCC Olympic style! There will be games and fun for families with children
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7:30 – 9:30am P&O Breakfast & Meeting 7:30am – 3:00pm Registration 9:00 – 10:00am Spouse and Guest Meet and Greet This hour is a great opportunity for returning and new member spouses and guests to meet and mingle informally. The Broadmoor concierge pre-school through elementary age. The price is will be available to provide information on area $25 per family. attractions and answer your questions. 5:30 – 6:30pm 9:00 – 10:00am “Golden Sunset” Cocktail Reception on Foundation Committee the Lakeside Terrace Gather with fellow members and celebrate the 9:30 – 10:30am beauty of The Broadmoor while enjoying a Amicus Committee glorious Colorado Rocky sunset. Corporate Counsel Committee
Convention Exhibitors Committee 6:30pm CLE Committee Dinner on your own
9:00pm 11:00am – 1:00pm “Meet you at the Bee” – Golden Bee Saloon “A Toast to the Tailgate” Plan to meet your friends at this authentic 19th Whether your passion lies with the tailgate or century English Pub on the resort grounds. Stop the game that follows, you won’t want to miss by and raise a glass as you sing along with live this demonstration and lunch by the Broadmoor piano music. Chefs! You will see how to prepare a delicious, impressive tailgate feast, as well as learn a few tips in making your next tailgate or picnic a rousing Tuesday, July 30, 2013 success. The demonstration and lunch are included at $101 per person. 7:30am Morning Stroll 10:30 – 11:30am Join your fellow FDCC friends for a leisurely Visibility Committee stroll around the Broadmoor neighborhood. Website and Publications Committee Federation U Committee 7:30 – 9:00am Foundation Board Breakfast & Meeting
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11:00am – 4:00pm Pikes Peak Cog Railway Relax and watch in wonder as you climb to 14,115 feet on America’s favorite mountain – Pikes Peak! You will enjoy fantastic rock formations, spectacular vistas and breathtaking cliffs all from the comfort and safety of the world’s highest cog train. Bus transportation, box lunches, and the train ride are included. Adults are $56 and 6:30 –10:30pm children, 3 – 12 years, are $44. Fellowship Dinners 11:30am – 4:30pm Enjoy an evening of fellowship with families Fly Fishing and friends. If you would like to attend one of Enjoy an afternoon of Fly Fishing in the beautiful the Fellowship Dinners, please indicate on the Colorado Rockies. Fly fishing is an adventure registration form which dinner option you prefer. that is both easy enough for the beginner, yet Prices are listed in each location’s information. challenging enough for the seasoned veteran. It The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will be open just is an opportunity to escape into the outdoors for us and will provide a wonderful BBQ dinner. and discover nature with family and friends, and Just up the hill from the hotel, you can eat, drink, sometimes, it’s about catching fish! This event is and enjoy this one-of-a-kind mountain zoo. This limited to 14. The cost per fisherman is $165. dinner is a great option for families or for folks Transportation, box lunches, fishing licenses, who would love an outdoor Colorado evening guides, and equipment is included. at the zoo. The price for children 4-11 years old 1:30 – 3:30pm is $50; for 12-20 years, it is $65; and for 21 and Parent-Child Bowling Tournament over, it is $85. Pricing includes zoo admission, Come join your FDCC friends for this friendly transportation, and dinner, as well as cocktails for Federation first bowling tournament, located adults. at the new bowling alley on the grounds of The Broadmoor. The cost is $25 per person and The Craftwood Inn is noted for its Colorado includes shoes and bowling. cuisine featuring elk, venison, wild boar, pheasant, duck, quail, antelope, caribou, steaks, seafood, 1:30 – 5:00pm and braised herbal chicken. The per person price Basic Bridge Lessons of $100 includes transportation and dinner. You Come and learn the basics of this great and may purchase alcohol on your own. challenging thinking-person’s game! The Briarhurst Manor is located in an intriguing 5:30 – 6:30pm 1878 stone mansion with nine dining rooms. The “Gathering of Friends” Cocktail Reception Briarhurst Manor is known for regional Colorado Share your Rocky Mountain experiences as you cuisine which includes Rocky Mountain elk, join friends for a cocktail.
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7:30 – 8:45am Section Meetings
8:00am – 4:00pm Registration
9:00am – 12:00pm Opening General Session
12:30 – 2:30pm MDR Luncheon & Meeting Experience Garden of the Gods Your Way! Colorado bison steak, Chateaubriand, steak Diane, You cannot visit Colorado Springs without and Rocky Mountain trout. The per person price experiencing this fabulous park! Garden of of $106 includes transportation and dinner. You the Gods is noted for its beautiful, unusual, may purchase alcohol on your own. multicolored sandstone rock formations which have collected to fascinating groupings. You 10:00pm or when you return from dinner can catch all of the sights your way - through “See you at The Hotel Bar” Horseback Riding, a Van Tour, a Jeep Tour, a Join your friends once again to catch up after moderate Walking Hike, or a Segway Tour. another exciting day at The Hotel Bar at The Sign up for your preferred tour option and we Broadmoor Main on the Mezzanine Level. Enjoy will take it from there. your drink indoors on overstuffed couches and chairs, or outside while relaxing in the warm glow 1:00 – 3:00pm of the stone fireplace. Balanced Rock Van Tour Hop into a comfortable van at the hotel. Along with your experienced guide, you will enter the Wednesday, July 31, 2013 awe-inspiring Garden of the Gods to see the park’s unique rock formations and ancient juniper trees. 7:30am The park was the setting for Indian ceremonial Morning Stroll gatherings and was a famous landmark for the Stroll with your fellow FDCC friends around the early mountain men. There is a limit of 30 and the Broadmoor neighborhood. price is $15 per person.
8:00am 1:00 – 3:00pm Yoga Jeep History Tour Join Lorraine D’Aversa for a complimentary yoga Take a ride from the hotel in a custom 4 x 4 Jeep class on the West Tower Lawn. with an authentic Western guide. The tour will
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combine the beauty of the Colorado Rockies with the unique history of the old west. The Foothills are extremely scenic and you will not be disappointed. This tour is limited to 30 and the price is $30 per person.
