FALL 2021 CONFERENCE

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

UPPER MIDWEST ALLIANCE OF YMCAs present:

LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

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Who: Association Leadership and Board Volunteers

Time: 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Fee: $40/person

FEATURED PRESENTER | JAMES WHITE

Leadership through adversity has been required during the past year and a half. James will share his thoughts on how to navigate and thrive in the most difficult of times! James is the VP of Leadership & Curriculum Development, UnitedHealth Group Equity Innovation Center of Excellence in the Twin Cities.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS & PRESENTERS

Leading in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) Environment | Karen Konrath 

Karen is the owner and leadership coach at Transitions Coaching, LLC. Her session will explain why now, more than ever, executive leadership is not for the faint of heart.

YMCA Retirement Fund | Ed Toole

An interactive session with Ed Toole, Senior Director of Education and Y Relations at the Fund. Learn statistics on the typical profile of Y staff in the Fund, how to make the most of the benefit to recruit and retain staff and ask your questions of the recent benefit adjustment.

How to "Do Mental Health at the Y" | Sarah Johnson

This interactive workshop will highlight the evolution of the Mental Health Revolution at the Y. Participants will leave with a wealth of tools and resources to help build a culture of mental health at your local Y.

Creating a Better Story | James White

We are currently experiencing a time when diversity, equity and inclusion has become complex and difficult to discuss. In this session we will simplify some of the core ideas and principals of effective DEI work, in order to implement strategies that will allow us to co-create a better story within and beyond our YMCA.

CVO & Board of Directors Breakouts 

CVOs and Board Members will have the opportunity to connect in separate breakouts specific to their roles.

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Volunteer leadership awards will be distributed in the afternoon, including the two recipients of this year's Dan Newhouse Leadership Award.

GENERAL AGENDA

7:30-8:30 a.m.: Registration, continental breakfast

8:30-10:15 a.m. - Welcome & Keynote Presenter

10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

12:15 p.m. - Lunch 

1:00-2:30 p.m. - Awards*

2:30-3:15 p.m. - Alliance Updates

*Award timeframe is dependent on the final numbers who arrive that morning. Subject to be shorter than listed.

Friday, October 15, 2021

YMCA PROFESSIONAL NETWORK presents:

STAFF RALLY

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Who: Association Leadership, Program/Facility/Membership staff

Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Fee: $25/person

FEATURED PRESENTER | KAREN KONRATH

"Stuck in the Middle. From Surviving to Thriving by Creating Connections that Help Us Grow Individually and Collectively." Karen will share a 30-minute opening thought that includes an appreciation of what makes leading from the middle so challenging - especially during times of disruption and change. Learn three things you can do right now that will help you, and others, grow in your overall effectiveness.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Are you a Reactive or Creative Leader? | Karen Konrath 

Karen is the owner and leadership coach at Transitions Coaching, LLC. Her session will explain what these types of leaders are and why it matters to your effectiveness.

YMCA Retirement Fund | Ed Toole

An interactive session with Ed Toole, Senior Director of Education and Y Relations at the Fund. Learn how the Retirement Plan works and how it's different from a traditional retirement plan. Understand how to save for investment and get your general questions answered.

How to "Do Mental Health at the Y" | Sarah Johnson

This interactive workshop will highlight the evolution of the Mental Health Revolution at the Y. Participants will leave with a wealth of tools and resources to help build a culture of mental health at your local Y.

Creating a Better Story | James White

We are currently experiencing a time when diversity, equity and inclusion has become complex and difficult to discuss. In this session we will simplify some of the core ideas and principals of effective DEI work, in order to implement strategies that will allow us to co-create a better story within and beyond our YMCA.

Peer Communities: Now & the Future, You Decide: Conversations on our YPN Chapter 41

Be inspired and share your ideas! This breakout aims to connect people, guide strategy and facilitate conversation about the impact of you, your Y, and the YPN Chapter 41. Round table discussions of 15-minutes will have a question posed and the group can write answers or even doodle it out!

PEER COMMUNITY BREAKOUTS

The afternoon will be dedicated to YOU! The following area breakouts will be offered for staff to share resources and network: 

YMCA LEGACY AWARDS

The newly created YMCA Legacy Award will be given to the first-year recipients. For more information on the award, click here. 

GENERAL AGENDA

8:00-9:00 a.m. - Registration & continental breakfast

9:00-10:15 a.m. - Welcome & Opening Thought

10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

12:15-3:15 p.m. - Lunch & Peer Community breakouts