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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. 2014 Vail Symposium Tier IV Funding applicationVAIL COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EVENTS 2014 EVENT FUNDING APPLICATION NAME OF EVENT: Vail Symposium PROPOSED DATE(S): January – March 2014 (see attached for exact date of each event) AMOUNT OF CASH FUNDING REQUESTED: $50,000 PRODUCING ENTITY: Vail Symposium 1. President or Executive Director’s Name: Tracey Flower 2. Name and Title of Person Completing the Application: Alby Segall, Curator 3. Business Address: Please include the physical address as well as the mailing address: 40780 US Hwy 6 and 24, Suite 203, Avon, Colorado 81620; P.O. Box 3038, Vail, Colorado 81658 4. Contact Info: • Telephone: Main/Cell/Fax M: 970-476-0954/C: 970-331-1296/F: 970-476-0710 • E-Mail Address tracey@vailsymposium.org 5. Event and/or Organization Website: www.vailsymposium.org 6. Number of years your organization has been in business: 43 7. Mission Statement Affordable, thought-provoking and diverse programs for all. The Vail Symposium is a grassroots, non-profit organization that has been part of the life and history of Vail since 1971. Our mission is to provide educational programs for the Vail Valley community that are thought-provoking, diverse and affordable. 8. Organization's tax status: For Profit or Non-Profit*/Not-for-Profit* • Non-Profit (501C-3), or Not-for-Profit (501C-6) organizations, please attach current State Department of Revenue Certificate with this application. See attached • Does the Event benefit a charity? If yes, please name the beneficiary. The Vail Symposium events all benefit the Vail Symposium, a 501(c)(3) Charity EVENT DESCRIPTION: (Contact information that may be useful is provided in “Attachment D”) 1. Detailed description of the event and its activities. If the event will have a culinary component, please include feedback from the Vail Restaurant Group. Please refer to the attached 2014 Vail Symposium Program brochure for specific descriptions of each of the thirteen programs that make up the 2014 Vail Symposium event. The following is a detailed explanation of our request. Summary  The Vail Symposium has been an important part of the cultural and intellectual fabric of Vail for over 43 years.  We keep our community smart, engaged and plugged-in.  We are well on the road to financial stability thanks to:  growing major donors.  forging partnerships with businesses and foundations.  support from the Town of Vail.  revitalized leadership.  enhanced programs & events.  We currently have many programs with attendance of over 200 people.  90% of attendees surveyed said that the Vail Symposium is an important addition to our community and that it would be a significant loss if it were to go away.  We create an educational environment for lifelong learners.  We spread ideas, convene the community and initiate stimulating conversation and dialogue.  Therefore, we are requesting $50,000 from the Town of Vail to help support this important Vail institution and by extension, Vail itself. For forty-three years the Vail Symposium has been the constant intellectual force in Vail. One only needs to look on the wall of the Town Council chambers to be reminded of the Symposium’s role in the growth of this vibrant and diverse community. Those Thomas Benton posters speak volumes about how the Vail Symposium has initiated thought for over four decades. No other Vail non-profit institution provides the diversity of programs that the Symposium does. We have become a vital part of the fabric of what make Vail so special. The Vail Symposium is unique to Vail. While our programs are indeed wonderful, they are enhanced by the ancillary benefit of stimulating and attracting an entire group of people who thrive on lifelong learning. Whether or not one actually attends all the Vail Symposium programs, there’s no avoiding being surrounded by the invigorating people that the Symposium helps attract. The Symposium is truly about community. When Terry Minger, then the Town Manager, started the Vail Symposium it was to ensure that Vail became a community and not just a resort. We believe we have helped to do that, and we hope you appreciate that aspect of what we represent. If the Town of Vail believes that intellectual stimulation adds spice and flavor to the Vail experience, then we are the best restaurant in town. We are confident in our mission as we approach our forty fourth year filled with thought provoking speakers and topical conversations that engage the thousands of residents, part time home owners and out of town visitors who comprise our audience. We know we must diversify our reliance on individual donations (currently 70% of annual revenue) by growing our major donor constituents and increasing our efforts to achieve support from businesses, foundations and government institutions. We are actively working to do exactly that. We further believe we can increase the drawing power of our programs and expand our audience by:  enhancing our publicity directed to visitors.  attracting speakers each with celebrity profiles (see 2014 Winter Schedule).  Increasing our promotional efforts for each piece of the Vail Symposium program. To this end, we are asking the Town of Vail for financial support for the Vail Symposium as an organization that produces over thirty different events every year. Our request is for support of the entirety of the Vail Symposium program excluding the four fundraising events we produce each year. Our two and a half hour format with audience engagement has been well received. Although, it is often the case that we have to bring the Q&A to a close to accommodate those who have dinner reservations, while some in the audience would prefer to continue. We have become experienced hosts and regularly receive compliments for the hard-hitting topics and speakers’ subject knowledge. We resist changing this format and, like TED, try to spread ideas and stimulate conversation. Our individual programs regularly attract over 100 participants. In the past year we have had nine programs that attracted over 200 attendees each. While we charge a fee for attending our events ($35 at the door, $25 in advance, $10 students), the gate never covers the costs of the events (see attached 2014 Budget). We are currently using electronic survey equipment at most of our programs to collect data about the demographics, attitudes and desires of our audiences. We are finding that our audience is diverse, 25 to 75 years of age. Different program topics attract somewhat different audiences. Most are full and part time residents of Vail and Edwards, with Beaver Creek and Eagle also represented. Over 90% of our attendees feel that the Vail Symposium is an important addition to the cultural and intellectual life of the Town of Vail and the Valley and that it would be a significant loss if we were not present. The Vail Symposium is clearly part of the educational framework of Vail, Colorado. Our focus on life long learning invigorates the local population. The Vail Symposium Living At Your Peak Series of programs is developing a reputation for bringing to Vail well known and scholarly speakers on the subject of consciousness and healing (see 2014 Winter Brochure). Our presence helps Vail remain a premier international mountain resort as well as a community that attracts guests from all parts of the United States. What would Aspen be without the Aspen Institute or Powder Mountain without the Summit Series? What would Vail be without the Vail Symposium? It is our hope that the Town of Vail will favorably consider granting the Vail Symposium $50,000 in order for us to continue to bring exceptional thought provoking and intellectually stimulating programs to Vail’s citizens and guests and achieve the goals articulated in this proposal. 