AGM

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 2009 AGM Orlando Retail Conference

Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
(Upper Level - Above Hall "F")
Conference Rooms on the "Apparel Side" of the Convention Center

Please join us for the 2009 AGM ORLANDO RETAIL CONFERENCE. The conference fee for members and co-workers is $95 per person. The Retail Conference includes a full day of timely retail-related educational topics to enhance your golf shop operation and profitability, the Annual Member Meeting, Awards Luncheon, Front Nine Awards, evening Product Preview and reception. (Complimentary for AGM Members). Non-affiliated individuals may attend for $175 per person.

AGENDA:
• 9:00 - 12:00 a.m. - Welcome and Registration
  Morning refreshments sponsored by Sweet Lies Golf
• 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Individual Member Roundtables: Private, Public, Resort, Off-Course Facilities and PGA Merchandiser of the Year Best Practices Reports
  Facilitated by Sheryl Bindelglass, Lisa Langas, Tracy Moffatt and Becky Wilkins
• 10:30 a.m.- Noon - Keynote Address: May You Live in Interesting Times
  Presented by James Dion, Founder/President of Dionco, Inc.
• Noon - 1:30 p.m. - Annual Meeting, Awards Luncheon, Front Nine Awards
  Co-sponsored by AGM Vendors: Ashworth, Barr Display, Cutter & Buck, Daily Sports/Cutler Bags, Greg Norman Collection, Jack Nicklaus Sportswear, Imperial Headwear, Lily's of Beverly Hills and Tommy Bahama Golf.
  - AND -
  What's Ahead in Fashion for 2009 and Beyond?
  Presented by Annmarie Dodd, Fashion and Trends Forecaster
• 1:45 - 2:15 p.m. - Retail Straight Talk Q&A with James Dion
• 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. - (Choose One) - Retail Solar Power - Profitable Ideas and Best Practices for Selling Golf Sun Care Protection
  Presented by Ryan Chin of AMA Golf
  - OR -
  Do You Want To Be A Retail Millionaire?
  Presented by Paul Erickson of RMSA
• 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Afternoon Refreshments
• 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - (Choose One) - Panel Discussion: Member Pricing and Mill River Plans - Boom or Bust?
  Facilitated by Vicki Bernstein, Facilitator, Bernstein Retail Productions
  - OR -
  Making Par with Excess Inventory
  Presented by Sheryl Bindelglass, AGM Education Team
  - OR -
  It's Show Time! How to Manage Your Buy
  Presented by Tracy Moffatt, AGM Education Team
• 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Thriving in 2009 - What to Do TODAY to Grow Your Business
  Presented by James Dion, Founder/President of Dionco, Inc.
• 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - AGM Vendor Partner Product Preview and Reception
  Reception sponsored by Golf World Magazine & PGA Golf Exhibitions

PGA Members will receive "8" Member Service Requirements for attending. LPGA/CMAA credits to be determined.

Questions? Contact AGM Headquarters at 602-604-8250.

Download a copy of the Conference Packet & Registration Form now.