Agenda: Leadership Retreat, Day one
September 4, 2008 – Leadership Retreat
Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, Meadowview Room
Sponsored by: Mount Hermon Conference Center
Meeting Theme: The speakers will discuss the value of understanding diversity and different leadership styles when working together. We will also see how a grove of redwood trees relates to leadership as we walk through the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
Directions and Parking: You are urged to carpool with your class mates. Turn on Graham Hill Road where Highway 17 and Ocean Street meet in Santa Cruz (next to Denny’s Restaurant). Go north on Graham Hill until you will descend a long hill into the Felton area. Turn right on the Roaring Camp Road at the bottom of the hill (opposite Roaring Camp Railroad) and turn right on to Conference Drive. Go up Conference Drive into Mount Hermon Conference Center and proceed under the pedestrian overpass. You should park in the parking lot on Conference Drive located on your right just beyond the overpass and adjacent to the grassy recreation field. There is additional parking behind the Lakeside Lounge if the main parking lot is full. After parking your car in the Conference Drive parking lot, walk to the large fieldhouse (the McAfee Fieldhouse) on the far side of the recreation field. The room is located on the backside of the fieldhouse. There will be a least one sign directing you. For more details about Mount Hermon Conference Center check their website at www.mounthermon.org .
Dress casual and comfortable; wear good walking shoes as we will be doing a one-mile hike (very level on an improved trail) in the afternoon. Be prepared for for fog and/or cool weather in the afternoon.
8:00 Refreshments, networking, and announcements – Meadowview Room
8:30 Social Justice as it relates to leadership – Martina O’Sullivan
10:00 Break
10:15 Welcoming Diversity – “The Colors Exercise” – Melanie Stern
11:30 Break for Lunch (walk to dinning hall)
Noon Lunch
12:45 Travel to Henry Cowell State Park
1:00 The Leading Edge of Leadership – Roger Williams, Executive Director Mount Hermon Association
2:15 Break and walk to Henry Cowell Redwood Loop
2:30 Redwood Leadership Walk – Dave Vincent
4:00 Debrief and Class Day Evaluation
4:30 Adjourn
Agenda: Leadership Day, Day Two -- The Ropes Course
September 5, 2008 - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM – Happy Valley Conference Center,
2159 Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz
Sponsored By: Apex Adventures Inc
Meals Sponsored by: The Happy Valley Conference Center
Meeting Theme: The power of team relations in meeting your individual challenges.
Driving Directions to DeLaveaga City Park from the North:
Take HWY 17 toward Santa Cruz.
Follow HWY 17 to its end, onto Ocean Street in Santa Cruz.
Turn left onto Water Street.
Turn left onto Market Street.
Stay on Market, which becomes Branciforte Drive.
De Laveaga City Park is less than 1 mile from Goss Ave, on the right, at 850 Branciforte Drive. Park near the public restrooms.
Driving Directions to DeLaveaga City Park from the South:
Take HWY 1 North to the Morrissey Exit.
Follow the off-ramp over the HWY 1.
Turn right onto Fairmount.
Turn right onto North Branciforte Avenue.
Turn left onto Goss Avenue.
Turn sharp right onto Branciforte Drive.
De Laveaga is less than 1 mile from Goss Ave, on the right, at 850 Branciforte Drive.
Park near the public restrooms
Suggested Attire (What to wear):
The facility is often sunny and warm, but it can be foggy and cool; therefore, we suggest the "layered effect." Jeans or sweat bottoms are good to bring in case it is cold. Comfortable shoes appropriate for light to moderate physical activity are recommended. The late summer and fall can all be unpredictable, so layers, including rainwear, is also recommended.
8:00 Arrive at DeLaveaga City Park (NOT Golf Course) for carpooling to Happy Valley Conference Center
8:30 Happy Valley Conference Center sponsored Continental Breakfast, featuring their famous Hot Cinnamon Rolls, coffee, tea, and juice
9:00 Welcome by Shaw Dunton of APEX Adventures. www.apexadventures.com
11:45 Welcome to Happy Valley Conference Center and Lunch – Melinda Gunnerud, Executive Director Happy Valley Conference Center
12:45 The Ropes Course - Provided by Shaw Dunton and APEX Adventures
4:00 Debrief on the Day’s Experiences and Evaluation of day’s events and this ends another GREAT and MEMORABLE Leadership day!
4:30 Adjourn