2. Where will the event be located within the Town of Vail? Please list the specific venues that you plan to utilize, including dates and times, and whether or not you have contacted them to confirm availability. The Event Producer is responsible for booking and securing any necessary venues. We have currently booked events at the Donovan, the Grandview and Antlers at Vail. Please refer to our 2014 Winter Program brochure for the exact dates. All of our venues are confirmed. 3. Will any portion of the event take place outside of the Town of Vail? If yes, please explain. We will hold three of our events in Cordillera as they have sponsored those events and provided free venues. One event, in partnership with TEDxVail Women has already been held at the Edwards Interfaith Chapel. 4. Are additional in-kind services being requested from the Town of Vail? If yes, please explain, including a description of anticipated impacts on Town of Vail services: i.e. bus service, parking (both for event production support vehicles and attendees), traffic control, street closures, police services, etc. (The event promoter will be charged for all labor, materials and equipment unless such services are specifically exempted and approved as part of the Special Event Permit.) The Town of Vail has already provided us with in kind support with venue expenses. At the Donovan and the Grandview we only pay the cleaning fees. We have no additional requests for in kind support from the Town of Vail. 5. Is this a new or existing event? If existing, please describe the location(s) of the event in previous years and the number of years it has been produced. The Vail Symposium is in its forty-third year. We have always held the majority of our programs in the Town of Vail although throughout the forty-three years we have used other venues in Edwards and Beaver Creek. Our name—The Vail Symposium—speaks to our allegiance to the Town of Vail and our brand recognition. 6. People: • Number of participants (athletes, artists, exhibitors, etc.) anticipated Over 2500 • Number of volunteers needed We recruit, manage and reward our own volunteer corps of approximately 30 volunteers • Number of event staff The Vail Symposium has two full time employees and one part time contract worker • Total Number of spectators/attendees anticipated and estimate: 2500 estimated o 70% Local o 20% In-state (non-local) o 8% Out of State o 2% International 7. Description of potential benefits to the Town of Vail, including an estimated # of incremental room nights and increased spending generated. What return on investment (ROI) should the Town of Vail expect? As stated above, the Vail Symposium audience is largely first and second Vail homeowners. The number of additional room nights would be a result of Front Range participants who come to Vail to see one of our thirteen events this winter. Our program is compelling enough with presenters like David Rubenstein, Gary Hart, Barney Frank, Randi Weingarten, Frederick Hess and many others, that we expect to draw a small amount for each of these programs. The real ROI for the Town of Vail is the presence of a valuable, respected and tested life long learning component to the mix of activity to be found in Vail in the winter. There is no other organization in the Vail Valley that does what the Vail Symposium does year after year. And the fact that we get better at it year after year presents an opportunity for the Town of Vail to be known not only as a great place to ski, hike, bike and see and hear great culture events, but to be known as a place that promotes intellectual conversation and life long learning opportunities. BUDGET: 1. Please attach a complete and detailed event budget, including anticipated revenues and expenses, as well as the amount to be dedicated to marketing efforts. See attached 2. What % of the total event budget is the CSE being asked to fund? Approximately 20% 3. Describe briefly how you will use the funds that you are requesting from the CSE. The funds are used to procure speakers for the event, provide accommodations, travel expenses, audio visual, promotional materials and staff support. We will apply a portion of the funds directly to increased marketing efforts. 4. Should the CSE decide not to support this event, will it still occur? Perhaps, but with lower expectations. 5. What is the $ amount of sponsorships from alternative sources reflected in the event budget? We have no additional cash sponsorships for the Vail Symposium Winter Program other than the money for the three programs held in Cordillera. We do get in kind support from Crazy Mountain Brewery, West Vail Liquor Mart, Antlers at Vail, Vail Daily, Colorado Mountain Express and Big Delicious. 6. What % of the total event budget do you expect the event itself to generate? (i.e. ticket sales, merchandise, food and alcohol sales, etc.) Approximately 20% 7. If possible, would you intend to host the event in Vail beyond 2014? If yes, for how many years beyond 2014? We intend to be present as the intellectual conscience of Vail for at least another forty-three years. 8. Do you anticipate requesting funding from the CSE next year? If yes, given that the CSE encourages the development of additional sponsors in order to leverage their own investments, and anticipates that as events become established they will become less reliant on public funds, please explain how you intend to grow the event and indicate what %, if any, of the total event budget you anticipate requesting next year. We do anticipate requesting funds from the Town of Vail/CSE next year. And we are always trying to support our event and our programs with sponsorships. We strongly believe that with the financial support from the Town of Vail we will be able to leverage additional financial support from local and regional companies that see a benefit in reaching the audience that participates in our event and programs. At this point, we anticipate asking for the same amount of funding next year. Following 2015, we would like to develop a program support agreement with the Town of Vail for a reduction of funding each year of 20% until in 2019 we are no longer reliant on funding from the Town of Vail. This sponsorship model is used by the Canadian government and has been adopted by some American foundations. MARKETING: 1. Please provide a detailed description of your marketing plan and indicate how the budget will support the program. The Vail Symposium gets in kind advertising and advertorial support from the Vail Daily. This support is vital to our marketing efforts. Don Rogers, Publisher, is on the Board of Directors of the Vail Symposium. In addition we get front-range advertising support from 5280 Magazine with two full page event/program schedules each year. Our social media network is strong. We have a weekly electronic newsletter and regular Facebook and Twitter posts. Our Program Brochure is distributed electronically to over 5000 households and mailed to over 2500 households every winter. We meet once a year with the hospitality staff of the hotels and lodges to inform them of our event and programs. We have not had the luxury of supporting these efforts with a significant marketing budget. Over the years we have been successful at finding partners who believe in our mission and the service we provide this community to help us promote and spread the word about the Vail Symposium. One of the specific ways we would use the funds from the Town of Vail is to develop a better marketing plan and implementation. 2. Explanation of potential for sponsorships and media exposure. We believe that there is potential to get each of our programs within the Vail Symposium Winter event sponsored to offset our direct costs. Just as we were able to secure cash sponsorship from Cordillera, we think there are companies that see a benefit in exposure to 9ur audience. Public Access TV5 continues to film our programs. With the level of speakers we have attracted for the winter of 2014, we believe that given the proper lead time and funding support, we can attract media exposure from the Front Range and beyond. The reach of media exposure will be a function of financial commitment and timing. 3. Specify any marketing support you are requesting. Other that the $50,000 of event sponsorship support, we are not requesting additional funding. However, any effort the Town of Vail makes to include the Vail Symposium 2014 Winter Program in their promotional efforts would be welcomed. Adding the intellectual and engaging component of the Vail Symposium into the promotional materials of the Town of Vail would be mutually beneficial. 4. Name, telephone number and email addresses of your PR and marketing contacts. Same as above. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: 1. References and/or referrals from other communities are required if you do not have a prior history of producing events in Vail. 2. Explanation of how you will direct prospective attendees to book lodging within the Town of Vail and a description of how you will track the number of lodging nights generated. We will work directly with the Antlers on booking guests for our programs. 3. Previous year's event evaluation, including income and expense statement (if existing event). N/A 4. Past or projected demographics of event attendees and estimated spending. Our attendees are primarily first and second home owners with 10% out of town visitors. Please refer to the proposal outlined under the Event Description for this information. 5. Organization rosters naming: All officers and respective positions Chair of Board of Directors: Rohn Robbins Treasurer of Board of Directors: Rob LeVine Executive Director: Tracey Flower Curator: Alby Segall  Board of Directors and positions Board Of Directors Rohn K. Robbins, Chair Rob LeVine, Treasurer Pam Brandmeyer Nancy Burton Jay Huffard Andy Kaufman Rob LeVine Michael Losier Maricela Luevanos Dale & Jeanne Mosier Don Rogers James C. Ruh Eric Wiseman Alby Segall Advisory Council: Brian Aberle Michael Balk Pam Bard Doris Dewton Kat Haber Bob Holmes Michele Hovey Elaine Kelton Barbara Krichbaum Jamie Metzl Dr. Jordan Metzl Brian Nolan JK Perry Kathi Renman Nancy Slowikowski Pamela Smith Hans Willimann Honorary Board: Karen Morter, Chair Emeritus Terry Minger Priscilla O'Neil Ebby Pinson The CSE appreciates the inclusion, in electronic format please, of any additional support materials such as DVD’s, programs, news articles or other printed materials. Vail Symposium 2014 Budget Total Budget Jan - Dec 14 38,750.00 199,750.00 238,500.00 1,500.00 4,500.00 244,500.00 32,305.00 - 5,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 *Program Portion of Payroll 300.00 18,000.00 4,500.00 14,000.00 2,500.00 30,000.00 1,200.00 12,500.00 3,000.00 4,500.00 4,400.00 39,500.00 69,400.00 29,300.00 1,400.00 5,150.00 2,500.00 2,750.00 600.00 1,200.00 Curator 18,000.00 Executive Director Salary 56,000.00 Administrative Salary 40,000.00 - Health Insurance 6,000.00 Payroll Taxes 9,600.00 129,600.00 143,200.00 244,305.00 195.00 Subtotal Revenue Total Event Sales Fund Raising Total Fundraising Ad Revenue Cash from Books & Posters Interest Income Total Income Expense Travel Total Administration Event Expense Audio-Visual Rental Event CC Fees/COGS Film Royalties Food and Refreshments Gifts for speakers Honorarium Paid Dinners Set-up Expenses Total Payroll Expenses Venue Costs Total Event Expense Fund Raising Expense Operating Costs Advertising/Media Brochures and Programs Design Postage Promotional Materials Web Site Maintenance Payroll Expenses* Total Operating Costs Total Expense Net Ordinary Income SympoSium winter 2013 - 2014 Gracie Slick once famously sang “feed your head.” Although of another time, and undoubtedly in another context, the Jefferson Airplane’s white rabbit and the Vail Symposium share at least two commonalities. First of all, the Surrealistic Pillow album in which white rabbit was featured is circa 1967. the Vail Symposium hails from the same near neighborhood, 1971. Close enough for tie-dyed kissin’ cousins anyway. what else the song and the Vail Symposium share – albeit via very different means – is the goal of expanding consciousness and, in expanding consciousness, to promote one’s personal growth and one’s awareness. this has been the goal and the mission of the Vail Symposium for what is now two years into our fifth decade of service to, and membership in, the Vail community. By presenting timely, thought-provoking programming, the Symposium provides a forum to challenge, stimulate, inspire, and sometimes, to even spark a previously unconsidered commitment. every action, after all, begins with the ember of a thought. without your support, of course, none of this happens. to our financial supporters; thank you. to our selfless volunteers, you are at times the glue and at times the emollient that keeps the locomotive running. to our staff, words are not enough although “tireless”, “committed” and “indebted” come to mind. As the new Chair, i find myself in the footprints of those larger than myself and upon the foundation of what my predecessors have created, it is my aim to both “stay the course” and to take the Vail Symposium in new and unexplored directions. there will remain the staples