BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Exware Solutions Inc.//ExSite v3.8//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ExSite-EvtCal-156-@vmpc.ca DTSTAMP:20260608T132955 DTSTART:20231017 DTEND:20231019 SUMMARY:2023 Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference DESCRIPTION:This is the volunteer management conference presented by VMPC (Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada), Better Impact, and AL!V E (Association of Leader's In Volunteer Engagement). \n\nNow in its nin th year, this year's topic is Leveraging Technology in a Human World: I nclusively, Responsibly, Creatively.\n\nThe generation of volunteers in the not too distant future will be very different compared to volunteers now.  How can we prepare our policies, programs and recruitment in an inclusive, responsible, and creative way that looks to leverage technolo gy in a human world?\n\nThis year's Volunteer Management Hybrid Conferen ce will focus on equipping leaders of volunteers with skills to determin e how we can use technology to best serve our very human needs in the vo lunteer management sector. \n\nWe are pleased to announce our speakers for this year's Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference:\n\n* Beth Kanter \n\n* Tony Goodrow\n\n* Stephan Dobri\n\nAnd our Host/Moderator for this year's Hybrid Conference is Rob Jackson. \n\nOur current streaming eve nt will consist of four 20 minute presentations, local discussion in sma ller groups, followed by a moderated discussion with the other presenter s (think Ted talk meets late night tv), including responding to question s from the audience.\n\nThe broadcast will be streamed live in the Unite d States and Canada, with the likelihood of an audience of 1000 or more.   In order to participate, you will need an internet connection strong enough to handle audio/video streaming and adequate computer or external speakers.\n\nYou can learn more about the conference by visiting the ma in conference website.\n\n-- Schedule --\n\nPlease note that the speaker content is the same on both days, so register for the conference day ba sed on the time zones below.\n\n-- October 17 (Tuesday) --\n\nPacific 9: 30am - 3:30pm\n\nMountain Standard 9:30am - 3:30pm\n\nMountain 10:30am - 4:30pm\n\n-- October 18 (Wednesday) --\n\nCentral 8:30am - 2:30pm\n\nEa stern 9:30am - 3:30pm\n\nAtlantic 10:30am - 4:30pm\n\n \n\n-- How does it work? --\n\nOnce you register and we receive payment, we will send yo u a unique link and the conference handbook a few days before the event. You may register for any time zone that is convenient to you, the conte nt for October 18 or 19 will be the same.  Individual registrants will be assigned to small group discussion 'virtual tables' the day of the co nference depending on registrations.  We will try to assign you to tabl es depending on your geographic area and/or your affinity group, so plea se be sure and fill out all the questions to help us assign you to your group.  \n\n-- Registration and payment policy --\n\nRegistration begin s May 25 and ends October 13. \n$60 CDN for the general public\n$50 CDN for VMPC members\nAL!VE Members/American Residents/ International Reside nts: PLEASE REGISTER ON THE AL!VE PAGE.\nPAYMENT IS CREDIT CARD ONLY.\n\ n*Please note the cost is for one person's participation in the event. I f you have a group of 10 or more, consider applying as a host site here https://www.betterimpact.tv/vmhc\n\n-- Cancellation and refund policy -- \n\nPrior to September 1, 2023 will receive a full refund, without penal ty.\nSeptember 1 - October 4, 2023 will be eligible for a refund of 50% of the registration fee.\nCancellations received after October 4, 2023 w ill not be eligible for any refund.\n\nNote:  this registration link is for Canada. VMPC members will be billed by VMPC. American residents wil l be billed by AL!VE. \n\nVMPC will NOT share your registration info wit h any outside entities.\nYou will receive a confirmation email right aft er registration.  If not, check your spam folder or contact us.\n\nFor more information, visit the main conference website. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR