The 2014 Summit Seminar
The Summit Seminar
The Summit Seminar will be offered next in July, 2014.
This program is offered only in even years.
Mission Statement:
"To conduct an outdoor leadership development program for emerging Association leaders with the primary goals to be the formation of new professional relationships, the development of organizational and planning skills relevant to leading an association committee and to broaden personal and professional perspectives on how leadership can empower others and encourage positive change"
Summit Seminar IX:
The Summit Seminar consists of outdoor adventure-based activities ranging from light-hearted group exercises to interactive outdoor experiences. These adventure-based experiences have been designed to present unique opportunities for the group to develop vital leadership skills, effective methods of communication, strong team support, enhanced self esteem and an appreciation of diversity. These activities will be customized to integrate the mission and objectives of the Summit Seminar.
A nominal fee of $50.00 will be charged for each PACAC member/ participant.
Non-member fee is $300.00. The program fee will cover all other costs, with the exception of travel expenses to and from the Great Valley Nature Center (GVNC). The program is limited to 15 participants
Sample Summit Agenda:
Thursday
Noon Arrive at Summit (lunch)
12:30-1:00 Introduction
1:00-1:30 Set up camp
1:30-4:00 Team Building
4:00-4:15 Break
4:15-5:30 Session 1- A leader begins...
6:00-7:00 Dinner
7:00-8:00 Evening Discussion-Steve
8:00-8:30 Evening Close
Friday
7:30-8:30 Breakfast
8:30-10:00 Session 2-A leader shares...
10:30-Noon Team Building
Noon-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Session 3- A leader relates...
2:00-5:00 Team Building
5:00-6:00 Free time
6:00-7:00 Dinner
7:00-8:00 Evening Discussion
8:00-8:30 Evening Close
Saturday
7:30-8:15 Breakfast
8:15-9:15 Session 4- A leader shapes...
9:15-10:15 Team Building
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:00 Session 5- The Next Step…
11:00-12:00 Summit Closing
12:00-1:00 Lunch, Break Camp, Head out
Facilitators:
TBA
NOTE: The facilitator’s primary role is to create an environment in which participants can express openly and freely their personal and professional experiences in leadership. This group method is the key to creating a collegial and dynamic experience for all participants.
Summit Alumni 2008
Barret Frankel
Sloane Gibb
Davd Kaiser
Courtney Moser
Tom Pascocello
Todd Pilipovich
Kate Schneider
Sheri Shirk
Sarah Smith
Summit Alumni 2007
Russell Althouse
Mary Kate DeMeo
Erin Dickerson
Chad Ethridge
Tim Gallen
Alyson Giantisco
Sloane Gibb
Rachael Keisling
Andrew Marcroft
Loran Morgan
Angie Nunan
Tom Pascocello
Kate Scalise
Summit Alumni 2006
Burgandy Holiday
Brian Galloway
Sloane Gibb
Niki Kelley
Chris Lewis
Amanda Modar
Tom Pascocello
Joe Rulewich
Katie Scalise
Carolyn White
Summit Alumni 2004
Anne Marie Ferriere
Melissa Gerding
Katie Gerst
Sloane Gibb
Anthony Ilardi
Justin Ledesma
Latisha Mejias
Steve Merritt
Tom Pascocello
Stephanie Santillo
Penny Sawyer
Megan Shields
Dana Stow
Pat Tamborello
Larry Walsh
Summit Alumni 2002
Francine Block
Mark Clapper
Cathy Davenport
Valerie Friday
Sloane Gibb
Amy Issa
Nancy Lauby
Cindy McCloskey
Stephen Merritt
Tom Pascocello
Jeremy Spencer
Larry Walsh
Summit Alumni 2001
Bruce Barner
Jessica Bell
Erin Fitzsimmons
Luanne Fox
Gary Johnson
Davis Kaiser
Laurie Kennedy
Nancy Lauby
Stephen R. Merritt
Tom Pascocello
Joanna Schultz
Pat Tamborello
Susan Thomas
Marjorie Torchon
Summit Alumni 1999
Bruce Barner
Kyki Bobotas
Chris Boehm
Melissa Collins
Pia Houseal-Allport
Sarah Johnson
Katie Kough
Nancy Lauby
Stephen R. Merritt
Tom Pascocello
Tricia Uber
Ed Wright
Summit Alumni 1998
Michele Abate
Sue Borelli
Fran Cubberley
Josh Ditsky
Varo Duffins
Liz Hom
Eva Honig
Gary Johnson
Art Kline
Molly Leese
Kelly Little
Joyce Matthews
Stephen R. Merritt
Tom Pascocello
Pat Rambo
Mike Steidel
Mike Timko
Marjorie Torchon
Leadership Links:
National Association. for College Admission Counseling
American Assoc. of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Association for Continuing Higher Education
The College Board
American Council on Education
Productivity
Outdoor Education
WEB development site
Campus Computing Project
Educational Testing Service
National Center for Educational Statistics
For Environmental Education & Training... Visit our Outdoor Training Partner @ Great Valley Nature Center