to be sure: world affairs, public policy, politics, and controversy. there will remain the arts, of course, portions of which among our programming we intend to grow. But there will be new and un-ploughed fields to explore as well; the world is a quickly changing place and one of our goals must be to keep up, be apprised, and engage you in the conversation. i am looking forward to the journey and to taking it with all of you! And in so doing, i hope and trust that we may continue to count on your kind and generous support. Descartes posited, “i think, therefore, i am.” think, therefore, and be. And let’s together, feed our heads. with sincere best regards, rohn K. robbins, Chairman, Board of Directors FriendS, neighborS & SupporterS: 2 contentS 05 year in review 06 memberShip 07 wayS to give 09 winter programS 16 FundraiSerS 18 calendar oF eventS 21 venue directionS 22 donorS 30 SponSorS 31 get involved 3 dear FriendS, Sometimes it’s a good idea to mix things up. For many years, the Vail Symposium has presented programs in the winter and summer months that stimulate thought and provide life-long learning opportunities for the residents and visitors of the Vail Valley. the last few years, it has been hard to find dates in the summer that don’t conflict with our sister organizations like Bravo, the international Dance Festival, the Jazz Foundation, and others. And, with longer days and incredible weather in the summer, attending programs at 5:30 p.m. on weekdays can be challenging. So for the first time, we are going to present our traditional programming only in the winter and primarily collaborate with other organizations during the summer. You will notice that we have stepped up our winter Program Series with high-profile speakers and very hot topics. next summer you will see only one unique, signature Vail Symposium event with a different format on the topic of educational reform. it is our hope that you will not only attend many of the winter programs, but also the programs we present next summer in collaboration with other organizations in the Valley. it has been my privilege to serve as the President of the Vail Symposium for the last three years. i believe we have become one of the iconic organizations in the Vail Valley. And i sense our best days are ahead of us. thank you for your support, Alby Segall President, Vail Symposium Support from the community makes our programs possible. Only 9% of our income comes from ticket sales, the rest comes from in-kind, individual, and corporate donors. thank you—you make our programs possible! 2013 program highlightS • no Labels co-founder Mark McKinnon gave a very timely presentation about Congress and how no Labels has brought thousands of Democrats, republicans and everything in between together in order to break down party lines in the interest of solutions and progress. • renowned free solo rock climber Alex Honnold sold out the Donovan Pavilion with approximately 285 attendees and kicked off the 2013 wells Fargo Unlimited Adventure series. • Vail pioneers elaine Kelton, Merv Lapin, and terry Minger packed the house at the Grandview in February when they gathered together to tell stories from the past 50 years of Vail and shared insights and advice for planning the future. • the September Living At Your Peak Series taught over 300 participants how meditation and consciousness can help lower stress, boost energy, prevent disease, improve relationships, help you sleep better at night, and focus during the day. *Actual financials through October 2013 and projections for november and December 2013. year in review: 2013 income* eXpenSe* • individual Donors • ticket Sales • Special events • Corporate Giving • Grants • in Kind • Other income • Program Services • Mgmt/Admin • Fundraising • in Kind individual Donors ticket Sales Special events Corporate Giving Grants in Kind Other income total $100,950 $30,000 $45,800 $54,315 $1,810 $98,200 $1,765 $332,840 30% 9% 14% 16% 1% 29% 1% 100% $155,565 $47,000 $38,700 $98,200 $339,465 Program Services Mgmt/Admin Fundraising in Kind total 46% 14% 11% 29% 100% 30% 9% 14% 16% 29% 1% 1% 29% 46% 14% 11% 5 introducing the new vail SympoSium memberShip You exercise your body, right? if you work out regularly, you probably have a gym membership too. Or maybe the gym’s not your thing, but movies and tV shows are so you have a netflix subscription. if reading’s your passion you might have an Amazon Prime membership and if you like to buy in bulk there’s a good chance you belong to Costco. And why is that? Because it’s easier and less expensive to be a member than it is to pay for every gym session or movie download? Because you like having unlimited access to the things you love? Because you enjoy the extras that come along with your membership? Chances are you enroll in membership programs for all of the above. And where do you go for unlimited access to learning? To the Vail Symposium, of course. Your mind craves exercise as much as—if not more than—your body does. with over 30 programs a year on subjects ranging from politics to education, from meditation to economics, the Symposium gives you an opportunity to learn, think and keep your mind growing and healthy. that’s why we created our new membership program. with a Vail Symposium membership, you’ll get two tickets to all of our regular programs for the entire year. And that’s not all. You’ll also enjoy extras like advance invitations to intimate dinners with our speakers and discounts at local businesses like the west Vail Liquor Mart, Steam Master, Lucca Bruno, the Antlers at Vail, and more! Plus you’ll be making sure the Symposium can continue to produce interesting, relevant and important programs. At our standard program price, two tickets to 30 programs over the course of a year would cost you $2,100. A Vail Symposium membership only costs $1,000 per year. that’s unlimited access to learning for less than half the cost you’d pay at the door. think of it as a gym membership for your mind. Sign up today at vailsymposium.org/donate or by calling 970-476-0954, then flip through this brochure to learn more about the winter 2013/14 lineup and rest easy knowing you won’t miss a thing. wayS to give PAtrOn $2,500+ MeMBer $1,000 – $2,499 MAJOr DOnOr $500 – $999 HOnOr rOLL $50 – $499 Only 9 percent of our income comes from ticket sales. the rest comes from your private donations. All donors receive complimentary tickets based on level, advance notification and registration for events, direct mailing of program brochure, weekly e-newsletter, and acknowledgement in the program brochure and website. new donor levelS additional beneFitS General lecture ticket Hot topics Hot Pad invite to donor appreciation dinner Advance invite to private speaker dinners 10% discount at participating local businesses Join new this season! Become a Member of the Vail Symposium for $1,000/year and receive two tickets to all of our regular programs plus discounts at select local businesses. SponSor individual program and series sponsorships allow you to demonstrate