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Ask the Experts 2012

Be sure to register for the upcoming Ask the Experts Conference!

ATE 2012 will not only feature a number of AFP Master Teachers from across the country and Canada, but also distinguished speakers from all over Texas. Choose from over 40 presentations to fill your day with four educational sessions.

ATE 2012 is a perfect fit for all development professionals, whether you are new to the field, mid-range, or a seasoned veteran. You will have the opportunity to meet with vendors, discuss hot topics items at affinity tables, network with colleagues and learn from some amazing presenters with CFRE and ACFRE approved courses.

ALL FOR ONLY...$95 AFP Members (before January 27) $125 Non-Members (before January 27).

The CFRE Review Course will be held on Saturday, February 26th and Monday, February 27th. (CFRE Review Course attendees receive complimentary registration for ATE 2012).

Keynote Speaker, Patrick Esquerré

Patrick Esquerré is a businessman, entrepreneur, master marketer, and a humanitarian

In 1983, Patrick created la Madeleine French Bakery and Cafes in Dallas. Under his leadership as President and CEO for over fifteen years, la Madeleine grew from a single location to total sales of $120M and 62 locations.Patrick was also the recipient of The Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 1993, the PBS Humanitarian Award in 1990 and in 1997 was chosen by Nations Restaurant News as one of the 50 “New Players – the next generation of power players.

ATE 2012 is thrilled to have Patrick Esquerré as this year's keynote speaker.

Special Presenter, Penelope Burk

Penelope Burk, author, trainer and President of Cygnus Applied Research, Inc., has over 30 years' experience in not for profit management, fundraising, marketing and research. She has held management positions in both fundraising and communication in arts, social service, and sport/recreation charities and is today one of the most sought-after trainers in the sector.

A native of Montreal, Canada, her in-depth and varied career established her as a senior professional advocating innovative approaches to fundraising and marketing. A highly sought-after presenter and researcher, Penelope has written two books and more than fifty seminars, training programs, articles, and plays especially for not for profit organizations. Her presentations are widely acclaimed as unique, engaging and among the most effective training programs in the sector today.

Optional CFRE Review Course

Sunday and Monday, February 26 & 27, 2012 • Hilton Americas • Sponsored by Chevron

The Houston Chapter will host the AFP CFRE Review Course on February 26-27, 2012. The faculty list for the 2-day intensive session includes expert educators from across the United States and Canada.

AFP’s revised CFRE Review Course offers development professionals an opportunity to review the main components of a complete fundraising program. The two-day intensive program provides an overview of skills, techniques, and program components based on fundraising experience at the five-year level.

An added bonus for this Review Course is that the tuition includes the Ask the Experts Conference on Tuesday, February 28, 2011. For more information contact Lisa C. Burns, ATE Conference Chair, at lcburns@central.uh.edu