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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12. Vail Symposium - 2021 Seasons Winter and Summer_10-01-2020Events RFP 18/19/20/21: Vail Symposium - 2021 Seasons Winter and Summer EVENT & APPLICANT OVERVIEW 0. Email contact ksabel@vailsymposium.org 1. What is the name of your event/program? Vail Symposium - 2021 Seasons Winter and Summer 2. Please select the event category for your RFP. Education & Enrichment (EE) 3. Is this a new event or program? No 3a. How much was your event or program funded in 2020? $32,500 4. Are you a first time submitter for the Town of Vail Commission on Special Events funding program? No 5. Amount of 2021 funding requested $35,000 5.a. Have you applied for Vail Town Council Funding or In-Kind support for 2021? No 6. Proposed Event/Program Start Date 12/03/2020 7. Proposed Event/Program End Date 10/28/2021 7.a. If you have more than a single date range, please list all your event/program dates here in this format MM/DD: The Vail Symposium will present an average of one program each week from Dec. 2020 through Oct. 2021: 40 to 45 total events. Most of these events take place on Thursday evenings. 8. Are your event/program dates set or could they changed? Event dates are flexible and can be changed 9. Name of person completing the application Kris Sabel 9a. Title of person completing the application Executive Director 10. Provide name of person or entity to whom the funding check will be cut. Vail Symposium 11. Mailing Address Street PO Box 3038 12. City Vail 13. State Colorado 14. Zip Code 81658 15. Telephone number 970-476-0954 16. Email address ksabel@vailsymposium.org 17. Event/program and/or organization website https://vailsymposium.org/ 18. Number of years organization has been in business 49 19. Organization's Mission Statement The Vail Symposium is a grassroots, non-profit organization that has been part of the life and history of Vail since 1971. A 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, the Symposium is dedicated to year-round lifelong learning for the Vail Valley community through educational programs that are thought-provoking, diverse and affordable. 20. Organization's Tax Status Non-Profit (501C-3) 21. If applicable, please attach current State Department of Revenue Certificate with this application. Certificate of Good Standing.pdf 22. Does the event or program benefit a charity or organization? No EVENT DESCRIPTION 1. Is this a new or existing event/program in Vail? Existing 1a. How many years has the event or program been produced in Vail? 49 1b. Please describe the location(s) of the event or program in previous years. The Sebastian Vail, Four Seasons Resort Vail, The Vail Chapel, Donovan Pavilion, The Grand Hyatt Vail, Vail Public Library, The Grand View Room. 2. Please provide a detailed description of the event/program and its activities. We produce and present programs on a weekly and sometimes bi-weekly basis from December - April and June - October. Our programs cover a variety of topics in the following series: Geopolitics, Health and Wellness, Hot Topics, Unlimited Adventure, Finance, Speaking Locally, Science & Technology, Environmental Awareness, Consciousness and Arts & Culture. Prior to the shut down in March, our programs were presented in person. After the shutdown, we immediately began offering our programs online as Zoom webinars. We are currently planning to present our winter series online and are hopeful that our 2021 summer series can return to in-person events. Our events may be led by a single speaker or consist of a panel of experts with a moderator. For in-person events, the typical format is a 50-70-minute presentation by the speaker or a dialogue with the panelist, followed by 20- 30 minutes of Q&A and dialogue with our audience. For online Zoom webinars, our programs typically run for one hour. Some programs and super panel programs can require more than one session to cover the topic, so they may last for two hours, or two one and a half-hour sessions. Additionally, our consciousness programs often have a more detailed workshop opportunity taking place the following day for three to four hours. These workshops provide more depth and more interaction between our experts and our community. When possible, we also take our speakers into the local schools to share their topic expertise and stories with students. For our in-person programs, our attendees gather at our simple receptions before our programs and often linger after to continue the discussion. Many also gather around the speaker after our programs to ask additional questions. We also host post-event receptions for donors and invited guests. For our online programs, we typically host a second Zoom meeting event after the public program for an invited group to interact with our speaker and others to continue the conversation. We plan to present 20-22 programs during the winter and summer season for a total of 40-44 programs for the year. In the past, we have scheduled most of these programs by mid-October for the winter season and mid-May for the summer season. This timeline has been necessary to arrange for the travel schedule of our speakers and the logistics of venues, brochures, etc. In the virtual format, we have the flexibility of confirming our programs approximately 4-6 weeks out. This flexibility not only allows us to present the timeliest topics with speakers who are currently in the news, but we have also engaged with a broader speaker base since they are not required to travel to share their knowledge. Some speaker highlights from this summer include Montana State Senator Mike Phillips; Richard N. Haass, President of the Council on Foreign Relations; former Ambassador Michael McFaul, currently at Stanford University and the Hoover Institute; former Governors John Kasich and Bill Richardson; Jared Bernstein, Economic Advisor to Vice President Joe Biden, and Sarah Bloom Raskin, former deputy secretary of the US Treasury. Our online events allow audience members from all over the country to participate. Some are part-time Vail residents and some are new to Vail and the Vail Symposium. Most programs have people tuning in from 12-16 different states as well as from international locations. We have received many positive comments on our audience’s ability to participate in more Symposium programs than in the past. Additionally, all of our online programs are recorded and available for those who cannot watch them live which expands our impact and reaches a broader audience, promoting Vail as a community engaged in ongoing education. During the Winter 2020 season, we produced 14 in-person programs; average attendance was 173 per program (Winter 2019 - avg. attendance 137 per program). Our initial winter season was anticipated to include 21 programs (prior to the shutdown). We were able to live stream three of those canceled events in late March and early April. During Summer 2020, we hosted 24 Zoom webinar programs; the average attendance was 156 per program (we attracted attendees from more than 16 different states and several countries). When appropriate, we partner with other organizations in our community to provide synergy, cut down on duplication of events and maximize attendance. Recent partnerships include Vail Valley Partnership, Vail Health, Walking Mountains Science Center, Eagle River Watershed Council, Vail Valley Art Guild, B'Nai Vail and Colorado Mountain College. 3. 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. In the past, our venues have included: The Donovan Pavilion, The Vail Chapel, The Sebastian, The Four Seasons Resort Vail and The Grand Hyatt; we choose the appropriate venue based on projected attendance and venue availability. We will continue to work with these partners when we return to presenting our programs in person. For the winter season, we currently plan to present our programs online as Zoom webinars rather than in person. This is based on current health guidelines as well as feedback from our constituents; we currently can reach a larger audience in this format. We will evaluate in-person programs for the summer of 2021 as we have more information and will plan to work with our same venue partners as listed above. 