your commitment to the community. Support Speakers choose Vail for its destination. Help us sweeten the deal with frequent flyer miles and other financial means. Visit our website to make a gift today! www.vailsymposium.org/donate For additional information about how to support the Vail Symposium and associated benefits, please call Alby Segall at (970)476-0954. the Vail Symposium is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization in accordance with Federal tax Law and is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. PAtrOn MeMBer MAJOr DOnOr HOnOr rOLL 4 per program 2 2 per program 2 4 2 1 1 7 ANDREW C. LITTMAN ROHN K. ROBBINS CHRISTOPHER TOMCHUCK Appeals, Divorce, Family Law, Real Estate, Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Probate Administration and Litigation, Criminal Defense, Traffic Law, Investment Fraud, Employment Law, Business Transactional, Civil Litigation 1448B Vail Valley Drive, Vail, CO 81657 P.O. Box 6133, Vail, CO 81658 (970) 479-9989 StevenS, Littman, BiddiSon, tharp & WeinBerg, LLC For the legal needs of a lifetime. SM thurSday dec. 05 location: edwards interfaith chapel | edwards time: 9:00am - 7:30p.m. tickets: $75 at the door | $65 in advance | $25 students to register: tedxvailwomen.com/event-registration the Secret world oF international Finance tedXvailwomen How does hyperinflation in Zimbabwe affect food prices at your local grocery store? what do fluctuating interest rates and the flow of capital in europe have to do with your mortgage? How does the United States national debt and debt ceiling really affect your life? today, the value of foreign exchange trading in just one day is more than one hundred times the value of goods and services traded in an entire year. As a result, the central banking sys- tem, international finance, lending and trading has become so complex it can make your head spin. that’s why we’re bringing an expert to Vail to help explain it all. David rubenstein is best known as the founder and CeO of the Carlyle Group, a global firm that deals with private equity, real estate, market strategies, and fund of funds. Before starting the Carlyle Group, rubenstein practiced law in private practice and worked in government advising presidents. rubenstein will be interviewed by richard Bard. Sponsored in part by wells Fargo. 9 PrOGrAMS From the biggest issues of the day to the deepest issues of the soul, teDxVailwomen is an unforgettable conference. in true teD fashion, it’s a riveting, fast- paced, day-long Xperience. teDxVailwomen is an annual, independently organized teD event. this year’s theme is “naturally” and features eight women from around the world who are leaders in conservation, art, photography, sustainability, biking, education and health. the event will feature a live stream from the teDwomen 2013 conference being held in San Francisco December 4 – 6, live music, meals, and talks from digital education landscaper Mikela tarlow, founder of the international League of Conservational Photographers Cristina Mit- termeier, General Manager of Giant Bikes elysa walk, Dr. Susan Canney of the Mali elephant project, Founder of walking Mountains Science Center Dr. Kim Langmaid, health advocate Christina Danyluk, conservation artist Asher Jay, and conservation photographer Morgan Heim. DAViD RubenSTein | HoT TopicS Saturday dec. 28 location: the grand view | lionshead parking structure time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students 10 PrOGrAMS Stem cellS: the Future oF medicine iS now there’s a little myth that many doctors tell their patients. it’s causing millions of people to live with constant pain and debili- tating chronic conditions. what is this myth? that aches and pains, fatigue and diseases are all just a part of getting older. Perhaps there was a time that was true, but not anymore. Your body knows how to repair itself, combat disease and regenerate. But sometimes – especially as you get older – your body needs help getting healing cells to where they need to go to fix the problem. this is where stem cell treatments come in. Stem cell therapy is a groundbreaking, minimally invasive procedure that uses your own cells to stimu- late the body to fight disease and repair damaged joints, tendons and ligaments. Join Dr. Scott Brandt, Dr. Stan Jones, Dr. Kristen Comella, and U.S. Congresswoman (D-CO) Diana DeGette as they engage in a discussion about the history and future of stem cell therapies. Moderated by Adam Katzen. pAnel | liVing AT YouR peAk Friday Jan. 10 location: the antlers at vail | vail time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students when you think about Homeland Security, what comes to mind? Do you think about protecting your family? the September 11 attacks? Our govern- mental policies? the fact is that Homeland Security means different things to different people. But one thing is certain. Homeland Security is a truly massive enterprise that’s just getting bigger. new laws, mandates, regulations and strategies are being created daily that you may never hear about. But they affect your life. Since retiring from the United States Senate, Gary Hart has been immersed in the world of Homeland Security. He is currently a scholar in residence at the University of Colorado, chairman of the American Security Project and the Council for a Livable world. Join us for this in depth program where we will explore the sweeping over- haul of U.S. national security structure in the 21st century and learn more about how we are meeting the complex security threats of the modern world. Hart will be interviewed by rohn robbins. gARY HART | HoT TopicS thurSday Jan. 23 location: the grand view | lionshead parking structure time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students avoiding diSaSter:homeland Security in the 21St century 11 on top oF the world: what climbing the world’S higheSt peakS can teach uS about living liFe on the ground Climbing mountains has been used ad nauseum as a metaphor for living life. it makes sense. to bag an 8,000 meter peak you have to struggle, persevere, prepare, adapt and work as a team. it takes proper planning, trust and a positive outlook to achieve this seemingly insurmountable goal (getting to the summit). it’s not an easy task to climb the world’s highest peaks – but doing so can teach you a great deal about living life, leadership and relationships here on the ground. Join renowned mountaineers ellen Miller, Jon Kedrowski, eric Alexander and Dick Pownall for a snowshoe hike in Beaver Creek followed by a discussion about what moun- tain climbing has taught them about living balanced, fulfilling, successful lives. Discover how struggling at 24,000’ can prepare you for dealing with anything life tosses your way. walk away with a new outlook on how you approach the world and new tools that you can use to effectively steer through this obstacle course we call life. Panel moderated by Adam Katzen. Sponsored in part by Beaver Creek resort Company. Meet at the Beaver Creek Club at 3:00 p.m. for the