2011 Network Meeting Registration Guide

2011 Network Meeting Online Registration Guide Please print the Registration Worksheet prior to registering

Hyatt Regency San Antonio on the River Walk at Paseo Del Alamo San Antonio, TX February 17 – 19, 2011 (Pre-meeting Training February 15 – 16, 2011) 1

Table of Contents Welcome & Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Questions & Assistance ........................................................................................................................................... 3 Registration Types ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Let’s Get Started...................................................................................................................................................... 5 Helpful Hints ............................................................................................................................................................ 5 Meeting Schedule ................................................................................................................................................... 6 General Registration Worksheet ............................................................................................................................ 7 Program Director Registration Worksheet ........................................................................................................... 11 Pre-Meeting Training Course Descriptions ........................................................................................................... 13 The Territory Cup .................................................................................................................................................. 14 Track Descriptions ................................................................................................................................................. 15 High Impact Session Course Descriptions ............................................................................................................. 16 Chapter Category Definitions ................................................................................................................................ 21 Friday Inspiring Best Practices Course Descriptions ............................................................................................. 22 Saturday Inspiring Best Practices Course Descriptions ......................................................................................... 24

Please print either the General Registration Worksheet on pages 7 – 10 or the Program Director Worksheet on pages 11 – 12 before logging into the registration site. To avoid having the program time out, please complete your worksheets prior to beginning online registration.

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WELCOME & OVERVIEW Welcome to the 2011 Network Meeting. This is an exciting time in the life of The First Tee as we celebrate our achievements in Phase III and begin Phase IV: Impact, Influence, Inspire. The course offerings for this meeting are designed to provide the tools and training necessary for Chapter leadership teams to experience success in Phase IV. The purpose of the Online Registration Guide is to provide you with information to maximize the educational and social networking opportunities available during the meeting in San Antonio. Please plan approximately 20 minutes to familiarize yourself with this Guide and the course offerings.

This Guide mirrors the online registration process. Options will be available for registering more than one person in a group or adding a guest to one or many of the social activities. Please refer to this document as you proceed with your registration. You may find it helpful to print one of the two Registration Worksheets (pages 7-12) prior to beginning your registration. The first registration worksheet is for those attendees taking Tracks One, Two and Four. The second worksheet is only for Track Three and should be used by Program Directors and those wishing to become Program Directors.

Questions & Assistance If at any time during the registration process you have a question, please click on the “details” link for more information. If you still have questions or need additional information, please contact: Logistical issues (flights, hotels, transportation, registration technical problems, etc): Kathy Thompson 904.940.4308 kthompson@thefirsttee.org Course registration: Sue Parson or 904.940.4362 sparson@thefirsttee.org

Laura Orlen 904.940.4352 lorlen@thefirsttee.org

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

The scheduled dates for the 2011 Network Meeting are February 17 – 19 at Hyatt Regency San Antonio on the River Walk at Paseo Del Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. However, there are courses and activities beginning on Tuesday, February 15. Before you begin your online registration process, you’ll need to answer a few questions: • • • • • • • • • •

Who will attend from your Chapter?

Has your executive director completed the ZONE-required Executive Core Education course?

Will anyone arrive for the early BEEP courses?

Will anyone arrive early to play in The Territory Cup golf outing?

Are you paying by check or credit card?

Who is responsible for registering and paying for each attendee from your Chapter?

Who will attend which educational course(s)?

What do you hope to learn while at the Network Meeting?

What questions do you want to discuss with other Chapters?

Will guests attend any of the events?

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REGISTRATION TYPES: WHO SHOULD REGISTER FOR WHAT? The 2011 Network Meeting offers a wide variety of educational opportunities, but each course is not for everyone. The meeting will feature four educational tracks. Depending on your Registration Type, your course offerings may vary. Track One is for Pre-Meeting Training and Golf opportunities. Track Two is for Board Members only. Track Three is the Program Director Track. Finally, Track Four is open to all educational opportunities available during the regularly scheduled meeting times. To assist you with course selections, the home office recommends the following tracks for each Registration Type:

Allied Associate Track Four – This will give you a well-rounded view of The First Tee programs.

Board Member If you are the only board member attending from your Chapter, we highly recommend you join Track Two: Board Members Only. It is different from previous Network Meeting Board courses, and it will provide a heavy focus on Phase IV goals and Chapter planning.

Chapter Staff / Coach / Volunteer Track Four will provide a variety of courses to fit your educational needs and interests. Most courses are offered twice to give you an opportunity to maximize your training schedule.

Executive Director / Recognized Executive Director / Master Executive Director You are required to arrive early and complete the Executive Core Education program if you have not yet completed the course. If you have completed the Core training, we encourage you to continue toward your Recognized status by enrolling in any of the Track One courses. Reminder: there will be no Board & Executive Education Program (BEEP) courses offered during the Network Meeting schedule.

During the meeting, you’ll want to register in Track Four.

National School Program Track Four will most likely fulfill the educational needs for which you are attending. Course selections are repeated to allow you to attend four separate programs.

The First Tee Coach / Master Coach / Program Director Select between Tracks Three and Four. Track Three courses have been specifically selected for Program Directors and The First Tee Coaches interested in pursuing a Program Director career. Track Four will provide a variety of courses to fit your educational needs and interests.

Trustee All four Tracks may be of interest. Join us early for The Territory Cup Golf Tournament or attend Vision to Execution. As the meeting kicks off, enjoy a variety of courses from Track Four and gain insight into the future of The First Tee programs.

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LET’S GET STARTED Please read through all of the information in this document before registering online. If you have more than one person from your Chapter planning to attend, we encourage you to attend different educational courses.

This will enable attendees to bring back to the Chapter even more information. We recommend that you: 1. Print the Registration Worksheet on pages 7 – 10 for a majority of attendees or print the Program Director Registration Worksheet on pages 11 – 12.

2. Read through the Track Descriptions on page 15.

3. Select your Track(s).

4. Select your courses based on your Track. The page number of course descriptions is in parenthesis following the course title.

5. Once you have completed your worksheet, please log on to The First Tee website and click on the 2011 Network Meeting Registration link. www.thefirsttee.org Keep the registration guide handy as you register to refer to class information. After completing your personal information online, you’re ready to begin selecting your activities and courses from the dropdown menus. We look forward to seeing you at the 2011 Network Meeting in San Antonio in February.

Helpful Hints: • Look for these color-coded icons to help you with your registration. Each course topic will appear in the appropriate color with the applicable icon.

