Chapter Retreats

Why?

Are you part of a membership organization that has multiple chapters? Do you they look for ways to increase member participation and satisfaction? Why Do a Chapter Retreat? Yes, they’re fun, interesting, once in a lifetime experiences for the attendees. But the benefits for a Chapter are much deeper and impactful. They include:

• Integrates members and creates new friendships amongst members and spouses

• Bonds members outside of forum

• Increases member retention

• Adds member value

• Boosts member satisfaction survey numbers

• Engages new and tenured members

• Helps to recruit new members

• Spreads positive buzz throughout the chapter pre trip and post trip, and for years to come

•  Combines Once-In-A-Lifetime learning and social experiences throughout the retreat

• Geared to active and passive learners, members and spouses, foodies and athletes

• Creates global connections and engagement with entrepreneurs worldwide

• Educates and Entertains with a unique flow that keeps attendees on the go throughout the retreat

• Encourages cultural immersion

• Offers multiple PR opportunities

• Offers members the opportunity relax and enjoy the experience vs. having to plan for themselves

• Programs designed to meet the needs, interests and goals of the chapter

• Access to people and places that are otherwise not available to travelers

The bottom line is everyone has a blast and loves the experience!  They make lifelong friendships, memories and want to go again.

Why Use Global Events and Retreats (GEAR) to Plan and Execute your Chapter Retreat?

First and foremost, Caryn Saitz and her team both on the ground in the U.S. and onsite throughout the retreat have experience with EO and YPO retreats and members.  We understand the needs and expectations of EO and YPO members, their spouses, and their leadership.  We have created once-in-a-lifetime experiences for members for more than 9 years, on multiple retreats and at global and local events.

By having GEAR plan and execute the Chapter Retreat, you are ensuring:

Quality of program – All venues, hotels, restaurants, sites, activities, speakers, entrepreneurs, transportation, guides, etc…will be vetted, site visited, and meet “EO” top quality standards. A balanced, exciting, and educational program that will engage members and spouses will be provided.

Once in a Lifetime experiences – Special Access, WOW programs, places and people sourced and incorporated into the retreat.

Highest level of service – Caryn and her team will consider and manage every detail and option, create back up plans, provide support throughout the planning and onsite during the retreat, CSS provides “concierge level” service to participants throughout.

Money Savings – All pricing negotiated with vendors to maximize budget and meet needs.  Caryn’s connections and experience with hotels, airlines,  local vendors and entrepreneurs leveraged for best pricing and savings. Caryn and her team will create and manage the budget throughout the process and reconcile with all vendors.

Sponsorship Opportunities – Sponsors will be solicited to help offset costs and meet budget needs as well as provide unique experiences.

Time Savings – GEAR will plan, manage and execute all aspects of the retreat. All of the legwork will be done by GEAR and presented to the Chapter team prior to booking for approval.  This includes: Site selections, inspections and negotiations, transport – ground and air coordination, web-based attendee registration, program development, contingency planning, food and beverage, entertainment, budget management and creation, sponsorship development and activation, and more.

Connections – Caryn and her team have connections worldwide that open doors and help create unique Once in a Lifetime experiences.
Want to learn more?  Contact us by phone at 617.905.5691 0r submit the contact form.

Where

We can create a chapter retreat for your organization anywhere in the world.  We have done retreats, off site activities and events in the cities that are described in our forum retreat section of this site. Check them out and then let us know where you’d like to go!  If you don’t see your desired destination listed, just ask us, we can create a retreat anywhere!  Check out our locations!

Want to learn more?  Contact us by phone at 617.905.5691 0r submit our contact  form .

Examples

Examples of CSS Retreat Experiences  (Partial List)

EO Chapter Retreat to Bermuda

Final Dinner in oldest home in Bermuda with no electricity catered by top chef
Private Yacht transport from Airport to Fairmont Southampton
Goslings Rum tasting and presentation with CEO in exclusive location
Cricket training and game with National Cricket Team in the National Stadium

EO Chapter Retreat in Iceland

Private meeting with City Council leadership in Mayor’s quarters
Exclusive reception and meeting with the President of Iceland at his home
Use of super jeep “motorcade” for transport
Icelandic entrepreneurs at dinners, presentations of companies and special access
Presentations by owners, chefs, at each location. ie..Blue Lagoon.
Behind the scenes tour of Harpa Music Hall
Dinners with private space in top Icelandic restaurants
Exclusive gifts from Icelandair
Snow mobile adventure and ATV, Caving and Horseback riding experiences
Private tour of GeoThermal Power Plant

EO  Chapter Retreat to Ireland

Private tour of Irish Parliament in Dublin
Exclusive Meeting, Q&A and photos with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny
Private tour of Guinness Storehouse
Use of Guinness 360 Bar for dinner with EO Chapter and EOIreland along with recipients of the Arthur Guinness Social Entrepreneurship Fund ( first time allowed to be used)
Launch of EO Ireland Chapter as part  dinner
Private breakfast reception at the home of Gavin Duffy – Dragon’s Den and Ireland’s Celebrity Apprentice Host
Lunch at Crumlin Rd. Jail with Invest Northern Ireland and entrepreneurs
Private reception at Merchant Hotel in Belfast at the #1 Cocktail Bar in the world
Exclusive concert with #1 U2 Tribute Band in the Baggott Inn(1st place Bono played!)
Presentation by U2 album cover designer – Steve Averill, with signed copies of exclusive book
Exclusive Gaelic Football and Hurling lessons and game
Croke Stadium behind the scenes tour
Jameson Distillery private tour and dinner
Local leading entrepreneurs at dinners and lunches
Sponsorship of the program by Guinness, William Fry (Law Firm) IDA Ireland, Invest Northern Ireland, Gavin Duffy and more.

YPO Chapter Retreat to Toronto

Rental of private Porter Airlines Jet to transport 70 members to Toronto and back, meeting with president and CEO of Porter Airlines, Robert Deluce.
Reception and presentation by Isadore Sharp, founder and Chairman of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts at the rooftop of Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Dinner and exclusive use of Hockey Hall of Fame
Performance and training by Second City Toronto
Use of MARS — Entrepreneurship Center for program
Ron Davis Jazz Musician workshop
Manulife CEO presentation

YPO Chapter Retreat — Innovation of Food and Fashion in New York

Exclusive luxury coach to NYC
Private lunch at Blue Hill at Stone Barns Farm in Pocantico Hills, New York with presentation by chef/ co- owner Dan Barber.
Exclusive Soho Loft dinner party
Rooftop presentation at Soho Mondrian by Mondrian Designer Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz
Rooftop reception with interactive technology fashion projection
Private Soho House lunch with Meatpacking District director and private shopping and designer tours
Interactive dinner at French Culinary Institute in Soho
Exclusive Fashion show and Brunch with young designers at the Crosby Street Hotel Theater

EO  Chapter Retreat in Iceland V2.0 done for another chapter!

Exclusive reception and meeting with the President of Iceland in his home
Exclusive attic rooms at Marina Hotel in Reykjavik
Reception and tour with City Councilors at site of Reagan-Gorbachev meeting to end the Cold War
Private top guide for Golden Circle and entire trip
Local leading entrepreneurs at private dinners sharing innovation in Iceland
Blue Lagoon spa experience with private lunch at the Lava Restaurant
Dinners at top Icelandic restaurants
Glacier snow mobile experience