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2025 CSRA I NRA Summer Membership, Marketing & Foundation Conference

Monday, July 14, 2025
at
5:00 PM (Alaskan Daylight Time)
to Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM (Alaskan Daylight Time)
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Schedule as of June 26
Monday, July 14
noon-5 p.m. Registration
3 p.m. Partner Set up
5 p.m. Welcome Reception
Tuesday, July 15
8-9 a.m. Breakfast
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Partner Table Tops Open throughout day
9–11 a.m. CSRA Board Meeting
9–11 a.m. Breakouts
9-9:45 a.m. Love 'em or Lose 'em! Onboarding with Intention for Retention, Jenn Norman. Breakout: MarCom, Membership, Foundation
9:45-10:30 a.m. Optimizing Member and Donor Engagement & Recruitment with Your Database, Shari Pash. Breakout: MarCom, Membership, Foundation
10:30-10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Foundation Roundtable and Working Lunch
10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. SRA Best Practices, Award Submission Review, and Working Lunch: Membership and MarCom Breakout.
11 a.m.–1 p.m. CSRA Board & National Restaurant Association Senior Staff Meeting and Working Lunch
1– 5 p.m. General Sessions
1-1:30 p.m. Welcome
1:30-2:30 p.m. Keynote: You Can’t Do It Alone – Building Resilient Teams for Lasting Success, Matt Rolfe
2:30-3:15 p.m. AI Part I, Ian Tappan, Mission Fuel
3:15-3:30 p.m. Break
3:30-4 p.m. Building the Financial Hub: A New Era of Support for Restaurants & Bars, Adesso Capital
4- 5 p.m. Activating Marketing Tools for SRA Programs and Membership. Dawn Faris, Wisconsin Restaurant Association, and Marshall Weston, Restaurant Association of Maryland. 
Open Evening
Wednesday, July 16
8-9 a.m. Breakfast
9 a.m.–Noon Business Sessions & Breakouts
9-9:45 a.m. The Art of Storytelling, Justin Sikora
9:45-10:30 a.m. CEO Breakout
9:45-10:30 a.m. MarCom Membership Foundation: Incorporating AI in Business Development
10:30-10:45 p.m. Break
10:45-11:45 a.m. Winning Together Workshop: How Recognition and Retention Drive Performance, Matt Rolfe
11:45-noon AI Lightning Talk: CSRA AI Task Force Members Dawn Faris and Carol Wight
noon-1 p.m. Lunch
1-2 p.m. The Power of Micro-Moments: Attracting & Engaging Members and Supporters in the Age of Distractions. Shari Pash
2-2:15 p.m. Break
2:15-3 p.m. AI Part II: Hands On Session with Ian Tappan, Mission Fuel. 
3-3:15 p.m. AI For Operators: Sam Short, BYOD
3:15-3:30 p.m. Break
3:30-4:15 p.m. Successful Development of CTSOs: Career and Technical Student Organizations
5:30 p.m.  Shuttle Transportation to Closing Dinner
6–9 p.m. Reception & Dinner with BMI Entertainment, Jack Sprat, Girdwood. 

Ground Travel Options from the Anchorage Airport

There are several transportation options from the Anchorage airport to the Alyeska resort in Girdwood:

  1. The resort can make arrangements for taxi and/or car service. Contact the concierge to make arrangements 24 hours in advance at guestservices@alyeskaresort.com.
  2. Car rental Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport - Rental Cars
  3. Take a train to Girdwood, then the local Girdwood transit. It is a 15-20 minute taxi/uber ride in Anchorage from the airport to the train depot in Anchorage. In the summer the train runs twice a day from Anchorage to Girdwood and twice a day from Girdwood back to Anchorage. https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/schedules. The Girdwood bus schedule can be found here,
  4. Uber and Lyft operate out of the airport as well.
  5. Contact CSRA staff for the link to the shared ride file.

Extend your stay or arrive early to explore and discover the magic of Alaska in the summer

Take advantage of your time and build adventures in the Last Frontier where the natural beauty is boundless. Summer in Alaska offers a blend of breathtaking landscapes, thrilling outdoor activities, and rich cultural experiences.

  • Endless Daylight: Experience the Midnight Sun and festivals, with up to 24 hours of daylight, perfect for extended explorations and adventures.
  • Train it! Check out these Alaska Tours by Rail or Railroad Day Trips
  • Stunning Scenery: With majestic glaciers, towering mountains, and pristine wilderness. Capture the beauty of Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords, and the Inside Passage. Visitor centers abound!
  • Outdoor Adventures: Whether you're hiking kayaking, fishing, wildlife viewing, taking a scenic flight or a day cruise, Alaska offers endless opportunities for outdoor fun and excitement. 
  • Cultural Richness: Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures of Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Explore historic towns, visit museums, and enjoy local festivals and events.
 
Check out Travel Alaska's state-wide activities

·    Sightseeing Tours  ·    Culinary Tours  ·    Gold Panning & Tours  ·    Photography Tours

Note: Per ASAE, “any continuing professional education offered by any professional entity may be accepted toward the [CAE] professional development requirement as long as it is directly related to either association or nonprofit management as defined by the CAE exam content outline.”
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Exciting opportunities await at this year’s 2025 CSRA I NRA Summer Membership, Marketing & Foundation Conference! Watch your email in the coming weeks for registration details, including links to our exclusive room block.

Now’s the time to start planning your trip—begin your Anchorage bucket list or explore the Virtual Visitor’s Guide to make the most of your experience.

Stay tuned, and we can’t wait to see you in Alaska!

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