1:00 – 3:30pm Segway Tour Experience one of nature’s greatest treasures, the Garden of the Gods, as you tour by Segway. Your guide will make several short stops to point must be at least 8 years old and weigh less than out red tail hawks, eagles nests, ancient rock 250#. The limit is 32 and the price per rider formations, exotic plants, and wildlife. You will is $65. learn a little about the history of the park and hear some tall tales and true stories about the old west. 1:00 – 2:00pm The limit is 13 and the price is $70 per person. Special Projects Committee Insurance Initiatives and Insurance 1:00 – 3:30pm Summit Committee Siamese Twins Hike 2:00 – 4:00pm The Siamese Twins Trail is a family-friendly, one Ballroom Dance Lessons mile roundtrip hike with less than a 150 foot rise. Our own Sharon Wilkerson is ready to teach us You will see a unique view of Pikes Peak through a thing or two about ballroom dance. Starting the natural window of the twins. Named after with some basics, we will be able to dance with the twin sandstone rock formations at the top of confidence. We will begin with the Foxtrot and the trail loop, this hike will offer stunning views then move to the Rhumba and Waltz. This activity of the Manitou Incline, Cheyenne Mountain, and is for ages 16 and up. The limit is 30 and the price the “Kissing Camels.” The hike is limited to 40. is $30 per dancer. The price per hiker is $54 and includes water and snacks. 2:30 – 3:30pm State and International Reps 1:30 – 4:00pm Horseback Riding 4:00 – 5:00pm Your adventure begins at the Academy Stables The Pros and Cons of Investing in Coins where you will be matched with a horse that will and Bullion carry you on our trail ride. As you wind along Mr. Thomas Hallenbeck is the current President the scenic trails of the historical Garden of the of the American Numismatic Association, a Gods, your eyes will feast on the natural beauty congressional chartered non-profit educational that inspired one of America’s most revered and association focused on promoting the timeless anthems, “America the Beautiful.” Riders advancement of collecting coins and other money
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the picturesque Cheyenne Mountain. Food selections this evening showcase some of the regional favorites of Colorado Springs and the surrounding area.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
6:30 – 10:00am Voucher Breakfast
7:30am Morning Stroll Take a leisurely stroll around the Broadmoor neighborhood with your fellow FDCC friends.
related items. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, 7:30 – 8:45am with a museum with over a quarter million items, Section Meetings a monthly magazine, a huge circulating library, a staff of 35 employees and 27,000 members 8:00am – 1:00pm worldwide, the American Numismatic Association Registration is the world’s largest coin club. Tom also owns and operates one of the largest coin and bullion stores 9:00 – 10:30am in the Rocky mountain region. Building a Solid Foundation for a Healthy, Fulfilling Life 5:00 – 7:00pm Join Lorraine D’Aversa as she shows us how we New Members’ Reception and Orientation can live each and every day to the fullest. She will (By Invitation Only) discuss strengthening our foundation and building body energy. 6:30 – 10:30pm Youth and Children’s Dinner & Program 9:00am – 12:00pm General Session 7:00 – 10:00pm “Toast to the Champions” President’s 10:30 – 11:30am Reception Needlework Circle President Ed and First Lady Maddy Kaplan Bring your latest project or get ready to start a welcome you to the Rivera of the Rockies – new one. No experience necessary – come and The Broadmoor! Enjoy the incredible poolside enjoy a cup of coffee, share some stories, and meet view of not only this exquisite resort, but also some new friends.
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12:30 – 4:30pm Fine Arts Center Tour & Lunch The Fine Arts Center Collection features masterworks by such American artists as Georgia O’Keefe, John Singer Sargent, and Dale Chihuly. It also features one of the broadest collections of Hispanic, Latin American, and American Indian art in the nation. You will enjoy lunch in the splendid Café Deco Lounge and then embark on a tour of this fascinating museum. The limit for this tour is 24 and the price is $53 per person.
12:30 – 5:30pm Golf Tournament and Lunch on the 2:00 – 4:00pm East Course Volleyball Fun! The East Course at The Broadmoor is one of the Everyone 16 years and older, join us for an few in the nation to receive a five-star rating. In a afternoon of volleyball on the North Lawn by the Federation first, golfers will play their own ball on Lakeside Pool Complex for some fun and spirited this championshihp course. Teams will be arranged competition. based upon handicap and prizes will be awarded. Please indicate your handicap on the registration 6:30 – 10:00pm form. Shoes and clubs can be rented directly from “Let the Games Begin” Theme Party the golf shop. The price per golfer is $285. Olympic Training Center Tonight will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity 1:00 – 5:00pm for you to mingle with America’s future Party Bridge Olympians as they show us what it takes to Join your fellow FDCC friends for fellowship and achieve the Olympic motto and be faster, higher, an afternoon game of bridge. There will be prizes and stronger! Throughout the evening, we will for highs and lows. The price per player is $10. have live demonstrations by the athletes in their respective sports in their actual training facilities. 2:00 – 4:00pm The athletes will also be available to answer your Painting on the Lake questions and sign autographs. You will have an Location. Location. Location. Enjoy painting opportunity to explore the Visitors’ Center as in watercolor or oil the magnificent views of well as take a tour of the entire Olympic Training Cheyenne Lake. Your easel is set up lakeside as you Center. We will have food from around the work with a professional artist in a demonstrated world, music, and have our own competition for lesson. All art supplies, photo shoot, and priority our FDCC Olympians, plus much, much more. mailing of your masterpiece is all included. The class Come casually dressed in colors representing your size limit is 6 - 12 and the price is $150 per painter. favorite country!
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9:00 – 10:30am Book Club Our active FDCC Book Club will read Wild by Cheryl Strayed. It is her true account of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from California to Oregon. She tells a great story of her several-month adventure hiking in the wilderness. What a great preview of adventure to get us ready to hear our keynote speaker, Alison Levine, on Saturday morning.
9:00am – 12:00pm Registration
10:00am – 12:00pm General Session Friday, August 2, 2013 10:30 – 11:30am Historical Tour of The Broadmoor 6:30 - 10:00am Join your tour guide as they conduct a walking Voucher Breakfast tour of the Main Complex. You will learn about the many colorful, larger-than-life figures that 7:00am – 8:00pm were instrumental in the building of this historic Nominating Committee property. The tour limit is 20 and the cost per Electronic sign-ups for time slots will be available person is $12. soon so you may speak on behalf of those you support for Federation leadership. 12:15 – 4:30pm Manitou Springs Historical Walking Tour 7:30am When the Native Americans named this amazing Morning Stroll place “Manitou,” meaning “spirit,” it was very Join your fellow FDCC friends for a leisurely prophetic. Today, Manitou Springs is still a one- stroll around the Broadmoor neighborhood. of-a-kind nexus of cultures, art, music, nature, and spirit. There are many unique shops and 7:30 – 9:30am restaurants in this historic, picturesque town at the Blockbuster Section Meetings foot of Pikes Peak. You will enjoy lunch at Adam’s Mountain Café, a guided, historical walking 8:00am tour of Manitou Springs, and also have time for Yoga shopping on your own. The limit is 20 and the Join Lorraine D’Aversa for a complimentary yoga price is $52 per person. class on the West Tower Lawn.
