Opening Retreat for the Class of 2014
The retreat allows class members an opportunity to learn about themselves, their leadership style and their fellow classmates through a self-assessment evaluation, various teambuilding and communication activities. The retreat sets the stage for the upcoming sessions.
Location: Carey Conference Center – Guggenheim Pavilion
63 Huyck Road
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
518.797.5100
Attire: Day 1 a.m.: Business Casual
Day 1 p.m.: Casual (sneakers, jeans and shorts are acceptable)
Day 2: Casual
Retreat Objectives:
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Learn about ourselves as leaders and the importance of developing fundamental leadership skills
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Building group cohesiveness
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Discuss expectations of the program and class
DAY 1: September 19, 2013
9:00 am Arrival, Check-in and Continental Breakfast:
Guggenheim Pavilion
9:15 am Welcome & Introductions from Leadership Tech Valley
Guggenheim Pavilion
Susan Patterson, LTV ’07 Mark Sheehan, LS ’01
LTV Co-Chair 2013-14 LTV Co-Chair 2013-14
Assistant VP Graduate Admissions Director of New Initiatives
The College of Saint Rose Schenectady ARC
9:45 am Walk to Stonecrop
10:00 am Fireside chat with:
Stonecrop House
Mike Keegan
President, Hudson Valley Division
M&T Bank
10:45 am Setting the Stage for Leadership Tech Valley: A Historical, Regional and Community Perspective
Stonecrop House
Mark Eagan, CCE
President & CEO
Chuck Steiner, CCE
President
Albany-Colonie Regional The Chamber of Schenectady County
Chamber of Commerce
11:45 am Walk to Carriage House for Group Photo
12:00 pm Lunch
Carriage House Restaurant
1:00 pm Leadership Team Building Activity: Setting the stage for group dynamics.
Guggenheim Pavilion
Steve Lewanick
Adventure Based Counselor
4:00 pm Reflection Time: Letter to Self
4:30 pm Check-in
5:30 pm Cocktail Reception and Human Bingo:
Carriage House Restaurant
6:30 pm Dinner at the Carriage House Restaurant
8:15 pm Join us at Stonecrop for a Campfire and Get Together
(Optional)
DAY 2: Friday, September 20, 2013
Breakfast: Served from 7:30 – 8:15 a.m.
Guggenheim Pavilion
8:45 am Good Morning Welcome:
Susan Patterson, LTV ’07 Mark Sheehan, LS ’01
LTV Co-Chair 2013-14 LTV Co-Chair 2013-14
9:00 am Everything DISC Assessment
Guggenheim Pavilion
Facilitators: Susan Patterson, Mark Sheehan, Robin Granger and Karen Fox
11:00 am Team Building Activities continued
Steve Lewanick
Adventure Based Counselor
12:30 pm Lunch
Carriage House
1:15 pm Team Building Activities continued
Steve Lewanick
Adventure Based Counselor
3:00 pm Next Steps: Program Review, Experiential Opportunities and Program Expectations
Guggenheim Pavilion
4:00 pm Wrap-up: The Circle of Love
Guggenheim Pavilion
5:00 pm Departure
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