Hot Topics The First Tee Programs

Management & Operations

Money Matters

Technology/Marketing/Communications

• If your Chapter is bringing more than one board member, please enroll at least one board member in Track Two: Board Members Only. Additional board members may attend either Track Two or Track Four.

• Have a meeting with all who are planning to attend to decide course selections for each person from your Chapter. Plan to cover as many different courses as possible.

• For the first time, you will be selecting courses for every session prior to arriving at the meeting. This will assist us in assigning classrooms and preparing course materials and handouts.

• If more than one person is attending classes during the meeting, please register as a group or complete separate registrations. If a person is not attending classes, this individual should be registered as a guest.

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THE FIRST TEE NETWORK MEETING IMPACT, INFLUENCE, INSPIRE Tuesday 2/15/2011

Wednesday 2/16/11

Thursday 2/17/11

Friday 2/18/11

Saturday 2/19/11

TRACK ONE

TRACK ONE

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

BEEP Courses

BEEP Courses

7:30-8:30am

7:30-8:30am

7:30-8:30am

8:00am 5:00pm

8:00am 2:00pm

General Session

General Session

Regional

8:30-10:15am

8:30-9:30am

Meetings

Break

Break

8:30-10:00am

10:15-10:30am

9:30-9:45am

Break

Regional Meetings 10:30am12:15pm

Concurrent High Impact Sessions

10:00-10:15am

Tracks 2, 3 & 4

Concurrent High Impact Sessions

Lunch/Expo

9:45-11:45am

Tracks 2, 3 & 4

12:15-1:45pm

transition time

10:15am12:15pm

transition time

Awards Lunch

Lunch/Expo

Concurrent High

12:00-1:30pm

12:15-1:45pm

Impact Sessions

transition time

transition time

Tracks 2, 3 & 4

Concurrent Inspiring

Concurrent Inspiring

2:00 - 4:00pm

Best Practices

Best Practices

Break

1:45-2:45pm

2:00-3:00pm

4:00-4:15pm

Break

Break

Chapter Chats

2:45-3:00pm

3:00-3:15pm

4:15-5:15pm

Concurrent High Impact Sessions Tracks 2, 3 & 4 3:00-5:00pm Dinner on the Riverwalk

General Session 3:15 - 4:30pm

Vision to Execution 8:00am 5:00pm The Territory Cup Golf Tournament 10:45am 5:00pm

Dinner on the Riverwalk

Welcome Reception 6:00 - 9:00pm Alamo Plaza

Dinner on the Riverwalk

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Gala Dinner Grand Ballroom

THE FIRST TEE 2011 NETWORK MEETING REGISTRATION WORKSHEET Hot Topics

Management & Operations

The First Tee Programs

Money Matters

Technology/Marketing/Communications

PRE-MEETING TRAINING & GOLF Track One: Board & Executive Education Program (BEEP) & Golf. The page number on which the course description can be found is in parenthesis following the course title.

Please select one: EXECUTIVE CORE EDUCATION - $350 (P. 13) BOARD GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP & PLANNING - $350 (P. 13) CHAPTER BUSINESS & PROGRAM OPERATIONS - $350 (P. 13) FUNDRAISING & REVENUE GENERATION - $350 (P. 14) VISION TO EXECUTION - $250 (P. 14) THE TERRITORY CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT - $100 (P. 14) I will not attend any of the Pre-Meeting Trainings or Golf activities.

2011 NETWORK MEETING REGISTRATION Select one Track Track Two: Board Members Only (board members only and must be registered as a board member) If you select this Track, please go to the Inspiring Best Practices Sessions selections on page 9. The Track Description is located on page 15.

Track Three: Program Director (must be registered as a Program Director or The First Tee Coach) If you select this Track, please use the Program Director Track Registration Worksheet on pages 11 - 12. The Track Description is located on page 15.

Track Four: Executive & General Education Please select one class per session. The page number on which the course description can be found is in parenthesis following the course title.

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Session A (Select one) ENHANCING THE NATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM EXPERIENCE (P. 16) EXPANDING INFLUENCE THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA (P. 17) IMPACTING RETENTION & PROGRESSION (P. 17) INCREASING RELEVANCE & LAUNCHING THE NATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM (P. 18) INSPIRING COACHES: COACH MENTORING (P. 18) INSPIRING CONTINUOUS LEARNING (P. 18) MANAGING RISK FOR GREATER IMPACT (P. 19) ZEROING IN ON NETWORK EXCELLENCE: ZONE 2011 (P. 20) Session B (Select one) IMPACTING RETENTION & PROGRESSION (P. 17) IMPROVING DIVERSITY TO IMPACT & INFLUENCE COMMUNITIES (P. 17) INFLUENCING OTHERS THROUGH TRUE COLORS (P. 18) INSPIRING CONTINUOUS LEARNING (P. 18) MANAGING RISK FOR GREATER IMPACT (P. 19) PLANNING FOR PHASE IV: IMPACT, INFLUENCE, INSPIRE (P. 19) TRANSITIONING NATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS (P. 19) UTILIZING HOME OFFICE MEDIA TO INSPIRE YOUR COMMUNITY (P. 20) ZEROING IN ON NETWORK EXCELLENCE: ZONE 2011 (P. 20) Session C (Select one) ATTRACTING & IMPACTING AT-RISK YOUTH (P. 16) EXPANDING IMPACT: MANAGING MULTIPLE AFFILIATE LOCATIONS (P. 17) IMPROVING DIVERSITY TO IMPACT & INFLUENCE COMMUNITIES (P. 17) INCREASING RELEVANCE & LAUNCHING THE NATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM (P. 18) INSPIRING COACHES: COACH MENTORING (P. 18) INTEGRATING ONLINE REGISTRATION & THE PARTICIPANT DATABASE (P. 19) PLANNING FOR PHASE IV: IMPACT, INFLUENCE, INSPIRE (P. 19) UTILIZING HOME OFFICE MEDIA TO INSPIRE YOUR COMMUNITY (P. 20) Session D (Select one) ATTRACTING & IMPACTING AT-RISK YOUTH (P. 16) ENHANCING THE NATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM EXPERIENCE (P. 16) EXPANDING IMPACT: MANAGING MULTIPLE AFFILIATE LOCATIONS (P. 17) EXPANDING INFLUENCE THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA (P. 17) INFLUENCING OTHERS THROUGH TRUE COLORS (P. 18) INTEGRATING ONLINE REGISTRATION & THE PARTICIPANT DATABASE (P. 19) TRANSITIONING NATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS (P. 19)

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INSPIRING BEST PRACTICES These one-hour sessions were created for participants to hear inspired ideas from other Chapters and to inspire the group with new ideas for achieving Phase IV goals. Please select one class per day. The page number on which the course description can be found is in parenthesis following the course title.