snowshoe hike. Please dress warmly and bring your own gear. Call our office at 970-476-0954 for more information. pAnel | unlimiTeD ADVenTuRe thurSday Feb. 06 location: the beaver creek club | beaver creek time: 3:00-4:30p.m. snowshoe hike | 5:00p.m. reception 5:30p.m. presentation tickets: $10 | ticket includes guided hike & presentation what can near-death experiences (nDes) teach us about life? Dr. raymond Moody has spent over 50 years researching the afterlife, and has written twelve books, including the best- seller “Life After Life,” on the subject. He’ll share stories from the people he’s interviewed who have experienced nDes, details from his research and talk about how these lessons can help you live a better life. Dr. Moody is a leading authority on the ‘near-death ex- perience’—a phrase he coined in the late seventies—and has appeared on Oprah, as well as on hundreds of other local and nationally syndicated programs. He has an M.D. from the Medical College of George and a Ph.D. in philoso- phy from the University of Virginia. DR. RAYmonD mooDY | liVing AT YouR peAk thurSday Jan. 30 location: the grand view | lionshead parking structure time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students liFe aFter liFe: eXploring the near-death eXperience 12 PrOGrAMS marketing colorado: making the pie bigger vS taking a Slice i have a dollar. You have a dollar. i give you my dollar. You give me your dollar. we both have a dollar. i have an idea. You have an idea. i give you my idea. You give me your idea. we both have two ideas. that is the difference between dollars and ideas. with ideas, you keep what you have by giving it away. Collabora- tion is a fantastic way to generate ideas, develop an industry and build a business. Fighting over a small pie is an idea rooted in fear, scarcity and small-mindedness. But so many businesses do it. there is a better way. By increasing the size of the pie instead of trying to get a bigger slice, everyone wins. this winter we are bringing three experts to Vail to talk about marketing Colorado: CeO of Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Kelly Brough, Colorado’s Chief Marketing Officer Aaron Kennedy, and President of Sander Marketing Steve Sander.the conver- sation will focus on what we can do to increase the $17 billion tourism industry so that everyone is successful, not just a few businesses that have massive marketing budgets and control a lion’s share of the market. Moderated by rob LeVine. Sponsored in part by the Club at Cordillera. pAnel | HoT TopicS thurSday Feb. 20 location: timber hearth grill | the club at cordillera time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students Back in 2008, we were facing the largest financial collapse since the Great Depression. we needed a guide to help navigate the muddy waters of a recovery plan. enter the esteemed Congressman and Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Barney Frank. Frank was tasked with shepherding one of the most expensive and unpopular bills in recent history through Congress. He had to explain why it was necessary, build support and get the bill passed through the House. the bill would eventually pass and become a law. today we know it as the Dodd/ Frank wall Street reform bill, or Consumer Protection Act. Frank will teach us about the corrupt ways of washington, tell us the story behind this now infamous bill and discuss where the $700 billion in tArP bailout funds went. He will also talk about the future of banking and the role government is cur- rently playing (and should play) vis a vis regulation of the financial services industry. Frank will be interviewed by richard Bard. Sponsored in part by wells Fargo. bARneY FRAnk | HoT TopicS thurSday Feb. 13 location: the grand view | lionshead parking structure time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students aFter Shock: the paSt, preSent and Future oF dodd-Frank 13 owning your Fear: how to perForm in the midSt oF criSiS & chaoS How can you make fear work to your advantage? is it possible to do your best work even in the midst of a chaotic, stressful situation? Stephen Koch knows about fear—he’s snowboarded down most of the world’s biggest mountains and is the only person to have done so. Koch will share his experiences and translate them into what it takes to prepare yourself for any challenge and how to thrive, even in crisis. Koch is a professional speaker, climber, snowboarder and mountain guide and is a pioneer in the field of Snowboard Mountaineering, a term he coined. His list of alpine ascents and descents include some of the most notable firsts any- where in the world, most of which have never been repeated. He is the first person to snowboard all the major teton Peaks in wyoming, and the first and only person to snowboard on all Seven Summits, the highest peak on each continent. STepHen kocH | unlimiTeD ADVenTuRe Friday Feb. 28 location: donovan pavilion | vail time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation tickets: $10 Are teacher unions friend or foe when it comes to education reform? Frederick Hess and randi weingarten are both working to improve the education system in America, but they both have different visions and different opinions on how to make it happen, and they stand on opposite sides of the union debate. Frederick Hess is a resident Scholar and Director of education Policy Studies at the American enterprise institute. He is the author of the education week blog “rick Hess Straight Up” and several influen- tial books on education. Hess also serves as executive editor of education next, on the review Board for the Broad Prize in Urban education, and on the Boards of Directors of the national Association of Charter School Authorizers and the American Board for the Certification of teaching excellence. randi weingarten is the current President of the American Federation of teachers and the former President of the United Federation of teachers. in 2013, the new York Observer named weingarten one of the most influential new Yorkers of the past 25 years. washington Life magazine included weingarten on its 2013 Power 100 list of influential leaders. Moderated by rohn robbins. Sponsored by Slifer, Smith & Frampton. pAnel | HoT TopicS tueSday mar. 4 location: the grand view | vail time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students the Future oF education: the role oF unionS in SchoolS 14 PrOGrAMS prooF oF heaven: a neuroSurgeon’S Journey into the unknown is there life after death? religious leaders and followers around the world would assert that, yes, there is, while scientists have traditionally denounced the existence of heaven, and argued that near-death experiences (nDes) are impossi- ble. Dr. eben Alexander, a neurosurgeon and author of the bestseller “Proof of Heaven”, was one of those scientists until a rare illness attacked his brain in 2008 and sent him into a seven-day coma, during which, he says, he journeyed into the afterlife. Hear his story for yourself in Vail this winter. Dr. Alexander is a member