May 3-5, 2023: Spartan Leadership Summit
NORMANDY FARM: BLUE BELL, PA
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.
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.
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
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.
SPARTAN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, May 3rd
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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
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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
Friday, May 5th
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6:30 am - 7:15 am: Optional Workout
- 7:00 am - 9:00 am: Breakfast
- 9:00 - 9:45 am: General Session - Evolution of the Veteran Space
- Staff: Ryan Manion, President, Travis Manion Foundation
- WWP Partner: Jen Silva, Chief Program Officer, Wounded Warrior Project
- 9:45 am - 10:00 am: Closing Remarks
- 10:30 am: Buses Depart for Airport
Space is limited and secured on a first-come, first-served basis, so reserve your seat today.
For questions or concerns, email SpartanSummit@travismanion.org.
