COMMUNITY LEADERS AGENDA
7.19.24 FRIDAY
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for a celebratory gathering with food, beverages, Champion of the Year-themed games, music, networking, and friendship.
6:30-7:15 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. Check with your state staff for more information!
7.19.24 FRIDAY
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.
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Friendship Walk style! We ll start the day with a mission moment speaker, followed by tips and tricks to engage your local community in your area’s walk.
8:00-8:30 AM Transition to Indiana University Auditorium
Community Leaders will have our own mini-Friendship Walk as we travel to the Indiana University Auditorium!
8:30-8:45 AM Conference Welcome
Room: Indiana University Auditorium
Speaker: Young Leaders Council Members
8:45-10:00 AM Keynote Session: Fearlessly Different: Our Differences are our Strengths
Speaker: Mickey Rowe, Award-Winning Author 7.20.24 SATURDAY
Room: Indiana University Auditorium
SATURDAY
7.20.24
Room: Indiana Memorial Union, Tudor Room
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Speakers:
Matt Newsom | Professional Benefit Auctioneer
Don’t really consider yourself a fundraiser? That’s ok! Learn ways to build strong relationships, communicate our mission, and utilize tools from a pro fundraiser and auctioneer.
11:30 AM-12:15 PM
Best Buddies + YOU
Room: Indiana Memorial Union, Tudor Room
Facilitator:
Matt Newsom | Professional Benefit Auctioneer
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Engage in guided discussions around specific topics that
SATURDAY
7.20.24
2:15-3:00 PM
Facilitator:
Jessica Wylie | Best Buddies International Senior Director, State Operations
Learn from individuals who have taken their involvement with Best Buddies to the next level in specific ways to advance our mission.
Our Global Mission Impact
Room: Indiana Memorial Union, Tudor Room
Best Buddies International Speakers:
David Quilleon | SVP, Global Mission, State Development & Operations
Stephanie Moore | VP, State Operations & Mission Advancement
Lisa Derx | VP, Government Relations
Amber Coffman | Senior Director, Best Buddies Jobs
Cary Ombres | VP, Expansion & Mission Advancement
Hear an overview of the progress we've made as an organization towards our programmatic and fundraising goals this year.
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SATURDAY
7.20.24
3:00-3:15 PM
3:15-3:45 PM
Break
Fireside Chat with Anthony Kennedy Shriver
Room: Indiana Memorial Union, Tudor Room
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Q&A with our Founder & Chairman.
3:45-4:00 PM
Break
4:00-5:00 PM
Turning Goals into Actions
Room: Indiana Memorial Union, Tudor Room
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Engage in facilitated table breakout sessions where you will work together with peers to 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.
7.20.24 SATURDAY
7:00-7:30 PM Optional Shuttle to Evening Activity
5:30-7:00 PM Break 10:00 PM Inclusion Olympics
If you would like to attend the Inclusion Olympics, meet in the Indiana Memorial Union lobby at 7pm for a shuttle with other Community Leaders.
You may also choose to go out for a bite to eat and out on the town in Bloomington with other Community Leaders (walk, Uber/Lyft).
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
8:30-10:15 AM General Conference Attendee Sessions
Room: Indiana University Auditorium
10:30-11:00 AM
10:15-10:30 AM (Floor 1) 7.21.24 SUNDAY
Transition to Indiana Memorial Union Etiquette & Accessibility Basics
Room: Indiana Memorial Union, Tudor Room
Facilitators:
Emily Raich | Deputy Director, Job Development
Katie Calton | Manager, National Partnerships
Explore the important role everyone plays in creating a culture of belonging and learn ways to foster a sense of belonging in any environment.
SUNDAY
7.21.24
Senior Director, Leadership
Natalie Jansen | Best Buddies in Maryland Deputy Director, Jobs & Transitions
Partner up with some of our Best Buddies Ambassadors for a session focused on defining personal values and developing strategies to strengthen advocacy and engagement with Best Buddies.
Lunch
12:15-1:15 PM
1:30-3:00 PM
Room: Indiana Memorial Union, Food Court
If you’re still on campus, feel free to head on over to Indiana Memorial Union’s food court for a bite to eat.
World Café (Optional)
Room: Indiana Memorial Union, Alumni Hall
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Serve as a facilitator for rotating, round-table discussions with high school students from around the world.
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SUNDAY
7.21.24
around the world and cheer them on as they share speeches they've worked on for the duration of the conference!
5:00-6:30 PM Dinner on your Own!
McNutt Dining Hall or out on the town in Bloomington
Your choice of a nostalgic dinner at the McNutt Dining Hall (take a campus shuttle) or out on the town in Bloomington!
6:30-7:00 PM Transition to Indiana University Auditorium
7:00-8:30 PM Best Buddies Leadership Conference Closing Ceremonies
Room: Indiana University Auditorium
8:30-9:00 PM Transition to Indiana Memorial Union
9:00-11:00 PM
Festival of Friendship
Room: Indiana Memorial Union, Alumni Hall
Dancing, billiards, bowling & more!
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CAMPUS MAP
FLOOR MAPS INDIANA MEMORIAL UNION
UPTOWN CAFE
SMOKEWORKS
OSTERIA RAGO
regional and European cuisines
Memphis-Style dry rub barbecue joint
Casual Italian served simply in a rustic environment
MOTHER BEAR’S PIZZA
UPLAND BEER CO.
Deep-dish pizzas and American snacks, plus beer & wine
Contemporary pub grub accompanies rotating house brews in a comfy space with a patio
MURA SUSHI & KOREAN
SOCIAL CANTINA
Traditional Korean dishes and Sushi
Hip restaurant serving tequila, craft beers & classic Mexican dishes
FARMBLOOMINGTON
All-day café with a funky vintage vibe, modern farmhouse-inspired cuisine
