Event Agenda: 

9:00 AM: REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN

• Light ​snacks and coffee

9:30 AM: OPENING REMARKS

10:00 AM: CHARACTER DOES MATTER PRESENTATION

11:00 AM: NORTHEAST ​PROGRAMS ​OVERVIEW

11:30 AM: BREAKOUT SESSIONS

• CDM Mentor Updates​: This is a closed breakout session available only for CDM mentors. TMF staff will unveil new updates to the format and content of the Character Does Matter presentation.​
• 9/11 Heroes Run: This closed session will give the local 9/11 Heroes Run local race directors a chance to meet one another and share best practices.
• Open Q&A​:​ These breakout times allow for open discussion on all TMF programs and the at-large efforts of growing community engagement and promoting positive character.

12:15 PM: LUNCH & NETWORKING

1:15 PM: BREAKOUT SESSIONS

• Youth Mentorship​: This session will focus on authenticity, the power of one and creating meaningful experiences with youth.
• Operation Legacy​:​ ​For those leading or supporting Operation Legacy projects in their communities, this breakout will give you time to hear what other people are doing in their neighborhoods and talk through ideas, challenges and suggestions.
• Open Q&A​:​ These breakout times allow for open discussion on all TMF programs and the at-large efforts of growing community engagement and promoting positive character.

2:00 PM: BREAKOUT SESSIONS

• Youth Mentorship​: This session will focus on authenticity, the power of one and creating meaningful experiences with youth.
• Character & Leadership Courses​: This session will give an overview of our character and leadership courses, the next- level component of CDM.
• Open Q&A​:​ These breakout times allow for open discussion on all TMF programs and the at-large efforts of growing community engagement and promoting positive character.

2:45 PM: GROUP SERVICE PROJECT

• ​All participants will have the chance to offer leadership advice and lessons learned to St. Joe's Prep's graduating seniors.​

3:30 PM: CHAPTERS OVERVIEW

3:45 PM: AWARDS PRESENTATION

4:00 PM: CLOSING REMARKS

4:30 PM: HAPPY HOUR SOCIAL
Urban Saloon | 2120 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, PA

 

Parking/Accessibility: There is free parking available at St. Joe's Prep; for travelers arriving by plane or train, the school is easily accessible by public transportation or taxi. Please reach out to the Northeast team at northeast@travismanion.org with any travel questions.

Accommodations: TMF can assist with some transportation and lodging help on a case by case situation. Please let us know if cost or distance is a barrier to you coming, and let’s talk about getting you to Philly.

If you’d like to spend the evening in Philly at your own expense, we’ll be getting an affordable group rate at a nearby hotel. Charlie would be be honored to take anyone staying in Philly to brunch and for a tour of a few Philly favorites on Sunday 4/8. Please let us know if you’d like to be included in our hotel group rate.