2025 Conference Schedule

8:30-9:20 AM

• Check-In Opens (On-site registration is not available) 
• Coffee & Networking

9:30-9:40 AM Opening Remarks

9:30-10:45 AM Keynote Speaker: Severina Ware, CVA

10:45-11:15 AM Explore the Museum 

11:20 AM- 12:20 PM Session 1 

• Presentation: Identifying Meaningful Volunteer Opportunities & Developing Clear Position Descriptions by: Traci Lato-Smith
• Presentation: 21st Century Change Leadership for Volunteer Directors by: Brian Cicero
• Presentation: The Volunteer Playbook: Transforming Passion into Action by: James Goalder

12:30-1:30 PM Lunch & Networking

1:45-2:45 PM Session 2

• Presentation: Time to Shape Our Future: A World Cafe Discussion by: Beth Steinhorn
• Presentation: Leading with Impact: Creating a Positive and Rewarding Volunteer Environment, Even in Challenging Times by: Tyler Davis
• Presentation: Managing Events with an Emphasis on Volunteers by: Jilian Allison

2:45-3:00 PM Break/Session Transition

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Session 3

• Presentation: Challenging Personalities in your Volunteer Program by: Bobbie D'Addario
• Presentation: Let Them Lead You--Management is what you make it by: Jill Schladweiler
• Presentation: Creating a Culture that Embraces Volunteers by: Betsy McFarland

4:00 PM – Network on your own (Suggested List will be provided)