4. Do you plan to use Vail Recreation District Facilities? No 5. If any of the event/program takes place outside of the Town of Vail, please explain where the event will take place and why. 75-85% of our programs are hosted in the Town of Vail at the venues listed above. The remaining programs may be held at locations outside of the Town of Vail for several reasons including: * Because we produce 40-45 separate events each season, it is not possible to confirm a location in the Town of Vail for all events. * Colorado Mountain College is a partner and it is appropriate for us to hold some events at the Edwards Campus. * For some of our largest events (more than 300 people), there is not currently a suitable space in the Town of Vail, particularly if we have a film and lecture. These are typically held at Battle Mountain High School. * Other venues this past season included the Beaver Creek Chapel, Battle Mountain High School and the Edwards Interfaith Chapel. ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES 1. Which of these environmental practices will you commit to executing at your event/program? Ban use of plastic bags, Remind guests to bring re-usable bags and water bottles, Encourage use of bicycles, buses, shuttles, carpools, walking or public transit to event, Enforce no idling policy for staff and guests, Recycling required in all areas of event, Use eco-friendly serving utensils (compostable or recyclable), Ban styrofoam, not allowed within town limits, Provide water bottle filling stations 2. Please describe your commitment to environmental sustainability and detail measures that will be taken during your event to ensure minimal environmental impact and sustainable best practices. We are committed to environmental sustainability and currently present four programs each year in our Environmental Awareness Series. During our events, we use water stations rather than bottled water. We encourage the recycling of paper products. and are currently using compostable plates and cups for our receptions. EVENT/PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS 1. Number of participants (athletes, artists, exhibitors, etc.) anticipated 3 2. Number of volunteers needed 6 3. Number of event/program staff 3 4. Estimate of total number of spectators/attendees anticipated 175 SCORECARD CRITERIA QUESTIONS 1. EE - Brand Fit: How will your event support the mission and vision of the Vail Town Council? The Vail Symposium supports the mission and vision of the Vail Town Council by presenting exceptional educational programs on a variety of topics that are of interest to our community members and guests. These programs promote intellectual curiosity and provide an opportunity for our community to gather, to learn and share new ideas. The weekly occurrence and format of our programs provide an easy, on-going opportunity for our community to engage on a regular basis at an affordable price and at events that do not require a large time commitment but provide a launching pad for further study and action. Our educational programs provide a balance to the many cultural and outdoor activities available to our community. 2. EE - Brand Fit: How will your event or program support Vail brand identity? The Vail brand promises “something that immediately disconnects us from our every day, while simultaneously reconnecting us with family, friends and to parts of ourselves long forgotten. Something that reminds us of what we live for, what we work for and what it’s like to forget everything else but the moment we’re in.” Vail Symposium provides programming that educates audiences. Sometimes it's about topics that they’re passionate about and sometimes we cover topics that are just beginning to pique their interest. Our programs provide insight into these topics through presentations by experts. Guests leave with new knowledge, perspectives and--often--inspiration. 3. EE - Potential: How will the event or program enhance Leadership Skills: locally, nationally and internationally? Our programming brings in experts to discuss a variety of topics. We partner with the Vail Valley Partnership to deliver programs that specifically address business best practices, including leadership. Some topics from 2020 include The Costs of Miscommunication and Strategies for Effective Communication and The Business of Connection: Skills to Cultivate Thriving Relationships in the Workplace. While the remainder of our programs may not always specifically discuss leadership skills, the opportunity to learn from leaders is extensive. By attending Vail Symposium programs, audiences can learn from leaders in a wide array of fields, ranging from finance to healthcare and topics in between. We provide a wide spectrum of educational programs that, through interaction and conversations, create a sense of community within a diverse group of people. 4. EE - Potential: What opportunities does the event or program have to foster a health and wellness reputation for Vail? Vail Symposium brings in speakers that focus on this topic for our "Health and Wellness" and "Consciousnesses" series. Our Unlimited Adventure series programs inspire an active lifestyle through stories of adventurers breaking boundaries and accomplishing amazing feats. Programs and topics in the past three years have included: Beating Burnout: Using Inspiration and Empowerment to Foster Successful Organizations; While You Are Sleeping: Your Brains Nocturnal Pursuits; The Little Fungi That Could: The Big Promise of a Small Mushroom (on psilocybin); Medical Aid In Dying; Stress Management; Meditation; Aging Slower-Healing Faster; Affordable Health Care in the Valley; Life after Cancer; Health Care Policy - the ACA and the Opioid Crisis; Environmedics: The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health; Mental Health = Essential Health; Integrative Approaches to Patient Care; Tackling Depression and Mental Illness in Colorado and Cells to Society (a cancer panel). 5. EE - Potential: How will the event or program provide opportunities for intellectual dialogues and problem solving The mission of the Vail Symposium is to provide programs that are thought-provoking and diverse, covering a wide range of topics that are of current interest. Audiences are encouraged to interact not only with speakers but also with each other during the Q&A and following the presentation. Additionally, many programs incorporate our live polling equipment, which shows a real-time snapshot of the audience’s opinions, leading to additional dialogue. For many of our programs, we are committed to including solutions and providing information for further study. 4. EE - Potential: How will the event or program deliver an educational component? Our entire mission is built upon the idea of providing educational programs to the Vail Valley community: Every program is designed with education in mind. We hope to create dialogue and encourage a desire to learn more. Additionally, when possible, we take our speakers into the local schools to engage and inform students. A goal for every program is that our audience comes away learning something new or having a fuller understanding of the topic or other points of view on the topic. 