shelterbox usa annual conference
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Program for the 2015 Annual ConferenceTRANSCRIPT
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE& HUMANITARIAN AWARDS
"For Those We Serve"
THURSDAy, OCT 8 EARLy ARRIvALS
FRIDAy, OCT 9 CONFERENCE DAy 1
Meet + GreetStop by the ShelterBox Hospitality Suite to pick up your program and meet ShelterBox staff and fellow volunteers.
pRE-CONFERENCE ACTIvITy(Optional) $20 Pre-registration required
Orlando Operations Center tourThe Orlando Operations Center is a 28,000 sq ft joint facility that provides public safety support and the continuity of government during a major disaster. The Orlando Operations Center is comprised of four major operations for the City of Orlando. It houses the Traffic Management Center, the 911 Communication Center, the Network Operations Support, and the Emergency Operations Center. The tour will consist of a briefing and a walkthru of the facility.
Topics to include: Emergency Management Operations Response and Recovery Operations Public Safety Continuity of Government Shelter Coordination
5-7pm
9am-12pmNancy Dodge, Ambassador
MEET IN THE HOTEL LOBBY AT 9:00 AM
Thank you for joining us and your fellow volunteers and supporters for the 2015 Annual Conference.
We'll explore the theme "For Those We Serve" and the impact and process of the ShelterBox solution. You'll enjoy fellowship with volunteers and staff and hear from beneficiaries about the impact that we've made so you can continue to inspire others in your community to support ShelterBox.
SHELTERBOx HOSPITALITY SUITE
OcTOber 9-11, 2015 Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, FL
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SATURDAy, OCT 10 CONFERENCE DAy 2
ShelterBox Int'l Update: More Than Just the BoxMeet the ShelterBox International CEO and learn how the organization has evolved in the past few years and where it is going.
8:30-9:30amAlison Wallace, SBI CEO
Wekiwa 6/7
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Breakfast
Welcome and Introduction
New ShelterBox Equipment DemonstrationSee and touch the latest gear including: Oase Tent, Shelter Kit, Luminad, Thirst Aid, Flex 3 Tent & SchoolBox.
9:30-10:15amAndrew Clark Sebastian 3/4
10:15-10:30am
8-8:30am Wekiwa Foyer
8:30am Wekiwa 6/7
Operations panel Update and Q+AAn interactive session to learn more about our response efforts and partnerships.
10:30-11:15am
Nepal SpeakerAshish Chaulagain will share what it was like when the 2015 Nepal earthquakes struck, the immediate aftermath and how he worked with the ShelterBox International Operations team to deploy aid instantly.
11:15-11:45am
Effects of post-Disaster Stress & Impact on SurvivabilityDr. Nicholas Hall, PhD is an award winning psychoneuroimmunologist, specializing in stress and its effects, who will speak on the subject in relation to disaster response.
3-3:45pm
ShelterBox visionGain insight into current ShelterBox operations and plans for the future.
1:15-2pm
BREAk3:45-4pmAnatomy of a ShelterBox DeploymentHear the stages of a disaster response through the lens of a SRT veteran.
4-5pm
Dr. Nicholas HallWekiwa 6/7
Bruce Heller, Board MemberWekiwa 6/7
Day One Wrap-Up5-5:15pmWekiwa 6/7
Wekiwa 4/5
Cocktail ReceptionCatch up with fellow volunteers over provided snacks and a cash bar.
5:30-7pm
CONFERENCE kICk-OFF Find Your Passion! A very special welcome to the 2015 Annual Conference.
ShelterBox Response Team Continuing Education(SRTs only) Get the latest developments in the SRT program.
REGISTRATION
LUNCH ON yOUR OWN
1-1:15pm
9:30am-12pm
12:30-1pmWekiwa Foyer
12-1pm
John Keane, ChairmanWekiwa 6/7
Alan Monroe, Interim Exec DirectorWekiwa 6/7
Andrew Clark, SBI Operation Team Lead
Wekiwa 6/7
FRIDAy, OCT 9 CONTINUED...
