February 22-24, 2013
The Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf | San Francisco, CA
Join us for ShelterBox USA’s 2013 Annual Conference & Humanitarian Awards Dinner!
• Discover the science behind disasters
• Learn the importance of adapting in the field
• Hear from SRTs and other NGO leaders
• Hear from SRTs and other NGO leaders
• Enjoy fellowship with volunteers and staff
• Make connections around the world
• Make connections around the world
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
View the schedule with details here.
Overview:
THURSDAY, FeBRUARY 21
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Early Arrivals -Stop by the Spressi Bar meet fellow volunteers, board members and staff.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Board Meeting -Portions of this meeting will be open to volunteers.(Seating is limited.)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22
DAY 1
OPTIONAL: Team Coordinators Best Practices Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
View the schedule with details here.
Overview:
THURSDAY, FeBRUARY 21
Early Arrivals -Stop by the Spressi Bar meet fellow volunteers, board members and staff.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Board Meeting -Portions of this meeting will be open to volunteers.(Seating is limited.)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22
DAY 1
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pre Conference Activities
Pre Conference Activities
- Dynamic Planet: Earthquake Exhibit & City Tour
- ShelterBox Response Team Member Training: Beyond Deployment, Part I (SRTs only, please)
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Conference Kick-Off
- The Science Behind Disasters
- ShelterBox Update
- Domestic Deployments and Your Role
- Applying to be an SRT Member
OPTIONAL: Committee Breakouts -ShelterBox Committees will have an opportunity to meet for hourly meetings at 5, 6 and 7pm.
OPTIONAL: ShelterBox Social
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
DAY 2
OPTIONAL: ShelterBox 5K
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- ShelterBox Around the Globe
- Deployment: Behind the Scenes
- Disaster Scenario Exercise
- Partners in Disaster Relief
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch (Provided)
Lunch (Provided)
1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
- Ready, Set, Fundraise!
- ShelterBox and You (A session for our special guests)
3:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Breakout #
- Inspire, Educate and Fundraise: A Session for Newer Ambassadors
- ShelterBox is Social
- Engaging the Next Generation
4:05 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Breakout #2
- More Than a Pretty PowerPoint
- Don’t Fear Fundraising
- SRT Member Training: Beyond Deployment, Part II (SRTs only, please)
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Humanitarian Awards Dinner
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Cocktail Reception
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Dinner & Awards Program
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
DAY 3
DAY 3
OPTIONAL: Team Coordinators Best Practices Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Working with the Media
- Learn from Your Peers
- Hands-On Kit Demo
- Your Personal Success Plan
