2019 AGENDA
LEARNING TRACK KEY
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HEALTHCARE
Designed to ready and empower organizations to take advantage of potential revenue-generating opportunities that integrate Meals on Wheels into the healthcare ecosystem.DEVELOPMENT
Designed to help organizations grow and diversify sustainable revenue streams through expert advice, training and insights, as well as case studies and best practices from successful Meals on Wheels programs.LEADERSHIP
Designed to build on the skills and knowledge of program leaders, board members and other decision-makers to support you in leading your organizations to not only be more contemporary and sustainable, but also enable your teams to adapt and thrive in an uncertain climate.SERVICE OFFERINGS
Designed to help organizations adapt to and thrive in a competitive marketplace by differentiating Meals on Wheels’ unique and invaluable offerings from our competitors and better defining and enhancing our value proposition.
MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2019
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Registration Open
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Pre-Conference Session (Additional registration required)
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Healthcare 101: An Introduction to Partnerships and Possibilities ($35) |
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Break for lunch (not provided)
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Pre-Conference Intensive Workshops (Additional registration required; refreshment break included)
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NRCNA: Imagining an Innovative and Sustainable Future Through Creative Thinking ($60)
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Social Enterprise Fundamentals ($60) |
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Meet and Greet Reception
5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. – State Association Meetings
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2019
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Registration Open
8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. – Breakfast Keynote: Ellie Hollander, President and CEO, Meals on Wheels America
9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – Concurrent Sessions
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A Roadmap for Succession Planning
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More Than Just a Headcount: The 2020 Census
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Future-Proofing the Congregate Meal Program
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Activating Around Our Assets
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Strategies for Success with Digital Fundraising
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New Opportunities for Medicare Advantage
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11:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. – Communities of Practice Speed Networking
12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. – Lunch and Business Meeting
2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – Intensive Concurrent Sessions (Part 1)
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Ready for an Emergency? You Can Be! - Part 1
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Event Trends: The Pressure to Innovate - Part 1
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It's All About The Data - Part 1
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Building Bridges to Improve Service - Part 1
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The 3 R’s of Volunteer Engagement: Recruitment, Recognition & Retention - Part 1
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Exploring Quality in Nutrition Programs and Why it Matters - Part 1
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3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. – Refreshment Break
3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Intensive Concurrent Sessions (Part 2)
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Ready for an Emergency? You Can Be! - Part 2
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Event Trends: The Pressure to Innovate - Part 2
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It's All About The Data - Part 2
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Building Bridges to Improve Service - Part 2
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The 3 R’s of Volunteer Engagement: Recruitment, Recognition & Retention - Part 2
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Exploring Quality in Nutrition Programs and Why it Matters - Part 2
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5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Networking Reception
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Young Professionals Networking Event (RSVP Required)
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – CEO/Executive Director Networking Event (RSVP Required)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019
7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Registration Open
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Breakfast Keynote: Bechara Choucair, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Community Health Officer, Kaiser Permanente
9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Concurrent Lightning Learning Sessions
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How Discount Programs Allow You to Save More to Serve More |
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A Current State Overview of the Medicaid Landscape
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Consistent Service Offerings – Nutrition
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Consistent Service Offerings – Socialization
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Getting Your Organization Retirement Ready
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Use Food Education to Positively Impact Your Seniors
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10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – Refreshment Break
10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Concurrent Lightning Learning Sessions
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Technology, Systems, Software and Saving Solutions |
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Creating an Organizational Culture of Well-being
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Consistent Service Offerings – In-Home Safety
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Consistent Service Offerings – Community Connection
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Community-Based Frameworks for Preventing Older Adult Suicide through Innovations in Nutrition Services
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The 2020 Elections – Rocking the Vote
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11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. – Luncheon Keynote Panel: Tackling the Senior Population's Greatest Challenges Together
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Communities of Practice
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Association Direct Mail Forum
3:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. – 2019 Meals on Wheels Expo (includes reception with light refreshments beginning at 4:30 p.m. and raffle beginning at 6:00 p.m.)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019
7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Registration Open
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Breakfast Keynote: Second City Works
9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Concurrent Sessions
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The ABCs of Compliance – It Doesn't Have to be Scary!
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Advances in Addressing Malnutrition
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Critical Conversations: How You Can Prevent and Recognize Elder Financial Exploitation |
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Overcoming Obstacles – Successful Strategies for Fall Prevention
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Lessons Learned from Successful Public Relations Campaigns
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Systems Change: Leveraging Animal Welfare to Create or Expand Pet Programs
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11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. – Refreshment Break
11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Concurrent Sessions
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Getting Your Board on Board with New Ideas and New Mindsets
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Navigating the Straits of Accounting Requirements Between Fundraising and Compliance
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Promising Practices in Food Service
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How to Leverage the Comprehensive Network Study
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Creating Connections One Story at a Time
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The Secret to Successful Healthcare Partnerships
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*All times, sessions and events are subject to change