State of California - Public Health & Safety Requirements for Indoor Event Attendees

(Source here; enforced starting January 15, 2022)

Masks required for all indoor events:

• Attendees must follow CDPH Guidance for Face Coverings.
• Buffini & Company and the venue will have masks available to attendees upon request.

Verification of full COVID-19 vaccination status OR COVID-19 negative test results accompanied by a matching photo ID are required to attend this event:

1. Verification of being fully vaccinated:
   • “Fully Vaccinated” Definition: two weeks or more after receiving the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), two weeks or more after receiving a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson [J&J]/Janssen), or two weeks after receipt of another vaccine authorized by the World Health Organization. (Source: CDPH Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Persons)
   • Acceptable Vaccine Verification Documentation:
     • COVID-19 Vaccine Record Card (issued by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control & Prevention or WHO Yellow Card) which includes name of person vaccinated, type of vaccine provided, and date doses administered
     • A photo of a vaccination card as a separate document
     • A photo of vaccine card stored on a phone or electronic device
     • Documentation of vaccination from a healthcare provider
     • Digital record that includes a QR code that when scanned by a SMART Health Card reader displays to the reader client name, date of birth, vaccine dates and vaccine type
     • Documentation of vaccination from other contracted employers who follow these vaccination records guidelines and standards.
2. Verification of Negative Test Results:
   • Timing Requirements: Testing is required to be conducted within one day for antigen tests (24 hours), or within two days (48 hours) for PCR tests prior to entry into the facility or venue.
   • Acceptable verification documentation of negative COVID-19 test result:
     • A printed document from the test provider or laboratory
     • An electronic test result is displayed on a phone or other device from the test provider or laboratory.
     • The information should include the person's name, type of test performed, and negative test result.
     • Please note, at home test results will not be accepted as a negative test verification. A list of local testing sites in Anaheim, CA can be found here.
3. Acceptable ID Verification:
   • Acceptable identification is any document that includes the name of the person (matching the record) and photograph.

Master Class Virtual

Join us online for six carefully crafted virtual sessions, followed by a virtual networking Community Mixer. After the live event ends, the content will be available online for playback until 11:59 P.M. PST on Friday, March 12, 2021.

Master Class Anaheim, CA

In accordance with the State of California mandate, all Master Class Anaheim attendees will be required to wear masks or facial coverings and will need to present one of the following documents upon check-in to be allowed entry into the event:

• Verification of COVID-19 full vaccination status with final dose completed two weeks prior to event date. Acceptable forms of verification record can be found here.
• Or Negative COVID-19 test results, with PCR testing being administered no more than 48-hours in advance of check-in or rapid antigen testing being administered no more than 24-hours in advance of check-in. Please note, results from at home tests will not be accepted as an acceptable form of verification.

A photo ID with your full name clearly stated as it is printed on either record above is also required for verification upon entry. To account for the extra steps our staff will need to take during check-in, check-in will open early at 4:30 pm on Monday, January 24th, the night of the mixer, and at 7:00 am on Tuesday, January 25th, the morning before sessions begin. A list of local testing sites in Anaheim, CA can be found here

If your plans have changed and you are no longer able to attend Master Class Anaheim, please contact Client Care at 1-800-945-3485 x1 or clientcare@buffiniandcompany.com to cancel your registration.

Master Class Dallas, TX

Join us at the Hilton Anatole for a full day of content packed sessions, preceded the evening before by a Community Mixer. We are offering discounted hotel rates for those who wish to stay onsite to maximize their event experience.

Master Class Seattle, WA

Join us at the Hyatt Regency Seattle for a full day of content packed sessions, preceded the evening before by a Community Mixer. We are offering discounted hotel rates for those who wish to stay onsite to maximize their event experience.

Master Class Richmond, VA

Join us at the Richmond Convention Center for a full day of content packed sessions, preceded the evening before by a Community Mixer. We are offering discounted hotel rates for those who wish to stay onsite to maximize their event experience.

Master Class Denver, CO

Join us at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center for a full day of content packed sessions, preceded the evening before by a Community Mixer. We are offering discounted hotel rates for those who wish to stay onsite to maximize their event experience.

Hotel Booking: Our contracted group room block for this event is sold out. If you have changes or cancellations to EXISTING reservations, please call the hotel directly at the number below. Please be sure to obtain a cancellation confirmation, as charges may apply:

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center: 720.452.6900

If you are still in need of a room reservation, you can view nearby available hotel rates here.

Master Class San Jose, CA

Due to unforeseen circumstances at our intended venue, we have to cancel our upcoming Master Class event in San Jose, CA scheduled for September 13-14, 2021. We're sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you and we hope to see you at another Buffini & Company event soon.

If you were registered for Master Class San Jose, an email from Buffini & Company has been sent out to all registrants with information on our refunding process and hotel booking cancellations.

Master Class Nashville, TN

Join us at the Omni Nashville Hotel for a full day of content packed sessions, preceded the evening before by a Community Mixer. We are offering discounted hotel rates for those who wish to stay onsite to maximize their event experience.

