Compete Sports Diversity Summit - Arizona 2022

2022 COMPETE SPORTS DIVERSITY SUMMIT in Partnership with the

SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2022 @ STATE FARM STADIUM

Uniting the World Through Sports

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2022 SUMMIT

2022 COMPETE SPORTS DIVERSITY SUMMIT in Partnership with the

WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OUR PARTNERS!

2022 SUMMIT VISION STATEMENT Compete Sports Diversity Unites the World Through Sports.

MISSION STATEMENT Compete connects, educates, empowers, and inspires mission-driven LGBTQ+ and allied sports and community leaders, sports organizations, non-profit groups, tourism partners, corporate partners, and athletes to further sports diversity together through our membership, media, and event platforms.

VALUES E-Excellence S-Service P-Passion

SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2022 @ STATE FARM STADIUM

WELCOME! I am so grateful you have decided to join us for the 2022 Compete Sports Diversity Summit in Partnership with the Arizona Cardinals and the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce. We are gathered here today to further diversity, equity and inclusion in the Greater Phoenix area and beyond by learning about one another and the many important opportunities available to us when we work together.

When we first started Compete in 2006 many people said it wouldn’t last. Yet here we are 16+ years later, working hard to make a difference. And it is because of partners like the Arizona Cardinals, AARP, SRP and many others that we have the opportunity to do that.

Recognizing the importance of supporting sports organizations, small minority and LGBTQ+ owned businesses and community non-profits is one important way to show your support for diversity. I hope you will join me in supporting each other, not only today but long after this Summit is over.

Because so many of you were unable to attend during the week while others were unable to attend on Saturday, we decided to host the event over two days. By offering flexibility for those who could only attend one day, we also provided an option for others to attend both days.

We have consciously limited the size of the audience in order to create a core group of attendees who can build important and lasting partnerships. This Summit does not end with this weekend; it should serve to bond us all for a long time to come!

I know your time is valuable and we are honored to have you here with us today.

So let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work!

With You,

Eric Carlyle, SDLT | eric@competediversity.com | 480-688-2080

2022 SUMMIT

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

(All times are approximate)

9 – 10 am

Registration + Networking

10 am

Morning Education Session

11:15 am

Lunch + Networking

12 pm

Afternoon Education Session

2:45 pm

Friday Closing

Celebrating Generations of Pride

AARP believes in celebrating the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community across all generations. That’s why we offer tools, programs and services to help you get the most out of your fabulous life. /aarparizona @AZ_AARP

Get to know us at aarp.org/pride

SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2022 @ STATE FARM STADIUM

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

(All times are approximate)

9 – 9:30 am

Registration + Networking

9:30 – 11:15 am

Morning Education Session

11:15 am

Lunch + Networking

12 pm

Afternoon Education Session

2:45 pm

Recognition Ceremony

3 pm

Summit Closing

FOSTERING EQUITY, TOGETHER. SRP supports organizations and programs that celebrate the power of diversity, inclusion and belonging. srpcares.com

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2022 SUMMIT THE COMPETE TEAM Eric Carlyle, SDLT CEO | Diversity Advocate eric.carlyle@competediversity.com Connie Wardman, M.A., SDLT Education Director | Diversity Advocate connie.wardman@competediversity.com Trayer Martinez, SDLT Director of Sales & Partnerships | Diversity Advocate trayer.martinez@competediversity.com Pavel Antonov, SDL Sales & Partnership Specialist | Diversity Advocate pavel.antonov@competediversity.com Emma Carlson, SDL Marketing Consultant | Diversity Advocate emma.carlson@competediversity.com David “Dirk” Smith, M.Sc., SDL Managing Editor | Diversity Advocate david.smith@competediversity.com COMPETE SPORTS DIVERSITY 800-489-1274

2022 SUMMIT COMPETE SPORTS DIVERSITY COUNCIL The Compete Sports Diversity Council is a membership organization comprised of organizations and individuals committed to furthering sports diversity. Membership is open to everyone.

Contact us today at membership@competediversity.com for more information.

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SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2022 @ STATE FARM STADIUM

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