A variety of learning activities are offered including interactive breakout sessions, inspirational general sessions and opportunities to build a network with other administrative professionals from across the country.
Schedule-at-a-Glance
Pre-conference Workshops
Microsoft Excel 2016: Beyond the Basics
Lisa Hanson, CTT+, MOS, MCP, Senior Technology Advisor, NRECA, Arlington, VA
Registration fee: $325
Maximum capacity: 24
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You know your way around an Excel spreadsheet, and understand what a powerful tool it is to manage and organize data. We invite you to explore Excel’s advance features- and arm yourself with new business intelligence tools to bring back to your job and your co-op! This intensive 3-hour workshop will provide you a hands-on experience to dig deeper into Excel where you will learn to:
- Parse lists of data using Conditional Formatting, Custom Sorting and Filters
- Identify and match data using the VLookup function
- Summarize key information using built-in functions (Min, Max, Average, Count, CountIF CountIFS, Sum, SumiF, SumIFS and SubTotal)
- Create summarized reports by leveraging Excel Tables and Pivot Tables
- Design compelling charts to visually display your summarized data
Thoughtful and detailed instruction will be delivered by Lisa Hanson, an experienced Microsoft Certified Trainer who has successfully trained our co-op executive assistants and directors for 15 years. Co-op-oriented practice files and a printed workbook to use during the workshop and take back to your co-op as a reference guide are included.
The course will include an in-class Q&A session. Your questions can also be submitted (with your actual spreadsheets!) two weeks in advance and will be addressed during training- or incorporated into the training itself.
No need to bring your laptop or worry about loading specific versions of Excel- a laptop will be provided for all attendees so you can easily follow along and complete the instructor-led exercises. There is no better way to learn than by DOING![/accordion]
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The Real Secrets Behind Seriously Effective Communication
Amanda Gore, CEO, The JOY Project
Registration fee: $325
Maximum capacity: 30
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[accordion title="Read%20more"]Amazing opportunity for intensive learning with our keynote speaker!
Relationships are based on communication. By understanding the real essence of the other person and considering their perspective, we can transform our communications to another, more impactful level. But… how is that done? Understanding yourself first, consciously building rapport, and an awareness of the impact of non-verbal communication are just some of the dynamics we face. In this workshop, Ms.Gore will discuss this and other aspects of emotional intelligence which will help you be aware of your communication behaviors and create a safe environment in which people thrive, as well as defuse conflict to maintain positive relationships. Don’t miss this incredible 3-hour journey led by a dynamic and humorous instructor who will challenge your perceptions, behaviors and attitudes in a lively and engaging way. You will surely walk away enriched and armed with new skills.
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Registration Fees
Conference registration fee includes access to all conference materials, general sessions, breakout sessions, and breakfast each morning. Separate fees are required for the pre-conference workshops and the Grand Welcome reception.
Member Fees
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| Registration – Regular | $850 |
| ValuePak: 2nd+ Registrant/Same Co-op | $750 |
| Statewide Employees | $550 |
Non-member
| $1,250
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One Day
| $400
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One Day Non-member
| $450
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| Ticket to Tuesday’s Grand Welcome Reception |
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Fee for registered conference attendees
| $20 |
| Fee for guest tickets (limit 2) | $30 |
| Fee for tickets purchased onsite (same fee for both attendees and guests) | $40 |
| Concern for Community Service Project at Salt Lake City Fisher House |
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Monday, September 23 from 8:30 – 11:30 am Maximum number of participants: 50
| No Fee |
| Pre-Conference Workshops – Monday September 23 |
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Microsoft Excel 2016 Beyond the Basics 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Maximum number of participants: 20
| $325 |
The Real Secrets Behind Seriously Effective Communication 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Maximum number of participants: 30
| $325 |
Community Service Project
PowerUp is Proud to Support the 7th Cooperative Principle: Concern for Community
PowerUp is proud to once again be offering an opportunity to support a local charitable organization in our host city as we embrace the 7th cooperative principle- supporting and uplifting our communities.
PowerUp 2019 attendees are invited to an onsite volunteer project and tour at the
Salt Lake City Fisher House on Monday September 23 from 8:30-11:30am. Registration is required.
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[accordion title="Read%20more"]Fisher House offers veterans and their families hope, community, and healing in a comfortable home-away-from-home. Guests experience a warm and compassionate environment while their loved ones receive medical treatment.
The Salt Lake City Fisher House was dedicated to Pfc Chance Phelps, a U.S. marine who was killed while conducting a convoy escort in Iraq on April 9, 2004. Fisher Houses across the nation recognize those who served, and sacrificed, for their country.
PowerUp 2019 volunteers will participate in interior and exterior cleaning tasks and yard work to maintain the building for guests. We will also be supporting Fisher House by collecting monetary donations including: cash, checks, and gift cards - Visa, Costco and Walmart, as well as essential items used for welcome bags that are provided to the families upon their arrival at Fisher House. Donations will be presented to the SLC Fisher House during PowerUp’s closing general session.
List of essential items:
*soap
*body wash
*deodorant (male & female)
*facial cleanser
*facial moisturizer
*bath salts
*travel -size tissues
*toothbrushes
*toothpaste
*mouth wash
*dental floss
*shampoo
*conditioner
*hair brush
*comb
*hand-sanitizer
*hair spray | *disposable razors
*shaving cream
*hand wipes
*Q -tips
*manicure set
*cotton balls
*wash cloths
*lotion
*band aids
*stress balls
*re-useable water bottles
*pens/paper
*gift
*cards
*anything Utah oriented
*Anything to pass the time (word search/crossword books, activities, etc.)
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Networking Opportunities
The Grand America Hotel | Center Courtyard
Tuesday, September 24 | 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
All PowerUp attendees and their guests are invited to join us to kick off the conference at the magnificent Grand America Hotel, which is located just steps from our hotel accomodations at The Little America Hotel. Mingle with old friends and meet some new ones while enjoying refreshments and taking in the amazing views of Salt Lake City.
Future Dates
September 21-23, 2020
| Hyatt Regency
| Savannah, GA
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Testimonials
“An uplifting, informative conference full of energy and great people. This conference will send you back to your co-op inspired!”
Kara Mudford, Administrative Assistant, Crow Wing Power
“Must attend as it's "electrifying" with positive energy, super nice people, and loads of helpful information that we can apply to our daily work and family life.”
Carolina Paulk, Executive Assistant, CoBank