Thursday (Select one) This is a time for you to meet with Chapters who are similar to you in governance and operational structure. If you are not sure which session you should attend, please refer to the Course Descriptions for Chapter Chat categories on page 21.

GOVERNMENT CHAPTERS MULTI-PURPOSE / CHAPTER-OPERATED CHAPTERS MULTI-PURPOSE / FACILITY-OPERATED CHAPTERS SINGLE PURPOSE / CHAPTER-OPERATED CHAPTERS SINGLE PURPOSE / FACILITY-OPERATED CHAPTERS Friday (Select one) ACHIEVING CAPACITY (P. 22) AFFILIATES & TRANSPORTATION (P. 22) BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS (P. 22) COLLEGE PREP FOR PARTICIPANTS (P. 22) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY AFFILIATE PROGRAM (P. 23) DRUG PREVENTION FOR THE FIRST TEE LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION (P. 23) INTEGRATING INTENTIONAL GOLF INSTRUCTION (P. 23) MAKING YOUR CASE (P. 23) NATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (P. 23) RESEARCHING & WRITING GRANTS (P. 24) SCHOOL DAY PROGRAMMING (P. 24) Saturday (Select one) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IMPACTING MILITARY YOUTH (P. 24) DEVELOPING & IMPLEMENTING ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS (P. 24) DEVELOPING LOCAL, REGIONAL & TERRITORY EVENTS (P. 25) FINDING YOUR VOLUNTEER FORCE (P. 25) GETTING THE “YES” ON PARTICIPANT OPPORTUNITIES APPLICATIONS (P. 25) GROWING GIRLS THROUGH THE GAME (P. 25) INCREASING FAMILY INVOLVEMENT (P. 26) LEADERSHIP TEAM-BUILDING (P. 26) PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS: INCREASING IMPACT AND FUNDS (P. 26) PROGRAMMING FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER (P. 26) SOCIAL MEDIA (P. 26)

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GUEST REGISTRATION Please select all that apply: Option #1: All Inclusive $325 Your guest will be included in all of the meals and events at the meeting, excluding classes. There is a one-time charge of $325 per person, and tickets for your guest(s) will be included in your registration packet. The Territory Cup Golf Tournament is not included in the All-Inclusive package. Please select golf under the A la Carte section if your guest wishes to play. The All-Inclusive package purchases for your guest:      

Welcome Reception (Wednesday evening) Breakfast (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) Breaks (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) Lunch (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) Gala Dinner (Saturday Evening) General Sessions (not classes)

Option #2: A la Carte Individually select the meals and/or events your guest(s) will attend. Place the number of guests for each option on this list. Do not include yourself in the guest total. When you have finished, select the recalculate button at the bottom of the page to see your new total. Fees are as follows: Early Arrival The Territory Cup Golf Tournament

$100 per person

2011 Network Meeting Events Awards Luncheon (Friday) Gala Dinner (Saturday Evening)

$ 55 per person $160 per person

Thank you for registering for the 2011 Network Meeting. We look forward to working with you as we plan to move into Phase IV to Impact, Influence and Inspire our communities.

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THE FIRST TEE 2011 NETWORK MEETING PROGRAM DIRECTOR TRACK REGISTRATION WORKSHEET Hot Topics

Management & Operations

The First Tee Programs

Money Matters

Technology/Marketing/Communications

PRE-MEETING TRAINING & GOLF Track One: Board & Executive Education Program (BEEP) & Golf. The page number on which the course description can be found is in parenthesis () following the course title. Please select one: EXECUTIVE CORE EDUCATION - $350 (P. 13) BOARD GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP & PLANNING - $350 (P. 13) CHAPTER BUSINESS & PROGRAM OPERATIONS - $350 (P. 13) FUNDRAISING & REVENUE GENERATION - $350 (P. 14) VISION TO EXECUTION - $250 (P. 14) THE TERRITORY CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT - $100 (P. 14) I will not attend any of the Pre-Meeting Training & Golf activities.

2011 NETWORK MEETING REGISTRATION HIGH IMPACT SESSIONS A – Thursday, February 17 B – Friday, February 18 C – Friday, February 18 D – Saturday, February 19

2:00pm – 4:00pm 9:45am – 11:45am 3:00pm – 5:00pm 10:15am – 12:15pm

2 hours 2 hours 2 hours 2 hours

Track Three: Program Directors Select one course for each session: Session A (Select one) IMPACTING RETENTION & PROGRESSION (P. 17) INSPIRING CONTINUOUS LEARNING (P. 18) Session B (Select one) IMPACTING RETENTION & PROGRESSION (P. 17) INSPIRING CONTINUOUS LEARNING (P. 18) TRANSITIONING NATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS (P. 19) Session C (Select one) ATTRACTING & IMPACTING AT-RISK YOUTH (P. 16) EXPANDING IMPACT: MANAGING MULTIPLE AFFILIATE LOCATIONS (P. 17) INTEGRATING ONLINE REGISTRATION & THE PARTICIPANT DATABASE (P. 19) Session D (Select one) ATTRACTING & IMPACTING AT-RISK YOUTH (P. 16) EXPANDING IMPACT: MANAGING MULTIPLE AFFILIATE LOCATIONS (P. 17) INTEGRATING ONLINE REGISTRATION & THE PARTICIPANT DATABASE (P. 19) TRANSITIONING NATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS (P. 19) 11

INSPIRING BEST PRACTICES These one-hour sessions were created for participants to hear inspired ideas from other Chapters and to inspire the group with new ideas for achieving Phase IV goals. The page number on which the course description can be found is in parenthesis following the course title.

Thursday (Select one) This is a time for you to meet with Chapters who are similar to you in governance and operational structure. If you are not sure which session you should attend, please refer to the Course Descriptions on page 21.

