Conference Day 2 Sessions

8:00 - 8:30 AM

Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 10:00 AM

GENERAL SESSION
Hired for Technical Skills, but Fired for Interpersonal Skills
We all know the importance of communicating well and building and maintaining strong relationships to help us in our daily business. Yet how many of us really do this effectively? Brushing up on your interpersonal skills and learning how to build relationships will definitely help you succeed. Learn valuable communication tips and techniques that can change your life. And that’s not all! You will have a chance to practice your abilities to connect with others during the presentation.

Marilyn A. Feldstein, M.P.A., JCTC, PHR, MBTI is chief executive officer of Career Choices Unlimited, Inc.

10:15 -11:45 AM

CLUB SESSION
Accounting vs. Control: We’re Not In Kansas Anymore!
With the introduction of new auditing standards, clubs can no longer rely on financial statements to satisfy auditors. Understanding the difference between accounting for and controlling food and beverage costs is critical to keeping auditing costs to a minimum. But there is a side benefit — by implementing the proper controls, food and beverage costs plummet. Learn the difference between accounting and control, and specific methods for implementing the types of controls that satisfy auditors and bring down food and beverage costs.

Bill Schwartz, CHTP is founder/CEO of System Concepts, Inc.

HOTEL SESSION
What Happened to Month End?
Review the results from a recent survey taken by the HFTP Research Institute on the changes financial managers have encountered when closing the books at the end of the month. You will learn ways to expedite the process without compromising the integrity of the financial statements. “Short cuts” that do not adversely affect the soundness of the company’s books are shared. In addition, the adverse affects and consequences of ineffective planning or rushing the process too much is reviewed.

Arlene Ramirez, MBA is a lecturer at the University of Houston.