Prometheus Retreats have been scheduled since 2000. What's the ratio of new attendees versus ones that have returned for the experience?
Because of the unique experience that Prometheus creates, often as many as two thirds of the attendees have attended one or more retreats in the past. Prometheans often want to return frequently for the rejuvenation that meaningful conversations with trusted colleagues from a variety of association backgrounds offer.
The Promethean community, which numbers more than 230, welcomes 'newbies' for the freshness of perspectives and diversity of new questions. New Prometheans are offered the opportunity to connect with a Promethean 'buddy' prior to the retreat to get a more personal sense of the experience and what to expect.
What is the Prometheus Consortium?
To ensure the continuity of the Prometheus Retreat, in 2015 we incorporated the event under the name Prometheus Consortium, Inc. and have obtained charitable status under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Keeping with the Prometheus philosophy, we designed a streamlined governance structure and crafted modernized bylaws.
Using the same low cost, high value model that the Prometheus Retreat has engaged for years, should there be interest on the part of the association community, we are now positioned to organize other events and activities for senior association professionals that promote effective practices, peer consultation, collaborative problem-solving and the exploration of emerging issues in association management.
Being incorporated also allows us to put in place appropriate financial and administrative policies and practices to help ensure that Prometheus is as stable and successful for the long-term future as it has been in the past. The goal is to preserve the special experience that Prometheans have found so valuable for more than two decades.
