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50th Annual Contrary Opinion Forum 

 

We will once again proudly host our Contrary Opinion Forum at the Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes, Vermont.  This year marks the 50th anniversary for this event, and the dates are October 3rd – October 5th, 2012.

 

The picturesque and spacious facility for the Forum is located on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain about 28 miles south of Burlington.

 

Economists, investment managers and contrary-minded individuals from all parts of the U.S., Canada, and overseas gather for this annual conference.  The Forum centers around the idea of learning to think for yourself in solving practical investment problems.

2012 Forum Speakers 

We don't tell our speakers what to say, as they are leaders in contrarian thinking! We do encourage "outside-the-box" presentations, with an emphasis on actionable ideas.

 

 

Steve Leuthold, Leuthold Group

Ned Davis, Ned Davis Research

Eoin Treacy, Global Strategist, Fullermoney.com

Rod Smyth, Riverfront Investment Management

Michael Aronstein, Marketfield Asset Management

Mark Vitner, Wells Fargo

Ian McAvity, Deliberations on World Markets

Mark Melcher, The PoliticalForum.com

 

Look for additional speakers to be announced as their schedules permit.

 

 

 

Schedule of Events  

 

 

 

Check-in for the Forum takes place Wednesday afternoon.  At 6pm, we will host a cocktail reception, followed by dinner.  Our first presentation is Wednesday evening after dinner.  The following day, Thursday, we have a full day of speakers, but there is always plenty of time for (and we encourage!) question and answer sessions with the mixing of ideas in a friendly atmosphere. Friday's session begins with a speaker and concludes with a moderated session with an expanded panel. The Forum concludes following lunch.

Spouses are invited to attend, and there is an abundance of alternative activities for those not interested in Forum sessions. Please contact us if we can assist with arrangements for outside activities. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are held in the main dining room where portions are hearty and the food is always an epicurean delight.

Registration Fees

The cost for the 2012 Contrary Opinion Forum includes all meetings, all materials, all meals, and two cocktail receptions.

 

$945 for single attendee or $1280 for attendee plus spouse.  We offer a discount of $45 for registration before July 1st ($900 for single, $1235 for couple).  To register today click here.

 

Please note that any cancellations after September 15th are subject to a 50% service charge and no refunds will be made for cancellations after September 28th.

 

 

 Accommodations

 

The lovely and spacious Basin Harbor Club is located about 6 miles west of Vergennes and 28 road miles south of Burlington. Most of our guests find it convenient to stay with us on site.

 

Accommodations are very comfortable and there are wonderful views and walks. We ask that you arrange for your own lodging directly with the Basin Harbor Club (800-622-4000), but please feel free to contact us with questions, or for a list of alternative accommodations if you so desire.  Mention that you are with the Forum to receive our negotiated rates at the resort.  Also, note that using the Basin Harbor Club's website for online reservations will not work - we reserve blocks of rooms, so it will likely show no rooms available.


Airline service is available direct to Burlington International Airport (BTV). Driving time is not burdensome and the scenery on approaches from both New York and Boston is attractive. For any further travel information please contact Alex Seagle at 802-658-0322 or email him at
alex@fraser.com.

 

To Register

 

You may call our office with registration information or use the form below to register online. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 802-658-0322 or e-mail alex@fraser.com if we can offer any additional information or assistance.

Fraser Management
PO BOX 1777
Burlington, Vermont 05402
Phone:  802-658-0322

Email: alex@fraser.com  

 

 

Save $45

Hurry and register before July 1, 2012 and save $45!  Registration must be paid in full by July 1, 2012 to qualify for the discount.

 

Early registration must be done by calling our office at 802-658-0322, or email at  alex@fraser.com 

Offer Expires: July 1, 2012