5. EE - Event Timing: How is it the right event or program at the right time? Our survey feedback indicates that the timing (6 p.m.) and duration of our programs (1-1.5 hours in person and 1 hour online), once each week, is the sweet spot for guests to attend as many programs as they can. We present programs most weeks of the year, providing opportunities for guests, second homeowners and locals to enjoy our programs throughout the year, not just in peak times. Our online format makes it possible for people to participate in locations from all over the world. Additionally, all of our online programs are recorded so they can be viewed at a later date on our website, YouTube and Facebook. The Vail Symposium prides itself on choosing speakers and programs that are not only of interest to the community but are also topical and timely. With our Hot Topic Series, we strive to be at the forefront of world news and events. Our Geopolitics series also tends to be uncannily prescient, addressing issues that quickly become headline news. 6. EE - Demographic Fit: How will your event/program attract target markets of both visitors and community members? Our primary audience consists of residents and second homeowners, many of whom are searching for opportunities to have lively discussions and learn about topics that are of interest to them and to the community. As we continue to provide quality programming, the Vail Symposium can continue to attract participants who are engaged in the community, leading to an improved economic forecast for the valley. Moving to an online format, we're also attracting potential new visitors and community members. 7. EE - Community Enrichment: What is the lasting community involvement opportunity and/or lasting community benefit of the event or program? Our mission is to provide educational programs that are thought-provoking, diverse and affordable. True to that mission, over the past decade, the Symposium has offered more educational programs to more members of our community than almost any other organization in the valley. Our programs not only educate, but they also inspire. The Speaking Locally series connects the audience to our community, providing information about current topics and issues and often inspires change for the greater good. However, all of our programs strive to connect the community and provide another educational outlet for residents and second homeowners. 8. EE - Growth Potential: How will the event or program deliver fresh content and enhanced experiences? The diversity of our programs and series topics ensures that our programs are constantly changing and addressing local, regional, national and global issues. The Vail Symposium programming committee strives to create a schedule of speakers and topics that are timely and intriguing. We rarely repeat speakers and, if we do, it's because we're expanding a session that was of particular interest or there is new information to share. We actively solicit feedback from audience members to continually improve and enhance the experience. With the pandemic, we've been able to attract speakers of an even higher caliber due to the fact that they can log in and present from the comfort of their home or office - no travel is necessary. We're able to focus on, and deliver timely programs, on issues that are literally front-page news. 9. EE - Growth Potential: How will the event or program achieve recognition and drive participation? Our goal is not necessarily to achieve national or global recognition--our programming is designed for the Vail community. However, due to the caliber of our speakers, many of whom are nationally recognized in their fields, we may garner national or global recognition with some of our programming. We have seen a 100% increase in attendance over the past two years. This is due in part to improved programming and to word-of-mouth reaction to the quality of our programs, driving others to attend. We've only seen this word-of-mouth and "sharing" of programs increase since we went virtual during the public health orders. The diversity of our programming attracts a variety of attendees based on the topic and our virtual programs allow us to reach an even broader audience, not necessarily physically based in Vail. 10. EE - Marketing Strength: What is the marketing reach for the event or program? (Reach refers to the total number of different people or households exposed, at least once, to a medium during a given period.) Each program is different, depending on topic and presenter. However, the marketing reach for most programs averages more than 50,000 people, per event, conservatively with print, online and social media outreach. 11. EE - Marketing Strength: How will the event or program leverage media and attract donor and sponsorship support? We promote each program through a variety of channels, incorporating advertising and editorial efforts with local news organizations as well as regional outlets. Live recognition of our sponsors and underwriters at each program encourages others to ask how they can help support the Vail Symposium. Certain programs also contain a sponsorship element with program partners who also contribute to media exposure. Due to our move to virtual programs, we've been able to attract some additional donor and sponsorship support. 12. EE - Producer Qualifications: Explain the event or program producer’s quality, knowledge and resources to sustain and grow the event. Since 1971, the Vail Symposium has been a leader in on-going education and thought leadership with a proven track record of presenting quality programs for our community. Our excellence begins with our board of directors and our programming committee having access and ideas about the best and most interesting speakers to share with our community. Each successful program has a ripple effect on future programs as our speakers refer and recommend future speakers. We have established working relationships with major think tanks and universities including Brooking's Institute, Hoover Institute, Cato Institute, Stanford University, and others. Our advisory committee includes experts in many fields, former ambassadors and entrepreneurs. Additionally, Executive Director Kris Sabel brings more than 35 years of experience in the performing arts to enhance the quality of each presentation. EVENT ECONOMIC IMPACT 1. Potential benefits to the Town of Vail - Estimate number of room nights for your event or program. 10 2. Potential benefits to the Town of Vail - Potential benefits to the Town of Vail - Estimate increased spending generated by your event or program. $125 Example: Increased spend by attendees in restaurants, shops, lodging or activities. 3. Potential benefits to the Town of Vail - What estimated return on investment (ROI) in dollars should the Town of Vail expect? $33,000 ROI in this case refers to for each dollar the event/program is funded, how many dollars will be received by the Town of Vail from event impact.) Example: Estimated ROI - Formula: # of attendees x total average spending = $ (2000 attendees) x ($240 daily spend ) = $480,000 4. 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. REMINDER: Per the CSE funding agreement, the event producer is REQUIRED to direct attendees to book in Town of Vail hotels and lodges. Our primary lodging partners are The Antlers at Vail and The Grand Hyatt. We encourage out of town guests to stay in town and specifically direct them to these properties offering discounted rates for program attendees. As an "Educational and Enrichment Program," our mission does not specifically drive heads to bed, but it does provide programming for those who live and work here, as well as to guests visiting Vail; enhancing the quality of life and guest experience. We cull information from our online ticketing program as well as from the End of Year Surveys conducted by the Town of Vail, CSE and by Vail Symposium. BUDGET Using the provided budget template, provide a detailed estimated event/program budget, including anticipated revenues and expenses. 