Sharing the VISION
of a
Hunger Free Washington
Washington Food Coalition Annual Conference presented by Northwest
Harvest and The Rescue Mission
September 14-16
Wenatchee Convention Center
Conference Resources:
Check out downloadable resources of several sessions from this year's conference:
Session: Community Food Security | Presented By: Sharon Thornberry, Oregon Food Bank
Session: Building and Sustaining a High Impact Volunteer Engagement Effort | Presented By: Nikki Russell, United Way King County
Session: Strategic Job Design - Designing Volunteer Roles for Impact! | Presented By: Nikki Russell, United Way King County
Session: Telling Stories With Numbers and Faces | Presented By: Kelsey Beck, Food Lifeline & Basil Weiner, Rotary First Harvest VISTA (handout from Basil)
Session: The Power of Collaboration & What's In It For Me | Presented By: Julie Washburn, Washington Food Coalition & Julia Stekovsky, Seattle Human Services Coalition
About the conference:
Each year, the Washington Food Coalition hosts a conference, offering workshops on a variety of topics relevant to emergency food providers including nutrition, fundraising, operations, and food safety.
Thanks to WSDA for their support in making this conference possible!
Ready to Register? Click here!
Interested in Learning More? Click here!
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Sharing the VISION - More About the Conference
View our online Conference Guide here!
This year's conference focus is on Sharing the VISION of a Hunger Free Washington.
Attendees will have the opportunity to develop new collaborations, share information about tools and resources, hear about new and innovative programs and services, and network with others who share in their commitment to alleviate hunger.
The conference will feature a mix of keynote, breakout and networking sessions. The conference also offers many opportunities to take home tools & resources, as well as potentially take home some great door prizes and gift baskets!
On Wednesday, attendees have the opportunity to take part in the Harvest Against Hunger Area Summit. There is also the option to join in local tours, with options including a winery, local farms & ranches, a local cidery, and a visit to a member agency in nearby Leavenworth. In the evening we will be having a welcome reception with hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
On Thursday, our breakfast keynote speaker will be Leonard Fein, founder of the Mazon Foundation. Learn more about the work of the Mazon Foundation by clicking here. The day will be filled with informative and useful workshop sessions to better equip you in your interest of hunger relief. We will also feature a unique experience to explore the perceptions of poverty that you won't want to miss out on. In the evening, enjoy the ever-popular BBQ on the patio ($10 extra-but more than worth it!).
On Friday, our second breakfast keynote speaker will be Reverend Stephanie Ahlschwede, who is the Executive Director of United Methodist Ministries in Omaha, Nebraska. Learn more about United Methodist Ministries and their innovative programs by clicking here. The day will then also continue with 2 more rounds of fantastic workshops, with closing ceremonies & door prizes concluding at 2 pm.
Breakout session areas of information include:
· Social Networking, Marketing & Branding
· Volunteer Management
· Food Safety
· Technology & Information Training
· Client Management Tools
· Recipes for Success
· Food Security
· Gardening & Food Development
· Much More!
CONFERENCE LOCATION:
Wenatchee Convention Center
121 N Wenatchee Ave
Wenatchee, WA
509.622.4411
WenatcheeCenter.com
ACCOMODATIONS:
We
have reserved a block of rooms at:
Coast Wenatchee Center
Hotel
201 North Wenatchee Avenue
(509)662-1234 OR
(800)663-1144
Tell them you are with the
Washington Food Coalition- Rates of $77 for one person in a room and $97 for two people are available until
September 1 for a limited block of rooms.
The hotel is located next door to
the Wenatchee Conference Center. Parking is
available on-site.
SOME OTHER HOTELS:
There
are many places to stay in the Wenatchee Area. Here
are a few that are near the Convention Center:
· Best Western, 1017 N. Wenatchee Ave.,
509-888-8999
· Comfort Inn, 815 N. Wenatchee Ave.,
800-424-6423
· Econo Lodge, 232 N. Wenatchee
Ave.,509-663-7121
· Travelodge, 1004 N. Wenatchee Ave.,
800-235-2165
STAY THE WEEKEND! There are many exciting events going on in the Wenatchee area after the conference, get all the details on local events here
Click
Here for more information on the
Wenatchee Area
We look forward to seeing YOU at the conference!
Questions? Contact
us at info@wafoodcoalition.org
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