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This Year’s Distinguished Ideas Summit theme is Leadership.
An education on leadership skills that will be required to run tomorrow’s top private clubs.
Who best to talk about leadership but the Top Club Search Firms!


For information regarding the event’s schedule, honorary speakers, or contact information, click here.


 

Taste of Distinguished Clubs
Featuring 11 of the Top California Wineries and Heavy Appetizers

Venue: University Club of New York
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Dress Code: Gentlemen are required to wear jackets, dress shirts and ties.
Ladies are required to wear clothing meeting similar standards.

Education

Venue: University Club of New York
Time: 7:30am - 8:00am | Breakfast
           8:00am - 2:45pm | Education

Dress Code: Gentlemen are required to wear jackets, dress shirts and ties.
Ladies are required to wear clothing meeting similar standards.

Speakers Include:
John Fornaro
Craig Marshall
Kurt Kuebler
Thomas Wallace
Michael McCarthy
Dan Denehy
Daniel Farrell
William Arruda
John Komes
Brett Morris | Polo Club of Boca Raton
Michael Smith | Country Club of Rochester
and a special session with
Dick Kopplin and Jay DiPietro


Taste of New York
Wine, Cocktails and Heavy Appetizers
Sponsored by Flora Springs Winery
Featuring a wine-tasting contest with special prizes!


Venue: New York Athletic Club
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Dress Code: Business casual with jacket, no denim. Comparable attire for ladies.

Education

Venue: University Club of New York
Time: 7:30am - 8:00am | Breakfast
           8:00am - 12:00pm | Education
           12:00pm | Conference concludes

Dress Code: Gentlemen are required to wear jackets, dress shirts and ties.
Ladies are required to wear clothing meeting similar standards.

Speakers Include:
Kevin Zraly
Craig Marshall
Ben Hay | Crane Creek Country Club
Iwona Sterk | Old Oaks Country Club
Ron Banaszak | Fountain Grove Club
Brian Kelley | Manchester Country Club
Aaron Wagner | Grosse Pointe Yacht Club
Jeff McFadden | Union League Club of Philadelphia


9/11 Memorial Tour - Optional (RSVP Below)

Time: 2:30pm

The Taste of Distinguished Clubs presents
42 of the Finest 2018 New-Release and Reserve Wines
from California’s Wine Country, Napa Valley.
Continuum
The children of Robert Mondavi, Tim and Marcia Mondavi, present Continuum, recognized as one of the finest wines in the world.
 
Opus One
Baron Philippe De Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, founders set out to create a single wine dedicated to the pursuit of uncompromising quality.
 
Overture
Opus One's Second Wine. Rarely shown or tasted out of Napa. A Real treat.
 
Duckhorn Vineyards
Duck Horn Rutherford Cabernet, Duck Horn Merlot, Duck Horn Chardonnay, Duck horn Sauvignon Blanc.
 
Paraduxx
Paraduxx Red Wine. 91 points with Wine spectator.
 
Caymus
Seven of Caymus flag ship wines, including Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet, Caymus Suisun Grand Durif, Red Schooner Malbec Voyage 6, Mer Soleil Reserve Pinot Noir, Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay and Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc.
 
Joseph Phelps
In 1974 Joe Phelps had the idea to make a separate cuvee each year. INSIGNIA, the finest grapes from each vintage. An additional Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc will be introduced.
 
Far Niente
Founded in 1885 by John Benson. Two of the top wines in Napa.
- Far Niente, Chardonnay
- Nickel and Nickel, Cabernet
- En Route, single vineyard Pinot Noirs
- Bella Union, blended Cabernet Sauvignon
- Dolce, Liquid Gold. The pinnacle of wines.
 
Heitz
Marth’s vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Trailside Cabernet rank among the greatest California wines in the twenty century. Heitz will also present Heitz Chardonnay, Heitz Sauvignon Blanc and the classic Napa Cabernet
 
Screaming Eagle
Rarely seen at wine tasting events. Considered one of the best wines in the world. In 1992, Robert Parker gave it a 99.
 
Flora Springs
Meet John Komes, Owner of Flora Springs. legacy of Flora Springs goes back to the 1800’s. This year alone, Flora Springs has participated at over 30 wine maker dinners, at the top private clubs in the country. John will be pouring Trilogy, the flag ship wine. Also, his private collection of single vineyard Cabernets.
 
Brewer-Clifton
Brewer-Clifton is an award winning estate winery from the Sta. Rita Hills, CA. Producing critically acclaimed Pinot Noir & Chardonnay since 1995.
 
Copain
Our 2015 “Les Voisins” Pinot Noir represents the focus and concentration that this vintage will be known for. This bottling presents aromatics of black cherry skins, star anise, and sweet tea leaves.
 
Siduri
Siduri specializes in cool-climate Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Sonoma County, Monterey and the Santa Rita Hills in California's Santa Barbara County.
 





This year’s Distinguished Ideas Summit, we have the top three search firm owners participating in a panel discussion.

First time on stage together covering topics such as:
  • Cultivate diversity and collaboration
  • Focus on the essence of being a leader
  • Place values at the heart of every action
  • Harness ambiguity and uncertainty
  • Be willing to develop
  • Embrace vulnerability and adversity
  • Harnessing Technology
  • And much more!
Also, the floor will be open to ask the panel questions.



In addition, this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Member Experience is Dick Kopplin.
He will presented and interviewed by Jay DiPietro, the 2017 award recipient.





9/11 Memorial Museum Guided Tour

This official tour explores the 9/11 attacks and their legacy through the architecture and design of the World Trade Center.

COST: $43.50 + $20.00 Transportation = Total $63.50/person

Tuesday - October 23rd, Available Times:

2:30PM - CLICK HERE TO RSVP

or email Keith@boardroommag.com

William Arruda
The most sought out speaker on personal branding, he has spoken in front of the top executives from IBM, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Starwood Hotels, British Telecom, Adobe, and Microsoft, to mention a few.

‘Securing executive positions at the top clubs and maximizing your compensation’

It’s no longer enough to create an engaging, compelling brand for your club. Now, you, the executive leader of your club, need to create and market your own personal brand as well. Doing so, creates trust and transparency, all of which are essential to secure the best job opportunities and maximize your compensation.
- Learn the strength of your brand, as well as areas where you can enhance it to increase professional success.
- Get a clear understanding of external perception so you can build a brand based in authenticity.
- Branding is based in authenticity to build your brand, you must dig deep into who you are.
 
Kevin Zraly
Zraly is one of the most talented, effective and entertaining wine teachers in the wine industry. - Author ‘Windows of the World’, over three million copies sold.
- Wine Director of Windows of the World Club, at the top of the WTC Twin Towers, from 1976 to September 11, 2001.
- 2011 James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient.
- Culinary Institute of America’s Board of Trustees member since 1990.
- European Wine Council Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient.
- Featured on various television shows, New York times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, GQ Magazine and Newsweek.
 
Craig Marshall
A yoga monk for 35 years, Craig’s visionary work has inspired thousands worldwide. By teaching his listeners how to face fears and draw on intuition, they gain the ability to realize their full identity and deepest dreams.
- What actions do you engage in daily that keep you in touch with what means the most to you.
- What actions do you engage in daily that are disconnected from what means the most to you.
- What are three things you’re willing to do today to grow the first list and shrink the second list.
- What makes leaders inspirational to your staff and members.
- Inspire your staff and members’ optimal performance, YOU are a leader worth following.