2017 Best Buddies Leadership Conference: Full Schedule

TBA

BB Shop & BB Shop on Wheels

SHOPPING HOURS

Friday 7/21
11:00am – 6:30pm: BB Shop (Briscoe (C105))
11:00am – 5:00pm: BB Shop on Wheels (Parked outside Willkie/Union)
7:00pm – 8:00pm & 9:45pm – 10:45pm: BB Shop on Wheels (Parked outside Auditorium)

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Full BB Shop & BB Shop on Wheels schedule under BBLC Resources PG
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Friday July 21, 2017 TBA
BB Shop - Briscoe (C105) | BB Shop on Wheels - Multiple Locations

Ambassadors Adult Advanced Ambassadors Adult Novice Advisors Colleges Community Leaders High Schools Jobs Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

11:00am EDT

Conference Registration

Friday July 21, 2017 11:00am - 6:00pm EDT
McNutt Residence Center 1101 N Fee Ln, Bloomington, IN 47408

Advisors High Schools Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

11:00am EDT

Conference Registration

Friday July 21, 2017 11:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Willkie Quadrangle Residence Center 150 N Rose Ave, Bloomington, IN 47406

Ambassadors Adult Advanced, College Advisor | Ambassadors Adult Novice, College Advisor | Advisors, College Advisor | Colleges, College Advisor | Jobs, College Advisor

11:30am EDT

Lunch

Friday July 21, 2017 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
McNutt Dining Hall 1101 N Fee Ln, Bloomington, IN 47408

Advisors High Schools Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

11:30am EDT

Lunch

Friday July 21, 2017 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Wright Residence Center, Food Court 501 N Jordan Ave, Bloomington, In 47406

Ambassadors Adult Advanced, College Advisor | Ambassadors Adult Novice, College Advisor | Advisors, College Advisor | Colleges, College Advisor | Jobs, College Advisor

12:00pm EDT

Conference Welcome Festivities

Friday July 21, 2017 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
McNutt Residence Center 1101 N Fee Ln, Bloomington, IN 47408

Advisors, Middle School Advisor | High Schools, Middle School Advisor | Middle Schools, Middle School Advisor | Ambassadors Youth Advanced, Middle School Advisor | Ambassadors Youth Novice, Middle School Advisor

4:30pm EDT

Dinner

Friday July 21, 2017 4:30pm - 6:15pm EDT
McNutt Dining Hall 1101 N Fee Ln, Bloomington, IN 47408

4:30pm EDT

Dinner

Friday July 21, 2017 4:30pm - 6:15pm EDT
Wright Residence Center, Food Court 501 N Jordan Ave, Bloomington, In 47406

Ambassadors Adult Advanced, College Advisor | Ambassadors Adult Novice, College Advisor | Advisors, College Advisor | Colleges, College Advisor | Jobs, College Advisor

8:00pm EDT

28th Annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference Opening Ceremonies

Friday July 21, 2017 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Indiana University Auditorium 1211 E 7t St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Ambassadors Adult Advanced Ambassadors Adult Novice Advisors Colleges Community Leaders High Schools Jobs Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

11:00pm EDT

Dormitory Floor Meeting

Please attend the meeting on the floor of your respective dormitory .

Friday July 21, 2017 11:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Briscoe or McNutt Residence Centers

Advisors High Schools Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

TBA

BB Shop & BB Shop on Wheels

SHOPPING HOURS

Saturday 7/22
6:30am – 8:15am: BB Shop (Briscoe (C105)) & BB Shop on Wheels (Parked outside Wright Quad)
11:45 pm – 1:15pm: BB Shop on Wheels (Parked outside Wright Quad)
5:30pm – 7:30pm: BB Shop (Briscoe (C105))
8:00pm – 10:00pm: BB Shop on Wheels – BBFW (Parked onsite @ Dunn Meadow)

Saturday July 22, 2017 TBA
BB Shop - Briscoe (C105) | BB Shop on Wheels - Multiple Locations

Ambassadors Adult Advanced Ambassadors Adult Novice Advisors Colleges Community Leaders High Schools Jobs Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

6:45am EDT

Breakfast

Saturday July 22, 2017 6:45am - 8:15am EDT
McNutt Dining Hall 1101 N Fee Ln, Bloomington, IN 47408

Advisors High Schools Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

6:45am EDT

Breakfast

Saturday July 22, 2017 6:45am - 8:15am EDT
Wright Residence Center, Food Court 501 N Jordan Ave, Bloomington, In 47406

Ambassadors Adult Advanced, College Advisor | Ambassadors Adult Novice, College Advisor | Advisors, College Advisor | Colleges, College Advisor | Jobs, College Advisor

8:30am EDT

Keynote Speaker: Aloha!