As of August 2021, proof of vaccination, pre-arrival or on-site COVID testing, on-site temperature checks and health screening questionnaires will not be required to attend the Master Class Nashville event. Additionally, at this time, face masks are not required by the venue or in the State of Tennessee but are recommended by the CDC regardless of vaccination status. We are closely monitoring state and local mandates and will provide health and safety updates to registered attendees as the event approaches.

Master Class Toronto, ON

Join us at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for a full day of content packed sessions, preceded the evening before by a Community Mixer. We are offering discounted hotel rates for those who wish to stay onsite to maximize their event experience.

J'aime Nowak

Director of Community Development

J'aime Nowak has been a leading force in the real estate industry for over two decades. Starting her career as an agent in 1995, J'aime quickly began using the Buffini & Company referral systems and proceeded to double her income every year.

She was then asked to manage her office, where she used the same principles to reverse a six-figure deficit, increase profitability and create a culture that was second-to none—all within 16 months.

Brian recruited her to join Buffini & Company in 2004 to bring her skills to a wider audience. She's trained thousands of professionals across North America on how to build a profitable business and fulfilling life.

As Director of Community Development, she clears a path for industry leaders to build an irresistible office with healthy growth, and also inspires and motivates agents to become the very best in the business.

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Colette Carlson

Human Behavior Expert and Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker

Master Class Anaheim

Colette teaches audiences how to transform relationships through the power of connected conversations. Her keynote programs are so personalized, attendees often assume Colette is one of them. She has the outstanding ability to connect through engaging content and laugh-out-loud humor.

With a Master’s Degree in Human Behavior, and more than 20 years of experience helping individuals change behaviors that impact their success, Colette understands the psychology, mindset, and skills required to make positive, long-lasting change.

Colette is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), a designation held by fewer than 10% of the members belonging to the International Federation for Professional Speakers. In 2017, Colette was inducted into the CPAE Speaker Hall Fame®, a lifetime award that honors professional speakers who have reached the top echelon of platform excellence. Trusted clients include Boeing, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Federal Express, Fidelity, Domino’s Pizza, Great Clips, and the United States Government.

Bob Beaudine

President and CEO, Eastman & Beaudine

Master Class Dallas

Bob Beaudine is president and CEO of Eastman & Beaudine, one of the top executive search firms in the nation working with Fortune 500 companies, entertainment entities, sports organizations, Olympic bodies, universities, non-profits and more. Named by Sports Illustrated as the “Most Influential Man in Sports You’ve Never Heard of,” Bob has staffed leadership at major organizations like the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL and the U.S. Olympics, as well as university departments and non-profits. He is a bestselling author known for his books “The Power of WHO!” and “2 Chairs” focusing on goal-getting and spirituality. He has spoken at conferences around the world, and has appeared on The Today Show, Fox Business Network, Canada’s Business News Network and other programs. Bob and his wife, Cheryl, have been married over three decades and have three grown daughters and three grandchildren.

Kevin Brown

Branding and Culture Expert, Author of Unleashing Your Hero

Master Class Richmond

Kevin Brown’s unconventional path to business and personal success has taught him that winning in business and in life requires anything but conventional thinking. With a streetwise aptitude and a never quit attitude, he worked his way from the front lines in business to the executive boardroom. For two decades, Kevin was a sales and marketing executive that helped grow a little-known family business into an industry giant with annual revenues reaching two billion dollars. After a career in franchising, Kevin decided to retire from corporate America and pursue his passion for bringing The HERO Effect® message to as many people and organizations as possible. Kevin is on a mission to help people and organizations embrace a simple philosophy that separates world-class organizations and high-performance people from everybody else. He is passionate about helping people expand their vision, develop their potential, and grow their results.

Bill Hampton

Corporate Consultant and Motivational Speaker

Master Class Denver

Bill Hampton’s passion for a good story led him to an early career as a music promoter and eventually Vice President of Premiere Speakers Bureau where he promoted the who’s who of the speaking business. Bill called a local radio station one day and talked to the host of the show; Dave Ramsey. Next thing you know, bill is the Executive VP and CMO. Over the next 13 years, he helped the Dave Ramsey Show become one of the nation's largest syndicated talk radio shows heard on more than 500 stations.

Now as Senior Executive VP of Spartan Capital Group, Bill provides tailor-made executive search & consulting solutions for companies throughout North America.

He’s a graduate of Liberty University with a degree in public speaking and government. And today spends his time with his wife Amanda and their 5 children.

Neil Pasricha

Leadership and Happiness Expert

Master Class Toronto

After graduating from Harvard Business School, Neil Pasricha spent a decade as Director of Leadership at Walmart, the world’s largest company. While there he wrote the 50-million-hit, award-winning blog 1000 Awesome Things and the New York Times bestsellers The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation which have been on international bestseller lists for over 200 weeks and sold over a million copies.

Neil’s research and books on happiness, mindset, and human potential have received attention from Harvard Business Review, The New Yorker, The Sunday Times,CNN, and BBC.

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