2022 Clarity Team Summit

Event Location: Crystal Springs 
Address:  3 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, NJ 07419 
 

AGENDA

Monday, October 10 
Remote Team Member Arrivals 

Tuesday, October 11 

		7:00 – 7:45 a.m.	Yoga (optional) - AMPHITHEATRE/NAPA ROOM
		8:00 – 9:00 a.m.	Breakfast - ROTUNDA
		9:00 – 10:00 a.m.	Keynote: TOPGUN Lessons Learned (Patrick Houlahan) - EMERALD BALLROOM Sneak Peak
		10:00 – 11:00 a.m.	Clarity Growth (Bill C)
		11:00 - 11:10 a.m.	Break
		11:10 – 12:00 p.m.	Simply Smarter Initiatives (Howard)
		12:00 – 12:45 p.m.	Lunch - ROTUNDA
		12:45 – 2:00 p.m.	Clarity Learning Circuit - 5 IN BALLROOM + 1 IN ALCOVE
		2:00 – 2:15 p.m.	Break
		2:15 – 4:30 p.m.	TOPGUN Workshop
		4:45 – 5:30 p.m.	Breakout for Leadership Team
		4:45 – 6:00 p.m.	Free Time for Team Members
		6:00 – 9:00 p.m.	Happy Hour, Dinner, and Entertainment – ROTUNDA COCKTAILS AND DINNER
		9:00 – 10:00 p.m.	Smores by the Fire (optional) - WEDDING GARDEN, BAR AVAILABLE IN ROTUNDA

Wednesday, October 12 

Thursday, October 13 

CHECK OUT THE CRYSTAL SPRINGS RESORT! 

Perched along the Appalachian Mountain Range and set among three world-class golf courses, this spectacular hotel in New Jersey combines a gorgeous mountain setting with unparalleled hospitality. Featuring all-new luxury suites designed by Manhattan’s award-winning INC Architecture & Design firm, the Lodge is one of the few AAA Four-Diamond hotels in New Jersey, inviting you to enjoy the finer things in life while surrounded by the region’s rich natural beauty. 

The Lodge is home to some of Crystal Springs Resort’s finest offerings, which set the property apart from other family resorts in New Jersey. Soothe your senses at Reflections Spa and experience the Resort’s — and one of New Jersey’s — most highly rated dining establishments, Restaurant Latour. Tours of The Wine Cellar, meals in The Chef’s Garden and relaxing dips in the tropical Biosphere Pool Complex are all worth looking forward to. 

View Crystal Springs Resort 

Map of the venue meeting rooms

The general session is in the EMERALD BALLROOM (upstairs).

PROPERTY MAP

TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION 

When to Arrive/Depart
We are still finalizing the specific agenda items, but as you plan your travel, keep in mind the event begins Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. EDT, so if you are flying in or cannot make it there by 8:30 a.m., please consider arriving the evening of Monday, October 10. There are no sessions planned for this day, but we will have an optional happy hour and dinner for those who arrive early. 

Driving in?
For those who are local to the resort and would not be flying in, we will provide transportation, as needed, from and back to our Clark and former Mechanicsburg office. If you choose to stay at the property, you can choose to just use the shuttle on Monday and Thursday. The shuttle will pick up on Monday at 2:00 p.m. and each day after at 6:30 a.m. and return after the evening activities. On Thursday the shuttle will return at 9:00 a.m. The distance from the Clark office to Crystal springs is 56 miles and the estimated travel time is one hour and 15 minutes, the distance from Mechanicsburg is 159 miles and the travel time is estimated to be three hours.

Flying in?
For employees traveling by air, all travel arrangements are to be made by Clarity corporate travel (see contact info below). When team members arrive at Newark airport they will need to take the Marriott shuttle to the Newark Marriot, located at the airport. We will have a hospitality suite with refreshments at the hotel and scheduled busses to bring you to the Cristal Springs resort. The resort is 55 miles from the airport and travel time is one hour and 15 minutes.

Compensation and Reimbursement Policy

• Parking Fees: For employees traveling by air, Clarity will reimburse you for your parking expense at the airport.
• Fuel and Mileage: Clarity will not be paying a fuel/mileage reimbursement for team members that elect to drive directly to the resort. Rental cars will also not be covered.
• Room and Board: Your room, all meals, team-building events, and company-sponsored entertainment are 100% paid for by Clarity. You will be responsible for additional expenses that you may incur at the resort. For example: spa treatments, bar expenses after the evening activities have concluded and any non-company sponsored entertainment.  
• Hourly Wages: If you are a non-exempt employee, you will be paid for the hours you were scheduled on your travel days and the days attending the Summit. You will not be paid for attending after-hour activities or travel delays. In the unlikely event your flight is canceled and you need to stay overnight somewhere else, Clarity will reimburse you for your overnight stay and meals. If you miss work due to a flight delay or cancelation you will be paid the hours you were scheduled to work.

How to Book Airfare:
Sean Jiannino with Strong Travel can help you book your flight to/from the event. Airfare and hotel are covered, you will not need to pay for either. Just tell Sean you are booking travel for the 2022 Clarity Team Summit. In addition, please do not worry about travel to/from the airport at this time. Once we know everyone’s flight information, we will arrange group transportation to the resort and ensure you get back to the airport in time for your departure. 

Sean Jiannino | Travel Consultant 
214.258.6926-Direct 
214.361.0027-Office 
214-620-9114-Mobile 

Strong Travel Services Inc.   

