The Institute holds a series of events: Seminars & Summits among them. In 2006 we held our first Summit for the Charitable Community (description below) and currently we are conducting a Seminar Series for the Business Community. For more details on the Series go to this link: http://cathcart.com/2009/08/training/

Summit 2006 for Non Profit & Charitable Leadership

Date: September 8, 2006

Venue: Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, CA

Event Summary

The 2006 Summit gathered a diverse representation of regional charities, schools, government and community services and professional services. Presenters introduced ideas and dialogue to inspire new attitudes and new approaches towards i) generating more revenues, ii) building greater support and iii) developing leadership.

Attendee Comments

The following comments were made by attendees during a casual focus group following the event:

“I was excited at the magnitude of the content.”

“The event maintained a good pace and was high energy.”

“There was a good mix of head & heart.”

“Presentations stayed focused and high level.”

“The panelists were fabulous.”

“I discovered what great resources exist in our community.”

“Good practical sharing and exchanging of ideas.”

“Great venue and flow of activities.”

“Great format, fantastic venue & the speakers were never dull!”

“Good networking opportunity.”

“I need a bigger hat for all the new information in my head.”

“The gifts, books & CDs received all day made it even more fun.”

“The event ended exactly on time. How did you do that?”

“Everyone got a chance to participate & you listened to our input.”

“It was impressive that NBC news sent a crew to cover the event.”

“You set the standard for a first class day of training.”

Attendees

Thank you each for your active participation…

805 Living Magazine

A.G. Edwards

Alliance for the Arts

American Heart Association

Biola University

Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes

Cal State Univ. Channel Islands

California Lutheran University

Casa Pacifica

Cathcart Institute, Inc.

Christian Foundation of the West

Chrysalis

Conejo Las Virgenes Future Foundation

Crescendo Interactive

Cupid’s Coach

Frumi & Associates

Go Be Do Productions

Herzog Wine Cellars

Hoefflin Law

Infinite Strategies Coaching

Interface Children & Family Services

Kruse Design Services

Lefko Group – Facilitators

New West Symphony

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

Patrons Association of LA VC

Principle Based Enterprises

Rotary Club – Conejo Valley Centennial

Senior Concerns

SEV YMCA

Simi Valley Buick

Sonic Ventures

Stirling Behavioral Health Institute

Structure Development, LLC

The Ackert Advisory

The Jewish Federation Valley Alliance

United Way Ventura County

Ventura County Community Foundation

Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation

Presenters

Thank you each for your valuable insights and contributions…

Sheriff Bob Brooks

Ventura County Sheriff

Jim Cathcart

Professional speaker & author

Founder of 101 Leaders Institute

Marty de los Cobos,

VP for University Advancement,

California State University Channel Islands

Art Hobba

President of Principle Based Enterprises,

Organizational Development Specialists

Mark Lefko

President of Lefko Group

Specialists in Off-site Corporate Retreats

Linda Livingstone,

Dean, Graziadio School of Business & Management,

Pepperdine University

Charles Maxey

Dean, School of Business

California Lutheran University

Hugh Ralston

President, Ventura County Community Foundation

Charles Schultz

President of Crescendo Interactive,

Total Planned-Giving Solutions

Jeff Tanenbaum

Professional Fund Raiser & Business Coach

Partner in 101 Leaders Summit