Discussion Leaders To Help Us Stay the Course:

John A Vardallas

John Vardallas is founder of The AmericanBoomer, an international CU business consulting organization. He conducts and facilitates leadership, management development, marketing and strategic planning seminar training for credit union staff and volunteer leaders. He is one of the most requested speakers in the credit union industry and has spoken before thousands of credit union volunteers and management teams during his 20-year career.

An international trend watcher, he also helps leaders synthesize credit union industry trends into strategic organizational directions. He is the author of Leadership Thoughts for Prospering in the 21st Century.

• Analyze change management concepts and techniques
• Hear about new succession planning concepts
• Learn how your credit union can survive and thrive in times of rapid change
• Share with other CU volunteers and management staff from around the country
• Create a game-plan for planned growth during a rough economic period
• Discuss new methods for dealing with a rapidly changing environment
• Find solutions to problems your CU faces ... today and tomorrow
• Learn how to succeed by hearing how other credit unions have done it 
• Compared to other credit union cruise/conferences, you'll save !!
• Discover how to become more Proactive instead of Reactive

Take Part In This Incredible Adventure:

Exploration is the act of searching or traveling for the purpose of discovery.  Join us as we sail for 12 amazing days between Santiago and Buenos Aires. Experience thrill after thrill as we make the legendary trip around Cape Horn and through the storied Strait of Magellan ... routes that have captivated explorers throughout history. You'll be awed by the rugged beauty of "the Horn" and the surrounding dreamy landscapes. You'll experience exotic wildlife, towering glaciers and much more. In this unique setting, credit union participants will have the opportunity to hear about and discuss those issues that may impact our future success. Don't miss this opportunity of a lifetime to learn and cruise to some of the most beautiful areas of South America, and the world. Here is a "Taste" of  what you will experience:

Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile

Founded in 1536, Valparaíso is Chile's oldest city. It is also the gateway to Chile's central valley and the capital of Santiago. With a population of over five million people, Santiago sprawls at the feet of the snow-capped Andes.

Puerto Montt, Chile

Puerto Montt is your gateway to Chile's magnificent Lake District. Here, snow-capped volcanoes gaze down on alpine valleys nestled among low hills. Glaciers carved out this terrain, leaving the jewel-like lakes in their wake. The Lake District was a magnet for German immigrants, and their legacy can be seen today in the manicured rose gardens of Puerto Varas, the "German Villages" like Frutillar, and the gabled homes with elaborate balconies of Puerto Montt.

Punta Arena, Chile

Punta Arenas lies atop rolling hills, looking out over the Strait of Magellan. In the days before the Panama Canal, this was a major port as ships plied the waters of Cape Horn. Punta Arenas remains a prosperous town, today, thanks to its rich natural resources.

The city is also the gateway to Chilean Patagonia, a maze of fjords, rivers, steppes and mountains to the north. To the south lies the great frozen mass of Antarctica. Adventure awaits at this port near the end of the earth.

Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Argentina

Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world and one of two main cities on the island territory of Tierra del Fuego. Shared by Argentina and Chile, "The Land of Fire" features unforgettable scenery and trails of discovery framed by the sea, forests, lakes and mountains.

Cape Horn (Scenic Cruising)

Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of South America, is where sailors on epic journeys are tested. The rough waters and prevailing winds make this region a place of great beauty and danger. Many attempts to "round the Horn" have failed and it has been reported that some 800 ships and 10,000 sailors have gone down trying.

Falkland Islands (Stanley)

Stanley, capital of the Falklands, is a tiny British outpost where the absence of traffic lights and abundance of pubs in comparison to its size makes this a unique place. Indeed, armed only with hospitality, this rural community at the end of the world has no shortage of friendly locals.

Situated near Cape Horn in South America, the harbor at Stanley is one of the world's largest shipping graveyards of the 19th century. Many of the ships that set out for faraway ports met their destiny here, battered by Cape Horn's treacherous waters.

Montevideo, Uruguay

Uruguay is nestled between the continent's two giants, Brazil and Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay's capital city, is located at Uruguay's southernmost point on the Rio de la Plata.

A charming city made up of 19th century Beaux Arts buildings, parks, and historic monuments, Montevideo is home to more than half of the nation's three million citizens. Small in size, but large in status, Montevideo is an example of stability and democracy envied by her larger neighbors, and she is one of the most literate nations in the world, with a tradition of humanism and social justice.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

It's called the "Paris of the South," and Buenos Aires does flaunt its European heritage. One of the pleasures of this cosmopolitan city is simply absorbing its charm and flavor, from Parisian-style confiterias cafés, to the popular tango clubs. Enjoy a romantic walk through one of the city's many pristine parks or along its wide boulevards.

Star Princess ... A World-Class Experience:

You will be cruising aboard one of Princess Cruise Lines' largest, and most innovative luxury ships ... Star Princess. She offers countless dining and lounge choices, an indoor heated pool, numerous hottubs, top name entertainment, a golf simulator, youth and teen centers, and beatiful staterooms. The Star Princess is one of the most incredible ships afloat. Once you have sailed aboard her, you will be spoiled beyond your belief. To take a sneak peak at the Star Princess, Click Here. Here's just a sample of some of what you will enjoy while onboard the Star:

• Fantastic food (several intimate dining rooms)
• Museum-class art
• Anytime Dining
• Las Vegas-style shows
• 24-hour room service
• Several pools and hottubs
• Cocktail parties and networking opportunities 
• Dancing all night (several clubs)
• State of the Art Fitness Center
• Lavish atrium
• Countless cozy pubs and lounges
• Duty-free boutiques
• World-Class Service
• Top name entertainment
• Dining and dancing under the stars
  

Once-In-A-Lifetime Low Group Rates

Your Rate Includes Many Things:

Above rates include stateroom, most meals, fabulous entertainment, conference registration fee, port charges, transfers, government fees and taxes, and trip cancellation insurance. Rates are based on double occupancy, except when noted. Cabins are subject to availability. Rates do not include airfare. Air travel available from most cities. Will quote price upon request. To attend conference and/or to take advantage of these low group rates, all cabin reservations must be booked through "ADTRAV Meetings & Incentives", our new travel affiliate.  Only those travel arrangements that are booked through "ADTRAV" will be covered by the included insurance premium. The cabin deposit and Conference Registration Fee is immediately payable upon first booking this cruise/conference. Cruise Rates subject to change by cruise line.              Credit Cards are NOT ACCEPTED for payment.
 

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