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12:30pm Tennis Tournament and Lunch Tennis Anyone? Join your fellow FDCC tennis fans for a Mixed Doubles Round Robin Tournament. The Broadmoor Tennis Club has been noted as one of the top 10 tennis resorts in the country by Tennis Magazine for the past 15 years. Please indicate your level on the registration form. Proper tennis shoes are required and running shoes are not allowed. Shoes and racquets can be rented directly from the tennis shop. The price per 250# maximum and 50# minimum. Participants player is $80. must be at least 8 years old. There is a limit of 24 and the price is $55. 12:30 – 5:30pm Pikes Peak Cog Railway 7:00pm Relax and watch in wonder as you climb to Dinner on your own 14,115 feet on America’s favorite mountain There are many restaurants at The Broadmoor – Pikes Peak! You will enjoy fantastic rock and close by in the Colorado Springs/Manitou formations, spectacular vistas, and breathtaking Springs area. Featured restaurants are included cliffs all from the comfort and safety of the in this brochure. Making a reservation early is world’s highest cog train. Bus transportation, box recommended. Please also contact The Broadmoor lunches, and the train ride are included. Adults are concierge for recommendations. $56 and children, 3 – 12 years, are $44. 9:30 – 11:30pm 1:00 – 2:30pm “In the Good Ole Summertime” There’s an App for That! Dessert Party There are over 300,000 apps designed to assist us Stop by after dinner and enjoy some sweets from with work, education and social networking and The Broadmoor bakery, plus the ultimate ice everything in between. You may not know what cream sundae and Ed’s favorite chocolate chip the latest must-have apps are, but we do! Come cookies. There will also be entertainment and and learn what is out there and how apps can plenty of libations from The Broadmoor bars. make your life better. 1:00 – 4:00pm Saturday, August 3, 2013 Zip Lining in Manitou An FDCC favorite! Come and see what the thrill 7:00 – 8:00am is all about with an afternoon of zip lining. You will Fun Run experience spectacular vistas as you “zip” through What a beautiful setting for our traditional early a gorgeous alpine canyon. Weight restrictions are morning event!
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the many colorful, larger-than-life figures that were instrumental in the building of this historic property. The tour limit is 20 and the cost per person is $12.
2:00 – 4:00pm Wine & Cheese Tastings with The Broadmoor Sommalier Wine and cheese are two of life’s great culinary pleasures, and finding the perfect match can be a delicious endeavor. Join the Broadmoor Sommalier and learn how to pair the two to perfection! The price is $93 per person.
6:30 – 11:30pm 9:00 – 10:00am Youth and Children’s Dinner & Program Business Meeting 6:30 – 7:30pm 10:00 – 11:00am Cocktail Reception Keynote Speaker: Alison Levine 7:30 – 11:30pm 11:30am – 5:30pm “Gold Rush Ball” Black Tie Dinner Dance Arkansas River Float and Rafting Trips We will end a spectacular week at the beautiful We have two options to view the beauty Broadmoor with our “Gold Rush Ball.” In true and splendor of the Arkansas River and its Federation style, we will spend the evening with surroundings. There are two levels of rafting trips special friends, great food, superb wine, and available. Lunch will be provided on the bus ride spirits. We will dance the night away to the sounds to the adventure. The float trip has Category I of Randy Rodriguez and the Stardust Orchestra. and II rapids. Floaters must be at least 4 years old and weigh at least 35#. The rafting trip will have Category I, II, and III rapids. Rafters must be at Sunday, August 4, 2013 least 6 years old and weigh at least 50#. The price There will be NO voucher breakfast this morning. for adults is $90 and the price for children under Please make plans on your own for the world- 12 years of age is $86. Please indicate which trip famous Broadmoor Brunch. Reservations are a you prefer on the registration form. must so call now! 2:00 – 3:00pm Historical Tour of The Broadmoor Join your tour guide as they conduct a walking tour of the Main Complex. You will learn about
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Learn how it is worth the effort and just how the Wednesday, July 31, 2013 Appellate Courts make mediation work to even put Humpty Dumpty back together again. 7:30 – 8:45am Panelists: SUBSTANTIVE SECTION MEETINGS: • Craig Marvinney – Walter & Haverfield, LLP, COMMERCIAL LITIGATION/FINANCIAL Cleveland, Ohio INSTITUTIONS • Meloney Perry – Perry Law, P.C., Dallas, Texas • David W. Aemmer – Chief Circuit Mediator, “Best Practices for Representing Clients U.S. Court of Appeals, Denver, CO Regulated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)” CIVIL RIGHTS AND PUBLIC ENTITY Panelists: LIABILITY • Charles E. Griffin - Butler, Snow, O’Mara, “The Fourth Amendment: Can it Keep up With Stevens & Cannada, PLLC, Ridgeland, Mississippi Technology” • Frank Ozment - Assistant General Counsel, Regions Financial Corporation, Birmingham, AL The Constitution provides fundamental protections for our privacy and from unreasonable intrusion MANAGEMENT, ECONOMICS, by the state. Technology, much of it available off COMMERCE, AND TECHNOLOGY the shelf, challenges conventional ideas of privacy and arms the police with tools that reach beyond “Driving Your Practice Into the Online anything the Framers of the Constitution could Economy” have imagined. This program will examine the case This program will demonstrate how to law and emerging trends in Fourth Amendment make better use of the electronic and mobile Jurisprudence as well as the advances in technology technologies in managing your practices and and how those advances in technology may conflict reaching out to prospective clients, while also with our fundamental freedoms. serving existing clients more efficiently. Panelists: Panelist: • David M. Fuqua – Fuqua Campbell, P.A., • Elliot G. Hicks – Spilman, Thomas & Battle, Little Rock, Arkansas Charleston, West Virginia • George J. (Jay) Bequette, Jr. – Bequette & Billingsley, P.A., Little Rock, Arkansas APPELLATE LAW/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE Moderator: RESOLUTION • Robert L. Christie – Christie Law Group, “Putting the Pieces Back Together Again” PLLC, Seattle, Washington The Gladiators are done, the trial is over. Now the orators and scribes begin assembling the appeal. But is there a chance to resolve a case this late in the game by mediation? Is it worth the effort?