Ashish Chaulagain, RotaractorWekiwa 6/7
Andrew Clark + Panel Guests
Wekiwa 6/7
BREAk11:45am-12pm
keynote SpeakerNick Strayham is a Hurricane Katrina survivor who lived in a ShelterBox tent with his family after his home was destroyed. He will be speaking about what it was like to experience this life changing event and how ShelterBox helped him rebuild his life.
2-3pmNick Strayham
Wekiwa 6/7
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Breakfast8-8:30am Wekiwa Foyer
Non-Rotary FundraisingLearn more about proven initiatives like Combined Federal Campaign, Affiliate Marketing and Youth mobilization.
Building on the Rotary partnership in your DistrictAs the only Project Partner for disaster relief with Rotary International, ShelterBox receives incredible support from the Rotary network. Get an understanding of the Rotary District structure and learn how to increase opportunities to improve the partnership at a grassroots level.
Breakout Sessions (Choose One)3:15-4:15pmChris Alexander,
Communications ManagerWekiwa 8
Board Members: Bruce Heller, Gary Olsen + Louis Turpin
Wekiwa 6/7
Solo and Team Fundraising Tips + TricksGet ideas from some of the best solo + team fundraisers who will speak about unique and fun opportunities to engage your community to support your favorite disaster relief charity.
Breakout Sessions (Choose One)4:30-5:30pm
Ambassadors: Bill Woodard + Nancy Dodge
Wekiwa 6/7
Communication WorkshopUse the communication tools at your disposal! Craft a press release and engage the media and explore tips to maximizing the power of your social media.
Amanda Eyer, PR Committee Chair
+ Chris Alexander Wekiwa 8
SUNDAy, OCT 11 CONFERENCE DAy 3
Ambassador Workshop: Collaborating for SuccessWine tasting events. Ride for Dignity. Hosted dinner parties. What tactics do you employ that may be helpful for others across the country? And, with time being what most volunteers wish they had more of, learn how to maximize the time you DO have to give without the trial and error of starting from scratch.
8:30-10:15amGreg Krauska, Ambassador
Wekiwa 6/7
BREAk10:15-10:30amStories From the FieldPersonal experiences from SRTs to use in your presentations!
ShelterBox Response Team members
Wekiwa 6/7
10:30-11:00am
For Those We ServeWe serve our organization, our team and, most importantly, our beneficiaries. By taking what youve learned during the conference and applying inspiration and a simple road map, you can amplify your impact on the lives of disaster survivors worldwide.
Alan Monroe Wekiwa 6/7
11:00am-12pm
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DINNER ON yOUR OWN
3-3:15pm
4:15-4:30pm
Evening
HUMANITARIAN AWARDS LUNCHEON Join us as we honor and celebrate the achievements of those who make our lifesaving mission possible!
12-2pm
Serving Our Donors TogetherLearn how to manage donor expectations and get an overview of the organization's donor work flow.
2-3pmJim Carriere, Treasurer
+ Amy Farrington, Director of Administration &
Donor Relations Wekiwa 6/7
John Keane Butler Balcony
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE & HUMANITARIAN AWARDS2015
Shingle Creek Resort9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL
General Hotel: (866) 996-9939Reservation Line: (866) 996-6338
First Floor:Sebastian I-3 + I-4
second Floor:Wekiwa Foyer
Wekiwa 4, 5, 7, 8 + 9Butler Balcony
TRANSpORTATION:Airport ShuttlesRosen Shingle Creek is located on Universal Boulevard just off of the Beachline Expressway (SR 528, Exit #2) and a half mile east of the Orange County Convention Center. Transtar Transportation Group, Inc: (866) 888-5530SuperShuttle: (407) 888-9220
HOTEL pARkING: Self-parking is available at the Rosen Shingle Creek for ShelterBox USA guests at a discounted rate of $8/day. Valet parking is also available for $20/day.
EvENT ATTIRE: Business Casual
Alan MonroeInterim Executive Director
Amy FarringtonDirector of Administration
and Donor Relations
Sarah SheltonVolunteer Program Manager
Chris AlexanderCommunications Manager
941.539.2819
941.993.3194
941.725.0197
941.993.9000
STAFF CONTACT DIRECTORy:
shelterboxusa.org/conference