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Educational Sessions

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Keynote Speakers

Jeff Henderson

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Named by Forbes Magazine as one of 20 speakers you shouldn’t miss, Jeff Henderson has become a trusted voice for businesses and non-profit organizations. His career experience not only inspires groups and individuals but also provides tangible strategies to help them grow. Ultimately, Jeff’s aim is to help organizations build a good name where both purpose and profit thrive.
 
His best-selling book, Know What You’re FOR, launched a movement in non-profits around the world and has become a focal point for many businesses.
 
Jeff has worked for well-known organizations such as the Atlanta Braves, Callaway Gardens, Chick-fil-A and North Point Ministries, one of the largest churches in America. While there, Jeff led three churches over 17 years and helped launch North Point Online, one of the largest online ministries in the world.
 
Jeff and his wife Wendy have been married 25 years and have a daughter, Jesse, 21 and a son, Cole. 19.

Rennie Curran

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Learning how to effectively overcome adversity is one of the most important life skills for leaders. Being equipped with the tools and tactics to handle challenges can prepare you to lead others and set you up to win in the game of sports, business, and life! 

Rennie Curran, CEO of Game Changer Coaching is a former Bulldog and NFL athlete, now uses his life challenges to coach and inspire elite athletes, business professionals, and executives by become influential leaders through leadership, teamwork, improving performance, and building their brand.

Rennie has a diverse background with humble beginnings. He began his football career at Brookwood High School in Snellville, GA and excelled as the all-time leading tackler in Gwinnett County history. He was initially considered undersized according to various critics, but quickly silenced the doubters by exploding onto the field at the University of Georgia.  Rennie eventually became a 3-time All American, Butkus Award Finalist, Team Captain, and 3rd round draft pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.  
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Author of “Free Agent” and “What Does it Take to Be a Star”, Rennie will energize you, give you tangible tools to help you to develop a better perspective, and the mindset to know that success is waiting on the other side of your obstacles.

Educational Agenda

Educations sessions are continually being updated.  Check back often for the latest conference information.
​Schedule subject to change.

​Schedule is tentative and subject to change
Monday, October 17

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.    GSLA Board Meeting (by invitation only)

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.     Attendee Registration

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.    GSLA Board & C-Suite Cocktail Reception (by invitation only)
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Tuesday, October 18


7:45 a.m.                        Attendee Registration Opens

7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.    Exhibit Hall Open - Breakfast & Networking in Exhibit Hall (Continental Breakfast)

9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.  Welcome & Opening General Session
                                        Keynote Speaker: Jeff Henderson 

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Plenary Session
                                         Plenary Guest - Advocacy local, state, and federal 
    
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Exhibit Hall Open - Lunch & Education in Exhibit Hall 
                                       
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.    Education Breakout Sessions
                                           • Executive/HR/Operations
                                                   Preparing and Protecting for Litigation
                                           •​ Sales/Marketing/Finance
                                        ​           The Search, the First Impression, The Nurture: How to Craft Digital Marketing Wins
                                           •​ Memory Care/Programming
                                        ​           Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body - The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research
                                           •​ Clinical
                                        ​           Creating and Maintaining Quality in Medication Management
                                         
3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.    Exhibit Hall Open - Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall

4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.    Education Breakout Sessions
                                           • Executive/HR/Operations
                                                   TBD
                                           •​ Sales/Marketing/Finance
                                        ​           Converting Leads to Move-Ins 
                                           •​ Memory Care/Programming
                                        ​           Putting the Validation Method into Practice
                                           •​ Clinical
                                        ​           Clinical Overview and Hospital Risks of Parkinson’s

5:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.    Social Night | PAC Fundraiser
                                        ​Cornhole Tournament, Karaoke, Games, DJ, Grand Prize Raffle, Networking, & More!
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Wednesday, October 19
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7:45 a.m.                        Attendee Registration Opens

7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.    Exhibit Hall Open - Breakfast & Networking in Exhibit Hall (Continental Breakfast)  
    
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  General Session        
                                        Keynote Speaker: Rennie Curran

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open - Education, Live Demonstrations, & Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall 
                                        
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.  GSLA Annual Awards Luncheon
                                        Presentation of HERO Awards, GSLA Legislator of the Year, and others

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.    Education Breakout Sessions
                                           • Executive/HR/Operations
                                                   Talking about Talent: Strategies for Senior Living Recruitment and Retention
                                           •​ Sales/Marketing/Finance
                                        ​           Resident Engagement Strategies that Benefit Sales Efforts 
                                           •​ Memory Care/Programming
                                        ​           Integrating a Person-Centered Dementia Program through Alzheimer's Best Practice Model
                                           •​ Clinical
                                        ​           Telehealth and Technology Utilization

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.    Coffee Break in Breezeway
                                       
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.   Education Best Practice Conversations
                                           
• Executive/HR/Operations
                                                   Workforce Shortage and Covid Implications
                                           •​ Sales/Marketing/Finance
                                        ​           VP Sales Panel Discussion 
                                           •​ Memory Care/Programming
                                        ​           Horticultural Therapy and Sensory Garden
                                           •​ Clinical
                                        ​           VP Clinical Panel Discussion

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.   Closing Plenary Session
                                       
Regulatory Update with the Department of 
Community Health (DCH)

4:45 p.m.                       Conference Adjourns

4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.   PAC Basket Raffle & Giveaways

Presenting Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

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Gold Sponsors

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Silver Sponsors

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Interested in sponsorship opportunities?  Email: conference@gasla.org for more information.
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