The Community Leaders Track provides volunteers with opportunities to engage in dynamic training topics that focus on leadership development, fundraising, promotional skills and other areas geared towards advancing the Best Buddies mission in their local markets.
This educational track offers rich and unique training experiences, where volunteers will learn from Best Buddies staff, network peer-to-peer, and participate in forums with professionals. Trainings will be comprised of large group sessions, breakouts, guest speakers, professional development and roundtable discussions.
Why join the Community Leaders Track?
- LEARN new methods and techniques from professionals and peer leaders.
- SHARE your experiences, approaches, and perspectives with others.
- MEET fascinating participants and expand your personal and professional networks.
- DEVELOP your skills through training, feedback and ideas
Event Details
Dates: July 19-21, 2019
Location: Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Community Leaders Agenda
Friday, July 19th:
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Welcome Reception, The Graduate Hotel
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Best Buddies Leadership Conference Opening Ceremonies, Indiana University Auditorium
Saturday, July 20th:
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Conference Training Sessions
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Best Buddies Friendship Walk, Indiana University Auditorium
Sunday, July 21st:
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Conference Training Sessions
*The full conference schedule will be available in June for conference attendees. For questions about the Community Leaders track, registration, and travel, please contact Melissa Uribe at MelissaUribe@bestbuddies.org.
Registration
Click below to register and reserve your spot for the BBLC Community Leaders track!
Community Leaders Accommodations
**Suggested accommodations for the Best Buddies Leadership Conference are available below. Please contact your Best Buddies staff contact for questions regarding transportation and hotel bookings.**
Airport transportation options:
Bloomington is approximately one hour from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) by car.
Car Rentals
A list of rental car vendors can be found here: https://www.ind.com/transportation-car-rental/car-rental
Shuttle Bus
GO Express offers hourly shuttle service from IND to Bloomington for $23 each way. For more information or to book a shuttle, call (812) 332-6004 or click here to reserve a shuttle.
Hotel suggestions and Best Buddies preferred hotels:
Graduate Bloomington
210 E. Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47408
(812) 994-0500
Booking Link: Best Buddies Leadership Conference July 2019 Graduate Bloomington
Rate $114 (parking not included; additional $10/day)
Grant Street Inn
310 N Grant St
Bloomington, IN 47408
(812) 334-2353
Rate: $129 (parking included)