Region 2, 5, and 6 Leadership Summit

Region 2, 5, and 6 Leadership Summit
Lead Like It’s Hot — Join your fellow Regions 2, 5 & 6 Leaders for this exciting and revitalizing Leadership Summit.

Get ready for a high-impact, high-energy leadership summit hosted by NABIP Regions 2, 5, and 6. Whether you're a current chapter leader, incoming board member, or simply someone who wants to shape the future of NABIP, this half-day training is your chance to build skills, exchange ideas, and walk away with practical tools that make a difference.

From energizing keynotes to candid peer discussion, you'll explore what it really takes to lead at the chapter level—no matter the size of your team or your experience. This event is designed for anyone from Regions 2, 5, and 6 currently serving—or considering serving—in a NABIP leadership role at the local, state, or national level.

Why Attend

  • Build your leadership bench. Learn how to recruit, retain, and reignite volunteers in a sustainable way.
  • Learn from experienced leaders. Our panel shares hard-won lessons and field-tested strategies.
  • Work smarter with AI. Discover free tools and real-world use cases that can streamline your chapter operations.
  • Connect and collaborate. This isn’t just a lecture—it’s a working session packed with real conversation, peer-led innovation, and shared takeaways.

 Agenda Overview

9:00 – 9:15 AM – Welcome to Miami
Remarks from the Region Vice Presidents to open the day with energy, gratitude, and vision.

9:15 – 9:45 AM – Recruiting, Retaining & Reigniting Volunteer Leaders
Practical strategies to build your leadership pipeline and avoid burnout.

9:45 – 10:15 AM – The Committee of One: Leading Without a Full Bench
Facilitated by Dave Mordo (Region 2)
Making progress when the “team” is just you.

10:15 – 11:15 AM – Brunch & Brainpower: Panel Discussion + Working Meal
Grab a plate and settle in for candid conversations with seasoned NABIP leaders.
Panelists: Stacy Fry, Ashley Kapostins, Dave Mordo, Angela Mlynarski
Topic: Best Practices & Lessons Learned — Real Talk from the Front Lines
Includes audience Q&A.

11:15 – 11:35 AM – Innovation Lab: The Future of NABIP Starts With You
Facilitated by Stacy Fry (Region 2)
A collaborative brainstorm to surface bold ideas and chapter-level solutions.

11:35 – 11:55 AM – Using AI to Supercharge Chapter Operations
Facilitated by Carmen Freeman (Region 6)
Tips, tools, and no-cost platforms to elevate your outreach, planning, and execution.

11:55 AM – 12:15 PM – Leading Through Change: Navigating Conflict, Industry Shifts & Burnout
Facilitated by Kevin Trokey (Region 6)
How to stay grounded, resilient, and people-focused when challenges arise.

12:15 – 12:35 PM – Do You Need Professional Management Support?
Facilitated by Dave Sherrill, Kapsher Consulting (Region 5), & Carol Matznick, Past President - North Carolina
Explore what it looks like to partner with management support—and whether it’s right for your chapter.

12:35 – 1:00 PM – Table Takeaways + Wrap-Up
Each table shares a key insight or action step. We’ll wrap with gratitude, a group photo, and one final reminder: the future of NABIP is YOU.

Registration includes training materials, and full access to all sessions.
Space is limited—reserve your seat and bring back ideas, insights, and energy to your chapter.
When
6/28/2025 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Where
Fontainebleau Miami Beach 4441 Collins Ave Miami, FL 33140 UNITED STATES

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  • NABIP reserves the right to cancel any Event. In the unlikely event of cancellation, NABIP is not responsible for any costs, damages, or other expenses of any kind, including and without limitation, transportation, hotel, or other costs incurred by the registrant.

  • Attendee cancellations in advance of the cancellation deadline will be honored. To cancel your registration, please send a written notification to meetings@nabip.org on or before February 6, 2026 (telephone cancellations will not be accepted).

  • No refunds will be given for cancellations after February 6, 2026.

  • Refunds are issued to those attendees who have notified NABIP in writing by the cancellation date indicated above. All refunds are subject to a $100 processing fee. Please allow 60 business days after cancellation for refund processing.

Fees
  • No Retroactive Fees Adjustments. Once you have registered, your fees will not be adjusted downward based on any sponsorship, discount, or any other reason.
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Code of Conduct
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