Schedule of Events

8:00 - 8:30 Registration/Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 8:45 Welcome

9:00 - 10:30 Concurrent Session I

1A Gaining an Edge Through Collaboration Kathleen Brown, Extension Specialist, Community and Economic Development University of Illinois Extension

1B “Hooked” on Recruitment
Susan Scholz, Director of Volunteer Services
Blessing Hospital
Presenter Information & Proposal

1C Rejuvenating Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Kyle Turk, Executive Director,
Economic Development Commission of Cass Co.,
Peace Corps Fellow & AmeriCorps Volunteer
Presenter Information & Proposal

10:30 - 10:45 Break

10:45 - 12:15 Concurrent Session II

2A Manage Your Most Valuable Asset - Volunteer Position Descriptions
Anne Godman, Graduate Student, University of Illinois
Presenter Information & Proposal

2B Navigating Grants.gov
Kathleen Brown, Extension Specialist,
Community and Economic Development
University of Illinois Extension
Presenter Information & Proposal

2C Legislative Advocacy
Cheryl Lefler, Property Manager
Knox County Housing Authority
Presenter Information & Proposal

12:15 - 1:00 Lunch and Networking

1:00 - 1:45 Luncheon Keynote—Nora Baldner
Branch Director, Arthritis Foundation

2:00 - 3:30 Concurrent Session III

3A Youth/Adult Partnerships
Tessa Hobbs-Curley
University of Illinois Extension,
Youth Development Educator
Presenter Information & Proposal

3B Exploring Our Styles to Enhance Communications
Barb Byrne, Co-Director
RSVP of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois
Presenter Information & Proposal

3C National Service Panel Discussion
AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, Peace Corps Fellows and more!
Facilitated by Serve Illinois Commission staff & partners
Presenter Information & Proposal

3:30 - 4:00 Conference Wrap-Up
Door Prizes and Evaluations