Our Facilitators  •  Agenda  •  Registration & Room Information

Working for mission-driven organizations is a privilege. Even amidst the swirl of uncertain futures and floundering funding, our human services work provides a beacon of possibility grounded in transformative relationships. To continue shining this hopeful light, leaders know that we need to attend to our personal wellbeing. We hear that inner voice reminding us that we can't give what we don't have and yet, and yet... 

Join us for two-days of retreat and regrouping as we gather with Chuck Price and Diane Cable of Blue Collar Consulting to look inward and assess our own capacities to move beyond the day-to-day stressors toward greater creativity and growth. Together, through engaging exercises and inspiring reflections on leadership, we will explore how compassionate and nurturing leaders create space for creativity to take flight.

On the second day of our gathering, we will place special focus on exploration of the Empathy Interview, a tool that equips leaders to deepen organizational awareness and glean authentic insights from those most impacted by our services and supports. 

Held on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, this rejuvenating event is a great opportunity for leadership teams to share in some reflective time together—elevating spirits and embracing possibility. A family-friendly event, the schedule provides time for exploring and connecting in activities along this iconic peninsula.

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Who Should Attend
The WAFCA Institute is for those who are leading, growing leaders, or growing their leadership skills. Teams are encouraged to come together! (May include Executive Directors, Presidents, CEOs, Vice Presidents, Development Directors, Chief Financial Officers, Program Directors, Chief Operating Officers, and Department Managers.)

This is a family event!
Bring your guests and enjoy time together in beautiful Door County.

Our Facilitators: Chuck Price & Diane Cable, Blue Collar Consulting

Chuck Price, Co-Founder & CEO of Blue Collar Consulting, is a distinguished leader in the field of child welfare and health and human services. Chuck's notable expertise lies in his ability to guide organizations through successful transformations, offering practical insights and actionable advice that drive significant change. Renowned as a seasoned speaker and workshop facilitator, Chuck's authentic and profound knowledge enables him to deliver tangible solutions and tools that can be immediately applied. Diane Cable, MSW, recently joined the Blue Collar Consulting team, bringing her exceptional skills working with leaders, teams, and organizations on change initiatives. Diane’s thoughtful, present, and visionary approach creates space for enriched engagement and strategic thinking, leading to desired outcomes. Diane’s relational style creates a safe space for leaders and teams to have meaningful experiences and achieve their success.

 

Sunday, June 15

4:00 PM Hotel Check-in
7:00 PM Welcome Open House Reception (guests welcome)

Monday, June 16

7:30 AM Breakfast 
8:30 AM Program
12:00 PM Lunch on your own and free afternoon 
5:30 PM Reception & Dinner (guests welcome)

Tuesday, June 17

7:30 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM Program
11:00 AM Hotel Check-out
12:00 PM Adjourn 

Confirmation: If you did not receive an email confirmation, please contact us at [email protected].

Cancellations: Wednesday, June 4 (Cancellations/refund requests must be made to WAFCA no later than this date)

For your safety: WAFCA will follow recommendations for masking and/or other precautions established by the venue. All participants are encouraged to be fully vaccinated. We ask that registrants experiencing cold, flu, or COVID-like symptoms refrain from attending.

Landmark Room Reservations: To arrange for lodging please click here, select the exact dates and enter our group code "WAFCA5203" to view and book available rooms in our block. You can also call the Landmark Hotel at 1-800-273-7877 and reference "WAFCA 2025" group, (Group code #5203) for booking and pricing (see below). Any extended dates before 6/15 and after 6/17 will have to be booked directly via phone. The WAFCA group discount rate is guaranteed through May 1st.  All reservations require a 50% deposit at the time of booking with the balance due charged to the credit card on file 14 days prior to arrival. Reservations can be changed or cancelled up to 30 days before arrival with no penalty. No date changes are allowed within 30 days of arrival. Any reservations that are changed or cancelled within 30 days but more than 14 days prior to arrival will result in a forfeiture of the deposit for each day cancelled (50% of that night’s charge). Minimum stay requirements must still be met. Any cancellations within 14 days of arrival will result in a full forfeiture (100% of the cost of the stay).

Room Pricing: Click here to view The Landmark Hotel accommodations. 

  • One Bedroom Queen Woodview @ $154 per night
  • One Bedroom King Woodview @ $169 per night
  • One Bedroom Queen Waterview @ $174 per night
  • Two Bedroom 1 bathroom lofted Woodview @ $204 per night
  • Two Bedroom 1 bathroom lofted Waterview @ $224 per night
  • Two Bedroom 2 bathroom lofted Woodview @ $224 per night
  • Two Bedroom 2 bathroom lofted Waterview @ $244 per night