Annual Meeting 2013 17 CLE WEDNESDAY Back to CLE section Mining for Tomorrow’s Gems Return to cover “Go for the Gold - ” OPENING GENERAL SESSION 10:30am – 12:00pm 9:00 – 9:10am THE INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION Welcome to the Convention by the FDCC OF THE 9/11 CONSPIRACY Convention and Program Chairs This engaging presentation by former U.S. • J. Scott Kreamer, Convention Chair – Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Baker, Sterchi, Cowden & Rice, LLC, Chuck Rosenberg, will focus on the investigation Kansas City, Missouri of the 9/11 terrorist • Walter W. Dukes, Program Chair – Dukes, attacks and the Dukes, Keating & Faneca, P.A., Gulfport, Mississippi prosecution of Zacarias Moussaoui, the only 9:10 – 9:30am terrorist ever tried on U.S. soil in connection Introduction of New Members, Past Presidents, with those attacks. and Special Friends • FDCC President Edward M. Kaplan – Chuck Rosenberg served Sulloway & Hollis PLLC, Concord, New Hampshire as the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia in 9:30 – 10:30am several senior posts at the Department of Justice where his work focused on counter-terrorism, “Elevate Your Game” counter-intelligence, national security, and This panel discussion, among experienced trial criminal matters, including service as Chief of lawyers and the judiciary, will address tips that we Staff to Deputy Attorney General Jim Comey can all use in addressing the court and pitfalls to (2004-2005), Counselor to Attorney General avoid during trial. John Ashcroft (2003-2004), and Counsel to FBI Panelists: Director Bob Mueller (2002-2003). From 1990 to • Honorable Christine Arguello – 2000, Chuck was an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the USDC Judge, District of Colorado Eastern District of Virginia. There, Chuck tried • Honorable John Madden, IV – dozens of cases to juries and briefed and argued USDC Judge, District of Colorado many of those cases to the U.S. Court of Appeals • Honorable Nancy Rice – for the Fourth Circuit. Chuck has prosecuted cases Colorado Supreme Court that range from complex financial fraud crimes to • Jeffrey R. Pilkington – Davis, Graham & violent crimes and espionage. Stubbs, LLP, Denver, Colorado Speaker: Chuck Rosenberg, Washington, D.C. • Kile T. Turner – Norman, Wood, Kendrick & Turner, Birmingham, Alabama
18 Annual Meeting 2013 CLE THURSDAY Mining for Tomorrow’s Gems Back to CLE section “Go for the Gold - Return to cover ” Return to cover • Paul Finamore – Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP, Thursday, August 1, 2013 Baltimore, Maryland 7:30 – 8:45am • Cori Cook – Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel SUBSTANTIVE SECTION MEETINGS: , EBMS, Billings, Montana Moderator: CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION • Michele Ballard Miller – Miller Law Group, “The Anatomy of a Bid Rigging Case: Catch San Francisco, California Me if You Can” TRANSPORTATION This program will explore civil RICO and whistle Segment I blower claims arising out of a bid rigging scheme, and the extent to which your client’s E&O/D&O “Liability for Sudden Mechanical Failure on coverages may be obligated to pay for criminal and the Highway: A Case in Point” civil trial costs and legal fees. This program will be divided into two segments. The first will involve the defense of a catastrophic Panelists: BI claim due to a unique mechanical failure of a • Aaron Sato – Manhattan Assistant District tractor trailer. Attorney, New York, New York • Kevin G. Faley – Morris, Duffy, Alonso & Faley, Panelists: New York, New York • Robert A. Biggs, III – Biggs, Ingram, Solop and Carlson, LLC, Jackson, Mississippi EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AND • Stephen M. Werner, Ph.D. – Principal WORKPLACE LIABILITY Engineer in Exponent’s Vehicle Division, “Using Real-World Laws to Navigate the Phoenix, Arizona Virtual World of Employee Internet Activity” Segment II You have seen the movie, and maybe you have even heard of Second Life - the premiere of virtual “Hot Trucking Topics - Courtesy of the DOT” community. Did you also know that Avatars’ on- This presentation will examine recent and screen identity – are increasingly being used in significant trucking regulations and the impact the work place setting? H.R. managers engage in on the motor carrier industry and litigation. Hot virtual hiring by interviewing candidates – Avatars, topics will include the latest updates on CSA and rather than engaging in old-fashioned - face-to-face crash accountability, hours of service, broker interviews. Join us for a presentation on where the liability, and a discussion of recent industry imaginary world meets reality in the ever changing lawsuits filed against the FMSCA. world emerging considerations in employment law. Panelist: Panelists: • Peter S. Doody – Higgs Fletcher & Mack, LLP, • Violet M. Clark – Laner, Muchin, Dombrown, San Diego, California Becker, Levin, and Tuminberg, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois
Annual Meeting 2013 19 CLE THURSDAY Back to CLE section Mining for Tomorrow’s Gems Return to cover “Go for the GoldReturn to cover - ” PROPERTY INSURANCE 9:10 – 10:00am “What’s in a Name(d Storm)? What Sandy A SLIPPERY SLOPE: WHEN THE ILLEGAL has Taught Us About Flood, Storm Surge, and BECOMES LEGAL FEMA” This insightful presentation will analyze the Was “Sandy” a hurricane when it made landfall Legalization of Marijuana and its potential impact on the Northeast coast? Does the answer even on civil litigation. matter since “Sandy” was a “Named Storm?” Is Speaker: a “Storm Surge” also a “Flood” for purposes of • Honorable John Suthers – applying high hazard flood restrictions? What is a Attorney General, State of Colorado FEMA designated “High Hazard Flood” property? Coverage issues arising out of Sandy and their John W. Suthers has served as District Attorney, potential application in other jurisdictions will be presidentially-appointed U.S. Attorney and now discussed by a panel of coverage experts. as Colorado’s 37th Attorney General. He also served as the Executive Director of the Colorado Panelists: Department of Corrections under Governor Bill • W. Neil Rambin – Sedgwick, Dallas, Texas Owens. As Attorney General, he represents and • Jeffrey S. Weinstein – Mound, Cotton,Wollan & defends the interests of all Coloradans and is chief Greengrass, New York, New York legal counsel and advisor to state government and • James L. Kelly, Jr. – Vice President, Property its many agencies, boards, and commissions. In Coverage, ACE, USA, Wilmington, Delaware his tenure as Attorney General, Mr. Suthers has initiated successful programs to protect children RE-INSURANCE, EXCESS AND from Internet predators, reduce mortgage and SURPLUS LINES foreclosure fraud, and combat methamphetamine This meeting will be an open discussion for Re- abuse in Colorado. Mr. Suthers has authored five Insurance members. books, including No Higher Calling, No Greater Moderator: Responsibility: A Prosecutor Makes His Case (Fulcrum • Stephen L. Carter – Carter Perry Bailey LLP, Publishing, 2008), an analysis of the prosecutor’s London, England role in the justice system.