GOVERNMENT CHAPTERS MULTI-PURPOSE / CHAPTER-OPERATED CHAPTERS MULTI-PURPOSE / FACILITY-OPERATED CHAPTERS SINGLE PURPOSE / CHAPTER-OPERATED CHAPTERS SINGLE PURPOSE / FACILITY-OPERATED CHAPTERS Friday (Select one) ACHIEVING CAPACITY (P. 22) DRUG PREVENTION FOR THE FIRST TEE LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION (P. 23) INTEGRATING INTENTIONAL GOLF INSTRUCTION (P. 23) Saturday (Select one) DEVELOPING LOCAL, REGIONAL & TERRITORY EVENTS (P. 25) GROWING GIRLS THROUGH THE GAME (P. 25) PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS: INCREASING IMPACT AND FUNDS (P. 26) PROGRAMMING FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER (P. 26)

ADDITIONAL GUEST REGISTRATION Please select all that apply: Option 1: All Inclusive $325 per person Your guest will be included in all of the meals and events at the meeting, excluding classes. There is a one-time charge of $325 per person, and tickets for your guest(s) will be included in your registration packet. Golf may be found under Option 2. The All-Inclusive package purchases for your guest:  Welcome Reception (Wednesday evening)  Breakfast (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)  Breaks (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)  Lunch (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)  Gala Dinner (Saturday Evening)  General Sessions (not classes) Option 2: A la Carte Individually select the meals and/or events your guest(s) will attend. Place the number of guests for each option on this list. Do not include yourself in the guest total. When you have finished, select the recalculate button at the bottom of the page to see your new total. Fees are as follows: The Territory Cup Golf Tournament Awards Luncheon (Thursday) Gala Dinner (Saturday Evening)

$100 per person $ 55 per person $160 per person

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NETWORK MEETING TRACK & COURSE DESCRIPTIONS TRACK ONE: PRE-MEETING TRAINING & GOLF Arriving early to begin your training is optional. Registering for the following courses carries with it an additional registration fee which will be added to your meeting registration fee. Please select one course if you are arriving early. You may also elect to play golf for a fee or bypass the early arrival section.

All Board & Executive Education Program (BEEP) courses require completion of the Executive Core Education course prior to registration. If you are an executive director and have not completed the Executive Core Education course, you must register for it at this time. All BEEP Courses begin at 8am on Tuesday, February 15 and will conclude by 2pm on Wednesday, February 16 with the exception of Vision to Execution which is offered 8am – 5pm on Wednesday, February 16. Lunch is included each day for all BEEP courses.

EXECUTIVE CORE EDUCATION Ben Grandy, Executive Director, The First Tee of Greater Charleston Jill Brown, Executive Director, The First Tee of Augusta Liza Schumacher-Maupin, Executive Director, The First Tee of Northern Nevada Ryan Graff, Manager, Life Skills Programming & Operations, The First Tee This class is the first step in fulfilling your requirements to become a Recognized Executive. The principle goal of the Executive Core Education class is to improve the quality of local Chapter planning and operations in order to maximize the Chapter impact on participants. It builds a foundation from which topics can be further addressed in depth in subsequent classes. Using strategic business planning to build an effective Chapter team, The First Tee Life Skills Education, developing a balanced Chapter funding strategy, operations essentials and The First Tee network and brand are all covered in this class.

BOARD GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP & PLANNING Butch Breeden, Executive Director, The First Tee of Central Coast Rusty Petrea, COO Global Perspectives, Inc.; Founder, The First Tee of Brunswick County This course addresses the critical roles of Chapter board members and executive directors for initiating and building sustainable organizations. Participants evaluate current circumstances in light of expectations and requirements for effective youth development organizations like The First Tee. This course elaborates how roles, leadership, and governance evolve as Chapters move from start-up entities to effective, sustainable organizations. Procedural guidelines for board development, management, and transition are included.

CHAPTER BUSINESS & PROGRAM OPERATIONS Al Arrigoni, Executive Director, The First Tee of Brunswick County Pat Zuk, Executive Director, The First Tee of Greater Kansas City Sandra de Alcuaz, Executive Director, The First Tee of Modesto This course builds on the first two advanced courses that emphasize Chapter leadership, strategy, and planning. The course focuses on specific procedures and tactics that enable more seamless day-to-day operations that translate into high impact programs for participants. It includes information and activities related to essential policies, procedures, and tactics in key areas such as, human resources, financial and risk management, program delivery and improvement, facilities and equipment, partnerships, and communication and marketing. Functional and research-based examples from The First Tee network will illustrate effective practices.

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Fundraising & Revenue Generation Marc Field, Executive Director, The First Tee of Pittsburgh Steve Merrill, Fundraising Director, Tennessee Golf House Foundation This course begins with a self-analysis of individual and Chapter fund raising capabilities. Participants engage in “case analysis” of The First Tee fund-raising plans and strategies. Next, participants elaborate on a Chapter-specific fund-raising plan that includes essential action steps for the immediate future.

Best practice examples from The First Tee network are illustrated throughout the course in conjunction with fund-raising plans and action steps. This course is taught by experienced Chapter executives and board members.

VISION TO EXECUTION Marv Covault, Lieutenant General US Army, Retired; Author, Vision to Execution Rusty Petrea, COO Global Perspectives, Inc.; Founder, The First Tee of Brunswick County The focus of the workshop is on how to lead organizations. Leadership is an art, not a science; therefore leadership is a career-long study of how to assess and improve one's leadership skills. The intent is to provide participants with four takeaways. First, each participant will gain an appreciation for the foundation of any organization, referred to as Underpinnings. Second, everyone will build a Framework for Action containing the steps necessary for you to successfully take a vision and turn it into execution. Third, each participant will gain a new and lasting impression of how to deal with change. Finally, the workshop will provide linkage and alignment to and with the other Board & Executive Education Programs.

THE TERRITORY CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT Brackenridge Golf Course $100 per player We’re changing the format this year! It’s East versus West in a Ryder Cup format. The East Territory (Central Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast regions) challenging the West Territory (Central Plains, Mid-South, Mountain and West regions). Transportation will be provided from the hotel to the course at 10:45am. Shotgun start at 12noon. A box lunch will be provided at the course. All skill levels encouraged to join the fun.

Pairing/teammate requests will not be accepted. The purpose of the golf outing is to meet new people and promote camaraderie amongst the regions. Players with similar ability levels will be paired together to create competitive groupings. The golf committee will be responsible for balancing the competitive element should one territory have more players than the other. The Territory Cup trophy will be awarded to the winning region during the awards luncheon on Friday.

Brackenridge Park Golf Course has a limited number of rental sets. If you would like to reserve golf clubs, please email Erica Pressley at Erica@satxgolf.com. The cost is $25.

Let the competition begin!

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NETWORK MEETING TRACK & COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Track Two: Board Members Only LEADING YOUR CHAPTER TO PHASE IV SUCCESS Al Arrigoni, Executive Director, The First Tee of Brunswick County Ben Grandy, Executive Director, The First Tee of Greater Charleston Butch Breeden, Executive Director, The First Tee of Central Coast Gary Simpson, Board Member, The First Tee of Central Coast Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, The First Tee Melanie Lockwood Herman, Executive Director, Nonprofit Risk Management Center Phil Merry, Founder, The First Tee of Fort Smith Rusty Petrea, Chief Operating Officer, Global Perspectives, Inc.; Founder, The First Tee of Brunswick County Sandra de Alcuaz, Executive Director, The First Tee of Modesto Steve Merrill, Director Fundraising, Tennessee Golf House Foundation Terry Lockwood, President, Board of Directors, The First Tee of Pueblo Course runs throughout sessions A, B, C & D At least one board member from each Chapter should participate in the four sessions of this track designed especially for board members only as they approach Phase IV initiatives. Interactive sessions will provide a springboard for planning and action upon return to the Chapter in four areas: governance roles and responsibilities, fundraising, operations and planning. If you’ve attended the board sessions before, we guarantee that you will receive new information to help your Chapter succeed in Phase IV. The course also offers time with The First Tee Chief Executive Officer, Joe Louis Barrow, Jr.

Track Three: Program Director DEVELOPING & MANAGING EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS This track is designed for current Chapter Program Directors and Coaches who aspire to be Program Directors. The track allows flexibility for Program Directors to choose the most relevant courses related to their Chapters needs. Courses range from impacting at-risk youth, integrating online registration into the participant database, managing program affiliates, increasing retention and progression, transitioning outreach participants, to creating a program culture of continuous learning.

These courses will build upon knowledge from The First Tee Coach Program, BEEP: Chapter Business & Program Operations and Vision to Execution courses. Program Directors will select four 2-hour courses and three of 1-hour courses from the recommended list.

Track Four: Executive & General Education

Each course is comprised of one 2-hour session. Courses are repeated. Please register for a course only once. You will select a total of four different courses. Select one course from each session. Courses have been color-coded according to topics of interest. All course descriptions are listed in this section.

Please refer to pages 7 – 10 or 11 - 12 for the registration worksheet to record your class choice for each session.

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Course Descriptions Below are the course titles for all Track Three and Four training sessions. Instructor information is provided in italicized type. Additionally, find all the times the courses will be offered throughout the Network Meeting.

Each session has been assigned an icon designating the course theme. Look for these color-coded icons as you plan your meeting schedule: Hot Topics

Management & Operations

The First Tee Programs

Money Matters

Technology/Marketing/Communications

HIGH IMPACT SESSIONS Two-hour High Impact sessions are scheduled: Session A: Thursday (2 – 4pm) Session B: Friday morning (9:45-11:45am) Session C: Friday afternoon (3 – 5pm) Session D: Saturday (10:15am – 12:15pm) Please select one class per session

ATTRACTING & IMPACTING AT-RISK YOUTH Al Petitpas, Director, Springfield College Center for Youth Development and Research Cindy Darland, Executive Director, The First Tee of Naples / Collier Chris Mendes, Program Director, The First Tee of Modesto Judith Powell, Executive Director, The First Tee of San Francisco Offered Sessions C & D Research shows that the relationship between the participant and an adult at the Chapter is one of the main reasons the participant stays involved. How do we get at-risk youth to the Chapter initially? What are key elements in building that relationship and impacting young people who come from a different background?

How do we bridge the generation gap? This course will discuss ideas to reach minority and at-risk populations and how your program can have the greatest impact in their lives.

ENHANCING THE NATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM EXPERIENCE Benna Cawthorn, Director, National School Program, The First Tee Cherie Mathews, National School Program National Trainer Diane Lamb, National School Program National Trainer, Elementary Physical Educator Dianne Overstreet, Executive Director, The First Tee of Greater Houston Helen Wagner, Physical Education Teacher and Facilitator, Humble Independent School District Lana Peterson, National School Program National Trainer, Elementary Physical Educator Teacher of the Year Offered Sessions A & D This course will focus on providing an activity-based learning experience on the new enhancements that are a part of the National School Program beginning in 2011, including the addition of health and wellness activities, academic activities, and school-wide core values program. You will discover how these programs create a network of consistent adult support throughout the school and school-year and provide multiple opportunities to guide students to succeed academically, socially and civically.

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EXPANDING IMPACT: MANAGING MULTIPLE AFFILIATE LOCATIONS Debi Martin, Executive Director, The First Tee of Metropolitan Oklahoma City John Sapora, Senior Director, Legal & Business Affairs, World Golf Foundation Rachel Maruno, Assistant Executive Director, The First Tee of Greater Kansas City Thelma Ewell, Executive Director, The First Tee of Nashville Offered Sessions C & D To be relevant in the community, Chapters need to grow their program influence by delivering the Life Skills Experience at multiple golf courses and other locations throughout their service area. This class provides insight into the required contractual agreements, programming models, coach requirements, and administrative resources needed to be successful.

EXPANDING INFLUENCE THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA Andrea Mestdagh, Coordinator, Coach Membership Services, The First Tee Liza Schumacher-Maupin, Executive Director, The First Tee of Northern Nevada Monique Smith, Manager, Communications & Publications, The First Tee Offered Sessions A & D The Communications Department will facilitate a two-hour class on the subject of social media. The first hour will include a presentation from a social media expert who will provide an overview of the topic, as well as practical applications and uses for social media as it relates to The First Tee. During the second hour, we will break into two groups: • For beginners: Learn how to start a Facebook page for your Chapter; discuss relevant topics and ways to engage your online community; and prepare for the resources it will take to successfully engage in social media.

• For advanced socialites: Discuss strategic ways to engage your online community and features you may have not yet discovered.

IMPACTING RETENTION & PROGRESSION Chris Dewar, Program Director, The First Tee of Northern Nevada Matt Moscinski, Program Director, The First Tee of Jacksonville Offered Sessions A & B The First Tee has historically retained more teenage students in its programs than other youth-serving agencies. Learn how to use the variety of Life Skills Education content, student mentoring program and special programs and projects that have proven successful at many Chapters.