of the American Medical Associa- tion and various other professional societies. He has served on the editorial boards of several journals and taught at Duke Uni- versity Medical Center, Brigham and women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, University of Massachusetts Medical School, and the University of Virginia Medical School. He is currently an attending neurosurgeon. eben AlexAnDeR | liVing AT YouR peAk thurSday mar. 20 location: donovan pavilion | vail time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students is the practice of creating genetically modified organisms (GMOs) ethically sound? Are foods made with GMOs safe for you and your family? How should these foods be labeled? what are the myths and realities of GMOs and how do they impact our lives? Join two GMO ex- perts—Jeffery Smith and Gregory Stock—from opposing sides of the debate for a moderated conversation about the truth behind GMOs. Jeffrey Smith is the executive Director of the institute for respon- sible technology and a leading spokesperson on the health dangers of GMOs. He’s the author of two books on genetically engineered foods, the international bestseller “Seeds of De- ception” and “Genetic roulette - the Gamble of Our Lives”, which he produced as a film in 2012. Dr. Gregory Stock, a biotech entrepreneur, bioethicist, bestselling author and public communicator is a leading authority on the broad impacts of genomic and other ad- vanced technologies in the life sciences. He founded the influential Program on Medicine, technology and Society at UCLA’s School of Medicine in 1997 and served as its Director for ten years. Moderated by rohn robbins. Sponsored in part by the Cordillera Valley Club. DebATe | HoT TopicS thurSday mar. 13 location: the cordillera valley club | cordillera time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students the truth about gmoS Dr. Jane Katra will share her research experiences in the fields of telepathy, remote Viewing, Precognition, Psychokinesis, Distant Mental influence of Living Systems, and near-Death Studies, and discuss how functional Mri studies show the neuroplasticity of the human brain, affirming our ability to override the influences of our experiences and environ- ment with attentional training. Dr. Jane Katra holds a Ph.D. in Public Health from the University of Oregon where she taught in the 1980’s. She is listed in who’s who of American women, and co-authored the books “Miracles of Mind: exploring nonlocal Consciousness & Spiritual Healing”, and “the Heart of the Mind: Using Our Mind to transform Our Consciousness” with physicist russell targ. Her work has been featured in “reinventing Medi- cine” by Dr. Larry Dossey, and in Science of Mind, natural Health, and Spirituality and Health. Sponsored in part by the Cordillera Valley Club. DR. JAne kATRA | liVing AT YouR peAk higher conSciouSneSS, Subtle perception & healing: becoming the new human 15 thurSday apr. 03 location: the cordillera valley club | cordillera time: 5:00p.m. reception | 5:30p.m. presentation tickets: $35 at the door | $25 in advance | $10 students a very Special thank you to old gypSum printer for their Support of the Vail Symposium Old Gypsum Printer is the preferred printing service of the Vail Symposium. Contact them for all your printing needs — from wedding invitations to booklets like this one! learn more at ogprinter.com 16 FUnDrAiSerS poker tournament Sponsored in part by Cordillera. Start practicing your poker face and get ready to go all in when Vegas comes to Vail for one night benefitting the Vail Symposium this winter. Author and poker expert John Vorhaus will be on hand to play at various tables and offer tips throughout the evening. AbouT JoHn VoRHAuS John Vorhaus is the only poker strategist/ theorist to have written for all four major poker publications: Card Player, Poker world, Poker europa, and Poker Digest. His first poker book, “the Pro Poker Playbook”, published in the mid- 1990s, earned the praise of Mike Caro, America’s Mad Genius of Poker, who wrote, “with this book, John Vorhaus goes beyond his own stature as one of the great poker writers...he comes of age as an important poker analyst.” His second poker book, “Killer Poker: Strategy and tactics for winning Poker Play”, hit the bookstores in late 2002, soon followed by “Killer Poker Online: Crushing the internet Game”, which rushed to the top of the Amazon sales chart. the third book in the series, “the Killer Poker Hold’em Handbook”, was released in 2004. Outside the poker realm, Vorhaus works as a scriptwriter, screenwriter, and story development consultant. He is perhaps best known for his book “the Comic toolbox: How to be Funny even if you’re not”. He’s a graduate of Carnegie-Mellon University and a member of the writers Guild of America. He has taught writing at northwestern University and the American Film institute. JoHn VoRHAuS | FunDRAiSeR Friday Jan. 17 location: the lodge & spa cordillera | cordillera time: 6:00p.m. tickets: $250/seat | $1500/table (7 seats/table) 17 Sponsored in part by west Vail Liquor Mart. there are only 135 Master Sommeliers in north America. in fact, only 211 professionals worldwide have earned the title Master Sommelier since the first Master Sommelier Diploma exam in 1969. two of them, Jay Fletcher and Sean razee, hail from Colorado and will join us for an evening in Vail this winter. they will select the perfect wines to pair with hors d’oeu- vres and dinner catered by Big Delicious Catering and be on hand to answer questions following the screening of SOMM. the evening will benefit the Vail Symposium. AbouT Somm SOMM takes the viewer on a humorous, emotional and illuminating look into a mysterious world—the Court of Master Sommeliers and the massively intimidating Master Sommelier exam. the Court of Master Sommeliers is one of the world’s most prestigious, secretive and exclusive organizations. the exam covers literally every nuance of the world of wine, spirits and cigars. those who have passed have put at risk their personal lives, their well- being and often their sanity to pull it off. SOMM takes you on the ultimate insider’s tour into a world of obses- sion, hope, and friendship in red, blanc and sometimes rose. (c) Samuel Goldwyn AbouT JAY FleTcHeR in 1993, after several years of working his way up in the local restaurant scene in Aspen, Fletcher came across an advertisement for an introductory course offered by the Court of Master Sommeliers. He earned the title of Master Sommelier just three years and four months after signing up for the introductory course. He was the 30th American to join the Court. Fletcher currently serves as the executive Director of Fine wine and Master Somme- lier for Southern wine and Spirits of Colorado. He is also the current Chairman of the Court of Master Sommeliers, American Chapter. He is the Cellar Master for the Guild of Sommeliers’ extensive wine collection, an accredited Bordeaux educator from the L’ecole du Vin in Bordeaux, France, and a Commandeur d’Honneur from the Commanderie du