Conference Agenda
Thursday, April 28, 2022
2:00 pm Pre-Conference District Nine Board Meeting
Friday, April 29, 2022
| 6:30a - 7:15a | Rise & Shine Walk (meet at the downstairs outdoor patio for walk) | |
| 10:00a | Everything Room Opens (Belfort Room) | |
| 10:00a | Bring your Silent Auction & Service Project items | |
| Vendor Booths Opens | ||
| 10:00a - 11:45a | Registration & Credentials Open | |
| 11:00a | Meet & Greet (Ames Room) | |
| Stop in and meet the Past Governors, Board Members & Speakers | ||
| 12:00p | Silent Auction Bidding Opens (Online) | |
| Auctions are conducted online through Galabid | ||
| Go to District Website for link or QR Codes in Everything Room | ||
| 12:00p | District Nine Conference Opens | |
| Leadership Luncheon (Ballroom F) | ||
| Welcome Remarks - Vicky Cohen | ||
| Grace - Linda Hurt | ||
| Introduction of Head Table & Governor - Linda Hurt | ||
| Governor's Opening Remarks - Mary Black Pearson | ||
| Introduction of Keynote Speaker - Kimberly Kierce | ||
| KEYNOTE PRESENTATION (KENT JULIAN) | ||
| "Rise and Shine to Your Greatest Potential" | ||
| Response to Keynote Presentation - Vicky Cohen | ||
| Introduction of Linda Moore - Vicky Cohen | ||
| Award Presentation - Linda Moore | ||
| *Edith DeBusk Presidents Award | ||
| eConference Program Overview - Kimberly Kierce | ||
| Announcements - Chris Tolbert | ||
| 2:00p - 4:30p | Friday General Sessions (Ballroom E) | |
| 2:00p - 2:30p | Hybrid Meetings & eMembership - Tara Stafford & Sharon Tramonte Presentation Material | |
| 2:30p - 3:00p | Welcome to ClubRunner Janna Janes | |
| 3:00p - 3:15p | Break (Visit our Vendors) | |
| 3:15p - 4:00p | “Unlikely Friends” Sara Lee Hughes & Steven Collins | |
| Response to Speakers Debbie Mabry | ||
| Membership Presentation - Inclusion Debbie Mabry | ||
| 4:00p | Break (Visit our Vendors) | |
| 4:30p- 5:15p | First Timers Event (Ames Room) | |
| 5:00p | Vendor Booths Close | |
| 5:30p - 6:45p | Opening Business Session (Ballroom E) | |
| Call to Order - Mary Black Pearson | ||
| Invocation - Carol Fochler | ||
| Pledge of Allegiance - Kathleen Smith | ||
| Star Spangled Banner - Amanda Ransom | ||
| Introductions and Welcome - Mary Black Pearson | ||
| Welcome from host club - Michelle DiGaetano | ||
| Altrusa Accent - Laura Roach | ||
| Registration Report - Kelli Alsup | ||
| Credentials Report - Sheryl King | ||
| Ratification of Conference Rules - Brenda Tucker | ||
| Presentation of the District Budget 2022-23 - Mary Powlen | ||
| Candidates' Forum - Amanda Purdy | ||
| Altrusa International Foundation - Amanda Purdy | ||
| “How to give during conference” | ||
| Announcements - Chris Tolbert | ||
| 7:00p | Friday Fun Night - Doors Open (Ballroom F) | |
| “Zoomin’ Fun” | ||
| 7:30p | Dinner Begins | |
Enjoy DJ entertainment for Dancing after Dinner | ||
| 10:00p | Friday Fun Night Concludes |