LEADERSHIP Summit 2018 September 24, 2018 Friends Camp South China, Maine ADVANCE PROGRAM Cost: Free for ENCorps Members Registration Deadline: September 14, 2018 1
WELCOME! Welcome to the 2018 Encore Leadership Corps Summit! This year we are meeting at the beautiful Friends Camp in South China. The theme will be "Finding Common Ground" as our members continue their work with diverse volunteers and organizations throughout the state of Maine. This year's Summit will also be focused on building connections within ENCorps, so while our programming will feature speakers with volunteer and leadership experience, there will also be a focus on ENCorps members sharing stories and knowledge with each other. Some of the key highlights of this year s program include: A morning Keynote on leadership with Linda Silka Workshops led by local experts on volunteer and community organizing, mediation/conflict resolution, and age-friendly communities Team building and camp activities such as a nature walk, arts and crafts, and a historical tour of Friends Camp Focused discussion groups to share questions and stories from ENCorps member's personal volunteer experiences We are excited to present the 2018 Encore Leadership Corps Summit to support, inspire, and celebrate the important work that you do as community volunteers. If you are new to ENCorps, our annual event is a great way to learn more about our program and the support we provide to experienced Mainers who are making a difference every day in their communities. Thank you for joining us for the 2018 Summit and we hope you find it valuable and re-energizing. Sincerely, ENCorps staff and partners 2
SUMMIT SCHEDULE Monday September 24th 8:30-9:00 AM 9:00-9:30 AM 9:30-10:30 AM 10:30-10:45 AM 10:45-11:30 AM 11:30-12:15PM 12:15-1:30 PM 1:30-2:30 PM REGISTRATION & COFFEE WELCOME & ICEBREAKER KEYNOTE: Building On Our Leadership Strengths in Maine with Linda Silka BREAK TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES INTEREST DISCUSSION GROUPS: TBD LUNCH CAMP ACTIVITIES: Walk through Friends Camp Trails Arts & Crafts in the Meetinghouse Historic Tour of Friends Camp 2:30-2:45 PM 2:45-4:00 PM BREAK WORKSHOPS: Resolving Conflict: Theory and Skills to Find Common Ground with Debbie Mattson Connecting Communities through Age-Friendly Initiatives with Patricia Oh Leading Through Recognition with Laura Seaton 4:00-4:30 PM CLOSING 3
Morning Activity Descriptions Interest Groups In this session, Summit attendees will break into groups to share stories and discuss benefits and challenges of different fields of volunteer work. There is a wealth of knowledge about volunteering within our ENCorps membership, and this is an opportunity for members to teach and learn from each other! Potential discussion topics include: environmental work (trail maintenance, recycling efforts), food security/ending hunger, working with children, community building/working with a grassroots organization, and working in a church or faith community. Afternoon Activity Descriptions Camp Activities Summit participants will break into smaller groups and Friends Camp and ENCorps staff will lead activities such as a walk on camp trails, arts and crafts, board games, or a historical tour of Friends Camp including the Meetinghouse. Workshops Resolving Conflict: Theory and Skills to Find Common Ground with Debbie Mattson You will learn theory of conflict resolution and practical skills to move conflict towards mutually acceptable solutions. You will have opportunities to use the skills during the workshop; making it easier to apply them in your life, work, and volunteerism. Connecting Communities through Age-Friendly Initiatives with Patricia Oh Maine leads the nation in the number of cities and towns that have committed to being "age-friendly". This workshop will explore what it means for a community to be age-friendly and discuss how age-friendly committees create change that benefits residents of all ages. A successful age-friendly initiative involves buy-in from residents, businesses and community organizations, and elected leadership. In this workshop, we will talk about effectively engaging residents, building partnerships, and advocating for age-friendly changes. Participants will leave with proven approaches to age-friendly work that they can use in their own communities. Leading Through Recognition with Laura Seaton What motivates volunteers to give their time to us? Learn how to activate your volunteers through invitation, recognition, and talent development. 4
Staff and Presenter Biographies Jennifer Crittenden, Assistant Director, UMaine Center on Aging Jennifer Crittenden is the Assistant Director at the University of Maine Center on Aging. She has over a decade of experience in professional and community education, program evaluation and program planning. Nearly all research projects and grant-funded programs under her management entail the translation of academic research into professional and public education programs, events and dissemination activities. She has been involved in implementing and evaluating a wide range of research, training, and community service initiatives including serving as the Program Manager for Encore Leadership Corps. Jennifer received her MSW from the University of Maine and is currently pursuing an Interdisciplinary PhD in gerontology at UMaine. Len Kaye, Director, UMaine Center on Aging Lenard W. Kaye is Professor of Social Work at the University of Maine School of Social Work and Director of the University of Maine Center on Aging in the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture. Dr. Kaye has been the principal investigator for numerous assessments of innovative community services for older adults including projects funded by the Maine Department of Public Safety, the Maine Office of Substance Abuse, and the Maine Office of Elder Services, as well as the AARP Andrus Foundation, Pew Foundation, Families USA Foundation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Administration on Aging. Dr. Kaye also maintains a leadership role within Encore Leadership Corps as Program Director. Leah Kravette, Graduate Assistant, UMaine Center on Aging Leah is a graduate research assistant at the UMaine Center on Aging and MSW candidate at the University of Maine. She received her undergraduate degree in Women and Gender Studies from the University of Southern Maine, and continues to work from a critical race and feminist lens. Leah s interests in the field of aging include hospice and end of life care, and supporting LGBTQ older adults. Debbie Mattson, Mediator, Mediation and Facilitation Resources Debbie Mattson is a mediator with Mediation and Facilitation Resources. She also serves Maine courts and Penobscot Nation Tribal Court as a mediator. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate social work students at the University of Maine, Orono. Patricia Oh, Age-Friendly Consultant, AARP Maine Patricia Oh, LMSW, is an age-friendly consultant with AARP and AARP Maine. She works with communities that want to adopt policies, make infrastructure changes, create social and recreational opportunities, and develop services that encourage everyone--from toddlers to centenarians-- to be fully engaged in the community and enjoy good health and well-being. 5
Laura Seaton, Director of Community Workshops, WindowDressers Laura Seaton is the Director of Community Workshops for WindowDressers, a nonprofit that builds insulating window inserts at Community Workshops across the state. She directly manages about 30 volunteers who, in turn, manage another 1500 between them. She has organized homeschool cooperatives, large events, and grassroots State Senate races. She lives in Searsport with her partner, four children and cat. Linda Silka, Senior Fellow, Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions Linda Silka is a Senior Fellow at the University of Maine Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions and Executive Editor of Maine Policy Review. Prior to her retirement Dr. Silka served as Director of the University of Maine Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center and Professor in the School of Economics. Much of her work has focused on building collaborations across differences: different communities, different ages, and different backgrounds. Registration Information The Fall 2018 Encore Leadership Corps Summit at Friends Camp is quickly approaching, and we want to confirm your attendance. Please fill out the Registration Form and Workshop and Activity Sign-up on the following pages and return by September 14, 2018. Slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. *This year, the Leadership Summit will be free to attend!* To become an ENCorps member please visit www.encoreleaders.org. Questions? Please call Leah Kravette at 207-262-7919 or e-mail leah.kravette@maine.edu. Sending in your registration form as soon as possible will help us prepare and ensure your needs are met while at the Summit. Please complete the registration form individually even if you are attending with a significant other. After we receive your completed registration form, we will be in contact with more details as the Summit draws closer. We are looking forward to seeing you at the Summit on September 24th, and we hope you are looking forward to the Summit as well. Thank you and see you soon! 6
SUMMIT REGISTRATION FORM Registration Deadline: September 14th, 2018 Register online at: http://www.encoreleaders.org/2018-encorps-leadershipsummit/ Your Name: Your Address: Telephone: E-mail: 1. Are you currently an ENCorps member? Yes No* * If you are not currently an ENCorps member, please apply for membership no later than September 10, 2018. To apply, visit www.encoreleaders.org. Summit registrations are processed on a first come first served basis. We cannot guarantee Summit slots. 2. Would you like to participate in a carpool to and from the Summit? Yes, either as a driver or a rider Yes, as a rider only Yes, as a driver only I am not interested in carpooling 3. Will you need any special accommodations while at the Summit? Dietary Requests: Disability Accommodations Please note: Friends Camp is a rustic camp. Activities will include walking on dirt paths or across grass during the summit. We recommend that you wear sneakers and bring a sweater. Are there any other disability accommodations you would like us to know about? Please specify (i.e. need for wheelchair accessibility, limited ability to climb stairs, etc.): Turn over to complete side two --> 7
SKILLS-BUILDING WORKSHOPS 4. There will be five discussion groups in the morning breakout session. Please check your top three preferences. Environmental work (trail maintenance, recycling efforts) Food security/ending hunger Volunteer in early childhood issues Community building/working with a grassroots organization Working in a church or faith community 5. There will be three skills-building workshops for the afternoon breakout sessions on September 24th. Please check your workshop choice. Leading Through Recognition - Laura Seaton Resolving Conflict: Theory and Skills to Find Common Ground - Debbie Mattson Building Age-Friendly Communities - Patricia Oh 6. Please write any additional comments, questions or concerns in the space below. To get priority for workshop choices, please return this form or register online no later than September 14, 2018. Submit registrations online at: http://www.encoreleaders.org/2018-encorps-leadershipsummit/ OR Submit registrations by mail to: Encore Leadership Corps Summit 2018 Registration UMaine Center on Aging 25 Texas Ave Camden Hall Bangor, ME 04401 Fax: 207-262-7921 Questions? Please call Leah Kravette at 207-262-7919 or e-mail leah.kravette@maine.edu. 8
ENCorps is a program of the University of Maine Center on Aging in partnership with the Maine Community Foundation and with the cooperation of many other local, state, and national organizations. Initial funding for this program came from: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency s Aging Initiative The Atlantic Philanthropies The Maine Community Foundation Jane strust Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust Davis Conservation Foundation John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Elmina B. Sewall Foundation Maine s 50+ Volunteer Community Learning Connecting Serving 10