2024 National Conference

First-ever conference for all board members, facilitators,

guides, volunteers, and partners from coast to coast!

Poulsbo itself is in the beauty of Kitsap County and rests in the heartland of the Suquamish Tribe, who have lived in Puget Sound for thousands of years.  We are thankful for the assistance of the City of Poulsbo and Kitsap County in making this happen.

Nicknamed "Little Norway", the town was settled in its early years by a large number of Norwegian and other Scandinavian immigrants.  It sits on Liberty Bay and enjoys the snow-capped Olympic Mountains as its backdrop. For more information on the city, see https://cityofpoulsbo.com . Here are some of the vendors who have supported our weekend’s conference:

Lodging: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot, 22022 Quickstep Ct NW, Poulsbo, WA 98370 [breakfast included]

Conference Location:

651 NW Finn Hill Rd, Poulsbo, WA 98370


When:

Friday-Sunday, March 15-17

Further details provided at registration.


Cross The Divide will cover transportation costs up to $500. Dinner / lunch provided on Friday / Saturday, respectively.

The Details

Current conference schedule

Friday Evening (March 15):

  • 1700: Greeting; 1:1’s and introductions

  • 1745: Field Report: Andy Marcum

  • 1800: Dinner together at conference site [free ]

Saturday (March 16):

  • 0730: Breakfast at hotel / on own; transit to PCC

  • 0900: Opening welcome: Endel Lee, board president

  • 0915: 2023 Review: Mo

  • 0935: Field Report: Dave ArmstronG

  • 0950: Break

  • 1000: Breakout Groups

    • B.O.D.: Review draft documents sent by E.D.

    • Group A: Local Partnership Development

    • Group B: Regional/National Partnership Development

  • 1040: Report out to big group

  • 1100: Break

  • 1110: Meet to Learn

  • 1125: Social Media, Event Registration/Communication: Nicci Pretti

  • 1140: Field Report: Tammy Ortung

  • 1200: Lunch together at conference site [free ]

  • 1300: Field Report: Derek Murray

  • 1315: Mapping out 2024: Mo

  • 1325: Grant Writing for Your Programs: Staci Nelson-Stevenson

  • 1340: Meet to Learn

  • 1400: Break

  • 1410: Breakout Groups:

    • BOD: Strategic Plan / Future Projections discussion

    • Group A: Advertising/Recruiting for TripS

    • Group B: Veteran Communication or other

  • 1450: Report back to big group

  • 15XX: Group Picture

  • Dinner [together but ‘no-host’ dinner]

Sunday (March 17):

  • 0730: Breakfast on own; transit to PCC

  • 0900: final gathering at pcc

  • 1015: High Five

  • 1020: Depart / Shuttle to Airport

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