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NATIONAL CONVENTION KICK OFF WEBINAR

February 27, 2018 1

2016-2018 National Executive Board

2The Power To Serve

Cool & Classy

Central Region Executive Board.

Regional DirectorRobin Rice HodgesSt. Clair County

Regional TreasurerMichelle Henry-McGee

East St. Louis

Regional SecretaryThembi Conner-Garcia

Greater Peoria

Regional Member-At-LargeApril Hall-Key

Johnson County

National Recording SecretaryMichelle Gentry AndersonTulsa

Angela HardmanNational Convention

Co-Chair

Tiauna OusleyNational Convention

Co-Chair

Janelle Harvey Jordan National Convention Chair

National Convention Chairs

National Convention Sponsors

Jack and Jill of America, IncorporatedJohnson County Chapter ~ Kansas City Missouri Chapter ~ Kansas City Kansas Chapters6

KANSAS CITY MISSOURI

• Celebrating 80 Years…

– JJOA 80th

Anniversary History Museum

– New Jack and Jill History Book: For The Children (Included)

– Past National President’s Book Signing

• Shabby Chic Party

• Family Fun Night at Union Station & Science City

• Associate’s Power of the Purse & A Little Black Dress Affair

• Father’s Event at Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and Blue Room

• Go See KC! Dine Around

• Foundation’s 50th

Anniversary!

• Engaging Speakers & Workshops

• Black & White Closing Gala

• Exciting Entertainment!

WHAT’S NEW AND EXCITING?

• JJOA 80th

Anniversary History Museum Opens

• JMB Teen Leadership Summit

• Marion Stubbs Thomas Leadership Academy

• Mandatory Parent Orientation

• Mandatory National Committee Meetings

• Delegate/Alternate First Time Orientation

• “Go See KC” Dine Around

AGENDA SNEAK PEEK

TUESDAY, JULY 24TH

• Tuesday, July 24th

8:00am to 3:00pm. Invitation Only

• Purpose: To equip our experienced and aspiring leaders with the tools necessary to Inspire,

Engage and Advocate for ALL children.

• Nominees must meet the following criteria to be eligible to receive an invitation to the MST

Leadership Academy:

1. Be registered for the 43rd Biennial National Convention;

2. Have been an active member in Jack and Jill for a minimum of 2 years;

3. Have at least 3 years remaining of “active” tenure in Jack and Jill;

4. Have served as an Officer (appointed or elected) in Jack and Jill on the

chapter, regional or national level; OR must be an “emerging leader” who

has been actively involved as a dynamic committee member at the

chapter, regional or national level who has demonstrated leadership

interest and ability.

• Nominations due March 12th. MST Leadership Academy nomination applications will

be sent to all members tonight…self-nominations are permissible.

MARION STUBBS THOMAS

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

• Formal Opening Ceremony and Memorial Service

• Plenary Session I

• Bylaws/Budget/ Policies & Procedures Forum

• Provisional Group Orientation

• Associates Activity

• Teen and Children’s Activity

• Fathers Activity

• President’s Shabby Chic Party

• Vendor Showcase Opens

• Regional Caucuses

AGENDA SNEAK PEEK

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25TH

• Leadership and Legislative Breakfast

• Programming Luncheon

• Plenary Sessions II and III

• Bylaws Voting

• Candidates Town Hall

• Central Region Family Fun Night

• Associates Mixer


• Fathers’ Activity & Hospitality Suite

• Regional Caucuses

AGENDA SNEAK PEEK

THURSDAY, JULY 26TH

• Father’s Breakfast and Panel Discussion

• Associate’s Power of the Purse & A Little Black Dress Affair

• Plenary Sessions IV and V

• Candidates Speeches

• New Provisional Chapter Reception


• Associates Activity

• Fathers’ Activity

• Concert and Election Party

AGENDA SNEAK PEEK

FRIDAY, JULY 27TH

• Regional Breakfasts

• Past National President’s Book Signing

• Foundation Town Hall

• Workshops

• Corporate Partners and Sponsor Reception

• Closing Gala

• Children’s Activity and Party and Dinner

• Teen’s Activity and Party

• Father’s Activity

AGENDA SNEAK PEEK

SATURDAY, JULY 28TH

• Worship Service

• Installation of New National Officers

• Host Region Debrief with South Central Region

• New National Officer Transition Meeting

AGENDA SNEAK PEEK

SUNDAY, JULY 29TH

ASSOCIATES AGENDA

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tuesday, July 24

– Welcome Reception

• Wednesday, July 25

– National Jazz Museum & Negro Baseball

Leagues Museum

– Legendary Blue Room Performance

– Shabby Chic Party

• Thursday, July 26

– Federal Reserve Tour

– Taking Care of Me Financial and Personal

Improvement Workshops

– Lunch at Jack Stacks

– Kansas City River Market Tour

– On Trend -- Starring Me at Halls Department

Store

– Central Region Family Fun Night

– Associates Gathering Part II

• Friday, July 27

– Associates Luncheon—The Power of the

Purse and A Little Back Dress

– Top Chef Cooking Demonstration

– Concert & Election Party

• Saturday, July 28

– Regional Breakfasts

– Jack and Jill Museum Past President Meet

and Greet

– Shopping on the Plaza

– Closing Gala

FATHERS AGENDA

HIGHLIGHTS


– Kansas City BBQ Tours

– Shabby Chic Party

– Cool & Laid Back Game Night


– Kansas City Chiefs Tour

– The College Basketball Experience with Old School vs New School Tournament

– Power & Light District

– Central Region Family Fun Night

• Friday, July 27

– Jazz Museum & Blue Room Jazz Room

– Negro Baseball Leagues Museum

– Happy Hour at the Blue Room

– Concert & Election Party


– Top Golf

– Closing Gala

CHILDREN’S AGENDA

HIGHLIGHTS


– Take Me Out to the Ballgame Activity

– Kaleidoscope, LEGOLAND, Sea Life Aquarium & Lunch at Fritz’s

– Games Galore


– Planetarium

– Solar System Activity & Lunch

– Character & Music Interactive Workshops

– Glow Party

• Friday, July 27

– Jazz Museum & Negro Baseball Leagues Museum with Lunch

– Science City Hands on Activity

– Camp Out


– Wacky Olympics

– Paradise Park

– Afternoon Movie & Dinner

– Healthy Hip-Hop Workshop & Party

TEEN AGENDA

HIGHLIGHTS• Wednesday, July 25

– Wacky Olympics

– Kansas City Royals vs Detroit Tigers, Kauffman Stadium

– The Chill Spot


– Jazz Museum & Negro Baseball Leagues Museum with Lunch

– The College Basketball Experience & Old School vs New School Tournament

– The Chill Spot

• Friday, July 27

– Teen Workshop & Forum

– No Other Pub

– Black History Bus Tour

– Pool Party


– Worlds of Fun Oceans of Fun

– Dinner & Movie/Activity

– Teen Party

CENTRAL REGION

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

CONCERT AND

ELECTION PARTY

• D.L. Hughley

• Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds

COMMUNITY SERVICE

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Taking a pause for the cause!

#TheDLHughleyFoundation and #SpecialNeedsNetwork team

up to collect toys for special needs and foster kids.

https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thedlhughleyfoundation

https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/specialneedsnetwork

REGISTRATION OPENS

MARCH 26, 2018

NATIONAL CONVENTION KICK OFF WEBINAR

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WESTIN KANSAS CITY AT CROWN CENTER

1 E PERSHING ROAD

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

• After your registration is completed, you will receive a confirmation email

with the link to the hotel’s reservation system.

• Reserve your hotel room in the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. room block

only.

• ONLY registered National Convention attendees may reserve a hotel room

in the Jack and Jill room block.

• Rooms booked that do not have a valid registration are subject to

cancellation.

• All rooms are booked on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to

availability.

REGISTRATION & HOTEL RESERVATIONS

LODGING & TRANSPORTATION

SHERATON KANSAS CITY AT CROWN CENTER

2345 McGee Street Kansas City, MO 64108

(816) 841-1000 www.sheratonkanscityhotel.com

WESTIN KANSAS CITY AT CROWN CENTER

1 E Pershing Road Kansas City, MO 64108

(816) 474-4400 www.westincrowncenterkansascity.com

KANSAS CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

• Traditional Double or King

• Single or Double Occupancy: $158 per night plus tax

• Triple Occupancy: $174 per night plus tax

• Quad Occupancy: $188 per night plus tax

LODGING OPTIONS

DAILY THEMES & ATTIRE

DAY THEME EVENT ATTIRE

Tuesday

July 24th

The Power of

Purpose

Marian Stubbs Thomas Leadership Academy

Business Casual

Go See KC! Dine-Around

Jack and Jill T-Shirt

Wednesday

July 25th

The Power of

Love

Opening Ceremony and Memorial Service

Ceremonial White

Shabby Chic Party

“Blingy top” with jeans or causal bottoms

Thursday

July 26th

The Power of

Leadership

Leadership & Legislative Breakfast

“The Crusade for Our Children Continues”

Pink Accessories (pink hat, pink flowers, pink broach)

Programming Luncheon

“Through the Looking Glass”

Shades of Purple Attire

Family Fun Night

“Cool & Classy Adventures in OZ”

Casual or Regional Attire

DAILY THEMES & ATTIRE

DAY THEME EVENT ATTIRE

Friday

July 27th

The Power of

Legacy

Associates Luncheon

The Power of the Purse and A Little Black Dress

Black Dress and your Favorite Purse

Concert & Election Party

Party Attire

Saturday

July 28th

The Power of

Service

Regional Breakfasts

Regional Attire (TBD by Region)

Jack and Jill Museum & Book Signing

Business Casual

Workshops/Foundation Town Hall

Business Casual

Closing Gala

Formal Black and/or White

Sunday

July 29th

The Power of

Gratitude

Worship Service and Officer Installation

Ceremonial White

• Breakfast Thursday, Friday & Saturday




• Associates’ Power of the Purse Luncheon

• Cool & Classy Central Region Family Fun Night

• Provisional Group Reception


• Regional Breakfast

• JJOA 80th


• Jack and Jill History Book – For The Children

• Black and White Closing Gala & Entertainment

• All Business Sessions, Workshops, Town Halls, Caucuses, and Forums

REGISTRATION: MOTHERS $650

MOTHERS $650

ASSOCIATES $500

FATHERS $500

CHILDREN $525

TEENS $525

PROVISIONAL GROUPS $650

National Convention Registration Fees

Q. Will this presentation be available?

A. Absolutely, all information presented tonight will be available on the National

Convention website. An email will be sent to all members on March 26th

with the link to

registration.

Q. Our chapter has elections in April. Should we wait until we know who

the new President/Officers are before a Delegate is registered?

A. Chapters can register a Delegate when registration opens and if that

leader changes, just submit the Attendee Substitution Form by

June 15th. Changes cannot be made after June 15

th.

Q. What are the acceptable forms of payment?

A. For Chapter Delegate and Alternate registration ONLY -- Chapter Checks will be

accepted.

A. At checkout, select check as your payment method. Follow the instructions to complete

your registration. Your chapter check and a copy of your registration confirmation

MUST be postmarked (via verifiable delivery, no signature required) and received by the

Jack and Jill, Inc. Headquarters within 10 business days of the date of your

registration. If the check is not received within this time frame, your registration will be

cancelled.

B. For all other registrations credit or debit cards will be accepted.

FAQ’S

Q. Can I arrive early?

A. The special Jack and Jill room rate is available 3 days before the start of the convention

and 3 days after the close of the convention, based on room availability. We encourage

you to take advantage of this great room rate and turn the convention into a fun-filled family

vacation.

Q. What is the closet airport to the hotel?

A. The closet airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) which is approximately 15

miles northwest of downtown Kansas City. The Kansas City Amtrak Station is across the

street in Union Station.

Q. What is the best way to travel from Kansas City International Airport to the hotel?

A. The Westin does not offer shuttle service, therefore a cab or Uber are options. The

estimated one-way cab fare is $55 and the estimated Uber X or Lyft rate is $28. If you plan

to go offsite, renting a car is also an option.

FAQ’S

Q. Will I need my own transportation?

A. Transportation will be provided for all listed convention events. If you wish to sightsee,

then you may need a car. Hertz is located in the Westin Hotel if you decide after you arrive

that you would like to rent a car.

Q. This is my first time serving as a Delegate. What should I expect?

A. Thank you for serving! Delegates represent the chapter and vote on its

behalf on a variety of different business issues such as budget and bylaws.

Also, on Tuesday, July 24, there will be a Delegate/Alternate First Time

Orientation Meeting to help you become acclimated to the space and

procedures. As a Delegate, you will attend all plenary sessions, workshops,

and forums as well as be knowledgeable about Convention protocol and

Roberts Rules of Order. Prior to National Convention, there will be a

Delegate and Alternate webinar to review your role, and help you prepare to be an

informed and engaged participant.

FAQ’S

Q. I have food allergies/sensitivities. How will this be addressed for

meals?

A. During the online registration process check all the boxes that apply to your situation.

When you pick up your registration materials, you will receive food cards that are to be

presented to the wait staff for convention paid meals. Every attempt will be made to

accommodate restrictions but for extreme sensitivities, please plan accordingly.

Q. What are the onsite or local dining options?

A. The Brassiere Restaurant is located in the Westin which offers American cuisine morning,

afternoon, and evening. Spectators Gastro-Pub is located in the Sheraton and offers casual

dining. Both hotels are connected to the Crown Center which offers several restaurants and

quick food options in a variety of price ranges.

Q. Will additional gala and concert tickets be available for purchase?

A. At this time, no, however, if that changes, an email will be sent to registered attendees

advising them that a limited amount of gala tickets are available. Ala carte concert tickets

will not be available for purchase.

FAQ’S

Q. What are the ages for Children and Teens?

A. The Child Group is for Ages 5-12. Within the group, there will be age appropriate

activities. The Teen Group is for ages 13-18 and a Teen must be 13 year of age at the

start of the Convention to participate in the Teen Group.

Q. Are there programs for babies through pre-school?

A. There is not a Jack and Jill sponsored daycare program. The hotel also

does not offer babysitting or childcare, but the concierge can provide

a list of in-room childcare providers for you to contact. There may also

local companies that provide rentals for baby items.

Q. Will Teens be able to check themselves in and out each day?

A. Once a Teen checks into the morning session, he/she must stay until

dismissal each day. Most days, the sessions end at 6pm where they join their

mother for dinner. Once they come back for the evening session, they must

stay until dismissal. If a Teen is not with the group, the parent is responsible

for them.

FAQ’S

Q. Does the Mother have to be registered for the Teen to register?

A. Yes, all teens must have a registered Mother onsite.

Q. If my Teen is attending the JMB Teen Summit, are they automatically

registered for the Convention?

A. No. The JMB Teen Summit is a separate, invitation only event with a

separate registration $80.00 fee to attend.

Q. Who are the chaperones for the Teens?

A. A professional childcare company will be responsible for administering

both our teen and child programs during published times only. When not

with the childcare company, you the parent, are responsible for your

teen/child.

FAQ’S

Q. How do you ensure the safety of the children?

A. Parents of registered children and teens will be assigned a time on

the evening of Tuesday, July 24, 2018 to register with the childcare

company. Pictures of the parent and child/teen will be taken for

identification purposes. A sign in/sign out process, digital pictures, and

physical identification to ensure that each child/teen is assigned to a

specific caregiver and returned to the custody of only authorized

family members.

Q. When will the National Convention agendas be sent out?

A. The agendas will be posted on the National Convention Registration site

for each registration category. Please note, agendas are subject to change

as we work to enhance them.

FAQ’S

Q. Can my child or teen attend the gala?

A. The registered children and teens will have activities and dinner for Saturday night

during the gala as part of their registration.

Q. If I arrive on Thursday, July 26th, will I still receive credit for the 1 in 4?

A. Yes. The last date to check in and still receive credit for the 1 in 4 is Thursday, July 26th

at 1:00PM CST.

Q. Will there be accommodations for children or teens with special needs?

A. The childcare company is very skilled in working with children who need

special accommodations. During the registration process for children and

teens, please answer the question regarding special needs and

accommodations so that we can speak with you in more detail and

prepare the childcare company. We will do our best to ensure a positive

experience for all.

FAQ’S

THANK YOU

THE POWER OF GRATITUDE!

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• Central Region Family Fun Night




• JJOA 80th


• Jack and Jill History Book – For The Children



REGISTRATION: MOTHERS $650


• Shabby Chic Party -- Small Bites served




• Central Region Family Fun Night -- Food served

• Provisional Group Meet and Greet





• JJOA 80th


REGISTRATION: PROVISIONAL GROUPS $650

• Tuesday Night Welcome Reception

• Associates Hospitality Suite

• Shabby Chic Party—Small Bites will be served

• Thursday Offsite Luncheon


• Central Region Family Fun Night -- Food served




• JJOA 80th


• All offsite and onsite Associate Activities


REGISTRATION: ASSOCIATES $500

• Friday Breakfast

• Lunch Wednesday & Saturday

• Fathers Hospitality Suite

• Closing Gala Dinner & Entertainment

• Shabby Chic Party—Small Bites will be served

• Central Region Family Night—Food will be served

• Concert & Election Party

• Game Night--Small Bites will be served

• All offsite and onsite Father Activities

REGISTRATION: FATHERS $500

• Daily Supervised Childcare

• Activities from a Professional Childcare Company

• Lunch & Snacks provided Wednesday through Saturday

• Saturday Dinner

• Admission to Theme Park

• All Children and Teen Onsite & Offsite Activities

**Breakfast is on your own each morning**

REGISTRATION: TEENS $525

• Daily Supervised Childcare

• Daily Activities from a Professional Childcare Company

• Lunch & Snacks provided Wednesday through Saturday

• Saturday Dinner

• Admission to Theme Park

• All Children and Teen Onsite & Offsite Activities

** Breakfast is on your own each morning **

REGISTRATION: CHILDREN $525

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