COMMUNITY LEADERS AGENDA
FRIDAY
4:30-6:30 PM
Community Leaders Welcome Reception
Room: Tudor Hall, Indiana Memorial Union
Join Community Leaders from around the country unite for a celebratory gathering with food, beverages, music, networking, and friendship.
6:30-7:30 PM
Conference Welcome Meetings
Room: Hodge Hall (State Room Assignment Coming Soon!)
Meet with your state or regional delegation to make introductions and review what's in store for BBLC weekend.
7:30-8 PM
Transition to Indiana University Auditorium
8-10 PM
#BBLC2023 Welcome: Reunited for Inclusion (Opening Ceremonies) Room: Indiana University Auditorium
Conference attendees from all over the world enter the Indiana University Auditorium with energy and excitement as they are welcomed by our Founder & Chairman, Anthony Kennedy Shriver, and various other speakers and performers.
7-8 AM Breakfast
Room: Frangipani Room, Indiana Memorial Union
8-8:30 AM
Transition to Indiana University Auditorium
8:30-8:45 AM Conference Welcome: Reunited for Inclusion
Room: Indiana University Auditorium
Speaker: Garett Tomasek, Young Leaders Council Chair
8:45-10 AM
10-10:30 AM
Keynote Session:
ALOHA - Creating a Culture of Kindness
Room: Indiana University Auditorium
Speaker: Kevin Wanzer, Motivational Comedian
Wellness Break with Homefield
Room: Indiana University Auditorium
10:30-11:30 AM Our Global Mission in Action Room: Indiana University Auditorium
Learn about the impact that Best Buddies' mission is making around the world.
11:30-11:45 AM Transition to Indiana Memorial Union
11:45 AM - 1 PM Lunch & Our Global Mission Impact
Room: Frangipani Room, Indiana Memorial Union
Speakers:
Stephanie Moore | Best Buddies International VP, State Operations & Mission Advancement
Lisa Derx | Best Buddies International VP, Government Relations
Jennifer Allen | Best Buddies International Senior Director, International Programs
Hear an overview of the progress we've made as an organization towards our programmatic and fundraising goals this year.
1-2 PM
Nothing About Us Without UsDisability Awareness Training
Room: Frangipani Room, Indiana Memorial Union
Facilitators: Emily Raich | Best Buddies International Deputy Director, National Jobs Partnerships
Cheyenne Jock | Best Buddies in Texas Deputy Director, Jobs
Katie Boone Best Buddies Ambassador - Texas
Get up to speed with current etiquette as our society evolves in bringing awareness to the Disability Rights Movement. Learn how to best advocate for our participants and mission!
2-2:45 PM
Telling Your Story
Room: Frangipani Room, Indiana Memorial Union
Facilitators:
Lise Lozelle | Best Buddies International Senior Director, State Communications & Engagement
Jay Thomas | Best Buddies International Director, Digital Advertising & Social Media
Sharing your passion and excitement for our mission is a big part of your role as a Community Leader with Best Buddies. With the help of some of our Global Ambassadors, identify your why and how you can inspire others to join the movement!
2:45-3 PM
Snack Break
3-4 PM
Building Community Connections
Room: Frangipani Room, Indiana Memorial Union
Facilitators: Connie Mehlman Best Buddies Advisory Board Chair, Ohio
Catlin Skufca | Best Buddies in Ohio State Director
Richard Nakai | Best Buddies in California Coordinator, State Operations & Programs Best Buddies Global Ambassador
Explore your network and familiarize yourself with the various ways in which individuals and/or
7.22.23
4-5 PM
Partners Panel
Room: Frangipani Room, Indiana Memorial Union
Facilitator: Jessica Wylie | Best Buddies International Senior Director, State Operations
Panelists: Chris Boult
CIO of Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) - TX
Paul Brooks Jr. Ambassador, Best Buddies in NV
Kelly Dyer Rawlings New York Life - NH
Jason Thompson Orange Consulting - KY
Danielle Williams Bank of America - DE
Learn from individuals who have taken their involvement with Best Buddies to the next level in specific ways to advance our mission.
5-6:30 PM
Dinner - Let’s TACO ‘Bout Best Buddies!
Room: Room TBD, Indiana Memorial Union
6:30-7 PM
7:30-10 PM
Break
Meet in the lobby of IMU at 7pm to take a shuttle as a group to the evening activity.
Best Buddies Ballers Bash
Room: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
7-8 AM Breakfast
Room: Frangipani Room, Indiana Memorial Union
8-8:30 AM
Transition to Indiana University Auditorium
8:30-10 AM Champions of Inclusion Panel Discussion
Room: Indiana University Auditorium
10-10:15 AM
Transition to Indiana Memorial Union
10:15-11 AM
Jobs Networking & Goal-Setting
Room: Frangipani Room, Indiana Memorial Union
Facilitator: Millicent Boykin | OneStar
Best Buddies Jobs participants will practice their networking skills and mingle with our community leaders. You will work together to set goals for yourselves to bring back to your local community.
7.23.23
11 AM - 12 PM
Turning Goals into Actions
Room: Frangipani Room, Indiana Memorial Union
Facilitators: David Quilleon | Best Buddies International Senior VP, Global Mission, State Development & Operations
Josh Felder Best Buddies Global Ambassador
Troy Dunmire | Leukemia & Lymphoma Society EVP, Chief Operating Officer
Share your key take-aways and be inspired to follow through on your goals and hold each other accountable in your very important roles as Community Leaders!
Lunch
12-1 PM
1:30 - 3 PM
Room: Food Court, Indiana Memorial Union
World Café (Optional)
Room: Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union
Serve as a facilitator for rotating, round-table discussions with high schools students from around the world.
3-3:30 PM Break
3:30 - 5 PM
7.23.23
Ambassador Speeches (Optional)
Room: Whittenberger Auditorium, Indiana Memorial Union
Be a part of the audience for Ambassadors from around the world and cheer them on as they share their speeches they've worked on for the duration of the conference!
5-6:30 PM
Dinner on your Own!
McNutt Dining Hall or out on the town in Bloomington
Transition to Indiana University Auditorium 7-8:30 PM
6:30-7 PM
#BBLC2023 Closing Ceremonies
Room: Indiana University Auditorium 8:30-9 PM
Transition to Indiana Memorial Union 9-11 PM Festival of Friendship
Room: Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union
Dancing, billiards, bowling & more!