IMPROVING DIVERSITY TO IMPACT & INFLUENCE COMMUNITIES Fred Keeton, Vice President Finance, External Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer, Harrah’s Entertainment Hugh Smith, Executive Director, The First Tee of Phoenix Kimberly Brown, Assistant Director, The First Tee of Greater Seattle Mike Cooper, Director, Southeast Region Affairs, The First Tee Tony Gladney, Vice President, National Diversity Relations, Harrah’s Entertainment Offered Sessions B & C This class is designed for Chapter representatives challenged in attracting and retaining diverse individuals as it relates to board members, staff, volunteers, donors, and participants. This class will address moral and business issues, as the distribution of resources and people within our communities are becoming more diverse every day. Group activities will be conducted with the intent to create take-home strategies to help increase diversity at your Chapter.

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INCREASING RELEVANCE & LAUNCHING THE NATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM Julie Jansa, Executive Director, The First Tee of South Dakota Kevin Long, Executive Director, The First Tee of Fort Worth Tony Powell, Director, Central Atlantic Region Affairs, The First Tee Will Bratton, National School Program Specialist, The First Tee Offered Sessions A & C Share in the advice and experience of Chapter staff who are making The First Tee National School program a success nationwide. Study the basic principles and techniques for 1) generating funding to implement the National School Program in your service area; 2) identifying the keys to working with schools and school districts; 3) monitoring the success of the program; 4) creating opportunities for students to transition to your facility.

INFLUENCING OTHERS THROUGH TRUE COLORS Beth Brown, Associate Director, Life Skills Education, The First Tee Jill Brown, Executive Director, The First Tee of Augusta Offered B & D Are you Blue? Orange? Green? Gold? Learn how to effectively communicate and motivate individuals based on their personality color. This course will discuss methods you can use to help motivate staff, volunteers and parents. After a quick questionnaire, participants will be assigned a color group for interactive exercises and practical applications.

INSPIRING COACHES: COACH MENTORING Eric Clark, Manager, Life Skills Training, The First Tee Nick Nelson, Deputy Executive Director, The First Tee of Monterey County Offered Sessions A & C At the heart of the Life Skills Experience is The First Tee coach and the Chapter’s ability to recruit, train and retain their best coaches. This class will assist Chapters in creating a pathway for volunteers and coaches to gain more expertise through mentoring and training by some of our most experienced coaches within The First Tee network.

INSPIRING CONTINUOUS LEARNING Colleen Henry, The First Tee Master Coach Gabe Jackson, Program Director, The First Tee of Phoenix Ryan Graff, Manager, Life Skills Programming & Operations, The First Tee Offered Sessions A & B How do Chapters create a positive learning environment for coaches and volunteers? How do Chapters improve the delivery of the Life Skills programs & supporting operations? This course is designed for Program Directors and Coaches who want to develop a culture of continuous learning for Chapter programs and operations.

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INTEGRATING ONLINE REGISTRATION & THE PARTICIPANT DATABASE Barry McLaughlin, Executive Director, The First Tee of Metropolitan New York Diane Duquette, Manager, Information Systems, The First Tee CAMP Register Representative Offered Sessions C & D At least one person from each Chapter should attend this course, preferably the individual responsible for database entry and reports. This course will demonstrate the new time-saving online registration that automatically updates your participant database. Four levels of the participant database/online registration will be introduced: Basic Database (required and free to Chapters), Standard Online Registration, Deluxe Online Registration, and Premium Online Registration.

MANAGING RISK FOR GREATER IMPACT John Sapora, Senior Director of Legal & Business Affairs, World Golf Foundation Melanie Lockwood Herman, Executive Director, Nonprofit Risk Management Center, Leesburg, VA Offered Sessions A & B The leadership team at the Chapter is responsible for protecting participants, protecting staff and volunteers, protecting assets, and protecting the brand in the face of uncertainty. Yet taking prudent risks is an essential part of any youth development organization. This course will offer practical insights on anticipating and preparing for an uncertain future, and review the latest risk management strategies in the areas of child protection, volunteer risk management, and fraud prevention. Real life case studies will be presented with the opportunity for active participation.

PLANNING FOR PHASE IV: IMPACT, INFLUENCE, INSPIRE Cathy Wagner, Managing Director, West Territory, The First Tee Dedric Holmes, Senior Director, Life Skills Education, The First Tee Guy Garbarino, Director, Outreach, National School Program, The First Tee Joe O’Brien, Senior Director, Outcomes & Education, The First Tee Offered Sessions B & C How will you prepare your Chapter for achieving Phase IV goals? This course is designed to give you direction in establishing your five-year plan while using ZONE as a tool to achieve Chapter success.

TRANSITIONING NATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS Anne Marie Goslak, Executive Director, The First Tee of the Triad Craig Wood, Director of Golf, The First Tee of Richmond & Chesterfield Will Bratton, National School Program Specialist, The First Tee Offered Sessions B & D This course will examine processes being taken by Chapters to implement successful transition plans resulting in opportunities for National School Program students and teachers to access the game beyond the classroom.

This course will offer insight into building a successful model in your community. The course will include sharing methods that result in successful transition as well as discussing new ideas that will lead to developing steps for all types of Chapters to create an effective plan for transition.

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UTILIZING HOME OFFICE MEDIA TO INSPIRE YOUR COMMUNITY Cathy Morway, Development Director, The First Tee of Connecticut Danielle Gladd, Executive Director, The First Tee of Southern Nevada Elizabeth Smith, Executive Director, The First Tee of Aiken Monique Smith, Manager, Communications & Publications, The First Tee Offered Sessions B & C How well do you utilize the home office press releases and marketing materials in your community? Learn how to make the biggest splash possible with your events and success stories while coordinating visibility with home office-directed publicity. From maximizing photos and videos to press release distribution tips, find out how you can get your local media interested in your activities. Learn from Chapter leaders who are successfully utilizing PR opportunities.

ZEROING IN ON NETWORK EXCELLENCE: ZONE 2011 Bob Baderian, Executive Director, The First Tee of Pasadena Mark Lowry, Senior Director, East Territory, The First Tee Sandra de Alcuaz, Executive Director, The First Tee of Modesto Offered A & B ZONE has been redesigned as a tool to assist Chapters in achieving Phase IV objectives and long-term sustainability. While many of the same documents required in years past remain in ZONE, scoring the documents has changed. Review the new ZONE, learn the reasoning behind the changes, and discover how Chapter executives involve their boards in the ZONE process.

