2024 LEADERSHIP GATHERING
Join colleagues from across the Boys Hope Girls Hope Network to celebrate our work and success, get updates on the strategic plan, and be a part of the historic announcement of our organization’s new name!
Distinguished Speakers
Michael C. Bush
CEO
Great Place To Work
Brenda B. Asare
President & CEO
Alford Group
Gathering Details
DATES
Tuesday, March 12
to Friday, March 15
LOCATION
St. Louis, MO
WHO
Executive directors, board members, program leads, and development/marketing leads are encouraged to attend.
EXPENSES
Boys Hope Girls Hope Network Headquarters will cover on-the-ground expenses for three team members and one board member from each affiliate.
ACCOMMODATIONS
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
1820 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Schedule
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
2 PM – 4 PM | Hope on the Hill
Accelerating Impact Community of Practice Implementation Meeting: For John Templeton Foundation sub-grantees only: Arizona, Colorado Guatemala, New York, and St. Louis
Boys Hope Girls Hope Mission Effectiveness Team
3 PM
Check in to hotel for gathering attendees.
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, 1820 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103 | Front Desk
6 PM – 9 PM | Union Station Hotel | MIDWAY 10
Leadership Gathering Welcome Reception with Food, Cocktails and Dance Party
Kristin Ostby de Barillas, President & CEO, Boys Hope Girls Hope
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
8 AM – 9 AM | Union Station Hotel | MIDWAY 6
Breakfast
9 AM – 10 AM | Union Station Hotel | MIDWAY 8-9
Strategic Plan Progress Report & Name Change Announcement
Kristin Ostby de Barillas, President & CEO, Boys Hope Girls Hope
10 AM – 11:30 AM | Union Station Hotel | MIDWAY 8-9
Affiliate Launch Planning for the New Name
Bill Fronczak, VP/ Advancement, and Jennifer Starkey, Senior Director of Marketing, Boys Hope Girls Hope
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Union Station Hotel | MIDWAY 8-9
Leveraging the Performance Management Tool to Drive Stronger Outcomes | PART 1
Boys Hope Girls Hope Mission Effectiveness Team
12:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Union Station Hotel | MIDWAY 6
Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Union Station Hotel | MIDWAY 8-9
Leveraging the Performance Management Tool to Drive Stronger Outcomes | PART 2
Boys Hope Girls Hope Mission Effectiveness Team
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Union Station Hotel | MIDWAY 8-9
Program Model Spotlight: Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis
Cassandra Sissom Executive Director, Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis & Team
4 PM | Behind Union Station Hotel | Parking Lot by Aquarium
Depart via bus for Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis
Guests will enjoy a special surprise by the pond at 4 p.m.
4:30 PM | Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis
Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis Site Visit
8027 Elinor Avenue Richmond Heights, MO 63117
6 PM | Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis
Depart via bus for Evening Activities
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | The Armory
Evening Activity: Fun, Games and Food
3660 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63110
8:30 PM | The Armory
Depart venue by bus for St. Louis Union Station
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
8 AM – 9 AM | Union Station Hotel | MIDWAY 6
Breakfast
9 AM – 11 AM | Union Station Hotel | MIDWAY 8-9
Great Place To Work
Michael Bush, CEO, Great Place to Work
11 AM – 12 PM | Union Station Hotel | MIDWAY 8-9
Advancement Track Session | PART 1
Brenda Asare, President & CEO, The Alford Group
11 AM – 12 PM | Union Station Hotel | MIDWAY 7
Program Track Session | PART 1
Brian Hipp and Mission Effectiveness Team
12 PM – 1 PM | Union Station Hotel | MIDWAY 6
Lunch
1 PM – 2 PM | Union Station Hotel | MIDWAY 8-9
Advancement Track Session | PART 2
Brenda Asare, President & CEO, The Alford Group
1 PM – 3 PM | Union Station Hotel | MIDWAY 7
Program Track Session | PART 2
Brian Hipp and Mission Effectiveness Team
2 PM – 3 PM | Union Station Hotel
Affinity Group Sessions (held concurrently):
Executive Directors ( MIDWAY 10 )
Board Members ( MIDWAY 8/9 )
Development/Marketing (MIDWAY 6 )
Program remains ( MIDWAY 7 )
3 PM – 4 PM | Union Station Hotel | MIDWAY 8-9
Alumni Panel Discussion
Moderator:
Seth Akakpo-Lado, Boys Hope Girls Hope of St. Louis
Panelists:
Ruben Lugo, Detroit
Apshara Siwakoti, Colorado
Dwayne Thomas, Baltimore
Kadeem Yorke, Northeastern Ohio
Fátima Daniela Sazo Hernández, Guatemala
5:15 PM | Union Station Hotel | Valet Parking/Entrance
Depart via bus for Fair Mercantile Building (Hope on the Hill and D’Amici Room)
St. Louis Union Station Hotel, 1820 Market Street
6 PM – 9 PM | Hope on the Hill, Room 202 | Fair Mercantile Building
6th Annual Excellence Awards
Honoring Vatterott Award Winner, Edward Jones
Partner in Hope, Santa Clara University
Legacy of Hope, Ruben Lugo & Apshara Siwakoti
Hero of Hope, Lucas Pinzon
Special recognition for Affiliate PMT honorees, &
Network Board Chair, Joe Koenig
9 PM | Fair Mercantile Building
Depart venue by bus for St. Louis Union Station
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
8 AM – 9 AM | Union Station Hotel | MIDWAY 6
Breakfast and Wrap Session
9 AM | Union Station Hotel | Valet Entrance
Depart Hotel by Bus
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Forest Park
Walk to Hope Pep Rally
5595 Grand Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63112
11:30 AM | Forest Park
Depart venue via bus for St. Louis Union Station
12:00 PM | St. Louis Union Station Hotel
Conference End; Departures
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