October CAP'D Luncheon
Adapting to Change: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Adapting to change is not easy. As individuals, we tend to resent and resist change. In business, adapting to change is necessary, but the process takes time to ensure the right decisions are made.Every year over a span of 20+ days, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo raises millions of dollars in scholarships for children, attracts more than 2.4 million visitors, manages over 13,000 volunteers, and allows for hundreds of vendors to provide for their families. Then, in March 2020 with the snap of a finger, everything instantly changed. The rodeo completely closed, and everyone was sent home. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo had to adapt quickly for the short term as well as adapt to address future programming.On October 27th, we sit down with Dr. Chris Boleman, President and CEO of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, for an insider’s peek at how they persevered and adapted through an unexpected and unimaginable situation.
Learner Objectives:
- Learn to handle the demands of change without being overwhelmed by them.
- Understand that while everything is not controllable, everything is manageable.
- Discover how to navigate an ever-changing world through overcoming the fear of change.
- Cultivate a mindset of perseverance in order to confront and conquer adversity.
Meet Our Speaker
Chris Boleman, PhD
President and CEO
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Chris Boleman, PhD, was named President and CEO of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ on May 12, 2020. Dr. Boleman joined the Rodeo in 2017 as the Executive Director of the Agricultural Competitions and Exhibits Division. In 2019, he was promoted to Chief Mission Officer. A native Texan, Dr. Boleman earned a Bachelor and Master of Science and Ph.D. from Texas A&M University.
As Chief Mission Officer, Dr. Boleman led activities such as the livestock and horse shows, educational and commercial exhibits, donors, auctions, sponsorships, grants, scholarships, and other educational programs. Additionally, he worked in tandem with 46 of 108 volunteer committees providing coordinated and collaborative leadership with the Rodeo, and he provided oversight for an approximately $50 million budget and $27 million given annually.
Agenda
- Maximize Your Membership (10:30 AM-11:00 AM CT)
- Members - Are you wondering how to get the most out of your MPI-HAC membership? Do you feel as though you would like to get more involved but don't know how? Join us for a short presentation at 10:30 am before the main event. We will increase your awareness of what opportunities are available and ensure you know how to take advantage of everything MPI has to offer at the chapter and global levels.
- Registration & Networking (11:00 AM-11:30 AM CT)
- Volunteer Tradeshow (11:00 AM-11:30 AM CT)
- Luncheon & Program (11:30 AM-1:00 PM CT)
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This program is under review for EIC credit worth 1.0 CMP clock hour under Domain A.
Houston Fire Station 3
Station 3 is a historic landmark in Houston as it served as the city's third working fire station from 1903-1937. We offer 6000 sq. feet of bi-level event space complete with a private courtyard, gated parking lot, original brickwork and even the original working fire pole! We are conveniently located just outside of downtown with a gorgeous view of the Houston skyline.