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INSPIRING BEST PRACTICES SESSIONS One-hour Inspiring Best Practices sessions are scheduled: Thursday (4:15 – 5:15pm) Friday (1:45 – 2:45pm) Saturday (2 – 3pm) Please select one class per day Hot Topics

Management & Operations

The First Tee Programs

Money Matters

Technology/Marketing/Communications

Thursday CHAPTER CHAT CATEGORIES Single-Purpose The Chapter license agreement is with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted only to The First Tee program. Often this organization was created specifically to operate The First Tee program, but sometimes an existing nonprofit organization becomes solely devoted to The First Tee program.

Multi-Purpose The Chapter license agreement is with an existing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization such as a YMCA, Boys & Girls Club or Junior Golf Association that operates other programs besides The First Tee. There is a board of directors for the overall organization, but the board’s sole focus is not The First Tee program. This MultiPurpose Chapter often establishes a community advisory committee to assist with fundraising and community outreach.

Government The Chapter license agreement is with a state, county or local government entity, such as a City Parks and Recreation Department or a separate Park District. Although the City Council or Park District Board might be the legal board of directors, the government staff members serve as the primary authority for operating The First Tee program. The Government Chapter is required to establish a community advisory committee to assist with fundraising and community outreach.

Chapter-Operated Under a facility lease or use agreement, the Chapter has total operating responsibility for at least one of their facilities at which they offer programs. Although a Chapter may have other facilities or program affiliate locations at which it is only responsible for conducting programs, it is classified as a Chapter-Operated Facility if the Chapter is also responsible for operating a public golf facility.

Facility-Operated The Chapter offers programming at a facility for which they have no operational responsibility under the use agreement. This is the most common facility relationship within the network.

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Friday ACHIEVING CAPACITY Joe Fernandez, Executive Director, The First Tee of Contra Costa Matt Moscinski, Program Director, The First Tee of Jacksonville Offered Friday Adding a new program affiliate isn’t always the best answer for growing a Chapter’s participant numbers. It takes more time and resources to add an affiliate when perhaps the Chapter isn’t fully utilizing the existing facility. This course discusses scheduling coaches, utilizing available space and maximizing volunteers.

AFFILIATES & TRANSPORTATION Kimberly Brown, Assistant Director, The First Tee of Greater Seattle Kristal Swem, Executive Director, The First Tee of Hampton Roads Offered Friday When a Chapter reaches capacity at their facility, program affiliates may be a way to reach more participants and increase diversity in the Chapter and impact in the community. Learn successful techniques of developing and managing program affiliates to take the Life Skills Experience to the participants. Also discuss avenues and methods for bringing the participants to the Chapter/course/affiliates.

BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS John MacDonald, Executive Director, The First Tee of Philadelphia Mike Blackwell, Executive Director, The First Tee of Raritan Valley Terry Lockwood, Board President, The First Tee of Pueblo Offered Friday Take time to reevaluate your Chapter’s needs and identify potential partners in your community who can help you meet those needs. Partnerships span the gamut from financial support to volunteer resources. Discover how Chapters within The First Tee network are building partnerships to increase their influence and impact in their communities.

COLLEGE PREP FOR PARTICIPANTS Marty Remmell, Executive Director, The First Tee of San Diego Trish Lange, Senior Coordinator, Scholastic Opportunities, The First Tee Vanessa Hawkins, Executive Director, The First Tee of Atlanta Offered Friday How can we influence and inspire participants to attend college? Learn how Chapters are putting together college prep programs to help retain older participants and prepare them for success in higher education.

Listen to their successes in raising scholarship dollars to offer financial support to their participants as they strive to reach their goal of higher education.

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY AFFILIATE PROGRAM Dan Brady, Network Operations Specialist, The First Tee Dedric Holmes, Senior Director, Life Skills Education, The First Tee Ken Zitz, Executive Director, The First Tee of Hawaii Marty Stanovich, Executive Director, The First Tee of Northwest Florida Offered Friday This class is specifically for Chapters that started the Military Affiliate Program in 2010. You have a little more than a year left in your commitment to the installation. What is going well? What could be improved? What are some creative ways to reach more young people on the installation? Let’s put out heads together to prepare for another successful year!

DRUG PREVENTION FOR THE FIRST TEE LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION Donnie Caldwell, The First Tee Master Coach; Program Director, The First Tee of Pine Mountain; Program Director, UNITE Bell County Drug Prevention Program Eastern Kentucky Offered Friday Do you want to help save kids’ lives by offering a program that has great funding potential? During this experiential learning class, you will find out how your Chapter can integrate a National Institute on Drug Abuse program into TARGET outreach, PLAYer, Par, Birdie and Eagle classes. Donnie Caldwell’s Master Coach Network Contribution Project integrates the latest drug prevention resources into The First Tee activities.

Attendees will walk-away with actual lesson plans and a training DVD to deliver this program as soon as you return home.

INTEGRATING INTENTIONAL GOLF INSTRUCTION Dave Baron, Director of Instruction, The First Tee of Greater Austin Eric Clark, Manger, Life Skills Training, The First Tee Offered Friday While The First Tee is a youth development organization using golf as a platform for teaching Life Skills and values, Chapters should be prepared for helping participants reach the next level in their game. Talk about techniques and methods for improving golf skills without compromising the Life Skills Experience.

MAKING YOUR CASE Steve Merrill, Director of Fundraising, Tennessee Golf House Foundation Offered Friday Using the 40 Developmental Assets, Steve has been able to create a Case Statement that has taken his Chapter’s fundraising to the next level. Hear what other Chapters are doing to inspire donors to support their programs and learn how to improve your bottom line by selling the impact and influence of The First Tee in your community.

NATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAM FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Ben Grandy, Executive Director, The First Tee of Greater Charleston Guy Garbarino, Director, Outreach, National School Program, The First Tee Tony Powell, Director, Central Atlantic Region Affairs, The First Tee Offered Friday Develop your list of selling points and potential sponsors to bring or expand the National School Program in your community. Find out how some school systems are using the Nine Core Values to enhance their curriculum in every class.

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RESEARCHING & WRITING GRANTS Kim MacEwan, Associate Director, Foundation Relations, The First Tee Tom Lawrence, Executive Director, The First Tee of St. Johns County Offered Friday This session will provide you with an overview of funding research for seeking grants from private grantmakers. Topics covered include: getting ready to seek funds; research strategies and resources available to your Chapter as you apply for grant opportunities. Discuss key phrases and research that can increase your chances of receiving a grant.

