2009 Governor's Nonprofit Leadership Conference: Agenda

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Registration and Exhibit Hall

Registration

The registration table will be open throughout the conference for you to pick up your conference materials.  The registration table is located in the Sheraton Conference Center, 2nd floor, outside of the Exhibit Hall. 

Registration Hours
Tuesday, December 8, 2009            8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009      7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday, December 10, 2009         7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Agenda

GNLC Pre-Conference Activities

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Exhibit Hall Networking Reception
Join OneStar in the Exhibit Hall to learn more about capacity building opportunities with other organizations, and network with your peers attending the conference.
Light appetizers served.
5 - 7 p.m.
Sheraton Conference Center, 2nd Floor, Exhibit Hall

Pre-Conference Seminars

Click here to view Pre-Conference seminars.

GNLC Day 1

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Opening Plenary
Elizabeth M. Darling, President/CEO of OneStar Foundation, and keynote speaker Andrew Wolk of Root Cause will kick off this year's conference, "Social Impact: Where the Rubber Meets the Road."  We will have a panel discussion led by Mr. Wolk after his keynote address (see below for details).
Buffet breakfast served.
8 - 10 a.m. 
Sheraton Conference Center, 2nd Floor, Lone Star Ballroom

Social Innovation Panel 

• Andrew Wolk: Founder and CEO, Root Cause
  
• Stacy Caldwell: Executive Director, Dallas Social Venture Partners
• Robert Marbut: President, Haven for Hope
• Nadiyah Morris Coleman: Manager, Office of Social Entrepreneurship, Office of Lt. Governor, Mitch Landrieu
  
• Reshma Saith: Manager, Corporate Responsibility, BG Americas & Global LNG
  

Seminar 1
Nine concurrent seminars will be offered. 
10:15  - 11:45 a.m.
Sheraton Conference Center, 3rd Floor

Lunch (on your own)
11:45 a.m.  - 1 p.m.

Seminar 2
Nine concurrent seminars will be offered. 
1  - 2:30 p.m.
Sheraton Conference Center, 3rd Floor

Break
Snacks and beverages served.
2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Sheraton Conference Center, 2nd Floor, Exhibit Hall

Seminar 3
Nine concurrent seminars will be offered. 
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Sheraton Conference Center, 3rd Floor

Governor's Volunteer Awards
Light appetizers served.
5 - 7 p.m.
Sheraton Conference Center, 2nd Floor, Lone Star Ballroom

GNLC Day 2

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Day Two Plenary
A brief gathering to energize attendees for the second day of the conference.
Pastries and coffee served.
8 - 8:30 a.m.
Sheraton Conference Center, 2nd Floor, Lone Star Ballroom

Seminar 4
Nine concurrent seminars will be offered. 
8:30  - 10 a.m.
Sheraton Conference Center, 3rd Floor

Seminar 5
Nine concurrent seminars will be offered. 
10:15  - 11:45 a.m.
Sheraton Conference Center, 3rd Floor

Governor's Lunch
OneStar will conclude the 2009 Governor's Nonprofit Leadership Conference with keynote speaker Robert Egger of DC Central Kitchen. 
Plated lunch and dessert served.
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sheraton Conference Center, 2nd Floor, Lone Star Ballroom