Our Sponsors...
Speakers
Eric Rowles
Milton McGowian
Milton McGowian
President & CEO
Leading To Change
Milton McGowian
Milton McGowian
Milton McGowian
Vice President of Resident Services
Sharon Towers
Harris Ader
Milton McGowian
Harris Ader
Founder & CEO
Senior Dining Association
Event Agenda
SDA ONE DAY LIVE
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
8:30 am – 9:30 am: Attendee Registration & Breakfast
9:30 am – 10:00 am: Welcome: Harris Ader, SDA Founder
10:00 am – 11:00 am: Leading to Change Presenter: Eric Rowles
In this interactive session you will learn about the four different leadership styles that help direct, motivate, and manage others. We will identify your leadership style and determine the best communication tactics that will help you build a stronger team.
11:00 am – 11:30 am: Networking Break & Vendor Showcase
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Operations Deep dive: How to mitigate food, direct and labor costs during high inflation. Presenter: Harris Ader
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Lunch, Vendor Showcase and Roundtable discussions
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Session 3 (Sample of Roundtable Discussion Topics)
- Senior living food and menu trends
- Best practices for recruiting and retention
- Building a career path within your community
- Meal plan conversions: best practice and not-so-best practices
- Maximizing your dining committee
- How often should I change my menu?
- Controlling food cost and reducing waste
- Training for retaining: Learn what works and what doesn’t.
- How to determine the right server-to-resident ratio in your dining room
- Motivating staff to operate at their peak performance
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Effective leadership to foster a productive work environment Presenter: Milton McGowian
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Networking Event “Park Experience at the County Fair”
Join us after for an unforgettable experience at Carowinds.
Schedule subject to change
Event Information
Event Date & Time
Attendee Registration
Attendee Registration
Date: September 21, 2022
Event Time: 9 am - 5 pm EST
Park Experience: 3pm - 5pm EST
Carowinds: 14523 Carowinds Blvd Charlotte, NC 28273
Attendee Registration
Attendee Registration
Attendee Registration
Senior Living Professionals
SDA Members: $79
Non-Members: $99
Exhibit & Sponsor
Attendee Registration
Exhibit & Sponsor
Connect with senior living dining professionals and have a fun day of networking, learning, and of course a one-of-a-kind theme park experience like never before! Membership required to sponsor.
Hotel
Private Park Experience
Exhibit & Sponsor
SpringHill Suites At Carowinds
1000 Coasterview Dr., Charlotte, NC 28273
Rate: $99 per night
Room Block Deadline: September 7, 2022
Who Should Attend
Private Park Experience
Private Park Experience
All Senior Living & Dining Professionals
Director of Dining, Executive Directors, Chefs, VPs of Dining and Operations, Managers and Supervisors should attend this event.
Bring your team!
Private Park Experience
Private Park Experience
Private Park Experience
Park Experience: 3pm - 5pm EST
Join us for a private park experience with unlimited rides, games of chance with prizes and amusement park treats.
Meals
Continuing Education
Meals
Our Food Innovation Sponsors
will serve light breakfast, lunch & snacks. Carowinds will provide the park experience treats and all day beverage service.
You will not go hungry!
Attire
Continuing Education
Meals
Fall Casual
The event will take place indoors and outdoors. Dress to learn, network, and have fun. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education
Continuing Education
A certificate of attendance will be provided to all event attendees upon request.
