Leap into Action! Smith & Sons Delegate Invitation 2018 Annual Conference 14 th 16 th March 2018
Last year we took you to a small island on the coast of Queensland! This year we invite you to Queenstown, New Zealand. The Adventure Capital of the world! Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown, New Zealand March 14 th March 16 th Join us and 150+ fellow Smith & Sons Franchisees for three days of business, networking, collaboration and of course some dancing and a whole lot of fun! Our itinerary will make you forget you re working. Round up the team, excite the family, and join us for the much anticipated 2018 Smith & Sons Annual Team Conference. Most importantly take the leap you need to make more money whilst creating more value for your customer!
Conference Agenda 14 15 16 WEDNESDAY Delegate Arrival Smith & Sons Sponsor Green Room For the duration of the conference you can take some time out to meet with other franchisees, sponsors or your team in a quiet setting. Welcome Event Meet and mingle with all of the delegates and their families at the first event of the conference. Enjoy food, beverages and live entertainment. THURSDAY Full Day Business Session Smith & Sons franchisees and employees come together to be a part of the action orientated business session taking you to the next level. OR Partners Activity! This year we have introduced an activity for non-smith & Sons employees and/or sponsor partners to experience a touch of Queenstown. Family Night Family is important in our Smith & Sons culture so this is where you get to relax after a day of business and enjoy a great night out with your family. FRIDAY Smith & Sons Supplier Showcase Join the supplier partners of this years conference for a highly interactive, face to face showcase. Compulsory for all Smith & Sons team members. Black Tie Gala Awards Evening Dust off your formal attire and join the team and their partners to celebrate your achievements. This night will include a guest celebrity, entertainment, three course menu, beverages and whole lot of dancing. Saturday brings a close to this amazing NZ getaway.
NEW to this years conference Partners Activities This year we are offering MORE value to everyone attending the conference! For the first time, we are recognising that not all delegates attend the business session so we are offering an alternate activity to experience a touch of Queenstown. Registration for this partners activity is open to non-smith & Sons franchisees, partners and sponsors. Keep your eye out for the Monthly Conference Communications for activity options over the next few months. *Smith & Sons Team members must attend the Full Day Business Sessions and Trade Fair
Child Delegate There is a lot for you to look forward to at the 2018 Conference but don t worry we have also built in some quality family time because we know that balance is important. This includes the little ones! The Child Delegate Registration is for children over 3 who are attending the conference and want to get involved in the fun! This enables your children to attend the Welcome Dinner and Family Night. As always, we will provide a variety of kids activities to keep them entertained. We will also include a Kids Club Babysitting Service on the Friday Night so that you can kick back, celebrate and enjoy the Smith & Sons Gala Awards Night. * Kids Night Babysitting Service will be dependent on registration numbers. Smith & Sons will offer an additional benefit to the kids if numbers and demand for the Kids Club reduces.
Delegate Rates Leap into action! Your investment in this conference is important for the growth of you and your business! Delegate Type Inclusions Investment Delegate Welcome event including Food, Beverages and Live Entertainment Full Day Business Sessions including Morning Tea, Lunch and A>ernoon Tea OR Partner AcBvity which will include Morning Tea and Lunch Themed Family event including Food, Beverage and Live Entertainment Friday morning Supplier Showcase OR Partner AcBvity Black Tie Gala Awards Dinner featuring a Celebrity Guest, Food, Beverage and Live Entertainment Delegate Welcome Pack Access to Smith & Sons Sponsors Green Room $ 990.00 EARLY BIRD PRICE = $ 800.00 Book by 30 th September 2017 and SAVE Child Delegate (Aged 3-17 years of age, Children under three are free) Inclusion in Welcome Event, Family Fun Night Events including Food and Beverage and Entertainment Special Kids Games at each event for entertainment Kids Club BabysiZng Night on the Gala Evening $ 200.00 EARLY BIRD PRICE = $ 150.00 Register now at www.smith-sons.com.au/register or fill out the form at the end of this invitation. *All prices are in Australian Dollars. Australians add 10% GST. Accommodation and Flights are not included
Accommodation Options Set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown is in prime position and will be the hub of the 2018 Smith & Sons Annual Conference. We have negotiated a special rate for you and Rydges Lakeland Resort are holding a block of rooms for those who book quickly! Room Type Price Per Night Resort Room $ 225.00 Resort Suites $ 265.00 Full Buffet Breakfast $28.00 per person per day To book your accommodation please visit Smith & Sons Rydges Lakeland Resort s dedicated booking page at h\ps://www.rydges.com/private-page/smith-and-sons/ Rooms being held for Smith & Sons Delegates will be released to the public on the 17 th November. Terms and Conditions apply please see resort website.
Starting in this month, we will be sending out monthly Conference Communication emails to the Smith & Sons network. Each month we will give you more information including hints & tips on how to make your stay in Queenstown more enjoyable. CONTACT DETAILS For all conference related questions: Min Swan or Samantha Jones White House Celebrations +61 7 5444 1736 or conference@smithandsonshq.com For all accommodation related questions: Rydges Lakeland Resort +64 3 442 7600 reservations_rydgesqueenstown@evt.com We look forward to seeing you in Queenstown, NZ!
Register NOW Please complete the form below and email to conference@smithandsonshq.com or register online at www.smith-sons.com.au/register. Franchisee: Contact Name: Contact Number: p) m) Contact Email: Delegate #1 Delegate #2 No. Children A\ending: Note, If there is not enough room on this form, please submit additional copies. Master Franchisee: First Name: Surname: Dietary or Special Requirements: Polo Shirt Size (please circle): Ladies 8 / 10/ 12 / 14 / 16 / 18 OR Mens S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL / 4XL Please select one of the below you will a\end: q Business Session and Supplier Showcase q Partner AcBvity First Name: Surname: Dietary or Special Requirements: Polo Shirt Size (please circle): Ladies 8 / 10/ 12 / 14 / 16 / 18 OR Mens S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL / 4XL Please select one of the below you will a\end: q Business Session and Supplier Showcase q Partner AcBvity Please provide name/s, age/s and dietary / special requirements DON T FORGET TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS AND ACCOMMODATION! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN MARCH!