Speakers

Kevin Wanzer

Motivational Comedian, Kevin Wanzer: Empowering Audiences, One Laugh at a Time

Motivational comedian Kevin Wanzer has been earning rave reviews for over thirty years, and reaching diverse audiences in refreshing ways is all he has ever known. He has been noted nationally as one of the most effective and entertaining speakers for inspiring and empowering audiences... Read More →

Saturday July 22, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Indiana University Auditorium 1211 E 7t St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Ambassadors Adult Advanced Ambassadors Adult Novice Advisors Colleges High Schools Jobs Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

9:30am EDT

Disability Advocacy

Speakers

Anastasia Somoza

Consultant, Shield Institute

Anastasia was born and raised in New York City, is fluent in both English and Spanish, and has been a disability rights advocate and human rights defender since the age of nine. Currently she works as a consultant with the Shield Institute, an organization that enables people with... Read More →

Saturday July 22, 2017 9:30am - 9:45am EDT
Indiana University Auditorium 1211 E 7t St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Ambassadors Adult Advanced Ambassadors Adult Novice Advisors Colleges High Schools Jobs Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

9:45am EDT

Keynote Speaker: Champion of Choices

Speakers

Marc Mero

Founder and Chairman, Champion of Choices

Former WWE Wrestling Champion, Marc Mero, has an extraordinary ability to connect with young people, not because of his former wrestling career but because of his personal story of overcoming insurmountable obstacles throughout his life to achieve success. Marc Mero's enthusiasm is... Read More →

Saturday July 22, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Indiana University Auditorium 1211 E 7t St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Ambassadors Adult Advanced Ambassadors Adult Novice Advisors Colleges High Schools Jobs Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

11:00am EDT

Program Breakout: Light the Torch

Advisory Gallery Walk

Saturday July 22, 2017 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Indiana Memorial Union, Oak Room 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Advisors

12:30pm EDT

Lunch & Learn

State of the States: Stephanie Moore, Vice President

Speakers

Stephanie Moore

Vice President, State Development & Mission Advancement, Best Buddies International

Saturday July 22, 2017 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
Indiana Memorial Union, Georgian Room 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Advisors

2:00pm EDT

Program Breakout: Empowering Leaders

Saturday July 22, 2017 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Indiana Memorial Union, Oak Room 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Advisors, High School Advisor, College Advisor

2:00pm EDT

Program Breakout: The Gift of Goals

Saturday July 22, 2017 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Indiana Memorial Union, Dogwood Room 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Advisors, Middle School Advisor

2:45pm EDT

Program Breakout: Building a Strong Chapter

Saturday July 22, 2017 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Indiana Memorial Union, Oak Room 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Advisors, High School Advisor, College Advisor

2:45pm EDT

Program Breakout: Practical Leadership

Saturday July 22, 2017 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Indiana Memorial Union, Dogwood Room 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Advisors, Middle School Advisor

3:30pm EDT

Break

Saturday July 22, 2017 3:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Indiana Memorial Union, Conference Lounge 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Advisors

3:45pm EDT

Sanford Harmony Presentation

Speakers

Annie Middlemist

Training specialist, Sanford Harmony

Annie Middlemist has been praised for her dynamic, engaging and compelling presentations on the impact and importance of Social Emotional Learning in education. A former special education teacher and Director of After School programs with a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership... Read More →

Saturday July 22, 2017 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
Indiana Memorial Union, Oak Room 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Advisors

5:30pm EDT

Dinner

Saturday July 22, 2017 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
McNutt Dining Hall 1101 N Fee Ln, Bloomington, IN 47408

