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 Annual Meeting 2013 3 ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION Return to cover 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.