9:00am – 12:00pm 10:00 – 11:00am PLENARY PROGRAM: ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM 9:00 – 9:10am “Managing Risks and Avoiding Malpractice and Familiar Attorney-Client Relationships” WELCOME TO COLORADO SPRINGS Lawyers in comfortable, longstanding attorney- client relationships often become complacent and fail to follow good risk management practices. This can lead to errors, misunderstandings, and
20 Annual Meeting 2013 CLE FRIDAY Mining for Tomorrow’s Gems Back to CLE section “Go for the Gold - Return to cover ” Return to cover miscommunication, which, in turn, can and does • Lee Wright – AVP and Senior Claims lead to bad outcomes and unnecessary claims. Consultant, XL Insurance Company So join our program and get your 1 hour of CLE Moderator: credit while experiencing new ways to keep this • John M. Intondi – Axis Insurance, from happening to you from the perspective of Alpharetta, Georgia inside and outside counsel. Panelists: • Thayla Painter Bohn – American Fidelity Friday, August 2, 2013 Corporation, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • Brett J. Preston – Hill Ward & Henderson, P.A., 7:30 – 8:45am Tampa, Florida SUBSTANTIVE SECTION MEETINGS:
11:00am – 12:00pm BLOCKBUSTER SECTION I “Landmines for Lawyers: When the Canary CLASS ACTION AND MULTI-DISTRICT Starts Singing” LITIGATION/EXTRA CONTRACTUAL/ This panel discussion will present examples of INSURANCE COVERAGE/ LIFE, aberrant, unexpected legal traps which have HEALTH AND DISABILITY/PROPERTY surprised experienced defense and coverage INSURANCE lawyers that previously thought they were on “Turning New Guns on Old Targets: Class solid legal ground. The program will identify Actions Against Insurance Companies” decisions which have resulted in outcomes This program will address the different types counter-intuitive to developed precedent and legal of class actions that have been brought against principles customarily following which resulted in insurance companies and the legal issues that these unexpected exposure to the client, and the lawyer cases have presented. Section panelists will also handling the case. attempt to look into the future to determine what Panelists: the plaintiff’s bar may find as a new source for • Joanne T. Blackburn – Gordon, Thomas, class action litigation. Subjects to be addressed as Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson & Daheim, LLP, potential class action claims will include insurance Seattle, Washington coverage issues and claims handling issues in each • Michael T. Glascott – Goldberg Segalla, LLP, of the participating sections. Buffalo, New York Panelists: • Robert B. Hunter – Hunter Law Firm, • Sheila K. Carmody – Snell & Wilmer, LLP, Denver, Colorado Phoenix, Arizona • C. Michael Johnson – The Johnson Law Firm, • Steven E. Goldman – Robinson & Cole, LLP, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia Hartford, Connecticut • Jay R. Sever – Phelps Dunbar, LLP, • Wystan M. Ackerman – Robinson & Cole, LLP, New Orleans, Louisiana Hartford, Connecticut
Annual Meeting 2013 21 CLE FRIDAY Back to CLE section Mining for Tomorrow’s Gems Return to cover “Go for the Gold - ” • Andrew B. Downs – Bullivant Houser Bailey, PC, computers trained by high level reviewers can San Francisco, California provide cheaper, faster, and more accurate e-discovery review than expensive linear human BLOCKBUSTER SECTION II review. Is predictive coding the solution needed to tame the costs and burdens of electronic Premises Liability/Products discovery that threaten to drown our civil justice Liability/Healthcare Practice/ system? What are the practical issues lawyers International Practice and Law face in understanding and trying to use this new “The Aftermath of Mass Violence: Legal and promising technology? You will here from the judge Psychiatric Implications” who issued the first decision approving the use of Since February 1996, there have been 77 school predictive coding in the federal courts and from one shootings worldwide, 80% of which have been of the leading experts on this exciting technology. in the United States. Of those shootings, 382 Panelists: children, teachers, and administrators have been • Howard M. Merten – Partridge, Snow & Hahn, killed, while 280 have been wounded. Providence, Rhode Island This blockbuster panel will address the • Honorable Andrew Peck – United States conundrum between the right to keep and bear Magistrate Judge, New York, New York arms and the liability of those who sell them, as • Matt Nelson – In-House Counsel for Symantec’s well as the therapists who fail to report those E-Discovery Department, San Francisco, California persons who threaten to use weapons against others. 10:00 – 11:00am Panelists: Keeping the Big Bad Wolf Out – The Three Lit- • Doris Gunderson, Ph.D. – tle Pigs and Cyber Risk: Preventing Your Home Forensic Psychiatrist, Denver, Colorado and Business from Becoming Bacon “Bits” • Kevin Taylor – Taylor Anderson, LLP, Partner, We are all exposed to “CYBER” risks! This panel Denver, CO will explore the “ins and outs” of this exposure and Moderator: these risks. We will discuss how these risks occur, • John P. Rahoy – Brown & James, P.C., the potential impact, what to be aware of from the St. Louis, Missouri technical, liability and insurance coverage perspec- tives and how to AVOID such risks. This panel is 9:00 – 10:00am composed of industry representatives and attor- PLENARY PROGRAM: neys who have experienced many of these prob- “Predictive Coding: Going on the Offensive Using lems and will provide cautions and solutions! Analytical Tools to Mine for Nuggets Hidden in Large Panelists: Volume Cases” • Kimberly D. Baker – William, Kastner and Gibbs, PLLC, Seattle, Washington Predictive coding is a new technology attracting Carol Kreiling – Swiss Re, Belton, Missouri tremendous attention. Proponents claim that •
22 Annual Meeting 2013 CLE SATURDAY Mining for Tomorrow’s Gems Back to CLE section “Go for the Gold - Return to cover ” Return to cover • Thomas F. Segalla – Goldberg Segalla, LLP, 9:45 – 10:00am Buffalo, New York 2014 WINTER MEETING AT MARCO • W. Neil Rambin – Sedgwick, Dallas, Texas ISLAND PREVIEW • Shukri J. Souri, Ph.D. – Exponent, Inc., Convention Chairs Elizabeth and New York, New York • Jeff Lorell 11:00am – 12:00pm 10:00 – 11:00am “Avatar in the Courtroom: Is 3D Technology Keynote Speaker - Alison Levine Ready for Primetime?” Alison Levine is no stranger to risk-taking. She When James Cameron waited fifteen years for 3D has survived sub-zero temperatures, hurricane- cinema technology to catch up to his vision for force winds, sudden avalanches, and a career on Avatar, he revolutionized an industry’s thinking. Wall Street. Surprisingly, Levine was born with Join with our panel to explore how 3D and related a life-threatening ‘otherworld-ish’ technology is not only poised to, heart condition that but is already shaping courtroom presentations precluded most for more effective ways of enabling juror demanding physical comprehension of the simple and the complex. activities, but Panelists: thirteen years after • Karen Campbell – Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & her initial diagnosis Smith, LLP, New York, New York with Wolf-Parkinson- • Casey Gooden - Barnes & Roberts, L.L.C., White Syndrome, Dallas, Texas she had surgery that • Craig A. Marvinney – Walter & Haverfield, LLP, changed her life – Cleveland, Ohio and climbing stairs • Stuart Simon – American Jury Consultants, soon gave way to Sun Valley, Idaho climbing mountains, a passion she continued to • Derek D. Lick – Sulloway & Hollis, PLLC, pursue despite her initial health setbacks. Concord, New Hampshire Moderator: Over the years, as she continued to climb the • Edward J. Currie – Currie, Johnson, Griffin, corporate ladder, Levine also pushed her limits on Gaines & Myers, P.A., Ridgeland, Mississippi the world’s highest peaks and soon became one of the most experienced female mountaineers in the country. She has climbed peaks on every Saturday, August 3, 2013 continent, served as the team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition, and skied 9:00 – 9:45am across the Arctic Circle to the geographic North BUSINESS MEETING Pole. In January 2008, she made history as the first
