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SUMMARY:iTIP Summer Celebration (2025)
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a whirlwind of excitement at the iTIP Summer Celebration! Join us in Winterset for a fun-filled Mini Golf Tournament\, followed by the much-anticipated Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony. Spend a day and a half connecting with fellow tourism leaders\, enjoying friendly competition\, and celebrating another successful year of growth and collaboration in Iowa’s thriving tourism industry. Let’s come together and toast to the bright future ahead! \nSchedule of Events:  \nMini Golf Group\nMonday\, June 9\, 2025  \n\n4 – 6 PM: Mini Golf Tournament in downtown Winterset\, gather at the Winterset Livery\n\nThank you sponsors: Iowa PGA\, Cornerstone Government Affairs\, Premier Travel Media | Members 1st\, Jethro’s BBQ\, Big Grove Brewery\n\n\n\n  \n\n6:30 PM: Load transportation from hotel for evening events\n\nSpeckled Hen Farms\n7 – 9 PM: Evening Social Activity: Speckled Hen Farms \n\nConnect with industry colleagues on the farm\, where a locally sourced Iowa picnic – featuring burgers and brats from Winterset farmers – sets the stage for a fun evening of alpacas (Rusty Stars Alpaca Farm)\, yard games\, live music by Willie Mac\, and shopping in the charming Farm Store. It’s the perfect way to celebrate summer in true Iowa style.\n\n\n\n  \n\n9 – 10 PM: Beer Choir: Cobblestone Inn & Suites Hotel Bar\n\nGrab a drink and join in on a Winterset favorite – group singing led by local choir leaders. They’ll take you through a fun set of songs that are sure to make for a good time!\n\n\n\n  \nTuesday\, June 10\, 2025 \n\n8 – 8:30 AM: Breakfast / Registration\n\n  \n\n8:30 – 9 AM: Welcome\n\n  \n\n9 – 10 AM:  Awards Ceremony\n\nThe iTIP Foundation annual awards ceremony will honor 17 award recipients\, celebrating their contributions to the Iowa tourism industry.\n\nTerry Rich\, Award Ceremony Emcee\nAward Ceremony Emcee: Terry Rich  \n\nFormer CEO who led the Blank Park Zoo to record-breaking attendance and profitability\, brings his signature energy and charm to help celebrate our award recipients.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n10 – 10:30 AM: Networking Break + Awards Photos\n\n  \n\n10:30 – 11:30 AM: Keynote Speaker: Matt Stutzman\nMatt Stutzman\, Keynote Speaker\n\nFairfield native and internationally acclaimed Paralympian (bringing home Gold during Paris 2024) known as the Armless Archer. Matt’s inspiring story and Iowa roots make him a powerful and fitting voice to help us celebrate the impact of perseverance\, innovation\, and tourism across our state.\nThank you to Travel Iowa for sponsoring our speaker.\n\n\n\n  \n\n11:45 AM – 1:30 PM: Winterset Experience + Lunch\n\nExperience the Covered Bridges of Madison County – true Iowa (national) iconic landmarks!\nThank you to Neapolitan Labs for sponsoring lunch.\n\n\n\n  \n\n1:45 – 2:30 PM: iTIP Annual Meeting\n\nCelebrate FY25 achievements\, adopt the annual report\, and elect new leadership while unveiling exciting initiatives shaping iTIP’s future. Don’t miss this key portion of the program to stay informed and inspired for the year ahead!\n\n\n\n  \n\n2:30 – 3:30 PM: High 5 Segment\n\nIncorporating High School Students into your work: Ginger Williams\, Charles City Chamber & Tourism\nOutdoor Adventure Book: Laura Carrell\, Meet Ottumwa\n“Nos Vemos”: Dylan Does\, Meet in Marshalltown\nUsing AI effectively in tourism: Teddy Baker\, Visit Fairfield\n\n\n\n  \n\n3:30 – 3:45 PM: Closing Remarks\n\n  \nRoom Block \n\nThe room block at the Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Winterset is now closed. Please reach out to Chelsea Lerud if you need support on lodging options.\n\n  \nIf you are planning to attend both Monday\, June 9 and Tuesday\, June 10\, please purchase both ticket options below. \nReach out to Chelsea Lerud if you have questions about registering for the event.
URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/itip-summer-celebration-2025/
LOCATION:Winterset Livery\, 116 S. 1st Avenue\, Winterset\, IA\, 50273\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Membership Meeting,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org
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