Friday, August 8, 2008 The Jules Center Jefferson Community College Presented by the Greater Watertown Jaycees
Last Emerge NNY
2009 Agenda
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM: Kick-Off Speaker in Sturtz Theater- Stephen Conaway retired from the Army having served at Fort Drum and opened the Thousand Islands Winery, Alexandria Bay in July 2003. Mr. Conaway is leveraging our region's assets to grow the economy and shape the image of our area.
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM Choose from 1 of 3 Concurrent Sessions
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM Choose from 1 of 3 Concurrent Sessions
Noon – 12:50 PM Choose from 1 of 3 Concurrent Sessions
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Lunch with a Purpose - This lunch will be the culmination of the Emerge events. We will revisit past outcomes of Emerge and look to the future with reinvigorated task groups and ways to get involved in projects and groups you are interested in. Plus you will want to stick around for the lunch raffle prize that awaits.
Leveraging Personal Assets
All Leveraging Personal Assets will be in Building 6 - Room 100
Presentation Skills Training
Presented by Dr. Eric Pellegrino, Human Resources Analyst, CITEC, Inc.
10:00 AM and 12:00 PM Delivering presentations with confidence is one of the most essential supervisory leadership skills. This presentation will give you tips to help conquer your public speaking fears, increase self-confidence, and fashion presentations adapted to audience needs.
Conducting Effective Meetings
Presented by Dr. Eric Pellegrino, Human Resources Analyst, CITEC, Inc.
11:00 AM Poorly planned meetings waste time and money. In this training process, you will learn tips to plan your meetings, conduct them, and complete the necessary follow-up to eliminate waste and to put the odds for success in your favor.Leveraging Community Assets
All Leveraging Community Assets will be in Building 6 - Room 101
Flourishing Arts and Culture Scene in NNY
( Panelists – Jill Briet, TAUNY-Traditional Arts in Upstate New York; Kari Robertson, North Country Arts Council; Hilary Oak, St. Lawrence County Arts Council; Amy Flack, Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund)
10:00 AM Arts and culture are flourishing in the North Country. Join representatives from TAUNY, the Arts Councils, and the Clayton Opera House as they talk about our local arts scene and how young professionals can take advantage of all that is going on and become involved including upcoming activities and the community grant program.
Investing In Your Community
(Moderator- Jennifer Hodge, North Country Children’s Clinic; Panelists - Jeff Sands, Jefferson Leadership Institute Graduate; Linda Sharlow, Hospice Foundation and Planned Giving Council; Lucia Bliss, Jefferson Community College Foundation)
11:00 AM Many not-for-profit organizations provide essential programs and services that strengthen our communities, yet rely on generous donations to survive. Our panel will provide insight into local organizations that mean the most to you and that will grow our communities well into the future.
Fort Drum: Growing a Community Asset
(Moderator – Michelle Capone, Development Authority of the North Country; Panelists – Joe McLaughlin, Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes; Carl McLaughlin, Fort Drum Regional Liaison Organization; Kirstin Rich, Association United States Army; Denise Young, Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization)
12:00 PM Fort Drum is a major community asset in terms of people and jobs. Hear what the community is doing to grow this asset and surrounding communities in the region, and how young professionals can play a role in maintaining Fort Drum into the future.Leveraging Natural Assets
All Leveraging Natural Assets will be in Building 6 - Room 101
Agriculture is Big in NNY!
(Panelists - Steve Conaway, Thousand Islands Winery; Jay Matteson, Jefferson County Agriculture Development Corporation; Dani Baker, Cross Island Farms)
10:00 AM Agriculture is a BIG business in northern New York. We leverage our primary natural asset, land, to produce a variety of goods for market. Learn how wineries and organic farming are fast becoming big businesses in the North Country, and how we can better promote these assets.Going Green for Dummies
(Panelists - Jerry Loch, Cornell Cooperative Extension; Mike Leeder, Box Car Bio Fuel; Dean Anthony, Anthony Solar Homes)
11:00 AM A question lingering on everyone’s mind is, “How can I go green in my own life?” It doesn’t have to be about changing your entire lifestyle, but about making smart ‘green’ choices. Our panel of experts will give you examples of easy ways to go green in your own life.NNY - A Tourism Destination
(Panelists - Gary DeYoung, Thousand Islands Tourism Council; Ellen Nesbitt, St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce; Scott Burto, Jefferson County Trail Coordinator)
12:00 PM Many local community members don’t realize how important tourism is to the fabric of our local economy, and more importantly how it adds to our quality of life. Let the experts ‘show’ you around this community and all that there is to do over all 4-seasons.