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2016 Special Olympics Pennsylvania Leadership Conference
Special Olympics Pennsylvania's (SOPA) held its 2016 Leadership Conference from September 10 – 11 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center in State College, PA. The Conference, designed to provide ongoing training and recognition for Special Olympics athletes and volunteers, offered several sessions. Below are many of the PowerPoint presentations and handouts shared with Conference attendees.
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE OPENING:
BUILD POSITIVE ATTITUDES:
Handouts:
IMPROVE ATHLETE PERFORMANCE:
Handouts:
BUILD CAPACITY:
- Managing the Background Clearance Process
- A Meaningful Experience for Athlete Leaders
- The Support of the Finance Dept.
- Budgeting & How To Raise Funds (Link)
- Vsys Q & A
- Volunteer Management
- Your Program and their Financial Future
Handouts:
