SCHEDULE

Downtown Fort Worth at dusk

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

PRE-CONFERENCE FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS Volunteer Engagement & Recruiting 9:00am – 11:45amBuilding & Telling Your Y Story

CONFERENCE CHECK-IN 12:00pm -1:30pm

CONFERENCE WELCOME AND OPENING SESSION 1:30pm - 2:20pmTony Shuman, President/CEO YMCA of Metropolitan Fort WorthCity of Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price Natalie Norton, AYP National CEO

BREAKOUT SESSION #1 2:30pm - 3:20pmAnnual Campaign Essentials – Ryan Johnson Emotional Intelligence: Moving Beyond Managing Your Reactions – Gigi Woodruff

SNACK BREAK & VENDOR VISITS 3:20pm - 3:45pm

BREAKOUT SESSION #2 3:45pm - 4:30pmFeedback Moves Us Forward – Amanda Genzer We Are Really Not That Different...Exploring the Generational Divide – Gigi Woodruff

BREAKOUT SESSION #3 4:45pm - 5:30pmCEO/COO Panel Time Management for Y Professionals – Leonard Nelson

URBAN SCAVENGER HUNT & FOOD TRUCK EXTRAVAGANZA 6:00pm - 8:30pmScavenger Hunt 6:00pm-7:00pm/Food Truck Festival 7:00pm-8:30pm

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

MORNING WORKOUT WITH LES MILLS - CAPROCK ROOM 7:00am - 8:00am

AYP CHAPTER AWARDS BREAKFAST 8:30am - 9:45am

COFFEE BREAK & VENDOR VISITS 9:45am - 10:15am

IGNITE AYP PRESENTATIONS 10:15am - 11:15am

CLOSING KEYNOTE 11:30am - 12:30pmStruck By Living, Julie Hersh

AWARDSROOKIE OF THE YEAR Chapter 67 & Chapter 71This award is for a full time staff person working in a YMCA less than 2 years. The individual’s contributions in the YMCA over their short time have made a difference in their community.

SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR AWARD Chapter 67 This award is for Directors, Managers and Supervisors who have made outstanding contributions to the continuing success of their departments and the YMCA.

MACGYVER AWARD Chapter 67 This award is for that person who is just full of creative ideas and has the ability to solve complex problems with everyday materials he/she finds at hand.

MOST VALUABLE RESOURCE AWARD Chapter 67 This is awarded to an Association/Metro Office staff member who proves to be a valuable resource to our center operations on a daily basis. This individual uses their skills, talents and knowledge to efficiently and effectively provide services that support all of our centers’ ability to carry out the YMCA mission.

THOMAS SULLIVAN LEADERSHIP AWARD Chapter 67 Presented in honor of Thomas Sullivan, a ship captain who gave leadership to the founding of the first YMCA in the US. He was inspired by The YMCA movement in Europe and convened a meeting of 32 men in Boston to organize the first YMCA in America in 1851. This individual must demonstrate outstanding leadership and effect on the YMCA through AYP Chapter, association, center, or national movement through their leadership.

GARY NICHOLS PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Chapter 67 Presented in honor of Gary Nichols, who served the YMCA of Greater Houston for more than 40 years. His leadership had a passion for program, and involved the YMCA in beginning new initiatives such as Child Care and Charter School programs. Gary believed that the genius of the YMCA movement was in the “ultimate transaction” … when a staff member and a participant connected with one another through YMCA programs. This individual excels in putting YMCA principles into practice through programs.

SERVICE AWARD Chapter 71This award is presented to a current member of AYP Chapter 71 for outstanding service to the chapter, their YMCA and their community.

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR Chapter 71This award is presented for continued innovation in program, financial or volunteer leadership development in the YMCA.

CARA LANGER LEADERSHIP AWARD Chapter 71Presented in honor of Cara Langer, long time YMCA and AYP leader for Chapter 71. This is the highest award presented in Chap-ter 71. This award recognizes a current member of AYP Chapter 71 for outstanding and effective leadership within the chapter.

Mayor Price rides along the Trinity River for one of her infamous “Rolling Town Hall” meetings!

