2009 AKFCF CONVENTION
Gaylord National® Resort and Convention Center
National Harbor, Maryland
February 23-26, 2009
The AKFCF would like to invite you to join your KFC friends and Family to celebrate its 35th Anniversary at the 2009 convention. Pat Dempsey, AKFCF President, has designated 2009 "The Year of the Franchisee" and AKFCF is honoring all of the franchisees in the KFC system who contribute so much and spend thousands of volunteer hours to make the AKFCF strong.
Make plans now to attend the 2009 AKFCF convention, being held at the new Gaylord National® which is located across the Potomac River from Alexandria, Virginia in National Harbor, Maryland.
Find out more about the convention ... click on one of the links below to go directly to that section of the web site --
Registration - On line registration has closed!
Convention Overview |
Monday, February 23, 2009 |
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8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Exhibitor Registration & Set-up |
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12:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Franchisee & Guest Registration |
| 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Washington, DC tours (pre-registration required) |
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5:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall (Exhibits open) |
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 |
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7:00 am – 7:45 am |
Buffet Breakfast |
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8:00 am – 12:30 pm |
General Session |
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12:30 pm – 1:45 pm |
Lunch sponsored by KFCC |
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2:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
General Session continues (KFCC presentations including 40+ Year Service Awards) |
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5:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Exhibits Open |
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Evening on own |
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009 |
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8:00 am - 9:00 am |
Speaker Mike Abrashoff |
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9:00 am - 11:00 am |
Breakfast in Exhibit Hall (Exhibits open) |
| 11:00 am - 5:00 pm | Washington, DC tours (pre-registration required) |
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11:15 am - 1:30 pm |
Educational Workshops |
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3:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
PAC event on Capitol Hill for lobbying activities and fundraiser (pre-registration required) |
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Afternoon & evening on own for all others |
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Thursday, February 26, 2009 |
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7:30 am - 10:00 am |
Regional Association Meetings (Franchisees only except by invitation) |
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10:15 am – 12:15 pm |
AKFCF Town Hall Meeting (Franchisees only) |
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12:30 pm – 2:00 pm |
Lunch in Exhibit Hall (Exhibits open) |
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2:15 pm – 3:15 pm |
AKFCF Board Meeting (Franchisees only) |
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3:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
NCAC Annual Meeting |
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6:30 pm – 7:00 pm |
Reception |
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7:00 pm |
Final Night Gala featuring BILL COSBY! (Dress: Black Tie Optional) |
Keynote Speaker
Closing Keynote Speaker
Michael Abrashoff, former Commander of the Guided Missile Destroyer USS Benfold, has spent many years developing the management techniques he used during his tenure in the Navy. His leadership message advises the business community how to empower their people while increasing profits and cutting costs. As one of the youngest commanding officers in the Navy, Mike took command of the worst performing ship in the fleet. He didn’t have the option to hire, fire or promote personnel. Leading unprecedented turnaround practices, Mike made the ship the Navy’s top performer by changing the culture – not the crew. His motivational insights are based on the principle that “You need to recruit your people every day even though you already have them on board.” The AKFCF is proud to welcome Mike Abrashoff to the convention.
The Capitol Steps
Since 1981 the Capitol Steps have been digging into the headlines of the day and creating song parodies and skits which convey a special brand of satirical humor. It’s OK – even desirable – to laugh. You’ll be in good company…over the years Capitol Steps has performed for five U.S. Presidents! Be sure to stay for their performance, happening right before lunch during general session.
Workshops
Many of you have already heard
Bruce Wilkinson at your regional meetings. Bruce's programs reinforce
information with both enthusiasm and humor, but it is humor with a purpose!
His unique style, passion and authenticity create “rememberability” within the
audience. His mission is to help organization’s translate their corporate
culture into a workplace climate that inspires excellence. Bruce's topic
for his convention workshop is "Leadership Culture Club" and will
focus on Local Store Culture and Leadership.
Bruce's workshop is one of five you will have an opportunity to choose from on Wednesday. Larry Light's is another.
Larry Light has advised marketers in packaged goods, technology, services, automotive, corporate and business-to-business, as well as not-for-profit organizations. In 2002, he was asked to join McDonald’s as the Global Chief Marketing Officer to help lead the McDonald’s turnaround. In 2004, BrandWeek selected him as one the top ten marketers of the year, and McDonald’s won the prestigious “Marketer of the Year” award. Advertising Age credits Larry with reigniting the restaurant chain’s sales and overhauling its marketing plan – which included the “i'm lovin' it” strategy and efforts to resonate with the youth market.” Larry will be speaking on "Profit Boosters" - In-Store Profit Building.
Other workshops at the convention include ...
Commodities 101: Pete Suerken, VP of Centralized Purchasing and Commodity Risk Management at UFPC will lead this timely and informative workshop. Pete, along with several UFPC Commodity experts will bring KFC to the spotlight discussing the commodity markets and their impact on restaurant operators.
Andrew Selden's Annual Legal Update
KFC Corporation's workshop - "My Team of the Future @ KFC"
Technology is moving at Warp Speed . . . and so can you and your business. Our solutions for attracting, engaging and training are out of this world. Come learn today how to build your KFC team of tomorrow!