Annual Meeting 2013 23 CLE SATURDAY Back to CLE section Mining for Tomorrow’s Gems Return to cover “Go for the GoldReturn to cover - ” American to complete a 600-mile traverse from Levine has spent more than two decades in the west Antarctica to the South Pole following the business world. Her professional career has route of legendary explorer Reinhold Messner. encompassed healthcare, technology, and finance. Levine completed this arduous journey on skis After earning her MBA from Duke University, while hauling 150 pounds of her gear and supplies she moved to New York to work for investment in a sled harnessed to her waist. In 2010, with her banking from Goldman Sachs. In 2003, she left successful expedition to the top of Mount Everest, Wall Street to serve as deputy finance director for she became one of the few climbers to complete Arnold Schwarzenegger in his successful bid to the Adventure Grand Slam – climbing the Seven become Governor of California. Summits (highest peak on each continent) and skiing to both Poles. Levine currently serves as an adjunct professor at the United States Military Academy at West Levine’s expeditions have been documented by Point in the Department of Behavioral Sciences more than 450 media outlets. She is the subject & Leadership. She also has her own consulting of the PBS documentary Living Courageously (2007) firm, Daredevil Strategies, which specializes and has made numerous appearances on The Today in organizational effectiveness, leadership Show, Good Morning America, CNN, CNBC, FOX, development, and team dynamics. By drawing CBS’ Evening News, and other national programs. parallels between staying alive in the mountains She is featured prominently in the book More Than and thriving in a fast-paced business world, Levine 85 Broads, the book that captures the efforts of focuses on the topics of leadership, teamwork, women on Wall Street to find success and take overcoming odds, taking responsible risks, and risks on their own terms. Her accomplishments dealing with changing environments. are also featured in other books including Smart Moves and In Extremis Leadership. Her story has been the subject of articles in Oprah Magazine, National Geographic, Entrepreneur, Sports Illustrated, Outside, and other publications. Her new book, *The FDCC reserves the right to change or modify Cliff Notes: Leadership Lessons from the Ledge, is due the program, topics, and/or speakers due to unforseen out January 8, 2014. circumstances.
24 Annual Meeting 2013 COMMITTEE Mining for Tomorrow’s Gems MEETINGS “Go for the Gold - Return to cover ” Return to cover Monday, July 29, 2013 8:00 – 9:30am...... Finance & Budget Breakfast Meeting 8:00 – 11:00am...... Admissions Breakfast Meeting 9:45 – 11:00am...... Sites Committee 11:30am – 5:00pm...... Board Meeting and Lunch Tuesday, July 30, 2013 7:30 – 9:00am...... Foundation Board Breakfast & Meeting 7:30 – 9:30am...... P&O Breakfast & Meeting 9:00 – 10:00am...... Foundation Committee 9:30 – 10:30am...... Amicus Corporate Counsel Committee Convention Exhibitors CLE 10:30 – 11:30am...... Visibility Website and Publications Federation U Committee Wednesday, July 31, 2013 12:30 – 2:30pm...... MDR Luncheon & Meeting 1:00 – 2:00pm...... Special Projects Insurance Initiatives and Insurance Summit 2:30 – 3:30pm...... State and International Reps Friday, August 2, 2013 7:00am – 8:00pm...... Nominating Committee
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Restaurants at The Broadmoor Information and reservations for all restaurants at The Broadmoor may be made by calling 866-381-8432 or found at www.broadmoor.com. Charles Court A culinary celebration of American food and wine, Charles Court offers a menu that captures the spirit of Colorado through bold flavors and ingredients perfected by the culinary team. Fea- turing fresh, locally and nationally sourced produce and meats prepared with classic American techniques, Charles Court’s menus are seasonally driven and change accordingly. Dine indoors where country-manor décor offers a warm yet elegant fine dining setting, or enjoy the fresh Colorado air and spectacular views of Cheyenne Lake from the comfort of the outdoor patio. Golden Bee What was once an authentic 19th century English Pub has become one of The Broadmoor’s most vibrant dining destinations. Fantastic pub fare (including The Bee’s famous Fish & Chips), yards of ale and plenty of English charm are just a few of the reasons guests enjoy the lively atmosphere at the cheerful British pub. Golf Club Dining Room The Golf Club Dining Room focuses on casual, outdoor dining in a family- oriented atmosphere. A wall of windows opens onto an expanded awning-covered patio, complete with a fire pit perfect for roasting marshmallows or making s’mores. The Golf Club Grille Open for lunch and dinner, and offering a takeout menu for golfers, tennis play- ers and spa-goers, this casual sports grille is perfect for an afternoon bite while enjoying the latest sporting event on the grille’s televisions. The Penrose Room Since 1961, the historic Penrose Room has been known as one of the Rocky Moun- tain region’s top destinations for classic fine dining, and it remains the only Five-Star and Five-Diamond restaurant in Colorado. Situated on the top floor of Broadmoor South, the Penrose Room treats guests to gracious hospitality and exceptional cuisine against the stunning backdrop of Cheyenne Mountain. Summit Designed by acclaimed architect Adam D. Tihany, Summit’s contemporary design is inspired by the grandeur of Pike’s Peak and provides a stunning counterpoint to the classic elegance of The Broadmoor. Enjoy Summit’s bold American Brasserie menu and eclectic wine and cocktail program. Summit has been named one of America’s 10 Best Hotel Restaurants by Frommer’s and was previously honored in the Robb Report “Best of the Best,” and Esquire’s “Best New Restaurants” and “Best New Restaurant Design.” The Tavern Since 1939, the Tavern has been serving the best steaks and seafood in Colorado Springs. Enjoy live music from the Tavern Orchestra and dancing in the main Tavern room (Thursday through Sunday evenings), dine among the Art Deco decadence of the Mayan Room, or opt for elegant patio dining in the glass-enclosed Garden Room. Arrangements of steak, prime rib, chicken, seafood and pastas are prepared on the display grill.
