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DATE: March 1, 2014 TO: Local Council Volunteers and Staff FROM: Paul McClain, Area Two VP, Council Operations & Key Leader Conference Chair Scott Christensen, Area Two President Ron Hathaway, Area Two Commissioner Marc Andreo, Area Two Director SUBJECT: 2014 AREA TWO SPRING KEY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE DATE: Saturday, April 5, 2014 TIME: 8:30am - 9:00am Registration & Fellowship 9:00am - 3:00pm Program LOCATION: Iona Preparatory School ~ 255 Wilmot Rd, New Rochelle, NY 10804 The Area Two Committee extends to you a most cordial invitation to attend the upcoming Area Spring Key Leadership Conference. This conference is designed to meet your needs in the important leadership position you hold with your council. The sessions that will be held are outlined below, including some great topics important to successful council and district operations. Additionally, this is a great opportunity to join in Scouting fellowship and network with other Area Two Scouters. The Conference has been established to offer you the best and latest information, support tools, and know- how to help you be successful in your Scouting responsibilities. Presenting the latest methods, materials and best practices will be various national, regional and local volunteers as well as BSA professionals. This spring’s program will place special emphasis on membership growth strategies as well as valuable information in a variety of general interests. We will also be offering “tracks” in Membership & Marketing, Exploring Membership and District Committees as well as a variety of “breakouts” in Membership Growth Strategies and General Interest. Another highlight of the conference will be a keynote address from Br. Thomas Leto, President of Iona Preparatory School who will share his insight on how the BSA can better connect with today’s families. Ctrl+Click here to register online for the Area 2 Spring Key Leadership Conference The following pages provide the details for our Spring Key Leadership Conference. Please utilize our fast and easy on-line registration system which includes the ability to pay on line. On-line registration needs to be completed by Monday, March 31, 2014. To register, click on the box “Register Online Now.” If you have any questions, or want to coordinate your trip with other council Scouters, please contact your Scout Executive. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Area Two Office 30 Old Farm Road, Carmel, NY 10512 845-283-2373 AREA TWO SPRING KEY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Saturday, April 5, 2014 WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All Council and District level volunteers as well as our professional staff teams. All other active key leaders are encouraged to attend as well. With a large variety of tracks and breakouts, we recommend a council send a large contingent that way you can divide and conquer; sending your volunteers and staff teams to all of the sessions in order to take advantage of the variety of information that will be available through the conference. THE COST: Saturday, April 5th Conference Fee…………………..$ 25.00 Includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and all materials. Special thanks to Spectrum Marketing for serving as our Breakfast Sponsor and thus allowing us to maintain our past conference fee! CONFERENCE ATTIRE: BSA Field Uniform or “Executive Casual” will be appropriate. (No ties or jackets required!) GETTING TO IONA PREPARATORY SCHOOL: Address: 255 Wilmot Rd, New Rochelle, NY 10804 Iona Preparatory School is conveniently located in southern Westchester County NY. just off several major highways including the Hutchinson River Parkway. For Google Maps directions please click below: https://maps.google.com/maps?gl=us&hq=iona+preparatory+school&daddr=255+Wilmot+Rd,+New+Rochelle,+N Y+10804&panel=1&f=d&fb=1&geocode=0,40.963234,-73.793543&cid=8243056275157891517 Mass Transit: To check current Metro North schedules and fares to the New Rochelle station which is a 10 minute taxi ride from Iona Prep please click below: http://www.mta.info/mnr/html/planning/schedules/ Ctrl+Click here to register online for the Area 2 Spring Key Leadership Conference If mailing your payment please include a copy of your registration confirmation with your check and mail to: Kathy