SCHOOL DAY PROGRAMMING Al Arrigoni, Executive Director, The First Tee of Brunswick County Kaitlyn Johnston, Program Director, The First Tee of Brunswick County Will Bratton, National School Program Specialist, The First Tee Offered Friday This is the perfect solution for participants to transition from National School Program to Chapters with their own facilities. Learn how to work with your school systems to bring older participants to your facility for their PE class. Discuss the methodology used to reach agreements with the schools and explore various program courses that work well when the participants arrive.

SATURDAY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IMPACTING MILITARY YOUTH Bill Baker, Executive Director, The First Tee of the Sandhills Dan Brady, Network Operations Specialist, The First Tee Offered Saturday All Chapters are invited to this session to learn about developing affiliate relationships with local military installations and expanding the reach of your program through the National Guardsmen & Reservist program.

Who do you talk to at the installation to get a relationship started? What are the benefits? How can I use this program to increase our impact? How can I use these relationships to increase funding opportunities? All of this and more! Be sure to bring your note pads and thinking caps!

DEVELOPING & IMPLEMENTING ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS Brent Schneider, Executive Director, The First Tee of Richmond & Chesterfield Judith Powell, Executive Director, The First Tee of San Francisco Offered Saturday Every Chapter should have diverse sources of funding. Within the annual fundraising plan, how can you influence donors to give though an annual campaign? Explore various Chapter campaigns and find one that will work best for your Chapter.

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DEVELOPING LOCAL, REGIONAL & TERRITORY EVENTS John Griston, Program Manager, The First Tee of Modesto John MacDonald, Executive Director, The First Tee of Philadelphia / President & CEO Impact Services Corp.

Kathleen McCarthy, Executive Director, The First Tee of Chattanooga Thelma Ewell, Executive Director, The First Tee of Nashville Offered Saturday Many Chapters across the network have discovered that creating competitive events for participants helps keep their retention rates growing. Using the models of the home office events, Chapters are developing intraand inter-Chapter competitions to keep participants involved. Learn how they are funding these opportunities and what makes them successful.

FINDING YOUR VOLUNTEER FORCE Mark Lowry, Senior Director, East Territory, The First Tee Mike Cooper, Director, Southeast Region Affairs, The First Tee Rob Dauphinais, Executive Director, The First Tee of Chicago Offered Saturday How can you influence adults to volunteer? What do you need to do before the volunteer makes first contact?

How can you recruit diverse populations to effectively impact your participants? Increasing registration requires more adults. Chapters will share their stories for successfully recruiting, training and retaining a loyal volunteer force.

GETTING THE “YES” ON PARTICIPANT OPPORTUNITIES APPLICATIONS Danielle Gladd, Executive Director, The First Tee of Southern Nevada Jan Gann, Executive Director, The First Tee of Pine Mountain Joe O’Brien, Senior Director, Outcomes & Education, The First Tee Laura Orlen, Senior Education Coordinator/Tournament Director, The First Tee Offered Saturday Impact your retention by providing unique opportunities to your participants. In 2010 the home office created innovative events with new and existing partnerships. Learn how to increase your participants' chances for selection into events, and get a sneak preview of events to be unveiled in 2011.

GROWING GIRLS THROUGH THE GAME Dianne Overstreet, Executive Director, The First Tee of Greater Houston Judy Stout, Director, Northeast Region Affairs, The First Tee Sherry Greene, Programs Director, The LPGA Foundation/LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Offered Saturday There are key factors that keep girls involved in activities. Listen to the experts on the trends that keep girls on the golf course. Statistics and survey results from female participants also will be revealed that indicate what girls think is good about their experiences in The First Tee and what could better retain them through their high school years. This course will offer the opportunity to discuss approaches – including the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf program - that your Chapter can take to attract, retain and progress female participants through the certification levels of the Life Skills Experience.

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INCREASING FAMILY INVOLVEMENT Corby Haneline, Executive Director, The First Tee of Cleveland County Hugh Smith, Executive Director, The First Tee of Phoenix Nancy Bender, Executive Director, The First Tee of Valparaiso Offered Saturday How can you get your participants’ parents to reinforce the life skills and values that are taught at the Chapter? How can you get parents more involved in supporting your Chapter activities and programs? Gather examples of successful practices from Chapter across the network that you can implement back home.

LEADERSHIP TEAM-BUILDING Cathy Mendoza, Board President, The First Tee of Modesto Dr. Pat Parcells, Board Chairman, The First Tee of the Virginia Peninsula Sandra de Alcuaz, Executive Director, The First Tee of Modesto Tom Carnevale, Executive Director, The First Tee of the Virginia Peninsula Offered Saturday This session requires the executive director and at least one board member to attend together.

A Chapter can only reach its goals and build sustainability when its leadership acts as a team. Listen how The First Tee Chapters have approached this challenge of building continuity and strength on the board. Also take advantage of the YMCA’s proven methods to effectively recruit, train and build diverse and effective leadership teams. Exercises will be provided to take back to your board and staff to help build stronger teams at your Chapter.

PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS: INCREASING IMPACT AND FUNDS Marc Field, Executive Director, The First Tee of Pittsburgh Offered Saturday There are other organizations in your community that can benefit from The First Tee Life Skills Experience.

Explore methods of packaging, selling, pricing and coordinating profitable group programming.

PROGRAMMING FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER Brian Ladet, Program Director, The First Tee of Greater Houston Eric Clark, Manager, Life Skills Training, The First Tee Offered Saturday Heat. Wind. Rain. Cold. Smog. It doesn’t matter where you live, the weather can bring its own unique challenges. Just because the weather isn’t cooperating, you can still have an impactful session with your participants. Explore ideas and exercises that can be conducted in small, confined spaces. Also discuss healthy habits to protect yourself and your participants from the elements.

SOCIAL MEDIA Andrea Mestdagh, Coordinator, Coach Membership Services, The First Tee Liza Schumacher-Maupin, Executive Director, The First Tee of Northern Nevada Monique Smith, Manager, Communications & Publications, The First Tee Offered Saturday An overview of how Chapters are successfully integrating Facebook and Twitter to attract participants and keep constituents updated on Chapter events and activities. Come ready to make a list of ideas you can implement upon your return to your Chapter.

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