1. Describe how you will use the funds requested from the CSE. The funds received from the CSE are used throughout the year for our general operating expenses. Our online programs are offered at no cost so the funds for the current year will help offset ticketing income as well. 2. Please upload the provided complete event/program budget template here. 2021 Event Budget Template FINAL (2).xlsx 3. What percentage % of the total event/program budget is the CSE being asked to fund? 7 4. If the event/program is not funded at full request, how will the event change with a lower funding allocation? The Vail Symposium is highly dependent on CSE funding along with donor and sponsor funding to fulfill its mission. Reduced funding will make it more challenging for our small staff to implement and execute all of the events at a high level, as well as cultivate and steward donors. In the short term, a reduction in funding would not alter the planned activity for this winter as we are already in negotiations with our speakers for specific programs and dates. In the longer term, if TOV CSE funding is not available, we will have to evaluate and look for other sources of income and perhaps have more programs outside of the Town of Vail when we resume in-person events. 5. Should the CSE decide not to support this event/program at all, will it still occur? Yes 6.What dollar amount of the total event/program revenue do you expect the event itself to generate? (ticket sales, merchandise, food and alcohol sales, etc.) 25,000 7. Do you intend to host the event or program in Vail beyond 2021? Yes 7a. How many years beyond 2021? 4+ 7b. Do you anticipate requesting funding from the CSE for 2022? Yes MARKETING Please upload your event/program marketing plan and budget, include strategy, channel, method, budget and execution dates. 2020-21 Vail Symposium Marketing Plan.docx 1. Objectives: What are you trying to accomplish through your marketing efforts? Our overall marketing goal is to share the mission of the Vail Symposium, attract new audience members to our programs and continue to draw the interest of our current audience. Our target audience is residents and second homeowners, but our marketing is designed to reach people throughout the valley and in the state, regardless of their residential status. With the advent of online-accessible programming, we're looking to expand our audience and bring the rest of the country to Vail. 2. Strategy: How will you meet your objectives? We will meet our objectives through a combination of marketing and public relations efforts that span all avenues of communication, including traditional media such as print and television as well as social media channels. Our email marketing is particularly effective, with a more than 25% open rate and a 7% click to open rate. We also form partnerships to share news of our programming with other groups and organizations in the valley and beyond, when appropriate. We are constantly evaluating our efficacy and looking for new ways to promote our mission and programs. 3. Audience: Who is your audience? (You may choose more than one.) First time visitors, Returning guests, Primary and Second Homeowners, Local residents 4. Activation: Detail in town/in village activation opportunities to promote your event or program. (Definition of Activation: Create an expanded presence throughout the community and stimulate the participation of the merchants, restaurants, bars and lodges.) Previously, we shared our seasonal brochures with concierges as well as distributed these brochures to different businesses around the valley. Now, we're ensuring that local concierges are on our email list to keep up-to-date with upcoming programs. We also actively market our programs to guests at our host hotels. Depending on the programs, we also engage partners who have an interest in a certain speaker or program to help spread the word. For example, for our program on Alzheimer's, we reached out to the medical centers, various health groups and support groups in the valley. 5. Channels: Which of these channels will you utilize to promote your event or program? (You may select more than one.) Print - Local, Editorial, Online Event Listings, E-newsletters, Web, Media Plan/Public Relations, Grassroots, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Flyers, Signage – Banners, etc, Co-promotions, Partnerships, Local Vail Businesses 6. Please list contact information for your Media Relations or Public Relations staff or firm. 6a. Name Katie Coakley 6b. Telephone Number 970.333.4556 6c. Email Address kcoakley@vailsymposium.org SPONSORSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS 1. What is the dollar $ amount of sponsorships and/or partnerships from other sources reflected in the event/program budget? $373,000 1a. What is the dollar $ amount of in-kind services or items provided from sponsors or partners? $91,000 2. Please list your confirmed sponsors or partners. Prior to the pandemic our in-kind contributions were valued at $180,000. That number is currently reduced since we are not using meeting space or lodging for our events and speakers for the winter season. The estimated value for in-kind for 2021 is $91,000. Our business partners for in-kind contributions include: The Antlers at Vail The Vail Daily Vail Resorts Epic Promise The Grand Hyatt The Four Seasons, Vail Wyndham Resort Properties Colorado Mountain College Epic Mountain Express The Sebastian - Vail Battle Mountain High School Ski Butlers Venture Sports Phil Hoversten Key Grants and Foundations: $105,500. This number does not include CSE funding. Frechette Family Foundation Alpine Bank National Endowment for the Humanities Colorado Humanities Slifer Smith and Fampton Foundation The Majority of our funding comes from individual donors. The budgeted amount is $248,000. Key Donors: ($5,000 and above) Dale and Jeanne Mosier Cindy Engles Kathy and Neal Kimmel Holly and Buck Elliott Amy and Jay Regan Brian Stockmar Diamond-Bross Charitable Fund Dierdre and Ronnie Baker Doris Dewton Dr. Robert and Janie Lippnick Leila and Walt Mischer Laura Tumperi Agnes and Oscar Tang 3. Please explain the potential for additional sponsorships or partners. The largest area of income growth for the Vail Symposium is individual donor contributions. As the quality and consistency of our programs grows, we are seeing an increase in attendance and donor support. We have more than doubled our individual donor support in the last two years. Major corporate sponsorship is not a likely source of income for the Vail Symposium as our audience market share does not meet those requirements for most corporate giving. There is some potential room for growth from local sponsors, mainly community grants from banks, etc. 4. Please upload your sponsorships/partnerships presentation, pitch deck or letter. (Document sent to prospective partners or sponsors which provides benefits for participating in your event/program.) Member Levels and Benefits.pdf REQUEST FOR FACILITY RENTAL FEE RELIEF FROM THE TOWN OF VAIL This form does not guarantee approval of requested listed facilities. This is your ONLY opportunity to apply for 2018 rental relief for facilities, no other requests will be accepted. Please note that certain town services are not available as in-kind, such as permit fees, barricade rental, banner fees, extra duty police officers, Zero Hero,etc. 1. Do you need facility rental relief? Yes 2. Do you need rental relief for Donovan Pavilion? Yes 3. Do you need rental relief for Grand View Room? No 4. Do you need rental relief for Dobson Arena? No 2a. Donovan Pavilion - number of days requested 6 2b. Start date for Donovan Pavilion rental 11/30/2020 2c. End date for Donovan Pavilion rental 11/05/2021 2d. Do you need to add a second set of dates for the Donovan Pavilion? 