A Breathtaking Convention!
DYNAMIC SPEAKERS & INVIGORATING EXPERIENCES!
It was refreshing to be together again in Lake Tahoe! Some of you may remember being there in 2014 when the mountain was on fire. This year, we found ourselves surrounded by beautiful weather, terrific food and drinks, and great company, starting with a Golf Tournament at Lake Tahoe Golf Course, followed by dynamic speakers and a Vendor Showcase at Harveys Resort. It was a busy schedule of events commencing Wednesday, August 2nd through Friday, August 4th. We hope that this year’s event brought you inspiration, resources, and new connections.
Highlights
Wednesday, AUG 2
• Golf Tournament with a Golf Ball Drop
• ExCom & (2022-23) Board of Directors Mtg.
• Opening “Casino Night” Party
Thursday, AUG 3
• Breakfast with a fabulous presentation, “The Generation Map” – presented by Whitney Klinkenborg, Gemini
• CSA Annual Mtg., State of the Association, and Election of the 2023-24 Board of Directors
• CSA Luncheon with a visit from Mark Twain
• Product & Service Expo, with prizes
The President’s Banquet ended the day on Thursday, and featured an awards presentation, installation of Directors & Officers, Live Auction, and plenty of food with beverages of choice, concluding with our $10,000 Drawing which was won by Larry Quiel – he purchased his ticket from his brother CSA Director Emeritus Gary Quiel!
Friday, AUG 4
• Breakfast and a fascinating presentation “To Engineer is Human”-Michael Sullaway, PE
• 2023-24 Board of Directors Mtg.
• Then off to Thunderbird Lodge to explore the magic and mystery of the historic estate and breathtaking views.
Take a moment to enjoy some of the photos shared over the 3-Day Event. Details and stories from the various activities will be explored in the next Signage Matters publication.
Food for Thought
Friendships are built on shared experiences. Without active engagement and interaction with each other our bonds of camaraderie deteriorate. Associations dissolve as surely as neglected buildings do. After participating in events, celebrations, and even small rituals, we remark how good it is to gather, and remember.
Teresa M. Young has been a consultant to entrepreneurs since 1986, in both retail and B2B sectors. In 1991, she became President of Sign Biz, Inc., a full-service business development company. Young sits on multiple boards, including as Past Chairwoman of both the International Sign Association (ISA) and California Sign Association. She is an accomplished code writer, web developer and contributor to the Git Repository. Young is also an in-demand speaker, engaging business owners with topical and powerful business insights and strategies in support of best business practices and modern marketing strategies under her MintyWorks and Coffee with T brands. 200 click-and-mortar enterprises were established under the Sign Biz business model with more than $19,000,000 worth of SBA-backed funding for these businesses.