2013 EMERGENCY USA National Conference, May 24 26 Pasadena (and South Pasadena) California

To RSVP: Email LA@emergencyusa.org or Click Here for Online RSVP Form

FRIDAY EVENING, May 24th, 7:00 9:00 PM

Conference Opening, Meet and Greet, & Charity Benefit Dinner Location: Shakers Restaurant, 601 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA ( Shakers is an old-style diner that is hosting a special Charity Night Event for E-USA. This event is open to the public, and anyone who indicates that they are there in support of EMERGENCY USA will have 25% of their meal payment dedicated towards a donation to E-USA. A section of the restaurant will be reserved for conference guests. Be sure to RSVP! Email LA@emergencyusa.org or Click Here for Online RSVP Form.

SATURDAY, May 25th 10:00 AM 5:30 PM MAIN CONFERENCE Presentations & Volunteer Training
Location: Pasadena Central Library in the Donald R. Wright Auditorium Address: 285 East Walnut Street Pasadena, CA 91101 Free Parking at the University of Phoenix Building, 299 North Euclid Ave (enter from Garfield Ave) Walking Directions from Memorial Park Gold Line Station: http://goo.gl/maps/bSDgt Agenda: 1. International programs overview panel 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Special guest presenters will talk about experiences working, visiting, and filming on site at each of the programs of EMERGENCY worldwide. 2. Overview of EMERGENCY USA's structure, actions, initiatives 12:15 1:00 PM A survey of organizational structure, accomplishments, direction, followed by committee and volunteer group representative introductions. Volunteer group coordinators will update attendees on accomplishments, initiatives, and efforts underway.
Lunch 1:00 - 2:30 (60 - 90 mins) Choice of Restaurants Nearby

3. Expert-led Session: EMERGENCY USA Messaging How To 2:30 4:00 PM Shauna Ryann Carey leads E-USAs Communications Committee and will share her expertise with conference attendees, sharing effective techniques for clear and effective messaging, including how to respond to tough questions.
4:00 Break

4. Tools and Resources Overview: Equipping Volunteers for Action 4:15 - 5:30 PM EMERGENCY USAs Volunteer Development Committee will provide a tutorial on the variety of resources, online tools within reach, and examples of ingenuity and best practices for attracting volunteers, supporters, raising funds. Volunteers invited to share ideas, proposals, requests in support of local activities

____________________________________ SATURDAY EVENING DINNER, 7:00 9:00 PM at Choza Mama Peruvian Cuisine Address (Easy Walk from Library): 96 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105
Click to RSVP! A section to be reserved for our group, and 10% of meal costs to be donated to E-USA

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SUNDAY, May 26th 9:30 AM 12:30 PM CONFERENCE Final Presentations & Wrap Up
Location: The Home of Ed Newton and Lynda Harkness in South Pasadena Email: LA@emergencyusa.org for Address and Directions Easy Walk from the Gold Line South Pasadena Station Agenda: 1. Individual initiatives: What One Person Can Do 9:30 10:15 AM Each supporter of EMERGENCY USA has the power to make a positive impact with a few simple steps. This discussion will go over essentials, and will also address the importance of coordination for combining efforts and leveraging individual actions for greatest effect. 2. The Power of the EMERGENCY Story 10:15 10:35 AM One of the greatest assets we have is the compelling narrative of accomplishment and the ethical beauty of EMERGENCY. Well talk about ways of engaging the public, attracting and maintaining interest, and inspiring support by reminding our communities of the impact of contributions. 10:35 Break 3. Volunteer Group and National Initiatives 10:45 AM 12:15 PM Well go over a "Checklist" of roles/tasks that required for healthy, volunteer group management and review what is currently working where gaps can be improved. Khudejha Asghar will lead attendees in an exercise in Resource Mapping for each community, and event tips will be shared by experienced volunteers. 4. Closing Remarks 12:15 12:30 PM A final summary of conference presentations and topics for the 2013 National Conference. __________________________

SUNDAY, May 26th 12:30 3:00 PM Sunday Afternoon Conference Luncheon

Location: The Home of Ed Newton and Lynda Harkness in South Pasadena Email: LA@emergencyusa.org to RSVP & Receive Address and Directions Easy Walk from the Gold Line South Pasadena Station Food and drinks provided to conference attendees