2g. If your request for Donovan Pavilion is for more than 2 days, please list out your other requested dates in this format, MM/DD. We request up to 10 single dates for the Donovan Pavilion, Mondays through Thursdays. We will work with the management team at the Donovan Pavilion to confirm available dates. It is unlikely we will use all of these dates but as we are presenting 40 plus programs each year, we like to have options as we work with all of our venue partners to find the best venue for each program. In the past, we also used the Grand View but our events attendance is now too large for this space. In 2019 we used the Donovan Pavilion five times. In 2020 we used the Donovan one time and one event was canceled due to the pandemic. 2h. Please describe proposed use of Donovan Pavilion facility. See our descriptions of our programs question #2 above. We typically set up 150-220 seats, theater-style, with a screen and projector. We use one or two tables for a small, pre-reception with food and sometimes also provide a bar as an amenity for our guests. When we have a bar we only serve alcohol for 30 minutes during the pre-reception: typically 4-6 bottles of wine and 12 beers per event. We typically only need use of the venue for 4-6 hours per event and for one day at a time. 2i. Total in-kind value for Donovan Pavilion rental 18000 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Are there any questions you have for the CSE or other things you'd like to share with the board that are not included in the application? The Vail Symposium is appreciative of the ongoing support the Town of Vail has shown through the years. We are proud to be a part of the community and are committed to our mission. In reviewing our application, please consider that The Vail Symposium does not fit as an event but as a year-round operation. As a result, we consider the CSE funding as a key sponsor for everything we do--we recognize the Town of Vail at all of our events and for everything we are able to accomplish. The direct economic impact is challenging to quantify as we have discussed in previous application presentations and in our recap presentations. The majority of our guests are local: On any given program, they may have dinner or drinks and pay for parking. We encourage them to do so at our partner locations in their email and ticketing confirmations. But, because they are local, they spend money in Vail at times not specific to our events when they ski, shop, go out to dinner activities, etc. The ROI to the Town of Vail is more intangible. Our programs create a sense of community, an opportunity to gather with others and learn; we make Vail a more complete community. As a result, the ROI is measured more by how people feel about their community as a place they want to live, raise their families and encourage their friends to visit. In our virtual format, we are reaching a broader audience from around the country and world but our programs continue to make Vail a community and not just a resort town. Our events offer an important, additive component to the balance and culture of our community. Providing opportunities for our community to come together to learn, share and stimulate our minds is an honor and a responsibility that our board, donors, and audiences are dedicated to. Our primary audience is locals and second homeowners aged 16-90. They are students, workers and retired members of our community who have a desire to learn and engage in meaningful discussion on a variety of topics. We provide a wide spectrum of educational programs that, through interaction and conversations, create a sense of community within a diverse group of people. We're also very proud of the fact that we pivoted quickly with the advent of the pandemic and public health orders and were able to salvage the end of our winter season and deliver an uncompromised summer season of programming. Thank You. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS 2020 Event Recap Preliminary Recap CSE.pdf Organization rosters naming all officers, board of directors and respective positions as relevant 2019 Board of Directors.pdf OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS List any URLs where additional information can be found, including photos, videos or other content relevant to your application. www.vailsymposium.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7nJSThQ5J3l-WIuTtHLLwg https://vailsymposium.org/videos/ Upload any other relevant materials such as: event photos, videos, PR coverage, articles, sample event branding Gmail - This week, on Thursday, Sept. 24 - _Maya People and Maya Pasts_ with Sarah Kurnick.pdf Upload any other relevant materials such as: event photos, videos, PR coverage, articles, sample event branding Vail Symposium hosts ‘After the Virus’ economic session _ VailDaily.com.pdf Upload any other relevant materials such as: event photos, videos, PR coverage, articles, sample event branding IMG_3769 (1).jpg RFP QUESTIONS AND KEY MEETING DATES We encourage questions about the RFP to be sent via email to Jeremy Gross - jgross@vailgov.com. Phone calls for further discussion can be scheduled over email as well. Monday, August 26: Questions about the RFP are due via email to jgross@vailgov.com Friday, August 30: Submitted questions and answers will be emailed to applicants. Wednesday, October 2: Regular CSE Meeting, Recaps will be presented Thursday, October 10: Qualifying applications will be reviewed and producers interviewed by the CSE at a special meeting. Wednesday, October 16: Final funding allocations will be determined by the CSE at a special meeting. Tuesday, November 5: The Town Council will review the CSE funding allocations. Wednesday, November 6: Regular CSE Meeting Thursday, November 7: Applicants will be notified of their preliminary funding allocations. Monday, December 16: Applicants will be notified of their final funding status after the last date for the Vail Town Council to call up any funding decisions. --->The "Save Draft" button below allows you to save your application and come back to work on it again. --->The "Save" button is for when your application is complete and ready to submit. ---> Your application has not been formally submitted until you navigate to the Menu page and click "Submit Request". You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been submitted.<--- Linked Contact Kris Sabel Number Events RFP 18/19/20/21: File Attachments 21. If applicable, please attach current State Department of Revenue Certificate with this application. Certificate of Good Standing.pdf 2. Please upload the provided complete event/program budget template here. 2021 Event Budget Template FINAL (2).xlsx Please upload your event/program marketing plan and budget, include strategy, channel, method, budget and execution dates. 2020-21 Vail Symposium Marketing Plan.docx 4. Please upload your sponsorships/partnerships presentation, pitch deck or letter. (Document sent to prospective partners or sponsors which provides benefits for participating in your event/program.) Member Levels and Benefits.pdf 2020 Event Recap Preliminary Recap CSE.pdf Organization rosters naming all officers, board of directors and respective positions as relevant 2019 Board of Directors.pdf Upload any other relevant materials such as: event photos, videos, PR coverage, articles, sample event branding Gmail - This week, on Thursday, Sept. 24 - _Maya People and Maya Pasts_ with Sarah Kurnick.pdf Upload any other relevant materials such as: event photos, videos, PR coverage, articles, sample event branding Vail Symposium hosts ‘After the Virus’ economic session _ VailDaily.com.pdf Upload any other relevant materials such as: event photos, videos, PR coverage, articles, sample event branding IMG_3769 (1).jpg OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO CERTIFICATE OF FACT OF GOOD STANDING I, Jena Griswold , as the Secretary of State of the State of Colorado, hereby certify that, according to the records of this office, is a formed or registered on under the law of Colorado, has complied with all applicable requirements of this office, and is in good standing with this office. 