Sunday, March 16, 2025
9:00 AM ET – Welcome and Overview of the Day: Deb Cook Lewis, ACB President
9:15 AM – The ABC’s of ACB: Key Programs, Services and Roles: Facilitated by Cindy Hollis, ACB Membership Services Manager
10:15 AM – Break
10:30 AM – Role and Function of Our Primary Email Lists: Presidents; Leadership; Conversation; Announce – Deb Cook Lewis, Cindy Hollis, and Rep from Board of Publications
11:00 AM – Affiliate Liaisons: Linking Affiliates and the National Organization: Facilitated by Cindy Hollis
11:55 AM – Sponsor Presentation
Noon – Lunch and Keynote: Day Al-Mohamed
1:15 PM – Break
1:30 PM – First Affiliate and National Expectations Breakout:
- Governance and Oversight: We must ensure that the missions of our affiliates align with ACB’s mission and values while allowing affiliates to maintain autonomy. Main Ballroom.
- Communication and Coordination: Ensure that ACB and all affiliates are working towards the same goals and objectives. Breakout Room.
2:30 PM – Reconvene to summarize
3:00 PM – Break
3:15 PM – Second Breakout:
- Policies: There must be clear policies that the national organization and all affiliates agree to uphold. Categories might include: membership, fundraising, and program implementation. Main Ballroom.
- Branding and Identity: Each affiliate will have its unique mission and approach, it's essential to ensure that they all align with the values and branding of the national organization. Breakout Room.
4:15 PM– Summary
4:45 PM – Wrap-up, next steps, adjourn