Bontemps of the Medoc, Graves, Sauternes, and Barsac. AbouT SeAn RAzee Sean razee, MS, AiwS works as Beverage Director for Vail resorts’ Mountain Dining Division, overseeing all 10 resorts’ beverage programs. Sean holds the wine service in- dustry’s most prestigious credential of Master Sommelier, as well as a diploma from the wine & Spirits education trust and the title of Certified Sake Professional. Sean maintains a down-to-earth approach to wine and food, and believes strongly in removing the formality and pretense surrounding wine. Striving to become a “high- ly-acclaimed” home chef, Sean spends much of his free time cooking, exploring exotic markets, and finding innovative food and wine combinations. Saturday Feb. 15 location: donovan pavilion | vail time: 6:00p.m. – 9:30p.m. tickets: $180* *includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner & wine pairings, viewing of the documentary SOMM and a Q&A session with two Master Sommeliers. PHO tO C r e Dit : F OrGO tt e n M An F i LM S /S AM U eL G OL D wYn F i LM S perFect pairingS: an eXcluSive evening with maSter SommelierS Film ScReening | FunDRAiSeR tedXvailwomen thursday, December 5, 2013 edwards interfaith Chapel | edwards the Secret world oF international Finance DAViD RubenSTein | HoT TopicS Saturday, December 28, 2013 the Grand View | Lionshead Parking Structure Stem cellS: the Future oF medicine iS now pAnel | liVing AT YouR peAk Friday, January 10, 2014 the Antlers at Vail | Vail poker tournament JoHn VoRHAuS | FunDRAiSeR Friday, January 17, 2014 the Lodge & Spa at Cordillera | Cordillera avoiding diSaSter: homeland Security in the 21St century gARY HART | HoT TopicS thursday, January 23, 2014 the Grand View | Lionshead Parking Structure liFe aFter liFe: eXploring the near-death eXperience RAYmonD mooDY | liVing AT YouR peAk thursday, January 30, 2014 the Grand View | Lionshead Parking Structure on top oF the world pAnel | unlimiTeD ADVenTuRe thursday, February 6, 2014 the Beaver Creek Club | Beaver Creek the paSt, preSent and Future oF dodd-Frank bARneY FRAnk | HoT TopicS thursday, February 13, 2014 the Grand View | Lionshead Parking Structure calendar oF eventS 18 perFect pairingS: an eXcluSive evening with maSter SommelierS Film ScReening | FunDRAiSeR Saturday, February 15, 2014 Donovan Pavilion | Vail marketing colorado: making the pie bigger vS taking a Slice pAnel | HoT TopicS thursday, February 20, 2014 timber Hearth Grill | the Club at Cordillera owning your Fear STepHen kocH | unlimiTeD ADVenTuRe Friday, February 28, 2014 Donovan Pavilion | Vail the Future oF education: the role oF unionS in SchoolS pAnel | HoT TopicS tuesday, March 4, 2014 the Grand View | Lionshead Parking Structure the truth about gmoS pAnel | HoT TopicS thursday, March 13, 2014 the Cordillera Valley Club | Cordillera prooF oF heaven eben AlexAnDeR | liVing AT YouR peAk thursday, March 20, 2014 Donovan Pavilion | Vail higher conSciouSneSS, Subtle perception & healing: becoming the new human DR. JAne kATRA | liVing AT YouR peAk thursday, April 3, 2014 the Cordillera Valley Club | Cordillera *All dates, venues and events are subject to change. Please visit www.vailsymposium.org for the most up-to-date information and to purchase tickets. 19 Outdoor Adventure 4Backcountry Bootcamp, SYN# 80607 2/7, 2/8 and 2/9 with an evening prep class on 2/5 4Backcountry Hut Trip for Women, SYN# 80605 2/22 and 2/23 with an evening prep class on 2/18 Culinary Adventure 4Flavors of Japan, SYN# 79935 Monday, 1/13, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 4Chocolate Works I and II, SYN# 79947 and SYN# 79948 Wednesdays, 2/5 and 2/12, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 4Breads, SYN# 79952 Tuesday and Wednesday, 2/25 and 2/26, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Arts and Language 4Ceramics, SYN# 80679 Tuesdays, 1/14 – 4/01, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 4Ballroom Dancing, SYN# 80647 Tuesdays, 3/4 – 4/8, 7:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. 4French for Travelers - Beginner and Advanced Beginner SYN # 80676, Beginner, Mondays and Wednesdays, 1/13 – 2/5, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. SYN # 80695, Advanced Beginner, Wednesdays, 3/26 – 4/30, 6:00 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. Colorado Mountain College Spring 2014 Continuing Education Classes 970-569-2900 Learn a new skill. Get into a hobby. Exercise. Create. Dance. Check the Class Schedule for MORE! www.ColoradoMtn.edu/web/campuses/edwards/continuing_education 3 days, and 2 nights at stunning Vagabond Ranch in the Never Summer Range North of Granby. Guided backcountry skiing and riding, avalanche awareness and companion rescue skills. Join this not-to-be-missed trip: learn equipment selection, route planning, and basic avalanche awareness! Savor the tradition, lore, and key ingredients of Japanese cooking. Discover how to temper chocolate and gain skills for making various chocolate treats and decorations. Spend two delicious days learning the art of bread-making! Slab and coil construction, wheel throwing, glazing and firing. Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing, Salsa, Tango, Cha Cha and more. Practice listening and speaking using conversations and dialogues heard in everyday life. the antlerS at vail 680 w. Lionshead Place | Vail | 970.476.2471 From i-70, take exit 176 and proceed west on South Frontage road toward Lionshead. take a left on west Lionshead Circle from the Frontage road. (it is immediately following the Pedestrian Bridge.) Follow the road as it curves to the left, the Antlers is at the bottom of the hill. donovan pavilion 1600 S. Frontage rd. | Vail | 970.477.3699 From i-70, take exit 173 (west Vail) and proceed south and continue east on S. Frontage rd. parallel to i-70. the Pavilion will be 0.7 mile on the right. Look for the large stone sign and a playground. edwardS interFaith chapel 32138 U.S. Highway 6 | edwards From i-70, take exit 163 (edwards) and proceed south onto edwards Access rd. turn right onto US HwY 6. Continue for 1.8 miles. the chapel will be on the left. the grand view | lionShead parking Structure 395 e. Lionshead Circle | Vail Vail’s newest community space on the third floor of the Lionshead welcome Center. From i-70, take exit 176 (Vail) and proceed west on S. Frontage road towards Lionshead. turn left into Lionshead Parking Structure. Free parking after 3:00 p.m. the cordillera valley club 1844 Beard Creek trail | edwards 970.926.1017 | www.cvcpoa.org the club at cordillera (timber hearth grill) 101 Legends Dr. | edwards 970.926.5950 | www.cordillera-vail.com the lodge & Spa at cordillera 2205 Cordillera way | edwards | 970.926.2200 the beaver creek club 103 Offerson rd. | Beaver Creek | 970.754.5170 From i-70, take exit 167 (Avon) and proceed south on Avon road. Stay straight to go onto Village road and head up toward Beaver Creek Village. parking: For most Vail and Beaver Creek venues, we ask that you please utilize public parking structures. 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