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However, as an option, the issuance and validity of a certificate obtained electronically may be established by visiting the Validate a Certificate page of the Secretary of State’s Web site, http://www.sos.state.co.us/biz/CertificateSearchCriteria.do entering the certificate’s confirmation number displayed on the certificate, and following the instructions displayed. Confirming the issuance of a certificate is merely optional and is not necessary to the valid and effective issuance of a certificate. For more information, visit our Web site, http:// www.sos.state.co.us/ click “Businesses, trademarks, trade names” and select “Frequently Asked Questions.” VAIL SYMPOSIUM Nonprofit Corporation 19901033418 05/22/2020 05/26/2020 09:01:12 05/26/2020 09:01:12 12360849 04/20/1990 Expenses Event/Program Budget for [Event Name] > Expenses Estimated Actual Total Expenses $523,370.00 $0.00 Site/Location/Operations Estimated Actual Food & Beverage Estimated Actual Rental fees $6,500.00 Social food + Beverage $10,000.00 Insurance $4,500.00 Non-social food + Beverage $500.00 Sound/AV $0.00 <insert Other>$0.00 Construction or Equipment $3,000.00 <insert Other>$0.00 Licenses and Permits $250.00 Total $10,500.00 $0.00 Phone $7,250.00 Labor $328,420.00 Program/Lodging Estimated Actual Offices Supplies and Equipment $13,750.00 Entertainment $0.00 Office Rental $7,500.00 Speakers $5,000.00 Accounting and Tax Fee Preperation $3,200.00 Travel $10,000.00 Credit Card Fees $1,750.00 Hotel $2,000.00 Fundraising Event Expense $5,000.00 In-Kind Goods & Services $60,000.00 Computer Services $500.00 Other Event Expenses $5,000.00 In-Kind Administrative Services $1,000.00 Mileage $750.00 <insert Other>$0.00 Total $82,750.00 $0.00 Total $382,620.00 $0.00 Prizes Estimated Actual Marketing Estimated Actual Prizes $0.00 Advertising - Radio $0.00 Cash Purse $0.00 Advertising - Print $2,000.00 Total $0.00 $0.00 Advertising - Social Media $0.00 Public Relations $0.00 Sales Team Expenses $0.00 Media TV, Production & Distribution $0.00 Graphic Design $1,800.00 Expenses Website $2,500.00 Collateral Materials $2,500.00 Printing $7,500.00 <insert Other>$0.00 <insert Other>$0.00 <insert Other>$0.00 <insert Other>$0.00 <insert Other>$0.00 Total $16,300.00 $0.00 Marketing Estimated Actual Telephone/Internet $0.00 Photography $0.00 Transportation $0.00 Permit Fees $0.00 Postage/Shipping $1,200.00 In Kind Trades $30,000.00 Supplies-Office or Other $0.00 Demographic Survey $0.00 Sales Tax $0.00 <insert Other>$0.00 <insert Other>$0.00 <insert Other>$0.00 Total $31,200.00 $0.00 Income Event/Program Budget for [Event Name] > Income Estimated Actual Total Income $526,250.00 $0.00 Tickets/Admissions Estimated Actual Estimated Actual 0 Adults @ $5.00 $0.00 0 All Event Admission $2.00 $25,000.00 0 Ticketing Fees $1.00 $1,750.00 0 <Insert Other> @ $0.00 $0.00 $26,750.00 $0.00 Programs/Advertising Estimated Actual Estimated Actual 0 Covers @ $0.00 $0.00 0 Half-pages @ $0.00 $0.00 0 Quarter-pages @ $0.00 $0.00 0 <Insert Other> @ $0.00 $0.00 0 <Insert Other> @ $0.00 $0.00 0 <Insert Other> @ $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Exhibitors/vendors Estimated Actual Estimated Actual 0 Large booths @ $0.00 $0.00 0 Med. booths @ $0.00 $0.00 Small booths @ $0.00 $0.00 0 <Insert Other> @ $0.00 $0.00 <Insert Other> @ $0.00 $0.00 0 <Insert Other> @ $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Income Revenue from other items Estimated Actual Estimated Actual 0 Cash Sponsorships @ $0.00 $11,000.00 0 In Kind Sponsorships @ $0.00 $91,000.00 0 Board Donations $0.00 $58,000.00 0 CSE Funding @ $0.00 $35,000.00 0 Grants @ $0.00 $94,500.00 0 Individual Donations $0.00 $190,000.00 0 <Insert Other> @ $0.00 $0.00 0 Fundraising Events $0.00 $20,000.00 $499,500.00 $0.00 Summary Event/Program Budget for [Event Name] > Profit - Loss Summary Estimated Actual Total income $526,250.00 $0.00 Total expenses $523,370.00 $0.00 Total profit (or loss)$2,880.00 $0.00 Estimated Actual $0.00 $100,000.00 $200,000.00 $300,000.00 $400,000.00 $500,000.00 $600,000.00 Total income Total expenses 2020-21 Vail Symposium Marketing Plan Sept. 24, 2020 The Vail Symposium would allocate funding from the TOV to fulfill the following marketing and communications efforts of the organization:  Running ads in the Vail Daily 150 of 365 days a year (one unique ad running three days in the lead up to each event for approximately 50 events).  Inclusion in the Vail Daily’s annual GIVE magazine.  Submitting 50+ unique press releases to the Symposium’s media list. Fulfilling media requests and pitching story ideas, especially in light of the Vail Symposium’s upcoming 50th anniversary.  Social media: Increase social presence on Facebook through partnerships and paid promotion for event. We’re increasing our paid ads on Facebook to supplement our organic reach. We’re also utilizing Instagram account to help target and appeal to more expanded audience.  Online calendars: Vail Symposium ensures that we are included in as many local calendars as possible including Facebook events, Vail Daily, Vail Valley Partnership, Swift publications, etc. Print Biannual Brochure* The Vail Symposium has a program brochure produced twice each year. The brochure features program descriptions, donation information, season recaps, letters from the board chair and program committee chair, a volunteer spotlight, advertisements from businesses or organizations that support the Symposium and other information for the community.  12,000 brochures printed  10,000 brochures mailed directly to Vail Symposium supporters and delivered directly to Vail and Edwards Post Office boxes  Distribution at all programs  Distribution to concierges at strategic locations  Distributed to Vail Welcome Center *Due to the Coronavirus pandemic and the suspension of our in-person events, we are opting to refrain from printing our winter brochure and will utilize our new website, email platform and social media for sharing the season line-up. Depending on public health orders, we may choose to create a Summer 2021 brochure. Vail Daily 15,000+ circulation daily newspaper with 300 strategically placed pickup locations in the community and resort locations resulting in 91% penetration in Eagle County. In 2020-21, the Vail Symposium plans to release in the Vail Daily:  Season release articles in Winter and Spring  50+ press releases submitted as unique content for each program typically featured in the Vail Daily and Vail Daily online.  Letters from the Board of Directors Chair, Dale Mosier, as appropriate.  Work with the A&E editor to assign additional stories based on Symposium events (including stories covering the event).  One ad, typically running continuously from three days before an event until event date, totaling 50 unique ads appearing 150 days in the Vail Daily.  Inclusion in the weekly calendar of events.  The Vail Symposium also participates in the annual “GIVE” magazine. 40,000 copies of GIVE are printed; the Vail Symposium has a one-page promotion of the organization and our upcoming programs. Editorial  Vail Symposium also pitches stories to local media such as Vail Valley Magazine and other Vail Valley neighborhood publications.  Other editorial opportunities include front-range publications such as Denver Post, CPR and Colorado Sun. Digital Email marketing Vail Symposium currently has a database of more than 5,000 contacts that receive our weekly newsletter and reminders for upcoming programs. Our emails perform above the average for general emails: We have a 25% open rate and an average 7% click to open rate. Though it’s difficult to correlate all types of outreach directly to sales, we see a consistent spike in tickets sales directly following the email distribution. Thus, this remains one of our most important ways that we communicate. Social media Facebook Facebook continues to be an incredibly useful and informative tool for publicizing Vail Symposium events. The Symposium Facebook page has almost 1,600 followers. Organic posts usually reach 900 or more people in one week, resulting in 50 post engagements. Programs that are boosted also receive strong engagement, reaching more than 1,000 people in 4 or 5 days leading up to the event and receiving nearly 180 post engagements. Our goal is to increase our reach by 5% in the next year. In 2020, the Vail Symposium plans to:  Continue expanding Facebook engagement with posts and strategic promotions that both promote the organization’s page as well as boosts ticket sales for particular events.  