About
2018 Missouri CAN Annual Conference
“Better Together”
Date: Tuesday, May 15-Thursday, May 17, 2018
Location: Tan-Tar-A Resort
494 Tan Tar A Drive, Osage Beach, MO
The 2018 Missouri Community Action Network Conference is rapidly approaching! We have an exciting slate of workshops including keynote speaker Jon Petz. This year’s conference theme, “Better Together,” focuses on strengthening our Network and highlighting the part that each individual plays. We will focus on innovation, leadership, communication, and direct service work through a variety of workshop sessions and keynotes. The conference is a great opportunity to network with community partners and Community Action staff. Here is everything you need to know about the 2018 Missouri CAN conference!
Register
*Registration is now open! The conference rates are as follows:
Pre-Conference Sessions • No cost
Full Conference • $375 • Includes awards luncheon
Awards Luncheon • $50 • Tuesday lunch only
Wednesday Only • $190 • Includes keynote luncheon
Please register using the link below by April 30, 2018. Please be sure to sign into your Missouri CAN account if you have already created one.
Agenda
Featuring
Day 1: Tuesday, May 15
7:30 am – 12:00 pm • Registration
8:30 am • Pre-Conference Sessions
11:30 am • Conference Opening
12:00 pm • Awards Lunch
2:30 pm • Break/Visit with Exhibitors
3:00 pm • Workshop Session I
4:30 pm • Break/Visit with Exhibitors
5:30 pm • Dinner, Auction, and Entertainment
Day 2: Wednesday, May 16
7:30 am • Breakfast
9:00 am • Keynote Speaker Jon Petz
10:15 am • Break/Visit with Exhibitors
10:30 am • Workshop Session II
12:00 pm • Luncheon and Jon Petz Book Signing
1:00 pm • Workshop Session III
2:30 pm • Break/Visit with Exhibitors
3:00 pm • Workshop Session IV
4:45 pm • Networking Hour with Exhibitors
Day 3: Thursday, May 17
7:30 am • Breakfast
8:30 am • Round Table Sessions
9:30 am • Membership Meeting/State of the Association
10:30 am • Keynote Speaker Jake Jacobson
11:30 am • Conference Closing
Sponsor
Are you interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at our event? To learn more about our sponsor and exhibitor opportunities, download the Sponsor or Exhibitor packet:
To sign up to be a sponsor or exhibitor, please register online:
Handouts
Prescriptions for Success: Designing a Board Culture That Matters – Jessica Macy, New Chapter Coaching
Uncovering the Mystery to the Mastery of Your Amazing Performance – Jon Petz, Bore No More, LLC
Creative Early Childhood and Head Start Nutrition for Learning – Ann Conway, Registered Dietician and John Timbers, Manager Graves Foods
Using Organizational Standards for Success – Heather Howell, State CSBG Office and Brian Valentine, Missouri CAN
Social Enterprises: Putting Together the Financial Puzzle Pieces – Greg Shinn, CPA, CGMA Thurman Shinn & Co.
Financial Outlook for Non-Profits: Conversations Towards the Future – Brian Colby, Missouri Budget Project
Missouri Head Start Best Practices – Tina Bernskoetter, Missouri Head Start Association
Just Ain’t Like It Used to Be: Engaging the New Generations in the Workforce – Kirk Young, Wellspring, Inc.
Contact
Missouri Community Action Network (Missouri CAN) is the statewide association for Missouri’s 19 nonprofit Community Action Agencies, Allies and Supporter united to help people and change lives. Community Action provides localized, direct services to low-income Missourians in all 114 counties and the City of St. Louis.
Our Mission: To advocate for low-income families and to strengthen the Community Action Network
Our Vision: A state where all people and communities thrive.
Join us at the 2017 Missouri CAN Annual Conference on April 4-6, 2017.
2014 William Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109 • (573) 634-2969
info@communityaction.org