CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS & MATERIALS:
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MORNING WELCOME & PANEL DISCUSSION: Regional Updates and Collaborative Highlights from Virginia, Maryland and DC
WAVE President Laila Riazi delivered opening remarks and introduced the morning’s panelists: Carol Paquette, Convenor of the Virginia Village Collective; Chelsea Wheeler, Supportive Communities Program Manager, Maryland Dept. of Aging; and Dr. Katrina Polk, Executive Director, DC Villages Collaborative. DOWNLOAD HERE
LUNCH KEYNOTE: Understanding the Federal Landscape for Villages
Bob Blancato, president of Matz, Blancato & Associates in Washington, DC and a devoted advocate and leader in national policy for older adults, provided an overview of past, present and future national policies affecting older Americans and delivered an inspiring call to action for Villages in our region. DOWNLOAD HERE
BREAKOUT SESSIONS - Slide Presentations
Session 1.1: How Do YOU Attract and Engage Volunteers? Sharing best practices on volunteer management DOWNLOAD HERE
Session 1.2: Putting Technology to Work for Your Village
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Session 1.3: Building Better Village Websites
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Session 1.4: Marketing Fundamentals for Villages
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Session 2.1: Fundraising You Can Do Today!
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Session 2.2: Exploring Logic Models and Evaluation
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Session 2.3: Storytelling and Annual Reports
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Session 3.1: Data That Works for You!
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Session 3.2: Care and Support for a Member’s Changing Needs: Village programs that provide supportive care for members who rely on extra support
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Session 3.3: Highlighting New Village Programs
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