Continue to utilize the target marketing tool to increase awareness and drive event traffic  Target particular age groups to continue our success in attracting a super boomer audience as well as targeting millennial achievers.  Collaborate with other groups in the valley, like the Vail Valley Partnership, Walking Mountains, Bookworm Edwards and B’Nai Vail to cross-promote events where we see synergies.  Engage with users to increase community reception and appeals  Continue to post our program videos on Facebook  Consider the possibility of conducting more programs through Facebook Live based on the success of our late-season forays into this medium due to the Coronavirus. Instagram The Vail Symposium also created an Instagram account is actively curating an account that showcases the programs that we present as well as drawing on the history of our organization to interact with our audience in a new way. We have grown that audience to more than 670 followers and utilize the #fortheloveoflearning on each post. Though it’s not as robust as Facebook, it’s growing and it another avenue with which to engage with our audience and potential attendees. Our goal is a 10% increase over the next year. YouTube Previously, though the Vail Symposium has a robust library of programming, we hadn’t taken the steps to utilize and boost our presence on YouTube. This year, with our programming going digital, we’ve been utilizing YouTube to increase our SEO, extend our Vail Symposium audience engagement and find new audience members. We’ve establish a benchmark and have a goal of a 10% increase of views over the next year. Other Media Television With the dissolution of TV8, our television outreach has been curtailed. However, we’re also working with High 5 Media to increase the reach of our video programming. Through this partnership we plan to reach a new audience while providing another avenue for our current audience to enjoy our programming. Grassroots Partnerships The Vail Symposium has been working on expanding our network within the community, leveraging relationships where there is cross-over in terms of focus. In addition to working with concierges in hotels to distribute our information for inclusion in guest communications and suggesting programs when guests inquire about things to do, we will continue to work with other non-profit and for-profit organizations to ensure their members are aware of programs of interest. We have worked on identifying various community groups to ensure that they are aware of, and are sharing information about, our programming (for example, distributing information about health programs through Vail Health; partnering with Walking Mountains for our environmentally-focused programs; partnering with B’Nai Vail, etc.). We will continue to collaborate with other public relations entities, like Vail Resorts and the Vail Local Marketing District, to ensure that our programming is top of mind for visiting media and messaging. Presented by Katie Coakley, Marketing and PR Manager Donor Benefits Spark Member - $100 to $249  Admission for two to the program of your choice * Candle Member - $250 to $499  Admission for two to your choice of two programs* Lantern Member - $500 to $999  Admission for two to your choice of four programs* Anyone giving at the Torch Member level or higher qualifies as a major donor and a member of the Lighthouse Society. Torch Member - $1,000 to $1,499  Admission for two to all programs for one year*  Special program notifications and priority ticketing for special events  Reserved seating at most events  An invitation for two to our annual Major Donors Appreciation Event Torch Underwriting Member - $1,500 to $2,499 Your Gift of $1,500 underwrites 1 Vail Symposium Program  Torch member benefits plus:  Recognition as an underwriter for (1) program  Opportunities to attend at least (1) speaker reception Spot Light Member - $2,500 to $4,999 Your Gift of $2,500 underwrites 2 Vail Symposium Programs  Torch member benefits plus:  Opportunities to attend at least (2) speaker receptions  Recognition as an underwriter for (2) programs within the year Flood Light Member - $5,000 to $9,999 Your Gift of $5,000 underwrites 1 Vail Symposium Series or up to 4 programs  Torch member benefits plus:  2 passes to all fundraisers, workshops and special events for one year  Recognition as an underwriter for (1) series or up to (4) programs  Opportunities to attend at least (4) speaker receptions  Admission for (4) to all our programs for one year* Arc Light Member - $10,000 and above Your Gift of $10,000 underwrites all programs for Vail Symposium Season (winter/or summer)  Torch member benefits plus:  Recognition as an underwriter at all programs for winter or summer season  Opportunities to attend most speaker receptions *Ticket benefits are not valid for fundraisers, workshops, super panels or other events deemed “special” unless otherwise noted. Member benefits are valid for one year from donation date. The Vail Symposium is a Section 501(c) 3 nonprofit, federal tax identification number 74-2568912. Your gift may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes. Should you choose to accept benefits; please consult with your tax advisor or the IRS to determine how accepting benefits effects your deduction. Katie Coakley <katie.coakley656@gmail.com> This week, on Thursday, Sept. 24 - "Maya People and Maya Pasts" with Sarah Kurnick 1 message Katie Coakley <katie.coakley656@gmail.com>Thu, Sep 24, 2020 at 10:15 PM To: Katie Coakley <katie.coakley656@gmail.com> This Week: On Thursday, Sept. 24 Maya People and Maya Pasts Arts & Culture with Sarah Kurnick Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 Upcoming Programs:  Howl: The Reintroduction of the Grey Wolf in Colorado with Mike Philips and Shawn Martini, moderated by Rob LeVine 6-7 p.m. MDT Zoom Webinar* For more than a hundred years, the Maya have captured the popular imagination and cultivated scholarly curiosity. Known for their imposing architecture, hieroglyphic writing and sophisticated calendar, the Maya were among only a handful of groups independently to develop agriculture, establish large sedentary centers and develop socially complex hierarchical societies. Too often, however, contemporary Maya peoples have little or no say in how Maya history is studied, how it is described in magazines and textbooks, or how it is presented to tourists, including the millions who visit Cancun and the Maya Riviera each year.  Nor do Maya peoples usually benefit financially from the lucrative tourism industry that is focused, in significant part, on Maya culture. This presentation will consider how archaeologists can work with and for marginalized groups who want to tell their own stories and benefit from their own histories. Specifically, this presentation will take as its case study Punta Laguna: a contemporary community, Maya-led ecotourist attraction, spider monkey reserve and archaeological site located in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. *This program will be presented as a Zoom Webinar. We will share the Zoom login information on Wednesday, Sept. 23.  * Partner Program * CEPA Forum 2020 Thursday, Oct. 8 Learn More... The State of the Valley with Will Cook, Beth Howard, Philip Qualman and Jeff Schroll Thursday, Oct. 22 Learn More... Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience with Melanie Kirkpatrick  Wednesday, Nov. 11 Learn More... Check out our blog! Missed a program? Claire Noble shares insight from each program on our blog.  See the latest news Disrupted Future, Shared Purpose: Mapping a New Transatlantic Decade Sept. 21-25, 2020 43 speakers; 4 mornings of sessions; unlimited possibilities. Join this incredible lineup of experts, including Vail Symposium alumna Alina Polyakova, during this free, virtual event. Learn More and Register Next Week: Two Diverse Topics For Your Edification Monday, Sept. 28 From Custer to Crazy Horse: The Truth Behind the “Indian Wars” Arts & Culture with Catharine Franklin Monday, Sept. 28 6-7 p.m. MDT You can also find select presentations and videos on our site.  Peruse videos Our virtual programs are graciously sponsored by Alpine Bank Funding has been provided by Colorado Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic stabilization plan of 2020. Zoom Webinar* For decades, the fight for the American West has fascinated writers and readers alike. The mystery of Lt. Col. George A. Custer ’s death, the lives of Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse and the catastrophe at Wounded Knee have been too powerful to resist. Yet it turns out that the United States Army’s unpublished manuscript correspondence – hidden away in the National Archives in Washington, D.C. – radically changes what we think about the era. This lecture will explore the misguided notion of those so- called Indian Wars, the forgotten peers of Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse and why Custer still looms large in popular memory. *This program will be presented as a Zoom Webinar. We will share the Zoom login information on Sunday, Sept. 27.  Register Now And Thursday, Oct. 1... The Power of Three Types of Light: Healing, Balance and Spiritual Awareness Consciousness with Cyndi Dale Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 6-7 p.m. MDT S h a r e t h i s e m a i l : Zoom Webinar* The first creation of the Divine was light. Light was the first matter—or energy. This means that you are essentially surrounded by—and also made of—light. There are actually three major types of Light in this universe: absolute, virtual and polarity. Each of these lights can be applied to produce specific and powerful effects. Join Cyndi Dale, internationally renowned author, healer and intuitive consultant on a unique adventure into cosmology, science, and subtle wisdom. After describing the scientific and subtle energy basis for the existence of three types of light, she will reveal ways to ground this information in your own and others’ lives. Her engaging, fun, hands-on delivery will show you how to apply the three types of light for specific spiritual, psychological and physical transformation. *This program will be presented as a Zoom Webinar. We will share the Zoom login information on Wednesday, Sept. 30.  Register Now Your support for the Vail Symposium is now more critical than ever: Please donate today. Manage your preferences | Opt out using TrueRemove™ Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails. View this email online. PO Box 3038 Vail, CO | 81658 US This email was sent to katie.coakley656@gmail.com. To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book. Vail Symposium hosts ‘After the Virus’ economic session Jared Bernstein, Vice President Joe Biden's Economic Policy Adviser, speaks during the daily briefing, Monday, June 8, 2009, at the White House in Washington. Haraz N. Ghanbari | AP A second-quarter 2020 gross domestic product contraction of 32.9%, the steepest since World War II, provided a stark number for what many are already experiencing — the toughest economic times for most Americans in living memory. COVID-19 will not last forever, nor will the current economic crisis. However, the economy of the future will be different. The pandemic and ensuing economic shock will accelerate trends already underway in the global economy. This is especially true of the digital economy, with the rise of digital behavior such as remote working and learning, telemedicine and delivery services. With the amplication of these trends, the realities of this crisis have triggered reconsideration of several beliefs with possible effects on long-term choices for the economy and society. The Vail Symposium on Thursday presents a virtual panel discussion as part of its Financial Series with experts including Jared Bernstein, Sarah Bloom Raskin and David Seigel. The discussion will cover the future of the trade war with China; the magnitude of rescue packages and the new debt levels and the impacts on interest rates and federal policy. At the end of the program, attendees will have a better understanding of not only what is currently happening, but insight into how we, as a country, will move forward. This Zoom webinar is free, but attendees are encouraged to register in advance. Vail Symposium has produced 15 virtual programs since the public health order restricted events; the organization plans to continue offering virtual programs until it is safe to gather together again. About the speakers YOUR AD HERE » News F O L L O W N E W S | August 18, 2020 Staff Report F O L L O W IF YOU GO… What: After the Virus: Emerging From Economic Catastrophe and Charting a Course Forward. When: Thursday, Aug. 20, from 6 to 7 p.m. Where: Zoom Webinar More information: Attending is free. Register at http://www.vailsymposium.org /events. 1 Jared Bernstein joined the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in May 2011 as a Senior Fellow. From 2009 to 2011, Bernstein was the chief economist and economic adviser to Vice President Joe Biden, executive director of the White House Task Force on the Middle Class and a member of President Obama’s economic team. Bernstein has published extensively in various venues and is a commentator for CNBC and a contributor to The Washington Post’s PostEverything blog. Sarah Bloom Raskin, the former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, became a visiting professor of the practice of law, a distinguished fellow of Duke Law School’s Global Financial Markets Center and a senior fellow of the Duke Center on Risk in 2020 after serving as a Rubenstein Fellow at Duke University since 2018. David Siegel is a technology and business thought leader who has spent his career trying to work about ve years ahead of the mainstream. He played a small role in the development of the internet, started one of the world’s rst dig ital agencies, has written ve books, and has given over 200 speeches. He has started 25 companies and sat on many boards. In 2016, he was a candidate to be the dean of Stanford business school. He writes and speaks often on blockchain, decentralization, startups, business, economics, and the future. His main emphasis is spearheading the digital-money revolution. Moderator Richard Bard is the founder and CEO of Bard Capital Group, LLC, a middle-market private equity rm with a diversied portfolio. He has been involved in the acquisition and operation of several private and publicly traded businesses over the past 30 years. Bard serves as the key interviewer for the Vail Symposium’s Financial Series. Suppor t Local Journalism D O N AT E 1 Attachment: IMG_3769-(1).jpg Contacts: Kris Sabel First Name: Kris Last Name: Sabel Linked User Form ksabel@vailsymposium.org 2019 CSE Reviews: 20957587 Name Attachments 20957587 No 20957588 No 20957589 No 20957590 No 20957591 No 20957592 No 20957593 No 20957594 No 20957595 No 20957596 No 20957597 No What category is this application? Write additional comments, notes or things you want to remember about this application: What did you like about this program/event? What needs improvement? 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