RIMS Leadership Forum 2025
January 30-31, 2025
Unite, Innovate, and Lead at the RIMS Leadership Forum 2025!
Get ready for an inspiring journey at the RIMS Leadership Forum 2025! This is your chance to engage with forward-thinking leaders, enhance your skills, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the RIMS chapter network.
Your unique perspective is crucial in driving the evolution of RIMS chapters and membership. By joining us, you’ll gain invaluable insights, forge meaningful connections, and take part in transformative discussions.
We look forward to seeing you at the RIMS Leadership Forum 2025, where together, we’ll set the stage for the future of RIMS.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the coming weeks!
Why attend?
• Elevate Your Leadership: Delve into innovative strategies that will strengthen and sustain your chapter’s impact and resilience.
• Advance Your Skills: Discover new methods to enhance organizational resilience and boost your professional expertise.
• Build Lasting Relationships: Connect and collaborate with peers to drive long-term success for both chapters and members.
What's in store?
Arrival Day | Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Informal Meet and Greet for early arrivals 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Open evening to relax, explore the resort, or connect with colleagues.
Day 1 | Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Networking Breakfast |
| 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Full day of learning and connecting with your peers! |
| 9:00 am – 9:45 am | Opening Remarks |
| 9:45 am – 10:15 am | Spotlight on Rising Risk Professionals: Strategies, Success, and Support Moderator: Kristen Peed Panelists: Tyler Vaughn, Candace Heron |
| 10:15 am – 10:45 am | Bridging Communities: Aligning DEI Efforts to Strengthen Chapters and Membership
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| 10:45 am – 11:00 am | BREAK |
| 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Keynote Speaker Amanda Lea Kaiser Amanda is a leading expert in member engagement, dedicated to helping associations strengthen their connection with their members, whether in-person or virtually. With a passion for creating memorable experiences, Amanda delivers dynamic strategies with actionable takeaways. |
| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | LUNCH and Book Signing |
| 1:30 pm – 1:45 pm | Group Photo (Location TBD) |
| 1:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Turbo Talks In 20-minute increments, you’ll move between tables, each dedicated to a specific topic, so you get a chance to connect with a wide range of chapter leaders and exchange fresh perspectives on topics that matter to you. |
| 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm | Report Out and Closing Remarks |
| 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Free Time |
| 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Evening Reception Mingle over delectable food and drinks with attendees including RIMS' Board of Directors and staff. |
Day 2 | Friday, January 31, 2025 | 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
| 9:30 am – 9:45 am | Opening Remarks and What's New for 2025 Eric Bernard, Leslie Whittet |
| 9:45 am – 10:15 am | Regional Conference Models Unveiled: From Tradition to Transformation Moderator: Leslie Whittet Panelists: Scott Ritto/ Western Regional Conference Debbie Tauro/Florida Educational Conference Jorie Dickerson/Southeast Regional Conference Stuart Ruff-Lyon/Texas Regional Conference |
| 10:15 am – 11:15 am | From Inspiration to Action: Turning Insights into Impact We know every chapter is unique—but chapter size can bring similar challenges, opportunities, and experiences. In this new breakout session, you’ll connect with other chapter leaders running small, medium, or large chapters to unpack what you’ve learned and explore how to implement it effectively. |
| 11:15 am – 11:45 am | What Now and What's Next? Join us for an inspiring closing session as your peers share the insights they’ve gained and their plans to bring them to life. Hear firsthand how they’re turning ideas into action, implementing new strategies, and driving impact in their chapters. |
| 11:45 am – 12:00 pm | Closing Remarks Eric Bernard |
Hotel
Rosen Shingle Creek9939 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, Florida 32819
Phone: 1+ (866) 996-9939
RIMS will provide two nights' accommodation for one individual from each chapter at the Rosen Shingle Creek. If you wish to extend your stay, you may do so at your own expense.
If you would like to extend your reservation, the cost to you will be $259.00 subject to local taxes, currently 12.5%, per room, per night. This rate is available until the cut-off date, and thereafter upon availability.
Individual Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received at least 5 days prior to arrival to avoid a one night’s room and tax penalty per reservation.
Hotel will confirm your departure date upon check-in. Unless you can show proof of an emergency, hotel reserves the right to charge an early departure fee of $75 if applicable.
Once you register for the Leadership Forum, the link to make your hotel reservation will be in your registration confirmation.
Hotel Accommodation Questions
For questions concerning hotel accommodations, please contact Connections Housing at RIMSLEAD@connectionshousing.com or by calling +1(404)378-6024.
Photo Credit: Rosen Shingle Creek
Travel
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
One Jeff Fuqua Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32827
Distance to the Hotel: 10.9
miles
Orlando is served by the Orlando International Airport (MCO). It’s about 13 miles from Downtown Orlando and 11 miles to Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel.
Leadership Forum attendees will be responsible for booking their own travel to and from Orlando using the airline of their choice. Per RIMS volunteer travel policy, Economy travel at the lowest available cost should be used at all times. RIMS permits individuals to retain frequent flyer awards, so upgrades may be accomplished via those means. Significant savings are often available by ticketing well in advance, so attendees are encouraged to book airfare as soon as travel dates are confirmed.
Expenses
Event expenses will be reimbursed post-event. All expense reports should be submitted no later than February 7, 2025.
Please download and use this form and submit with receipts to rimsacctpay@bill.com.