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Orientation and Conference Briefing

Orientation and Conference Briefing. 13th Western Hemisphere Regional Conference Our Caba ñ a, Mexico 20 to 25 July 2013. What will we cover ?. Welcome Goals and Expectations Day by day Procedural Matters Who do you know? Venue and Logistics What did we miss?. Welcome.

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Orientation and Conference Briefing

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  1. Orientation and Conference Briefing 13th Western Hemisphere Regional Conference Our Cabaña, Mexico 20 to 25 July 2013

  2. What will we cover ? • Welcome • Goals and Expectations • Day by day • Procedural Matters • Who do you know? • Venue and Logistics • What did we miss?

  3. Welcome • What is a Regional Conference? • How often does it happen? • Which of my fellow Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting sisters are attending?

  4. Conference Goals Membership development and diversification Address both the opportunities and challenges surrounding membership growth and diversification Gain the knowledge and competencies to seize these opportunities and overcome the challenges Achieve a better understanding of the programmes, resources and opportunities offered by WAGGGS and the Region Gain clarity around the Global and Regional Membership Strategies Participate and contribute to the consultation session on 2015-2017 Global strategic plan and MDS

  5. Expectations • Take advantage of networking opportunities • Develop relationships with your sister MOs and supporting staff and volunteers • Soak in as much information as possible and share best practices • Enter conversations with honesty and respect – it’s ok to discuss our challenges! • Ensure all conference documentation has been read • Come fully prepared to each session • Share all learnings gained at the conference with all members of your association’s National Board/Council

  6. Day by day – Saturday 20 July Registration Orientation Virtual Rally Dinner Opening Ceremony

  7. Day by day – Sunday 21 July Business Conference Official Photo WAGGGS Global Address and Q & A WH Regional Report Introduction of WH Committee nominees Optional Evening Sessions

  8. Day by day – Monday 22 July WAGGGS 15 -17 Global Strategic Plan Global and WH Membership Development Strategies WH Membership Development strategy GSUSA - Membership 'Pathways' Body image and self-esteem session Evening out in Cuernavaca

  9. Day by day – Tuesday 23 July Workshops - quality of GG/GS Workshops - leadership development Workshops - influencing issues* Free time to network/meet with external partners, MOs, committee and/or staff Optional Sessions

  10. Day by day – Wednesday 24 July Workshops - image and visibility Workshops - fund development WH - onward to 2020 Voting on motions, election of WH Committee and conference evaluation Mexican dinner and Regional Market *

  11. Day by day – Thursday 25 July Bid and vote on host venue for 14th WH Conference Closing ceremony Participant check-out Lunch Meeting of new WH Committee

  12. Procedural Matters • Motions • Amendments • Team

  13. Who do you know? The Regional Conference is a place to meet the amazing team that supports you regionally and globally.

  14. World Board Members Fiona Harnett Treasurer Jill Zelmanovits World Board Member

  15. Western Hemisphere Committee Members

  16. World Bureau Staff

  17. Western Hemisphere Staff Frances Hillman de López Regional Director Rebecca Tye Ana Victoria Mora Lobo Development Executive

  18. Our Cabana

  19. Our Cabaña Staff

  20. Guías de México Planning Team

  21. Our Cabaña Where is the: Plenary Dining Hall Mixcoacalli Tent A Tent B MO mailboxes

  22. Important Logistics Interpretation Uniform Meal times Shops USB and Members Area

  23. Did we miss anything? Any questions….

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