Harrisburg, PA · September 10-12

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Schedule


*NOTE*: For those taking the Student Leaders/College Track, the schedule will be sent to you via email when you register.


Friday, September 10
5:00-6:30 p.m. Registration: Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N. Second St.
 
7:00- 9:00 p.m. Welcome to Harrisburg Reception: Level 2, 215 N. Second St.
  
  
Saturday, September 11
7:30-8:30 a.m. Registration: Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N. Second St.
 
8:00-9:30 a.m. Breakfast with Introductory Panel
 
  • Mark Singel - former Lieutenant Governor and former acting Governor of Pennsylvania; President, The Winter Group
  • Salvatore Fazzolari - Chairman, President & CEO of Harsco Corporation; 5-time honoree in Forbes Magazine Platinum 400 list
  • Bill Milliken - Founder of Communities In Schools; recipient of the 2009 National Jefferson Award for Public
  • Velma Redmond, Esq. - Divisional General Counsel, American Water; Vice Chairman of the Board of Managers of the Milton Hershey School and Board of Directors of the Hershey Trust Company
  • Moderator: Patty Kim - Harrisburg City Councilwoman
 
10:00-12:00 a.m. Morning Sessions (Choose one A and one B Session): Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, 326 Market Street
 
Personal Leadership
Session A: A Balanced Life
- Understand the importance of finding a work/life balance and how busy working professionals can maintain a healthy lifestyle
  • Brenda Hoover (Owner, Absolute Wellness Group)
  • Wesley Reohr (Sales Executive, Capital Blue Cross)

Session B: The Quarter-life Crisis
- Addressing what to do after a layoff, how to start your own business, and how to find a new career path if your current path is not working for you
  • Dr. Paul J. Carozzoni (Director of Career and Executive Coaching, Executive MBA Program, PSU Smeal College of Business)
  • Sovanna Mam (Partner/Director, Illumimoto Cinema)
  • Tom Baker (Vice President of Programs for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh; President, Baker Leadership)

Political Leadership
Session A: The State of Your City: Getting Involved in Local Government
- Understand important issues affecting your community, how to communicate your concerns to your local leaders, and how to affect local policy
  • Dr. Hector Ortiz (Dauphin County Human Services; Hispanic Chamber of Commerce)
  • Kevin Schreiber (Director, Economic Development Office, City of York)
  • Senator John Eichelberger (Pennsylvania State Senator, 30th District - Altoona)

Session B: Winning the Race: How to Run for Political Office
- Learn the keys to making the ballot, fundraising, developing your political platform, and running a successful campaign
  • Simone Baer (Regional Representative, Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper)
  • Councilman Brad Koplinski (Harrisburg City Councilman; Campaign Coordinator for Senator Arlen Specter)
  • Senator Mike Folmer (Pennsylvania State Senator, 48th District - Lebanon)

Corporate Leadership
Session A: Millennials vs. Baby Boomers
- Learn how to overcome the generation gap to achieve effective communication and get the feedback you crave at work
  • Dr. Susan Speece (Chancellor, Penn State Berks)
  • Dr. Eldon Fry (Pastor, Messiah College)
  • Christopher Brennan (Director, External Affairs, Verizon)

Session B: Going Beyond the Bottom Line: Business Ethics & Social Responsibility
- Addressing the impact of Enron, Toyota, BP, and Wall Street bailouts on the way we do business
  • Dr. Ronald Webb (past Managing Director, International Business Institute, Messiah College)
  • Janak Amin (President, Graystone Bank)

Community Leadership
Session A: The Call to Serve
- Understanding the duties and responsibilities of serving on a non-profit board & learn how board service can train you for future leadership opportunities
  • Robert Welsh (Executive Director, Jump Street)
  • Duane Shearer (Young Nonprofit Professionals Network)
  • John Dawe, CFRE (President, Dawe Consulting, LLC)

Session B: Third Class Cities, First Class Problems
- Learn how small PA cities are dealing with substantial city debt while working to attract new business and retain young talent
  • David Black (President & CEO, Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC)

12:30-2:00 p.m. Lunch and Keynote Address: Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N. Second St.
 
  • Introduction: Dr. Mel D. Schiavelli - President, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
  • Speaker: James E. Nevels - Chairman of The Swarthmore Group and non-executive Chairman of The Hershey Company Board of Directors
 
2:30-4:00 p.m. Afternoon Sessions (Choose one Session): Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, 326 Market Street
 
YP Best Practices
YP Leaders will present their best ideas and programs for attracting and retaining members, finding the next generation of leaders, fundraising, and building community partnerships.

Social Media: Getting the Message
Learn how to integrate social media into your marketing strategy and create the right social media program for your organization, including case studies for B2C, B2B and non-profits.
  • Joseph Tertel (Digital Marketing Consultant, JPL)
  • Mandy Fleisher (Assistant Director of Communications, PA State Education Association)

Create Your own Session
Topics solicited in the morning will be addressed in this interactive afternoon session. Topics may include those covered during morning sessions for those participants interested in more than one tract.

 
4:00-7:00 p.m. Dinner Break
 
7:00-9:00 p.m. Mix and Mingle with Lawmakers: State Capitol, Commonwealth and State Streets
  
  
Sunday, September 12
9:00-10:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Closing Remarks: Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N. Second St.
 
10:00-11:30 a.m. PAYP Leaders Meeting