Fine Dining off-site Adam’s Mountain Café 719-685-4370 Asian, Mediterranean, and Southwestern influences punctuate dishes on the restaurant’s eclectic menu. www.adamsmountain.com
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Briarhurst Manor 719-685-1864 This fine dining restaurant is located in an intriguing 1878 stone mansion with nine dining rooms. The Briarhurst Manor is known for regional Colorado cuisine which include Rocky Mountain elk, Colorado bison steak, Chateaubriand, steak Diane, seared sea scallops, Atlantic salmon and Rocky Mountain trout. www.briarhurstdining.com The Cliff House Dining Room 719-785-2415 The Cliff House Dining Room has gained national renown as one of Colorado’s premier dining destinations. The chef’s creative lamb, duck, veal and trout dishes incorporate a wealth of regional ingredients and cross- cultural techniques to provide a distinctive Colorado culinary experience. www.thecliffhouse.com Craftwood Inn 719-685-9000 This fine-dining restaurant is noted for its Colorado cuisine centered on elk, venison, wild boar, pheasant, duck, quail, antelope, caribou, steaks, seafood and braised herbal chicken. Originally built as a coppersmith workshop in 1912, the inn has beamed ceilings, stained glass and a copper-hood fireplace. www.craftwood.com The Famous Steakhouse 719-227-7333 Voted best steakhouse and best fine dining “Best of 2011” by Colorado Springs Independent and Colorado Springs Gazette. Award-winning steaks and burgers in the heart of downtown. www.thefamoussteakhouse.net The Loop - Mexican 719-685-9344 Located at the foot of Pikes Peak, the Loop offers a variety of traditional Mexican food and award winning margaritas. www.theloopatmanitou.com The Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant 719-685-0277 Enjoy a leisurely, romantic evening of delectable entrees in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Dip an array of fresh breads, fruits and vegetables into smooth melted cheeses. Grill right at your table, flavorful chicken, beef or seafood. www.monalisafondue.com The Pepper Tree Restaurant 719-471-4888 The impeccable cuisine, ambience, and service at the Pepper Tree remain legendary in fine dining...it’s a Colorado Springs tradition. Perched on a hilltop, The Pepper Tree has one of the most breathtaking views in the city. Enjoy a fine dining experience. Diners are treated to meals prepared right at their table—a nice touch of personal service. www.peppertreecs.com Paravicini’s Italian Bistro 719-471-8200 Located in Old Colorado City, offers the city’s best Italian food featuring family style menus containing classic Italian favorites as well as “Paravicini Originals.” www.paravicinis.com Walter’s Bistro 719-630-0201 Walter’s Bistro in Colorado Springs features incredible contemporary fine dining including an exquisite seafood selection. The cozy but elegant bistro serves artfully presented food. Offerings of spirits and wine hail from around the world. www.waltersbistro.com The Warehouse 719-475-8880 Award Winning Chef Lawrence “Chip” Johnson invites you to savor his Progressive Colorado Cuisine in an upscale yet causal setting. Their menus feature specialty salads and soups, small plates and appetizers, domestic and exotic game meats, poultry, freshwater and saltwater fish and seafood, vegetarian and pasta dishes, and fantastic desserts. www.thewarehouserestaurant.com
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Cave of the Winds 719-685-5444 Discovered in 1881, Cave of the Winds has been a must-see Colorado Springs attraction for travelers for over a century. Discover the mysterious world of caves with a gritty, unforgettable adventure into the 500 million year-old world of underground geology. The knowledgeable tour guides will answer questions and discuss cave history and geology as you explore twisting and turning passageways. www.caveofthewinds.com
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo 719-633-9925 America’s only mountain zoo is uniquely suited to showcase Rocky Mountain wildlife in its natural setting. There is also an African Rift Valley and Asian Highlands area as part of the more than 800 creatures exhibited. Be sure to feed the giraffes, go for a pony ride, enjoy the Mountaineer Sky Ride or take a ride on the historic 1932 World’s Fair Carousel! www.cmzoo.org
Fine Arts Center 719-634-5581 The FAC Collection features masterworks by such American artists as Richard Diebenkorn, Georgia O’Keefe, Walt Kuhn, John Singer Sargent and Dale Chihuly including one of the strongest col- lections of Hispanic, Latin American and American Indian art in the nation. www.csfineartscenter.org
Garden of the Gods 719-634-6666 An enormous public park of 770 acres, Garden of the Gods is noted for its unusual, multicolored rock formations. Narrow-crested sandstone hills and ridges have been eroded into fascinating groups with such fanciful names as Kissing Camels. There is a visitor center and gift shop located near the beginning of the park. www.gardenofthegods.com
Gold Mine Tours Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company 719-689-4211 Tour the largest gold mine in Colorado and the Victor Lowell Museum located in Victor, Colorado. www.VictorColorado.com
Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine 719-689-2466 Descend 1,000 feet underground in America’s only vertical shaft gold mine tour and experience the “Old West” as it was for hard rock gold miners of “The Greatest Camp” located in Cripple Creek, Colorado. www.goldminetours.com
Horseback Riding Whether on a trail exploring the beautiful rock formations in Garden of the Gods or enjoying the Grandest Mile of Scenery at Seven Falls, there are many exciting options if you would like to go horseback riding. Please contact the Broadmoor concierge for company recommendations and more information. www.broadmoorconcierge.com
Hot Air Ballooning Everyone will enjoy greeting the dawn from a hot air balloon! Your true mountain balloon adventure begins at sunrise amidst the crisp clean air and the deep blue skies of the South Park Valley located high in the Central Rockies. There are many companies in the Colorado Springs area that offer these fabulous excursions. Please contact the Broadmoor concierge for company recommendations and more information. www.broadmoorconcierge.com
The Manitou Cliff Dwellings 800-354-9971 The dwellings are a rare historical treasure. Preserved under a protective red sandstone overhang, authentic Anasazi Indian cliff dwellings built more than 700 years ago await you here. www.CliffDwellingsMuseum.com
Manitou Springs 800-642-2567 When the Native Americans named this amazing place “Manitou” (“spirit”), it was very prophetic. Today, Manitou is still a one-of-a-kind nexus of cultures, art, music, nature and spirit. There are many unique shops and restaurants in this historic, picturesque town at the foot of Pikes Peak. www.manitousprings.org
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Miramont Castle 719-685-1011 Experience life as it would have been in Victorian times from the Castle itself where you can view 42 rooms resplendent in authentic Victorian furnishings to the Queen’s Parlour Tea Room where you can feast on Victorian and modern day fare made fresh daily. www.miramontcastle.org
The Money Museum 800-367-9723 Culture. Art. Science. History. It all adds up at The American Numis- matic Association Money Museum. Discover the world of money while viewing different exhibits showcasing the History of Money as well as the Harry W. Bass Jr. Collection of American gold coins. www.money.org
Mountain Biking There are many trails throughout the Colorado Springs area as well as in Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. You could even ride the Cog Railway up to the top of Pikes Peak and then bike down! Please contact the Broadmoor concierge for company recommendations and more information. www.broadmoorconcierge.com
Old Colorado City 719-577-4112 The tree-lined streets beckon you to stroll and enjoy the largest concentra- tion of independent retail establishments in Colorado Springs. Enjoy turn of the century architecture and rich history from Colorado’s Gold Rush Days. www.shopoldcoloradocity.com
Peterson Air & Space Museum 719-556-4916 The museum preserves and portrays aviation and space history to include the early aviation days of Colorado Springs to Peterson Army Air Field during WWII to the US Space Com- mand. www.petemuseum.org
Pikes Peak Highway 719-385-7325 The beauty of being so close to the city is that you can spend your time en- joying the mountain instead of getting to the mountains. Plan for your round trip journey to the summit to take 2-3 hours. The safe, scenic highway provides you the opportunity to enjoy Pikes Peak at your leisure. From the gateway at an elevation of 7,400 feet, you’ll encounter some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world as you wind your way through an alpine wonderland of scenic beauty and mountain reservoirs … all along the way to the 14,115 foot summit of America’s most famous mountain. www.pikespeakcolorado.com
ProRodeo Hall of Fame & Museum 719-528-4764 The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the Ameri- can Cowboy exists to educate the public about rodeo, its history, and its impact on Western American culture. The Hall of Fame also provides recognition to rodeo notables of the past and present, and serves as an inspiration for the future. www.prorodeohalloffame.com
Railroad Rides Cripple Creek & Narrow Gauge Railroad 719-689-2640 A trip on this railroad reveals scenic wonders around every curve as a century-old steam locomotive transports you back to the gold mining days of Cripple Creek & Victor, Colorado. www.cripplecreekrailroad.com
Pikes Peak Cog Railway 719-685-5401 Relax and watch in wonder as you climb to 14,115 ft. above sea level on America’s favorite mountain – Pikes Peak! www.CogRailway.com
Royal Gorge Route Railroad 888-724-5748 All aboard Colorado’s finest scenic train that takes you on a jour- ney through the spectacular Royal Gorge. This 2-hour, 24-mile round-trip dates back to the 1870s. www.RoyalGorgeRoute.com
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Rock Climbing From the beginner to the intermediate to the advanced climber, there are many options for rock climbing and exploration in Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. Please contact the Broadmoor concierge for com- pany recommendations and more information. www.broadmoorconcierge.com
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park 888-333-5597 With its 360-degree panoramic view of the Royal Gorge – the Grand Canyon of the Arkansas River – a journey across the Royal Gorge Bridge is undoubtedly the high point of any Colorado vacation. You can also enjoy an Incline Railway, Aerial Tram, Mule Rides, Wildlife Park, Trading Post and the Skycoaster! www.royalgorgebridge.com
Seven Falls 719-632-0765 Educational. Inspirational. Beautiful. Once you enter the gates of Cheyenne Canyon, you have entered the Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado. You will wind along South Cheyenne Creek be- tween steep pine-covered cliffs. At the end of this boxed canyon, you will find Seven Falls which has inspired visitors for over 120 years. Minutes from The Broadmoor! www.sevenfalls.com
United States Air Force Academy 719-333-2025 Visitors may access several overlooks across the Academy, the Cadet Chapel, the Honor Court, Arnold Hall, the Cadet Field House, Falcon Athletic Center, Falcon Stadium, the Association of Graduates building and the Barry Goldwater Visitor Center. The Academy is open to visitors daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Visitor’s Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.usafa.af.mil
United States Olympic Training Center 888-337-8218 The U.S. Olympic Complex in Colorado Springs is the flagship training center for the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Olympic Training Center programs. Free public tours are conducted on a year-round basis by USOC Ambassadors. The tour includes a 12-minute film and 45-min- ute walking tour of the complex. During the tour, visitors will have the opportunity to view athlete training facilities including Sport Center Gymnasiums, weightlifting and wrestling facilities, the USA Shooting Center, Coaching & Sport Science, the Aquatics Center, and Sport Medicine. Life-size figures with narrative panels adorn the Irwin Belk Olympic Pathway and provide information about Olympic and Pan American Sports. www.teamusa.org
Western Museum of Mining & Industry 719-488-0880 This museum preserves the rich history of mining and brings it to life for you through their exhibits. This includes antique mining equipment that is actually operating such as the 1895 Corliss Steam Engine. www.wmmi.org
World Arena & Ice Hall 719-477-2150 Would you like to learn to ice skate while here in Colorado Springs? How about a pick-up hockey game or drop-in for speed skating? This can all be done at the Ice Hall and is available for all skill levels. This is also where visiting skaters from all over the USA and the world spend part of the summer train- ing at the World Arena to experience high-level instruction provided by a world-renown coaching staff, an extensive ice session schedule on 2 sheets of ice; comprehensive off-ice training program and the wonder of summer-time in the Rockies. www.worldarena.com/icehall
World Figure Skating Museum 719-635-5200 The World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame is the international repository for the sport of figure skating. The only institution of its kind in the world, the Museum is dedicated exclusively to the preservation and interpretation of the history of figure skating. The greatest names in figure skating are honored in the World and U.S. Hall of Fame. Induction into the Hall of Fame is the highest honor a figure skater can achieve. The museum is located just off The Broadmoor grounds. www.worldfigureskatingmuseum.org
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