Conference

2011 Conference Information

We’re back at Encore Las Vegas for this year’s conference, which is taking place September 27-28. We’ve got some fabulous speakers lined up, as always, and sessions like performance-based compensation, marketing/trendsetting, and a representative from the renowned Disney Institute to cover leadership. You don’t want to miss it!

Remember, you must be a member to attend the conference. Click here to join or contact Mike Nordengren at mnordengren@varsityspirit.com today to stay up-to-date on all conference news!

We’re also bringing back the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s conference! Stay tuned for more info…


2010 Conference Information

This year’s conference was held at Encore Las Vegas September 14-15. For those of you who were unable to attend, you missed a fabulous conference with outstanding presentations! Milt, Bill, Elizabeth, Greg, and Ryan all gave us something that we can use in our businesses. Photos will be posted soon, and you can still view the Speaker Bios.

Greg Hicks conducted his session on “Sharing Best Practices” session, during which we all shared what we thought was best about our companies–what it was that distinguishes us from others. Click here to see what our member companies suggest as their best practices!

Also, we selected several new Board members including: Jillian Burns of Brax Ltd, Liz Rossetti of AmeriCheer, Phillip Hollis of Hollis and Associates Videography, and Mary Sparacino from United Spirit Association. We look forward the contributions they will bring to OSIP.

Remember, you must be a member to attend the conference. Join OSIP today to stay up-to-date on all conference news!


2009 Conference
Encore Las Vegas

The 2009 Conference was held at Encore, the Wynn Hotel’s newest development!  What a wonderful experience it was!  From the tremendous speakers to the educational safety seminar, this was by far the best ever!

Check out the 2009 Conference Picture Gallery!


2008 Conference
“Four represents wholeness”

Fourth Annual Conference was a tremendous success! Thanks to everyone who made this event so incredible, especially our sponsors:

  • Kenny Bowen (Image Awards) for the Lifetime Achievement and Star Awards
  • Team IP Sports for the OSIP t-shirts
  • Brax Ltd. for the fun Spirit Cups
  • Mo’ Money for the OSIP calculators

“The OSIP Conference was a fantastic way to engage and network with leaders of the Spirit Industry. I enjoyed discussing the important opportunities that challenge us all and am looking forward to next year’s event. Thanks for everything!” – Kenny Bowen, IMAGE AWARDS

“The food and the location for this year’s conference could not have been better! Each speaker gave me information that I feel will help my company, as well as all those who attended, reach success in the spirit industry!” – Nicole Britt, BELLA

“Thank you for organizing such a great event! The setting was elegant, and everyone was so warm and friendly. It was a great opportunity to discuss ways to better serve our industry.” – Kiki Bittner, PAC WEST SPIRIT GROUP