Staff agenda
Wednesday, June 15th
4-6pm…………...Welcome Aboard! Champion of the Year Kickoff Trophy Room at The Graduate Hotel Join us as we kick off our 2022 Champion U with a mock Champion of the Year Kickoff event. Appetizers and a drink will be provided for each guest.
7pm……………….. Dinner On Your Own Restaurant of your choice!
THURSDAY, June 16th 7:30-8:45am…… Complimentary Breakfast Powerhouse - Carrick
9-9:30am……….The Adventure Begins: Champion of the Year Success & Looking Ahead Powerhouse - Sheet Bend Speakers: Katie Rose (Director, Champion of the Year) and Melissa Uribe (Senior Director, State Development)
9:30-10:15am….. All Hands on Deck: Building an Effective Event Committee Powerhouse - Sheet Bend Speakers: Rebecca Williams (ME State Director), Tricia Williams (Palm Beach Area Director), and Katey DeMarais (MN State Director)
10:15-1 1:15am…... Learning the Ropes: Champion Recruitment and Strategy Powerhouse - Sheet Bend Speakers: Sarra Dennehy (State Director, NH), Emily Hunt (Director, Expansion & Mission Advancement), and, Molly Whalen (VA&DC State Director)
1 1:15am-1 2pm…..Meet Tyler Corder: 2021 National Champion of the Year Feature Powerhouse - Sheet Bend Speakers: Tyler Corder,(2021 National Champion of the Year), Hannah Marley (Regional Director, Mission Expansion), Cary Ombres (Senior Director, Expansion & Grants) and Kristina Crawford (NV State Director)
12-1 pm………………. Lunch Powerhouse - Carrick
THURSDAY, June 16th 1 - 1:45pm……………Riding the Waves:
Continuing the Champion Legacy Powerhouse - Sheet Bend Speakers: Trevor Paxton (Director, Friendship Walks Lisa Cleary (AZ State Director)
2-2:45pm………… Navigating Uncharted Waters: Securing Sponsorship and Corporate Partners Powerhouse - Sheet Bend Speakers: Jessica Tippmann (NJ Area Director), Emily Hernandez (Manager, Job Development), and Matthew Fernandes (NJ State Director)
2:45-3pm……….... Break 3-4pm………………. Building the Ship: Celebration Gala, Mastering your Auction & Revenue Enhancers that will bring it home! Powerhouse - Sheet Bend Speakers: Katie Rose (Director, Champion of the Year), Stephanie Guzman (Lead Graphic Designer),
4-5pm………………. Follow Your Compass:
How to Have a Powerful Event Program and Mission Moment Powerhouse - Sheet Bend Speakers: Kim Wehagen (Orlando Area Director) and Morgan Heartsfield (Tampa Area Director)
7pm…………………... Dinner on Your Own Restaurant of your Choice!
FRIDAY, June 17th 7:30-8:45Am....Complimentary Breakfast at Hotel Powerhouse—Carrick
9-10Am…………… Smooth Sailing & Rough Waters: Champion of the Year Staff Panel Powerhouse—Sheet Bend Facilitator: Katelyn Quintero (CA State Director) Speakers: Katey DeMarais (MN State Director), Lisa Cleary (AZ State Director), Natalie Seibert (IN State Director), Rebecca Williams (ME State Director), and Kim Wehagen (Orlando Area Director)
10-1 1Am...…………. Goals and Action Plans Sail the Seas: Champion of the Year World Café Round Tables Powerhouse—Sheet Bend Speakers: Katie Rose, Director, Champion of the Year
1 1Am-12PM...…….. Leading Your Crew into a Successful 2022 Event Season Powerhouse—Sheet Bend Speakers: Katie Rose (Director, Champion of the Year), Katey DeMarais (MN State Director), and Melissa Uribe (Senior Director, State Development)
12pm…………………..Conference Ends Set sail!