Advisors, High School Advisor, Middle School Advisor

5:30pm EDT

Dinner

Saturday July 22, 2017 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
McNutt Dining Hall 1101 N Fee Ln, Bloomington, IN 47408

Advisors High Schools Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

5:30pm EDT

Dinner

Saturday July 22, 2017 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Wright Residence Center, Food Court 501 N Jordan Ave, Bloomington, In 47406

Ambassadors Adult Advanced, College Advisor | Ambassadors Adult Novice, College Advisor | Advisors, College Advisor | Colleges, College Advisor

7:30pm EDT

Best Buddies Friendship Walk and Party in the Park

Saturday July 22, 2017 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Indiana University Auditorium 1211 E 7t St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Advisors Ambassadors Adult Advanced Ambassadors Adult Novice Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice Colleges Community Leaders High Schools Jobs Middle Schools

TBA

BB Shop & BB Shop on Wheels

SHOPPING HOURS

Sunday 7/23
6:30am – 8:15am: BB Shop (Briscoe (C105)) & BB Shop on Wheels (Parked outside Wright Quad)
11:45am – 1:15pm: BB Shop on Wheels (Parked outside McNutt)
5:30pm – 7:00pm: BB Shop (Briscoe (C105))
6:30pm – 7:30pm: BB Shop on Wheels (Parked outside Auditorium)
9:00pm – 11:30pm: BB Pop Up Shop – Friendship Festival (During dance @ IMU)

Sunday July 23, 2017 TBA
BB Shop - Briscoe (C105) | BB Shop on Wheels - Multiple Locations

Ambassadors Adult Advanced Ambassadors Adult Novice Advisors Colleges Community Leaders High Schools Jobs Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

6:45am EDT

Breakfast

Sunday July 23, 2017 6:45am - 8:15am EDT
McNutt Dining Hall 1101 N Fee Ln, Bloomington, IN 47408

Advisors High Schools Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

6:45am EDT

Breakfast

Sunday July 23, 2017 6:45am - 8:15am EDT
Wright Residence Center, Food Court 501 N Jordan Ave, Bloomington, In 47406

Ambassadors Adult Advanced Ambassadors Adult Novice Advisors Colleges Jobs

8:30am EDT

Best Buddies Talks

Sunday July 23, 2017 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Indiana University Auditorium 1211 E 7t St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Ambassadors Adult Advanced Ambassadors Adult Novice Advisors Colleges Jobs

10:00am EDT

Program Breakout: Fundraising Forum

BBNY Programs Board & Best Buddies Staff

Sunday July 23, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Indiana Memorial Union, Oak Room 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Advisors

11:00am EDT

Program Breakout: e-Buddies Engagement

Sunday July 23, 2017 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Indiana Memorial Union, Oak Room 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Advisors

12:00pm EDT

Lunch

Sunday July 23, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Indiana Memorial Union, Food Court 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Advisors

1:15pm EDT

Program Breakout: Advisor Roundtable

Sunday July 23, 2017 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Indiana Memorial Union, Oak Room 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Advisors

2:45pm EDT

Break

Sunday July 23, 2017 2:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Indiana Memorial Union, Conference Lounge 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Advisors

3:15pm EDT

Optional: Continued Advisors Roundtables

Sunday July 23, 2017 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Indiana Memorial Union, Oak Room 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Advisors

3:15pm EDT

Final Ambassador Presentation

Sunday July 23, 2017 3:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Indiana Memorial Union, Whittenberger Auditorium 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Advisors Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

5:15pm EDT

Dinner

Sunday July 23, 2017 5:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
McNutt Dining Hall 1101 N Fee Ln, Bloomington, IN 47408

Advisors High Schools Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

5:30pm EDT

Dinner

Sunday July 23, 2017 5:30pm - 7:15pm EDT
Wright Residence Center, Food Court 501 N Jordan Ave, Bloomington, In 47406

Ambassadors Adult Advanced Ambassadors Adult Novice Advisors Colleges Jobs

7:30pm EDT

Leadership Conference Closing Ceremonies

Sunday July 23, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Indiana University Auditorium 1211 E 7t St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Ambassadors Adult Advanced Ambassadors Adult Novice Advisors Colleges Community Leaders High Schools Jobs Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

9:00pm EDT

Friendship Festival

Sunday July 23, 2017 9:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Indiana Memorial Union 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405

