Welcome Reception

Everyone is invited! Join CRE officers, members, speakers, sponsors, and guests for this welcoming event.

Opening Keynote Address

Prof. Francis Fukuyama - John Hopkins University

This session will provide a framework for considering a broad set of questions arising from today's environment. How should we think about terrorism, immigration, multi-culturalism, globalization, and the evolution of culture here and around the world? Prof. Fukuyama's remarks will spur our thinking on these topics and provide new insights into their interrelatioships. Fukuyama will discuss the role of culture in current world events and the elements of culture that affect the viability of society-- security, values, trust, and the fundamentals of successful nation-states.

A renowned author, educator, and thought leader, Fukuyama has written widely on the new world order and nation building, his most recent book being America at the Crossroads. Few thinkers have so strongly influenced the direction of modern social and political philosophy.

Security, Work, Multi-Cultural Populations, and Values

Panalists: Terry Wilmer , CRE – The Louis Berger Group; Daniel Rose, CRE - Rose Associates; Prof. Margaret Nydell - Georgetown University

This panel discussion will focus on bringing the broad themes of the conference into sharper focus as tools for thinking about and discussing the issues that have materialized around our growing multi-culturalism.

Dr. Wilmer brings a long and distinguished career with the State Department to bear on his insights in these regards. Rose is a leading investor and philanthropist based in New York, prehaps the most successful multi-cultural urban setting in America. Prof. Nydell of Georgetown University is author of Understanding Arabs, a book noted for its unique commentary on the tensions between Islamic and Western cultures.

Download the presentation by Daniel Rose in Word format

How Other Cultures Have Adapted to American Life

Prof. Peter Skerry - Boston College and the Brookings Institution

Prof. Skerry will discuss the findings of his research and publications dealing with tribalism, culture, and assimilation. He has studied both Hispanic and Islamic families in America and their patterns of integration and isolation from the broader U.S. culture.

This session will allow participants to focus on the impact of multi-culturalism on daily life in the U.S. Insights gained from Prof. Skerry's work will inform us about two major immigrant groups in the United States and will also provide a conceptual model for thinking about and understanding the likely behavior of other immigrant groups.

Lunch

Boxed Lunches will be available outside the meeting room at the conclusion of the day's education programs.

Individual and organized recreation.

The Heber Valley Historic Railroad tour will be held but the horseback riding has been cancelled. Through the hotel concierge, you can arrange for a myriad of afternoon activities.

(Please take a look at the options offered and contact the concierge directly at (435) 649-9619 to make arrangements. They will have the ability to make arrangements on-site but selections may be limited so they ask that you contact them at least a few days prior to your arrival to ensure you receive your first choice of activity.)

Poolside Reception

Join fellow Counselors and friends for a poolside reception at the Canyons Grand Summit Hotel. Afterwards, you are encouraged to explore the charming town of Park City and its many fabulous restaurants. The hotel concierge can assist you with your restaurant selection and arrange reservations.

To view a list of recommended restaurants click here.

"Counselors in the Lounge" Informal Discussions

Several members of The Counselors will be hosting informal conversations in the lounge to discuss the day's sessions.

Adapting American Business Pratices to a Multi-Cultural Future

David K.Y. Tang, Esq. - Preston Gates & Ellis

Mr. Tang will discuss the issues that arise when transacting business across cultural boundaries. In what ways does culture affect our business dealings as our economy becomes more global and diverse at the same time?

Mr. Tang is a partner at Preston Gates & Ellis and past president of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. His practice is concentrated in the areas of international commerical transactions, veture and secured financings, investments and real estate.

Our Post-Ethnic Future

Joel Kotkin - Irvine Senior Fellow at the New America Foundation

This session will provide insight into the effect of immigrant groups on the shape and characteristics of our cities and our suburbs. Kotkin has studied the multi-generational patterns of ethnic groups and immigrants in the US, Canadian and European cities. His vision of a "Post-Ethnic" future may surprise you. Kotkin has been stimulating presence at High Level conferences in the past.

Download the presentation in PDF or Powerpoint format

Lunch

Boxed Lunches will be available outside the meeting room at the conclusion of the day's education programs.

Individual recreation

The hiking and mountain biking has been cancelled. Through the hotel concierge, you can arrange for a myriad of afternoon activities.

(Please take a look at the options offered and contact the concierge directly at (435) 649-9619 to make arrangements. They will have the ability to make arrangements on-site but selections may be limited so they ask that you contact them at least a few days prior to your arrival to ensure you receive your first choice of activity.)

Family Barbecue†

Join your fellow Counselors and their families for a summer barbecue at the base of The Canyons' mountain. Indulge in traditional barbecue fare as you overlook the beautiful Wasatch range and take in the spectacular fresh mountain air.

"Counselors in the Lounge" Informal Discussions

Several members of The Counselors will be hosting informal conversations in the lounge to discuss the day's sessions.

Wrap-up Session

Marc Louargand, CRE - Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers, LLC

This session will serve to pull together the strands of thought and discussion that have occurred during the conference sessions, panels, roundtables, and informal dialogues. The goal is to create a discussion on how Counselors, as thought leaders in their profession and communities, can benefit from the conference experience and heightened awareness of our changing culture.

Heber Valley Historic Railroad†

Step into the past aboard The Heber Creeper, a genuine steam engine that will take you on a scenic and nostalgic ride along the beautiful Provo River, the subject of Robert Redford's movie "A River Runs Through It." The tour begins in the green pastures and farmlands of the Heber Valley, follows along the shores of Deer Creek Reservoir, and then descends into majestic Provo Canyon. For the duration of the ride experience breathtaking views of Mount Timpanogos, subject of Indian lore and legend and also the location of the famous Sundance Resort.

(Approximately 90 minute train tour)