Coffee and Registration

Introductions and Welcome
Dr. Richard Warner, University of Illinois Extension and Anne Heinze Silvis, Chair, Conference Planning Committee, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Opening Plenary
Why do some communities thrive while others struggle?
Dr. Mary Emery, Associate Director, North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Refreshments

Breakout Sessions (choose one to attend)

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People – Part 1
Bruce McVety, University of Illinois Extension

Effective Leadership Strategies: Navigating the Public and Private Infrastructure
Bill Kling, UIC School of Public Health

Building a Local Foods System
Leslie Cooperband, University of Illinois

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Part 1
Don Forrest,President, Elmwood Community Foundation

Applying the Community Capitals Framework in Your Community
Mary Emery, NCRCRD

LUNCH

Illinois Schools and Communities Care About Character ~ Illinois State Awards

Breakout Sessions (choose one to attend)

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People – Part 2
Bruce McVety, University of Illinois Extension

Managing NonProfits Effectively
Laurie Assell, Director, Center for Effective Nonprofits, Quincy, IL

Wind Energy: Blowing in the Wind or Blowing up a Storm?
Don Cavallini, Heartland Community College

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Part 2
Don Forrest, President, Elmwood Community Foundation

Schools of Character in Illinois
Jo Ann Britton, University of Illinois Extension

Summary Plenary
Dr. Mary Emery, Associate Director, North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Adjourn