Backup Only 
Monica Madison | Travel Consultant 
214.258.6926-Direct 

TEAM SUMMIT DRESS CODE 

The dress code for the Summit will be business casual. That means slacks, nice jeans, short/long sleeve polos, sweaters, and blouses are ok. Hotel conference rooms are always cold, so consider wearing close-toed shoes and packing a sweater.

about our keynote speakers

Patrick Houlahan
Sneak Peak

Patrick Houlahan graduated from The Citadel in 1992 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. He was stationed in San Diego, CA. serving as a fighter pilot flying the F/A-18 Hornet and deployed twice to the Western Pacific. Patrick graduated from the United States Navy Post Graduate Fighter Weapons School, “Top Gun,” and served as an instructor pilot. In 2003, Patrick was selected as the Instructor Pilot of the Year. 

After leaving active duty in 2004, Patrick flew the A-10 Warthog with the United States Air Force Reserves and joined the Marine Corps Reserves in 2006. After returning to the Marine Corps, he established the first Reserve Training Unit and continued to serve as an Instructor Pilot. As a reservist, Patrick deployed to Al Assad, Iraq and again to the Western Pacific. 

Patrick has trained over 500 replacement aircrew, accumulated over 2800 hours of flight time, and rose to the rank of Colonel. He is a graduate of the United States Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School, the United States Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and earned his Master of Strategic Studies as a Distinguished Graduate of the United States Army War College. Patrick has served in a variety of roles in the Marine Corps including as a Supply Officer, Maintenance Officer, Operations Officer, and Unit Officer in Charge. 

Today, Patrick is the Founder and CEO of Strategic Leadership Consultants LLC. Founded in 2019, Strategic Leadership Consultants’ mission is to Build Inspired, Compassionate, Mission-Driven Leaders.

Alan Stein, Jr.
Sneak Peak

An acclaimed basketball performance coach, Alan Stein, Jr. spent 15 years working with the highest-performing athletes on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant). Now, he transfers that knowledge to reveal how leaders and teams can utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. 

In his keynote Alan will share real-world lessons, illustrated by powerful stories, so that we can immediately put new ideas into action. He will share with us proven strategies to improve organizational performance, create effective leadership, increase team cohesion and collaboration, and develop winning mindsets, rituals, and routines. 

Alan has a passion for helping organizations create high-performance cultures, and his clients include American Express, Pepsi, Under Armour, Starbucks, Charles Schwab, Orangetheory Fitness, and numerous college athletic programs such as Penn State Football and UConn Men’s Basketball. 

TEAM SUMMIT FAQS  

1. Will I get my own room, or will I have to share? 
   Each employee will have their own room. 
2. Will my airfare be reimbursed? 
   Clarity pays for your flight, no reimbursement is required. Please contact the corporate travel agent listed above in the travel section to book your flight. 
3. Will my parking be reimbursed? 
   For employees traveling by air, Clarity will reimburse you for your parking expense at the airport. Any parking fees at the hotel will be covered by Clarity.
4. Will my fuel/mileage be reimbursed if I drive to the event? 
   Clarity will not be paying a fuel/mileage reimbursement for team members that elect to drive directly to the resort. Rental cars will also not be covered.
5. Will Clarity cover my hotel expenses? 
   Clarity will cover the cost of your room, meals, and activities at the hotel. The company does not cover incidentals. To cover these, you will be asked to provide a credit card during check-in. 
6. Can I come for one day, or do I have to attend all three days? 
   Please plan to attend the sessions and dinners on Tuesday and Wednesday at a minimum. We understand some employees may have a conflict with previously planned vacations or other reasons why they are unable to travel. If unable to travel employees will be expected to work their regular work hours. There is no option to participate virtually. 
7. What is the agenda/when will it be available? 
   The preliminary agenda is available above. This page will be updated when a detailed agenda is available. 
8. What hours does the summit run each day? 
   8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. 
9. What is the dress code? 
   Business casual. Meeting rooms at hotels are usually cold, so be sure to bring a sweater or light jacket. 
10. What if I need special accommodation? 
    Once you receive your hotel confirmation, you can call the hotel and request any accommodation you might need. 
11. How will I check in? 
    Check-in will be the same as it would if you were checking into a hotel on your own. You will need to provide a valid ID and personal credit card (to cover incidentals only). Once checked in, you will receive your room key. 
12. Will Clarity provide all meals? 
    Yes, Clarity will provide dinner on Monday and breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner on Tuesday and Wednesday. 
13. Will transportation be provided from the airport?
    When team members arrive at Newark airport they will need to take the Marriott shuttle to the Newark Marriot, located at the airport. We will have a hospitality suite with refreshments at the hotel and scheduled busses to bring you to the Cristal Springs resort. The resort is 55 miles from the airport and travel time is one hour and 15 minutes.
14. Will transportation be provided for employees local to the event? 
    For those who are local to the resort and would not be flying in, we will provide daily transportation from and back to our Clark and former Mechanicsburg office. If you choose to stay at the property, you can choose to just use the shuttle on Monday and Thursday. The shuttle will pick up on Monday at 2:00 p.m. and each day after at 6:30 a.m. and return after the evening activities. On Thursday the shuttle will return at 9:00 a.m. The distance from the Clark office to Crystal springs is 56 miles and the estimated travel time is one hour and 15 minutes, the distance from Mechanicsburg is 159 miles and the travel time is estimated to be three hours. If you are local to the resort, please complete the survey below so we can determine interest in these shuttles. Take the Shuttle Survey.
15. What is the COVID policy? 
    This year we do not require testing before attending the event. We do ask if you are experiencing any COVID-related symptoms that you test before coming and cancel your participation if you receive a positive test. While on-site, please alert your manager or HR if you start to experience any COVID-related symptoms.