WELCOMEWELCOME SPEECH TO BE GIVEN BY FORT WORTH MAYOR BETSY PRICEInstead of sitting in cars, on the couch or in the office, Price believes in a community that naturally promotes physical activity throughout the day. Her embrace of bicycling and energetic living has seemingly played well in culturally diverse Fort Worth. Along with her focus on promoting jobs, strengthening education, fighting crime and improving mobility, Price has made significant strides along the path toward her vision of a healthy, engaged and fiscally responsible city. During her first term, Price led a community effort to build a city that’s more fit, happy and productive. The result was FitWorth, a citywide initiative focused on promoting active lifestyles and healthy habits in both kids and adults. As Price likes to say, “It’s Your Fort Worth.” She understands a city is nothing without an active and engaged citizenry. -The New York Times

WELCOME SPEECH TO BE GIVEN BY AYP NATIONAL CEO NATALIE NORTONNatalie Norton graduated from Springfield College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Health Fitness. After spending her first year out of college as a teacher at an international school in Valencia, Venezuela she returned to the states and began her career in the YMCA. In the ensuing 30 years she has held various positions of increasing responsibility at 5 different associations. Of note are the most recent positions, one with the YMCA of the USA as an Associate Resource Director, working on an internal consulting team serving largest 90 Y’s in the country. She then joined the YMCA of Greater Boston as a Senior Vice President of Operations with a broad portfolio. Responsibilities include association wide property and facility management, strategic planning, annual capital expenditure management, health and wellness, aquatics and oversight of four of the association branches. She recently took over as the President/CEO of the National Association of YMCA Professionals (AYP), which is the professional society for YMCA staff. With a mission to “fully engage YMCA cause-driven professionals by enhancing personal leadership excellence and YMCA strength” she looks to take this organization to the next level of excellence.

The Downtown YMCA hosts Yoga in Sundace Square

SESSION 1THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18BREAKOUT SESSION 1 | 2:30pm – 3:20pm

OPTION 1: PHILANTHROPY: EVERYONE HAS A ROLE TO PLAY RYAN JOHNSON, Regional Collaboration Manager, YMCA of the USA

Membership is everyone’s job. Have you heard that before? That’s a statement that has benefited our Y Move-ment a great deal. In addition to membership, Philanthropy is a component of Y work that each staff member has a role to play in. In this session, we’ll explore how all levels of staff can build relationships and share our Y stories to promote philanthropy in support of our cause.

Ryan Johnson has served the Y Movement since 2011 as a Regional Collaboration Manager in the Financial Development Department at YMCA of the USA. In this position he helps YMCAs increase capacity and performance in the area of philanthropy. Prior to joining Y-USA, Ryan worked as a marketing and financial development professional in higher education and non-profit youth camping. Ryan has extensive experience in annual campaigns, major gifts and capital campaigns through his University and YMCA background. Ryan studied business and economics as an undergraduate and received his Master of Arts in Education from North Park University in Chicago, IL. He is a graduate fellow of the Development Leadership Consortium in Chicago and a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). He is Director of the YMCA/FEP Pilot Project in addition to serving on the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Research Council. When not at the YMCA, Ryan volunteers at his church and cheers on his favorite Minnesota and Chicago sports teams (Skol Vikings!). Ryan and his wife, Kristin have two daughters—Elsa and Solveig.

OPTION 2: EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - MOVING BEYOND MANAGING YOUR REACTIONSGIGI WOODRUFF, Leadership Development Manager, YMCA of the USA

Emotional Intelligence has been a standard leadership topic at conferences and in leadership courses for years - but far too often, the information is just based on old research and insights. This session will explore new research about how we understand our emotions and learn new strategies to relate to ourselves and with others more authentically.

Gigi Woodruff currently serves as the Leadership Development Manager for the Training and Leadership Development Department at the YMCA of the USA focusing her attention on Executive and Volunteer Development initiatives. For the past eight years she served as a Leadership Development Consultant for the Executive and Volunteer Leadership Department for YMCA University where she worked with Ys in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Gigi began her work with the YMCA as a volunteer aerobic and swim instructor in Dallas in 1984. Over the past 27 years she has also held positions as an Executive Director in both Dallas and Conroe, Texas. She also worked for the YMCA of Greater Houston as Vice President for Program Development and Training for 8 years prior to joining YUSA. Researching and developing new programs and strategies to serve the ever-changing needs of leading organizations in our rapidly changing world is the most challenging and rewarding part of her position. When not at the YMCA, Gigi volunteers in her hometown to make it a better place for youth. She leads a mentoring program for at risk youth and teen parents at the local high school coordinating over 50 volunteers who serve as mentors. An honors graduate of Austin College in Sherman, Texas, Gigi enjoys art, entertaining, spending time with her family, volunteering and exercising. She is happily married to Richard, has one terrific daughter, Corinne.

Tubing on the Trinty River at Panther Island Pavillion

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SESSION 2THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18BREAKOUT SESSION 2 | 3:45pm – 4:30pm

OPTION 1: FEEDBACK MOVES US FORWARDAMANDA GENZER, Vice President of Human Resources, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City

How giving and receiving feedback openly can have a meaningful impact on your Y, your career, and your relationships.

Amanda Genzer is the Vice President of Human Resources for the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, a position she began in July 2010 after much soul-searching and a decision to seek a position with an organization that gives back to the community. She has worked in a variety of HR roles since 1996, most recently for Fortune 100 companies including Johnson Controls and Sprint. In 2001, Amanda became accred-ited as a Senior Professional Human Resources and her educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Manage-ment from Northeastern State University and an MBA from Oklahoma Christian University with a focus on organizational and leadership development. Amanda lives in Edmond, OK with her husband Lance, their children Paige and Evan, and a spunky Golden Retriever named Maggie and enjoys day dreaming about having spare time.

OPTION 2: WE ARE REALLY NOT THAT DIFFERENT...EXPLORING THE GENERATIONAL DIVIDEGIGI WOODRUFF, Leadership Development Manager, YMCA of the USA

Much of the information presented about the difference in generations in the today’s workplace focuses on our differences that only served to divide us even further. This session will help us move beyond the basics, learn to identify how these stereotypes actually frame our expectations of others and create an even greater divide! We will also explore strategies to embrace our differences as assets - perhaps even see them as strategic advantages.

Gigi Woodruff currently serves as the Leadership Development Manager for the Training and Leadership Development Department at the YMCA of the USA focusing her attention on Executive and Volunteer Development initiatives. For the past eight years she served as a Leadership Development Consultant for the Executive and Volunteer Leadership Department for YMCA University where she worked with Ys in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Gigi began her work with the YMCA as a volunteer aerobic and swim instructor in Dallas in 1984. Over the past 27 years she has also held positions as an Executive Director in both Dallas and Conroe, Texas. She also worked for the YMCA of Greater Houston as Vice President for Program Development and Training for 8 years prior to joining Y USA. Researching and developing new programs and strategies to serve the ever-changing needs of leading organizations in our rapidly changing world is the most challenging and rewarding part of her position. When not at the YMCA, Gigi volunteers in her hometown to make it a better place for youth. She leads a mentoring program for at risk youth and teen parents at the local high school coordinating over 50 volunteers who serve as mentors. An honors graduate of Austin College in Sherman, Texas, Gigi enjoys art, entertaining, spending time with her family, volunteering

and exercising. She is happily married to Richard, has one terrific daughter, Corinne.

Daily longhorn cattle drive in the Fort Worth Stockyards

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SESSION 3THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18BREAKOUT SESSION 3 | 4:45pm – 5:30pm

OPTION 1: Y WISDOM, CEO/COO PANEL

Joe Paslay, President & CEO, Cleveland County Family YMCASandy Morander, President & CEO, YMCA of Greater San AntonioPaul McEntire, Chief Operating Officer, YMCA of Greater HoustonKelly Kay, Vice President & COO, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma CityRich Micelli, Executive Vice President & COO, YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth

Glean insight and information from seasoned Organizational Leaders who have faced challenges and have had successes at every level of our movement.

OPTION 2: TIME MANAGEMENT FOR Y PROFESSIONALSLEONARD NELSON, Director of Training & Leadership Development, YMCA of Greater Houston

Focusing on time management skills, this session will broaden participants’ awareness and skill development in managing time at work, goal-setting and maintaining a balance between work and personal life demands. Lead-ership Competencies Developed: Self Development & Functional Expertise

Leonard Nelson is the Senior Director of Training & Leadership Development for the YMCA of Greater Houston. In this position, he is responsible for the Center for Leadership Development and developing and facilitating Association-wide training and leadership develop-ment programs in support of the YMCA of Greater Houston’s strategic initiatives, as well as overseeing field training for two states in the Western United States. Leonard has spent over 20 years serving the YMCA, in various positions. However, his particular passion is in the professional development of YMCA staff and volunteers. Through training and leadership development, he is preparing a strong pipeline of cause-driven leaders at all levels of the YMCA, ensuring that the YMCA has a next generation of leaders who will strengthen the foundation of communities.

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Will Rogers Memorial Center located in Fort Worth’s Cultural District

EVENING EVENT

View of Downtown from Fort Worth’s Coyote Drive-in

URBAN SCAVENGER HUNT & FOOD TRUCK EXTRAVAGANZA

C’mon... a little healthy competition never hurt anyone. Come have a blast on our Fort Worth eccentric team scavenger hunt starting at the Sheraton Hotel and ending at the awesome Panther Island Pavilion. We will have fun, fellowship and food trucks. Sounds fun huh?! See you there! 6:00pm - 7:00pm Thursday, September 18th.MEET IN THE HOTEL LOBBY

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YMCA AYP Red River Chapter 71

IGNITE AYP

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDFor more than a century, the Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF) has provided financial aid when an accident, illness, death of a loved one, disaster or other crisis strikes. The Fund is supported exclusively by the very people it helps - YMCA professionals. EAF was founded in 1904. The EAF Trust Fund is managed by our AYP National Finance Committee. Grant requests are reviewed by AYP members that serve on the AYP National Support Service Committee. In 2012, over $200,000 in grant requests were awarded to AYP members across the country. This was made possi-ble through contributions from AYP members, YOU and AYR (Association of YMCA Retirees) members. This year your south central region chapters have raised over $23,000. Help us help those in need by making your donation to EAF today. Pledge cards are available during the conference. You can also visit www.ayponline.org to make your donation.

WHAT IS IGNITE AYP? Up to 10 presenters will have 5 minutes and 20 slides to inform and entertain us with something exciting going on in their YMCA or community.

CLOSING KEYNOTEJULIE HERSH, STRUCK BY LIVING

Julie Hersh is a mother, corporate wife survivor, an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness and author of the book Struck by Living: From Depression to Hope. Published in April of 2010, Struck by Living is already in reprint and soon to be released in Spanish as Decidi Vivir. Featured on Fox and Friends, PBS (KERA Think! with Krys Boyd), Dallas Morning News and numerous radio programs, Julie’s approachable style makes the difficult topic of suicide and mental illness easier to discuss. She’s has conducted over 125 talks since release of the book to a wide range of audiences. Mental Health America of Greater Dallas awarded her the Ruth Altschuler Prism Award in October 2010 for her advocacy in mental health.

After earning her BBA at the University of Notre Dame, Hersh worked in high-tech product development and marketing/sales in Silicon Valley. She “retired” from a lucrative sales management position after the birth of her first child. A long-time member of the Cooper Center, Hersh ran her first marathon at age 48. Julie is a board member of the UT Southwestern Medical Foundation, a member of the Undergraduate Advisory Experience Council at the University of Notre Dame, participant on the International Society of ECT and Neurostimulation Patient Advisory Council, and on the advisory board for advisory board for Mental Health America and CONTACT. She is also an active supporter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. A longtime supporter of the arts, Hersh is also a trustee for the Dallas Theater Center and Dallas Museum of Art. She lives with her family in Dallas, Texas.

The Downtown YMCA hosts the Mayor’s Triathalon