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2013 EMERGENCY USA National Conference, May 24 26

Pasadena (and South Pasadena) California

To RSVP: Email LA@emergencyusa.org orClick Here for Online RSVP Form

FRIDAY EVENING, May 24

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, 7:00 9:00 PMConference Opening, Meet and Greet, & Charity Benefit Dinner

Location:Shakers Restaurant, 601 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA (

Shakers is an old-style diner that is hosting a special Charity Night Event for E-USA. This event is open to the

public, and anyone who indicates that they are there in support of EMERGENCY USA will have 25% of their

meal payment dedicated towards a donation to E-USA. A section of the restaurant will be reserved for

conference guests. Be sure to RSVP! Email LA@emergencyusa.org orClick Here for Online RSVP Form.

SATURDAY, May 25th 10:00 AM 5:30 PM

MAIN CONFERENCE Presentations & Volunteer Training

Location: Pasadena Central Library in the Donald R. Wright AuditoriumAddress: 285 East Walnut Street Pasadena, CA 91101

Free Parking at the University of Phoenix Building, 299 North Euclid Ave (enter from Garfield Ave)

Walking Directions from Memorial Park Gold Line Station: http://goo.gl/maps/bSDgt

Agenda:

1. International programs overview panel 10:00 AM 12:00 PM

Special guest presenters will talk about experiences working, visiting, and filming on site at each of the

programs ofEMERGENCYworldwide.

2. Overview of EMERGENCY USA's structure, actions, initiatives 12:15 1:00 PMA survey of organizational structure, accomplishments, direction, followed by committee and volunteer

group representative introductions. Volunteer group coordinators will update attendees on

accomplishments, initiatives, and efforts underway.

Lunch 1:00 - 2:30 (60 - 90 mins) Choice of Restaurants Nearby

3. Expert-led Session: EMERGENCY USA Messaging How To 2:30 4:00 PM

Shauna Ryann Carey leads E-USAs Communications Committee and will share her expertise with

conference attendees, sharing effective techniques for clear and effective messaging, including how to

respond to tough questions.

4:00 Break

4. Tools and Resources Overview: Equipping Volunteers for Action 4:15 - 5:30 PM

EMERGENCY USAs Volunteer Development Committee will provide a tutorial on the variety of resources,

online tools within reach, and examples of ingenuity and best practices for attracting volunteers, supporters

raising funds. Volunteers invited to share ideas, proposals, requests in support of local activities

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SATURDAY EVENING DINNER, 7:00 9:00 PM at Choza Mama Peruvian Cuisine

Address(EasyWalkfromLibrary):96EColoradoBlvd.,Pasadena,CA91105

Click to RSVP! A section to be reserved for our rou and 10% of meal costs to be donated to E-USA

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SUNDAY, May 26th 9:30 AM 12:30 PM

CONFERENCE Final Presentations & Wrap Up

Location: The Home of Ed Newton and Lynda Harkness in South Pasadena

Email: LA@emergencyusa.org for Address and Directions

Easy Walk from the Gold Line South Pasadena Station

Agenda:

1. Individual initiatives:What One Person Can Do 9:30 10:15 AM

Each supporter of EMERGENCY USA has the power to make a positive impact with a few simple steps.

This discussion will go over essentials, and will also address the importance of coordination for combining

efforts and leveraging individual actions for greatest effect.

2. The Power of the EMERGENCYStory10:15 10:35 AM

One of the greatest assets we have is the compelling narrative of accomplishment and the ethical beauty

ofEMERGENCY. Well talk about ways of engaging the public, attracting and maintaining interest, and

inspiring support by reminding our communities of the impact of contributions.

10:35 Break

3. Volunteer Group and National Initiatives 10:45 AM 12:15 PM

Well go over a "Checklist" of roles/tasks that required for healthy, volunteer group management and review

what is currently working where gaps can be improved. Khudejha Asghar will lead attendees in an exercise

in Resource Mapping for each community, and event tips will be shared by experienced volunteers.

4. Closing Remarks 12:15 12:30 PM

A final summary of conference presentations and topics for the 2013 National Conference.

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SUNDAY, May 26th 12:30 3:00 PM

Sunday Afternoon Conference Luncheon

Location: The Home of Ed Newton and Lynda Harkness in South Pasadena

Email: LA@emergencyusa.org to RSVP & Receive Address and Directions

Easy Walk from the Gold Line South Pasadena Station

Food and drinks provided to conference attendees