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Dear Conference Participant,

A.C.E.S. Mentoring Society thanks you for your interest in our                   5th Annual TLC =  "THE Leadership Conference". This year's conference will be held on March 31st in the Reitz Union on the UF campus.

Check-in & breakfast for TLC begins at 8:00 AM inside the Arrodondo Cafe (4th floor). After registering, please enjoy a complimentary breakfast (see menu below).

At 8:30 we will begin the Welcome & Networking session. Your peers will be wearing business casual attire. 

There will be (3) workshop sessions of your choice. 

At 12:00 PM, enjoy a complimentary lunch catered by Pollo Tropicale (see menu below) while being entertained by the flute, singers, breakdancers, and a professional panel. 

The conference will conclude with a ½ hour closing ceremony & prizes such as “greatest networker” as well as random drawings. The conference will end at 3:30pm.  

All UF students, spouses & affiliates may attend TLC for free. There is limited seating. Participation is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please register as soon as possible. You may register at the conference, however, the availability of sessions will be limited.

Please note: only registered participants may attend the sessions & participants must attend the sessions to receive a voucher for meals & prizes. You may register for part of the conference by selecting the session(s) that you are able to attend & selecting "unable to attend this session" for the workshops that you cannot attend.
 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email the conference director at entrepreneur@ufl.edu or call (352) 226-5544.

Sincerely,

Esther Bae Dasom - Conference Director

Coach Black – Advisor & Facilitator

              SESSION I WORKSHOPS:    9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

A) PROGRAMMING YOURSELF FOR SUCCESS - Coach Black                  The first portion focuses on removing the barriers that keep you from achieving success & helps you learn how to get out of you own way. There will be a self-assessment called your SQ (Success Quotient). The second portion will include goal setting & steps to take to attract success to you. Information from experts in the field will be discussed. 

B) NETWORKING FOR LEADERS - Krystyn                                       Body language, perfect handshake, entering & "working" a room, how to network effectively for career & life. Fun & interactive practice included.

C)  LIVE TO LEAD! Andrew Pringle                                                     There are many skills regarding what makes a great leader. We will present the make-or-break Laws to become an Effective Leader. Each Law will be presented & discussed. Take inventory of your strengths & learn how to improve your weaknesses.       

              SESSION II WORKSHOPS:    10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

A) COMMUNICATION EXCELLENCE - Esther Bae Dasom                        Do you ever get distracted while talking to others?  Ever wonder if you should or should'nt say something? Do you want to have better communication with loved ones and peers? Do you ever wondered why people react the way that they do? If you answered yes to any of these then this workshop is for you.

B) MANAGING YOUR BUSY LIFE - Joane Cadet                                How to be more effective with your time. Includes goal setting, creating a plan, brief self-assessment, how do you spend your time?, and how to overcome procrastination. Great tips on management & organization.

C) MONEY MATTERS! - Coach Black                                         Experienced business owner with Master's in Business explains how to get & improve credit, get out & stay out of debt, what a credit score is, & how to make & keep more money. Attitudes about money & the economy will be discussed & participants will take a self-assessment about their relationship with money.  

          LUNCH 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. 

            SESSION III WORKSHOPS:   1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

A) STUDY SMARTER NOT HARDER - Coach Black                                  Do you dread or put off studying? Do you ever finish reading & can't remember what you read? Boost your confidence. Find out how the top students study. Learn how to study less get better grades. Increase comprehension, focus, speed, & retention. Actually enjoy studying!!! 

B) NEGOTIATION FOR CAREER & LIFE                                             Assess what type of negotiator you are & learn when to use each style in each situation & how to improve your outcome. Includes interactive practice, self assessment, & even how to negotiate your salary or a raise. 

C) PRESENT LIKE A PRO - Patricia                                                      Includes tips on creating demand, writing enticing titles, breaking the ice, connecting with your audience, performance anxiety, incorporating audiovisual aides & PowerPoint. Participants may volunteer to practice in front of the group - but this is not a requirement.

BREAKFAST MENU: Coffee, O.J., bagels and cream cheese, fruit platter with yogurt, coffee cake, muffins, & pasteries.

SNACK: Savory snacks, pretzels, tortilla chips, dip & crackers.

LUNCH MENU: Pollo classical chicken, yellow rice with veggies, black beans with rice, fruit, veggie platter with dip, plantains, ceasar salad, macaroni & cheese, chips, tea, lemonade, fruit punch, & cake.

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