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May 3-5, 2023: Spartan Leadership Summit

NORMANDY FARM: BLUE BELL, PA

6TH ANNUAL SPARTAN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Inspiring Change Through Your Story

At our 6th Annual Spartan Leadership Summit, TMF will bring together top leaders in the Spartan community for an immersive three-day, two-night experience. The invitation-only event is aimed at helping you build camaraderie with like-minded Spartans, develop yourself as a leader, and take home strategies to engage your community through the "If Not Me, Then Who..." ethos.

REGISTER HERE

WHAT TO EXPECT

Investing in our Spartans

Attendees can expect to share and connect with fellow Spartan leaders in this unique environment a step away from the everyday. The summit offers a chance to learn alongside fellow Spartans, TMF leadership, and staff in an intimate setting. This year's summit will be held in May, with accommodations within minutes of Philadelphia, PA.

ATTENDING THE SUMMIT

HOW TO QUALIFY

You are automatically eligible for an invite if you fulfill one the following volunteer leadership roles:
- Race director or committee member for a local Joggin’ for Frogmen or 9/11 Heroes Run event
- Graduate of the Spartan Leadership Program
- Leader, co-leader or committee member for a TMF Chapter (currently serving)
- Organize an independent fundraiser that raises $2,500 or more

You are or may become eligible if you complete any two or more of the following in the 2022 calendar year:
- Organize an Operation Legacy service project
- Deliver a Character Does Matter presentation or course
- Attend a TMF Expedition

ACCOMMODATIONS

Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center

The 2023 Spartan Leadership Summit will be held at Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center in Blue Bell, PA. TMF will cover costs for all lodging, meeting spaces, and meals for the length of the summit. Although Spartans are responsible for costs related to travel, a limited number of travel assistance grants are available upon request.

Learn More About Normandy Farm

SPARTAN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, May 3rd

1:00pm - 2:30pm: Attendee Check In
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm: Welcome & Opening Ceremony

Master of Ceremonies - Josh Jabin, Chief Operating Officer, Travis Manion Foundation
Ryan Manion, President, Travis Manion Foundation

3:15 - 4:15 pm: General Session - Storytelling for a Mission - Zachary Bell, Founder, Veteran With a Sign
4:15 - 5:15 pm: Team Building Activity - Battle of the Airbands
5:15 - 6:00 pm: Break
6:00 - 7:00 pm: Dinner

Thursday, May 4th

7:00 - 7:45 am: Optional Workout
7:00 - 9:00 am: Breakfast
9:30 - 10:15 am: General Session - Panel: Shaping Yourself as a Leader

Moderator: Amy Looney - Heffernan, Vice President, Travis Manion Foundation
Panelists:

Mary Katharine Ham, Journalist, Author, Speaker
iAsia Brown, Xbox Producer, USMC and USAF

10:30 am - 11:30 am: General Session - The Art of Translation

Staff: Molly Boyle, Chief Communications Officer, Travis Manion Foundation
Spartan: Ashley Whitlock, Strategic Communications & Reputation Management

11:45 - 1:15 pm: Workshop Session 1

Creating Connection With Your Story

Staff: Ed Donavan, Director, Public Relations, Travis Manion Foundation
Spartan: Aubrey Bussey, New England Chapter Leader

Taking Ownership of Your Legacy

Staff: Robyn Magee-Skinner, Manager, Survivor Engagement
Spartan: Zach Boguslawski, Detroit Chapter Leader

Inspiring Others to Action

Staff: Tonya Murphy, Senior Manager, Advancement, Travis Manion Foundation
Spartan: Chris Lancia, TMF Clarksville (TN) Chapter Leader
Partner: Brittany Green, Grants and Operations Manager, Green Family Foundation

Mental Health & Well-being

Staff: Cassidy Cheshire, Senior Coordinator, Leadership Development, Travis Manion Foundation
WWP Partner: Jeni Pedroza, Triage Manager & Jessica Michell, Triage Screening Specialist

Pitching Your Program

Staff: Molly Bartnick, Chief Communications Officer, Travis Manion Foundation
Staff:

Luke Zimmerman, Director, Character Does Matter, Travis Manion Foundation
Krista Strothers, Senior Manager, Youth Development, Travis Manion Foundation
Charlene Miseli, Director, National Initiatives, Travis Manion Foundation
Krista Foy, Senior Director, Special Events, Travis Manion Foundation
Jessica Gardner, Manager, 9/11 Heroes Run, Travis Manion Foundation

1:15 - 2:15 pm: Lunch
2:15 pm - 3:45 pm: Workshop Session 2

Creating Connection With Your Story

Staff: Ed Donavan, Director, Public Relations, Travis Manion Foundation
Spartan: Aubrey Bussey, New England Chapter Leader

Taking Ownership of Your Legacy

Staff: Robyn Magee-Skinner, Manager, Survivor Engagement
Spartan: Zach Boguslawski, Detroit Chapter Leader

Inspiring Others to Action

Staff: Tonya Murphy, Senior Manager, Advancement, Travis Manion Foundation
Spartan: Chris Lancia, TMF Clarksville (TN) Chapter Leader
Partner: Brittany Green, Grants and Operations Manager, Green Family Foundation

Mental Health & Well-being

Staff: Cassidy Cheshire, Senior Coordinator, Leadership Development, Travis Manion Foundation
WWP Partner: Jeni Pedroza, Triage Manager & Jessica Michell, Triage Screening Specialist

Pitching Your Program

Staff: Molly Bartnick, Chief Communications Officer, Travis Manion Foundation
Staff:

Luke Zimmerman, Director, Character Does Matter, Travis Manion Foundation
Krista Strothers, Senior Manager, Youth Development, Travis Manion Foundation
Charlene Miseli, Director, National Initiatives, Travis Manion Foundation
Krista Foy, Senior Director, Special Events, Travis Manion Foundation
Jessica Gardner, Manager, 9/11 Heroes Run, Travis Manion Foundation

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm: General Session - Defining Your Impact

Staff: Andrea Dame, Leadership Consultant, Travis Manion Foundation
Spartan: DJ Jefferson, Owner, Dream Builders Center; TMF Hinesville (GA) Chapter Leader

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Award Recognition
5:30 - 6:30 pm: Break
6:30 - 7:30 pm: Dinner