Franks Boy Scouts of America P.O. Box 152079, S424 Irving, TX 75015-2079 Account # 62005-9250 AREA TWO KEY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE AGENDA *********************************************************************************************************************************** 8:30 AM Check in, registration and Continental breakfast 9:00 AM Welcome and Introductions Paul McClain, Area 2 VP, Council Operations “State of the Area” Scott Christensen, Area 2 President “Connecting with today’s families” Br. Thomas R. Leto, CFC President, Iona Preparatory School Membership Impact Bob Koch, Area 2 Membership Impact Chair Exploring Road Show Tim Anderson - BSA Membership & Marketing Brian McAuliff - NE Region Utilizing an All Markets Approach De Tan Nguyen - BSA Success Story - Scoutreach Liza Hunt - Greater NY Councils Finance Impact Gerald Kaiser, Area 2 Finance Impact Chair BSAAM Randy Kopsa - BSA Friends of Scouting Strategies Tony Vogle - Ct. Yankee Council Success Story - Launching your FOS Michael Caporlingua - Hudson Valley Council “A Message from our Breakfast Sponsor” Bob O’Sullivan Spectrum Marketing Program Impact & Outdoor Adventures John Farley, VP Outdoor Adventures The 411 on BSA Program Changes Kevin Bishop - Housatonic Council Camp Assessments & NCAP John Vesey - Area 2 Committee Order of the Arrow Christopher Boyle & Mitchell Heisler Success Story - STEM Camp Brian Landi & Linda Ragusa - Westchester-Putnam Council 11:00 AM Break AREA TWO KEY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE AGENDA – CONTINUED 11:15 AM Breakout Session I A. District Committee “Track” - Building your team Tom Bain through an effective Nominating Committee process with Council Commissioner an eye on the engagement and training these volunteers Greater New York Councils B. Membership - Exploring Road Show “Track” Tim Anderson Action steps to grow Exploring. Topics to include training Team Leader - Exploring and engaging committees, selling exploring to schools and companies, how to start a post or club, generating income and much more! C. Membership - “M&M” Membership & Marketing “Track” Brian McAuliff Focusing on what we can do at the “Unit level”. M&M Northeast Region topics will include developing and transmitting press VP of Marketing press releases, internal marketing to include social media and web site management, how to plan organize and publicize recruiting events, how to deploy M&M in your council! D. General Interest - An alternative for your Councils Randy Kopsa Investments - Boy Scouts of America Department Manager Asset Management (BSAAM) Treasury Department E. Membership - Growth Strategies De Tan Nguyen Implementing a full “All Markets” Strategy Team Leader for your Council. Membership Recruitment 12:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM Breakout Session II A. District Committee “Track” - The power of organizing Bob Walz District sub-committees. Developing and engaging a group Western Mass. VP of of volunteers to lighten the load and spread the word. District Operations B. Membership - Exploring Road Show “Track” Tim Anderson Team Leader - Exploring AREA TWO KEY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE AGENDA – CONTINUED C. Membership - “M&M” Membership & Marketing “Track” Brian McAuliff Northeast Region VP of Marketing D. General Interest - Strategic Planning – How to set and Steven Smith - Scout how to calibrate the course for your Council. Executive & Glenna Bishop - VP Program Impact – Connecticut Rivers Councils E. Membership - Growth Strategies De Tan Nguyen Cultural Diversity, Sensitivity and Success Team Leader Membership Recruitment 1:45 PM Break 1:55 PM Breakout Session III A. District Committee “Track” - Executing meaningful Ron Hathaway, Area Comm. Roundtables /Commissioner Tools Eric Anderson, TRC Council Comm. and Bob Walz, GNYC ACC B. Membership - Exploring Road Show “Track” Tim Anderson Team Leader – Exploring C. Membership - “M&M” Membership & Marketing “Track” Brian McAuliff Northeast Region VP of Marketing D. General Interest - Journey to Excellence - Making David Talbot sense of and maximizing those dials for better Scouting NER Mission Impact Chair E. Membership - Growth Strategies De Tan Nguyen Cub Scout Recruiting and New Unit Development Team Leader Best Practices Membership Recruitment 2:40 PM “Closing Charge” 3:00 PM Adjournment .