Final Night Gala
The AKFCF is proud to welcome BILL COSBY as our final night entertainer this year!
During dinner and after Cosby's performance, Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra will entertain and stay around for dancing after Cosby's performance. Scantlin's music keeps the 1920's, 30's and 40's alive, while also appealing to a large audience with their variety.
Evening attire is Black Tie Optional.
ON LINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED - ALL CHANGES, ADDITIONS, ETC WILL NEED TO BE DONE ON SITE AT THE GAYLORD!!
Gaylord
National®
OUR ROOM BLOCK AT THE GAYLORD NATIONAL IS NOW CLOSED. Call 301-965-4000 to put your name on a waiting list or for other hotel options nearby.
The 2009 AKFCF Convention will be held at the Gaylord
National®, the newest Gaylord property. This Gaylord is unlike any of the others - it's an upscale, urban hotel with lots of glass, beautiful views, and meetings space that is nearby the guest rooms and easy to find. With its proximity to Washington, DC, the Gaylord is a great site for the 2009 Convention!Click here for a description of the restaurants in Gaylord National®
The Relache Spa has offered a 20% discount on services to all attendees of the AKFCF convention - click here for a spa menu. Be sure to book early and identify yourself as an AKFCF Convention Attendee to get the discount!
Hotel Parking: Self-parking is available to AKFCF 2009 Convention participants @ $7.00 per day. Valet parking is $18.00 per day.
Airline Discounts
Save $$ by flying Northwest or American Airlines, the official 2009 AKFCF Convention Carriers. Please be awaare that meeting discounts offered by the airlines are based on fare structure. As airfare savings are subject to availability, we suggest you make your arrangements as soon as possible.
Call Northwest Airlines Meeting Services
directly at 800-328-1111 weekdays M-F between 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. CST. Refer
to Worldfile Number NM25Y for flights originating in the United
States and Canada.
Call American Airlines Meeting Services directly at 800-433-1790 daily between 5:00 a.m. and midnight CST. Refer to AN Number A2829AH.
Car Rental/Parking
Call Avis at 1-800-331-1600 and be sure to refer to discount number J907439 to receive the best car rental rates available. Or click here to book your Avis car online.
Hotel Parking: Self-parking is available to AKFCF 2009 Convention participants @ $7.00 per day. Valet parking is $18.00 per day.
Airport Shuttle
You may want to take advantage of round trip airport transfer discounts through Super Shuttle. Click here to make your Super Shuttle reservation.
Taxi Fares (one way):
To/From Reagan National Airport (DCA) $25.00
To/From Dulles International Airport (IAD) $60.00
To/From Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) $70.00
Franchisees, plan on visiting the exhibit hall each and every time the doors are open - support these vendors who are making the convention possible!
Exhibitors, Click here for Freeman's Quick Facts, on line ordering, floor plan and more information!
Are
you a "political animal"? If so, you won't want to miss Wednesday
evening's event on Capitol Hill. Busses will depart the Gaylord at 3:30
pm. On arrival, AKFCF franchisees will be able to meet certain Senators
and Congressmen and hear presentations that will be pertinent to franchise and
small business interests. Afterwards, everyone will walk to the Sewall-Belmont
House for the PAC fundraising party, which not only will be a fun time, but
also another opportunity for you to visit with some of the nation's top leaders.
The Sewall-Belmont House and Museum, on Capitol Hill, explores the evolving role of women and their contributions to society through the continuing, and often untold, story of women's pursuit for equality. Named in the first Save America's Treasures legislation, it is the only museum in the nation's capital dedicated to preserving and showcasing a crucial piece of our history—the fight for the American woman's right to vote. This struggle is documented through one of the most significant collections in the country focused on the suffrage and equal rights movements. This venue is a wonderful place to hold the PAC fundraiser!
Following the fundraiser will be Candlelight Tours of the Capitol and busses will return to the hotel at 9:00 pm. The cost of the event is $125 per person. You can register on-line at the same time you register for convention - don't delay because space is limited to the first 200 franchisee attendees who sign up! Registration is now closed for this event. If you would like to participate and haven't registered, see your regional secretary when you pick up your badge at the Gaylord.
Because the convention is being held so close to Washington, DC, the AKFCF Convention Committee wanted to give everyone ample time and opportunity to see the sites in our nation's capital. Free transportation will be available from the hotel to downtown DC and back on Wednesday from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm. Optional tours have been planned - click here to get more information and to sign up! The deadline for registering for the tours is January 30th. If there are not enough people registered, the tours will be cancelled.
Click here to view and print the Washington, DC on-line travel guide for more information.
Franchisee Spouse/Family Outing
While franchisees are in their regional meetings, your spouses and family are invited to go to the Newseum! Click here for more information on this brand new Washington, DC attraction. The cost is $15/person. Registration is now closed for this event. If you would like to participate and haven't registered, see your regional secretary when you pick up your badge at the Gaylord.
As you can see, you will NOT want to miss your AKFCF 2009 Convention!