Ambassadors Adult Advanced Ambassadors Adult Novice Advisors Colleges Community Leaders High Schools Jobs Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

TBA

BB Shop & BB Shop on Wheels

SHOPPING HOURS

Monday 7/24 (Staff can purchase items on Monday)
7:30am – 3:00pm: BB Shop (Briscoe (C105))
7:30am – 11:30am: BB Shop on Wheels (Parked outside Union/Willkie, South Tower)

Monday July 24, 2017 TBA
BB Shop - Briscoe (C105) | BB Shop on Wheels - Multiple Locations

Ambassadors Adult Advanced Ambassadors Adult Novice Advisors Colleges Community Leaders High Schools Jobs Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

6:45am EDT

Breakfast*

*If your bus is departing prior to breakfast or lunch, you will receive food while loading the bus for the airport. Be sure to check out and return your key before departing campus.

Monday July 24, 2017 6:45am - 8:30am EDT
McNutt Dining Hall 1101 N Fee Ln, Bloomington, IN 47408

Advisors, High School Advisor, Middle School Advisor | High Schools, High School Advisor, Middle School Advisor | Middle Schools, High School Advisor, Middle School Advisor | Ambassadors Youth Advanced, High School Advisor, Middle School Advisor | Ambassadors Youth Novice, High School Advisor, Middle School Advisor

6:45am EDT

Breakfast*

*If your bus is departing prior to breakfast or lunch, you will receive food while loading the bus for the airport. Be sure to check out and return your key before departing campus.

Monday July 24, 2017 6:45am - 8:30am EDT
Wright Residence Center, Food Court 501 N Jordan Ave, Bloomington, In 47406

Ambassadors Adult Advanced Ambassadors Adult Novice Advisors Colleges Jobs

7:00am EDT

Conference Checkout

Monday July 24, 2017 7:00am - 3:00pm EDT
McNutt Residence Center 1101 N Fee Ln, Bloomington, IN 47408

7:00am EDT

Conference Checkout

Monday July 24, 2017 7:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Willkie Quadrangle Residence Center 150 N Rose Ave, Bloomington, IN 47406

Ambassadors Adult Advanced, College Advisor | Ambassadors Adult Novice, College Advisor | Advisors, College Advisor | Colleges, College Advisor | Jobs, College Advisor

11:00am EDT

Lunch*

*If your bus is departing prior to breakfast or lunch, you will receive food while loading the bus for the airport. Be sure to check out and return your key before departing campus.

Monday July 24, 2017 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
McNutt Dining Hall 1101 N Fee Ln, Bloomington, IN 47408

Advisors High Schools Middle Schools Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice

11:00am EDT

Lunch*

*If your bus is departing prior to breakfast or lunch, you will receive food while loading the bus for the airport. Be sure to check out and return your key before departing campus.

Monday July 24, 2017 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Wright Residence Center, Food Court 501 N Jordan Ave, Bloomington, In 47406

Ambassadors Adult Advanced Ambassadors Adult Novice Advisors Colleges Jobs

12:00pm EDT

Welcome Activities: Games, Billiards, Ping Pong & Movies

Games, snacks, billiards, and ping pong will be available in the Willkie Center Building, Ground Floor S002B throughout the day. Join in the fun!

Monday July 24, 2017 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Willkie Quadrangle Residence Center 150 N Rose Ave, Bloomington, IN 47406

Advisors Ambassadors Adult Advanced Ambassadors Adult Novice Colleges Jobs

6:30pm EDT

Conference Welcome Meetings

BBLC 2017 Friday State Meeting Rooms doc

Monday July 24, 2017 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Conference Welcome Meeting Classrooms See meeting classroom list for room assignments

Advisors Ambassadors Adult Advanced Ambassadors Adult Novice Ambassadors Youth Advanced Ambassadors Youth Novice Colleges Community Leaders High Schools Jobs Middle Schools

2017 Best Buddies Leadership Conference

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TBA

6:45am EDT

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Kevin Wanzer

9:30am EDT

Anastasia Somoza

9:45am EDT

Marc Mero

11:00am EDT

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Stephanie Moore

2:00pm EDT

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Annie Middlemist

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