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Fellow Scouting professionals,
I hope you’ll be able to join me at this year’s Top Hands meeting in Dallas, Texas, August 19–21, 2015.
As you know, several years ago we completely changed the Top Hands experience. It is an event designed by you for you. This Top Hands will be extraordinary. You will hear keynotes from respected speakers in the fields of youth development and generational kinetics as well as addresses from me and Chief Scout Executive-select Mike Surbaugh.
There will be plenty of networking opportunities, electives, and special sessions focused on fundraising and development, digital resources, recruiting, leadership, and more. And of course, there is always something going on in the exhibit hall. This year there will be more than 80 booths including Scoutbook, STEM Scouts, the new Cub Scout adventures, sponsor exhibits, and opportunities to meet with key service providers from across the BSA. All of this in the heart of Big D!
If your spouse can join us, we’d be pleased and honored. Our team has prepared a number of activities for great Scouting fellowship among the spouses.
I’m looking forward to seeing you there. Join us as we “Build an Adventure” at Top Hands 2015.
Yours in Scouting,
Wayne BrockChief Scout Executive
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Hotel
Sheraton Dallas, 400 North Olive Street, Dallas, Texas 75201; phone, 214-922-8000
Reservations should be made by clicking here or calling 1-888-627-8191 no later than July 24. Identify yourself as being with the Boy Scouts of America. These are the only ways to ensure your reservation will be confirmed at the BSA’s negotiated rate.
Guest room rate is $139 plus 15 percent tax. A deposit in the amount of the first night’s room and tax will be charged to your credit card at the time your reservation is made.
Parking will be discounted 50 percent off the hotel’s usual rate for those who identify themselves as being with the BSA. In-and-out privileges will be included only for overnight guests. Discounted rates are below.
o Self-parking: $11.36 per day, including sales taxo Valet parking: $15.69 per day, including sales tax
Transportation
The BSA Travel Service is available to help with your travel arrangements. Call 972–580–2207 or 2206.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is approximately an 18-mile, 45-minute drive from the hotel. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has an Orange Line that makes a direct stop at both Sheraton Dallas and DFW Airport, making it easy for guests to get to and from DFW and the hotel; this ride takes a little less than an hour and costs $2.50 per trip or $5 for an all-day pass. The hotel recommends taking Go Yellow Checker Shuttle at a cost of $19 per person one way from DFW Airport to the hotel, because this shuttle service makes a regular stop at the Sheraton Dallas every half hour. No reservation is required to board a Go Yellow Checker Shuttle from a “shared ride” area at DFW or for the return trip from the hotel to DFW. Cab fare is typically $50 to $55 one way from DFW.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is approximately a 7-mile, 15-minute drive from the hotel. Super Shuttle costs $19 one way; no reservation is required to board a Super Shuttle van outside of the baggage claim area at Love Field, but a reservation is required for the return trip from the hotel to Love Field. Cab fare is typically $16 to $20 one way from Love Field.
Conference Registration Fee
The fee is $580 until midnight Pacific Time on Friday, July 17; after July 17, the fee increases to $630. The fee includes all daytime conference meals and sessions for professionals/exempt employees. It also includes Thursday’s family night at the Dallas World Aquarium, which includes food and beverage stations and motor coach transportation, and the closing dinner on Friday evening.
Tickets for Wayne Brock’s retirement dinner on Wednesday evening are $85 each and are available for purchase as space allows.
Spouse Program Registration Fee
The $80 fee includes name badge, entry into the exhibit hall, conference memento and the following functions: Wednesdayo Spouse social at poolsideo Spouse reception for Ernestine BrockThursdayo Spouse bruncho Spouse line-dancing classFridayo Spouse hospitality open for continental breakfast
Tickets for the following functions are available for purchase: Wednesdayo Wayne Brock’s retirement dinner, $85 each
Note: Registration is not required to purchase tickets for Wayne Brock’s retirement dinner, but it is required for all other functions.
Thursday o Family night at the Dallas World Aquarium, which includes food and
beverage stations and motor coach transportation, $35 eachFridayo Perot Museum tour for spouses and children age 6 and older, $25o Closing dinner, $70 each
Youth Registration Fee
Ages 10–17, $40 Fee includes name badge and entry into the exhibit hall, as well as a continental breakfast in the spouse hospitality area on Friday.
Ages 9 and under, no fee Tickets for the following functions are available for purchase:
Wednesdayo Wayne Brock’s retirement dinner, $85 each
Note: Registration is not required to purchase tickets for Wayne Brock’s retirement dinner, but it is required for all other functions.
Thursday o Family night at the Dallas World Aquarium, which includes food and
beverage stations and motor coach transportation, $35 eachFridayo Perot Museum tour for spouses and children age 6 and older, $25o Closing dinner, $70 each
Refunds
Refunds will be issued in full if a request is emailed to [email protected] no later than midnight Pacific Time on Saturday, August 1.
Conference Attire
Business attire is appropriate for the retirement reception and dinner for Wayne Brock, the spouse reception for Ernestine Brock, and the spouse brunch.
Business casual attire is appropriate for the other functions. Business casual includes khakis, golf shirts, or other nice slacks and shirts. No shorts or jeans.
Dallas’ temperatures are typically between 75 and 95 degrees during our conference dates, but the hotel is expected to be cool all the time.
Pre-Conference Meetings
The following BSA meetings are scheduled to take place at the Sheraton Dallas before Top Hands. Participation is by invitation only. Inquiries may be sent to the email address next to each meeting.
STEM Scouts Partner Councils, [email protected] National DFS Summit, [email protected] Council Program Support, [email protected] Senior Development Roundtable, [email protected]
CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
Wednesday, August 19
Golf Tournament
Limited to the first 80 golfers who register; there will be a wait list.
Tournament options: flight or scramble Motor coach transportation departs from the
hotel at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. 8 a.m. tee time Old American Golf Club, 1001 Lebanon Road, The Colony, TX 75056 For information about rental clubs or attire, go to
www.theoldamericangolfclub.com or call 972-370-4653. Cost is $65 and includes round-trip motor coach transportation, golf cart,
practice balls, and lunch following the tournament. For more information or to request pairings, send an email to
Sporting Clays Tournament
Are you new to sporting clays? Don’t worry! This event is meant to be fun and relaxed, so you are sure to “have a blast” whether you are a veteran shooter or participating for the first time. While we will be awarding prizes to top-performing teams, our primary purpose is fun and fellowship. Here’s what you need to know if you want to participate in this event.
Prior to Top Hands, send an email to Stephanie Kirk at [email protected] with the following information:
o Your cell phone numbero Will you need a ride?o If driving, what will be the seating capacity of your vehicle?o Are you bringing your own gun?
Meet in hotel lobby at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday and depart by 7 a.m. on your own or in a pre-arranged carpool. Plan to arrive by 7:45 a.m.
Location is Elm Fork Shooting Sports, 10751 Luna Road, Dallas, TX 75220; phone 972-556-0164.
The $99 fee includes: a 100-clays course, golf cart rental, 12-gauge shotgun and ammo, safety glasses, hearing protection, awards, and a two-meat barbecue lunch.
For additional information, send an email to Andy Price at [email protected] or John Fullerton at [email protected].
Spouse Social at Poolside
On Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon, all spouses who are registered for Top Hands should take advantage of this opportunity to spend time with new and old Scouting friends. Please come for fellowship at hotel poolside. Drinks and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Summit Bechtel Reserve Funding and Finance
Assistant Chief Scout Executive Brad Farmer and Chief Financial Officer Mike Ashline will present the current funding and finance models for the Summit Bechtel Reserve, and answer your questions. Scout executives, area directors, regional directors, and national staff members are invited to attend this session from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Spouse Reception for Ernestine Brock
Spouses: Put on your business attire and join us from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday for this opportunity to express thanks and best wishes to Ernestine Brock as she and Wayne approach retirement.
Retirement Reception and Dinner Honoring Wayne and Ernestine Brock
Join us Wednesday for a reception from 6 to 6:45 p.m. and dinner from 6:45 to 9 p.m. as we gather to thank and honor Wayne and Ernestine Brock for their exceptional service to the young people of America over a 43-year career with the Boy Scouts of America. This will be an enjoyable evening of fun, fellowship, and tribute to our 12th Chief Scout Executive. Business attire is appropriate. Tickets for this dinner are $85 each and may be purchased on your Top Hands registration form.
Thursday, August. 20
General Session
This general session will feature a welcome from conference chair J.T. Dabbs, several key program updates, and remarks from Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock. Keynote addresses by Dr. Richard Lerner and Dr. Ken Ginsburg will highlight this session.
Dr. Richard Lerner is the Bergstrom Chair in Applied Developmental Science and the director of the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University in Medford, Mass. He will speak about positive youth development and how Scouting matches perfectly with the overall developmental needs of children. He will also share a summary of his findings from a three-year longitudinal study of Cub Scouting’s impact on character development.
Dr. Ken Ginsburg is a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He will speak about building resilience in youth and Scouting’s role in this process. He will focus on the principles of positive youth development and resilience in order to guide youth toward healthy behaviors and wise decisions.
Spouse Brunch
All spouses registered for Top Hands are invited to put on your business attire and have brunch together from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, with Ernestine Brock serving as hostess. Hilarious former Miss North Carolina Jeanne Swanner Robertson, renowned speaker and humorist, is sure to make you laugh as she speaks at this event, which is included in the Spouse Program registration fee. You don’t want to miss this!
Spouse Line-Dancing Class
Come join in the fun from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at this function, which is included in the Spouse Program registration fee. Wendell Nelson, dance director and instructor at Billy Bob’s Texas for almost 20 years, strives to make his classes as much fun as possible while students are learning all patterns of the dances. Let him teach you, too!
Elective Sessions
All Thursday elective session topics will be handled as best-practice panel discussions with diverse perspectives from subject-matter experts from the National Council and local councils. Each session promises to be dynamic and dialogue-driven, and panel members have been listed to help you select the most valuable presentations for your position. These topics were selected based on the feedback from BSA senior management in a survey conducted in May 2015. The breakout elective sessions will truly be for the field and by the field with great learning and discussion to be had by everyone!
10-11 1:30-2:30 2:45-3:45 4-5 Elective Session Topics and PanelistsX Board Engagement: Training, Orientation, and Engagement
StrategiesPanel: Jeff Herrmann, Scout executive, Orange County Council; Rodney Carpenter, Scout executive, Old North State Council
X Board Governance: Creating Ownership for Fiscal Policy and Oversight, Not Day-to-Day OperationsPanel: Sarah Dawson, Scout executive, Hawkeye Area Council; Jason Stein, Scout executive, Silicon Valley Monterey Area Council; John Mosby, Scout executive, Narragansett Area Council; Rodney Carpenter, Scout executive, Old North Council
X Building a Camp Master Plan or Council Properties PlanPanel: Keith Christopher, department manager, Outdoor Programs/Properties; Mike Johnson, Scout executive, Quivira Council; Frank Reigelman, Outdoor Adventure director, Michigan Crossroads Council; Jim Hill, director of Support Services, Cascade Pacific Council; Dave Cornell, project architect, Outdoor Programs/Properties
X Building the Board: Increasing Diversity, Influence, and Developing Future Members, as Well as Retiring Less Effective MembersPanel: Sharon Moulds, Scout executive, Laurel Highlands Council; Ernesto Carballo, Scout executive, Southeast Louisiana Council
10-11 1:30-2:30 2:45-3:45 4-5 Elective Session Topics and PanelistsX Consolidations, Mergers, and New Business Models
Panel: Fred Wallace, area director, Central Region; Chuck Eaton, Scout executive, Spirit of Adventure Council; Chuck Keathley, Scout executive, Los Angeles Area Council
X Creating a Culture of Philanthropy: a Paradigm Shift in Fundraising ApproachPanel: Alicia Lifrak, Scout executive, Lewis & Clark Council; Dan Sullivan, director of Development, Great Lakes Field Service Council; Patrick Sterrett, Scout executive, Crossroads of America Council; Travis Briner, Development director, Lewis & Clark Council
X Cub Scout Recruitment Methods and Best PracticesPanel: Nate Young, director of Field Services, Mid-America Council; Joe Wiltrout, Scout executive, Three Fires Council; Tom Trafton, director of Field Services, Daniel Webster Council; Ben Blumenberg, field director, Lewis & Clark Council
X Cultivating Middle Management and Succession PlanningPanel: John Cabeza, Scout executive, Denver Area Council; Connie Beilinski, assistant Scout executive, Potawatomi Area Council; Tracy Techau, Scout executive, Atlanta Area Council
X Employee Engagement and Retention: Compensation, Recognition, and Recruitment MethodsPanel: Eric Magendantz, Scout executive, Mid-America Council; Richard Fisher, Scout executive, Chickasaw Council; John Fenoglio, Scout executive, Mount Diablo-Silverado Council
X Employee Engagement and Retention: Compensation, Recognition, and Recruitment MethodsPanel: Jesse Roper, performance coach-West, National Council; Shane Calendine, Scout executive, Las Vegas Area Council; Mark Turner, Scout executive, Mecklenberg County Council; Colleen Brazier, director of Field Services, Northern Star Council
X Engaging Your Workforce to Be Enthusiastic, Satisfied Contributors to Your Council’s Success Using Gallup Q12 ToolsPanel: Lisa Russell, director of Support Services, Mid-America Council; employee engagement experts from Gallup Inc.
X Fundraising Best Practices: Special Events and Ask EventsPanel: George Clay, Scout executive, W.D. Boyce Council; Chris Tomlin, deputy Scout executive, Cradle of Liberty Council; Pat Currie, Scout executive, Circle Ten Council; Marc Andreo, area director, Northeast Region
10-11 1:30-2:30 2:45-3:45 4-5 Elective Session Topics and PanelistsX Generating Revenue Without Fundraising: Monetizing
Programs, Properties, and Beyond!Panel: Chuck Eaton, Scout executive, Spirit of Adventure Council; John Andrews, Scout executive, Northern Star Council; Jeff Hermmann, Scout executive, Orange County Council
X Handling Council Legal Issues: Human Resources (Staff Specific)Panel: Steve McGowan, general counsel, Boy Scouts of America; Erin Eisner, deputy legal counsel, Boy Scouts of America; Ron Green, Scout executive, Greater St. Louis Area Council
X Handling Council Legal Issues: Human Resources/Staff and Volunteers (How and When to Fire or Remove)Panel: Steve McGowan, general counsel, Boy Scouts of America; Erin Eisner, deputy legal counsel, Boy Scouts of America; Barry Oxley, Scout executive, Lincoln Heritage Council
X Handling Council Legal Issues: Youth Protection, Personal Injury, Civil SuitsPanel: Steve McGowan, general counsel, Boy Scouts of America; Tom Varnell, Scout executive, Sam Houston Area Council; Matt Devore, Scout executive, Cascade Pacific Council
X High-Performing Millennial Panel Dispelling the MythsPanel: Dan Sullivan, director of Development, DelMarVa Council; Thomas Franklin, special position professional, Sam Houston Area Council; Emily Elliott, public relations director, Crossroads of America Council; Michael Kostic, director of Field Services, Dan Beard Council
X How and When to Sell a Camp or Council PropertyPanel: Keith Christopher, department manager, Properties/Outdoor Programs; John Stewart, project consultant, Properties/Outdoor Programs; Ed Brandon, Scout executive, Three Harbors Council; Tim McCandless, Scout executive, Inland Northwest Council; Mark Logemann, Scout executive, Bay Lakes Council
X How to Make Social Media an Effective Communications and Engagement ToolPanel: Emily Elliott, public relations specialist, Crossroads of America Council; David Young, chief digital experience officer, Boy Scouts of America; Ryan Hill, digital strategy specialist, Boy Scouts of America
10-11 1:30-2:30 2:45-3:45 4-5 Elective Session Topics and PanelistsX Millennials: Tools for Recruiting, Engaging, and Retaining the
Newest Generation in Our WorkforcePanel: Marc Ryan, director of Field Services, Pathways to Adventure Council; Manny Ramos, Scout executive, South Texas Council; Matt Hill, Scout executive, Chippewa Valley Council
X Positive Youth Development and Building Resilience in YouthJoin experts Dr. Richard Lerner and Dr. Ken Ginsburg as they expand on their general session presentation and discuss cutting-edge research on how Scouting helps youth develop.
X Preparing for and Surviving an AuditPanel: Mike Creagh, director of Support Services, Lewis & Clark Council; Ricky Loudin, performance coach, Standards & Performance, Boy Scouts of America; Rob Lavoie, Scout executive, De Soto Area Council
X Product Sales Best Practices and Strategies: Popcorn, Camp Cards, and More!Panel: Melissa Stricherz, director of Development, Mid-America Council; Glen Steenberger, Hoosier Trails Council; Brick Huffman, Scout executive, South Florida Council; James Johnson, team leader, Revenue Growth, BSA
X Program Innovation to Drive New Membership: STEM, Program Modules, and MorePanel: Andy Zahn, special position professional, Greater St. Louis Area Council; Dennis Kohl, Scout executive, Patriots’ Path Council; Tom McDermott, Scout executive, Illowa Council
X Recruiting and Training a Great Camp Staff to Drive Member Retention, Camp Participation, and Council RevenuePanel: Mike Creagh, director of Support Services, Lewis & Clark Council; Manuel Ramos, Scout executive, South Texas Council; Ray Teat, director of Support Services, DelMarVa Council
X Shared Services and OutsourcingPanel: Dave Nolle, Scout executive, Voyageurs Area Council; Mark Switzer, Scout executive, Western Colorado Council; Glen Steenberger, Scout executive, Hoosier Trails Council; Chris Wolfe, department manager, Member Care, BSA
X The Roles of the Volunteer Versus the Professional in Fundraising: Board and Development Committee Engagement, Development, and Field Staff SupportPanel: Jeff Isaac, Scout executive, Gulf Stream Council; Amy Franz, director of Development, Laurel Highlands Council
Family Night at the Dallas World Aquarium
Join us as we spend a private and exciting evening at the Dallas World Aquarium! Experience marine life from the South Pacific, Great Barrier Reef, and the Red and Tasman Seas; take a stroll through a South American rain forest surrounded by lush vegetation, free-flying toucans, otters, crocodiles, and several species of monkeys; and visit the Yucatan Peninsula and the highland rain forest of the ancient Maya. Enjoy a Texas Food Feast, with several tasty hors d’oeuvres dining stations, beverages, and a cash bar. This includes a short, round-trip motor coach ride from the hotel. For those paying the professional conference fee for Top Hands, there is no additional cost. For spouses and children 10 and older, there is a $35 fee, and no fee for children under age 10. For more information, visit www.dwazoo.com.
Friday, August 21
General Session
This general session will feature our annual tribute to BSA professionals who have “gone home” since our last meeting, presented by the Scout Executives’ Alliance. It will also feature key program updates, remarks from Chief Scout Executive-select Michael Surbaugh, and will highlight a keynote address by Curt Steinhorst.
Curt Steinhorst is a certified keynote speaker at the Center for Generational Kinetics in Austin, Texas. At age 20, he was elected president of his 10,000-member class at Texas A&M University. Since graduating from college magna cum laude, he has worked extensively to make the most of generational differences for clients around the world. Have you seen the 2015 BSA study that indicated the likelihood of district executives to recommend their job to their friends being negative 43.4? Curt’s entertaining speaking style and personal experiences leading Millennials will address this issue and help you understand how to bridge generations with your staff and volunteers.
Round-Robin Breakout Sessions
Following the Friday general session, 30-minute breakout sessions will be offered. Participants can attend one of the following sessions, rotate to various sessions, or may choose to spend this time in the exhibit hall.
Strategic Planning: This session is an overview of the National Council’s adoption of the new strategy map and balanced scorecard model and how it fits with Journey to Excellence. Learn how your council can align your current or new strategic plan to this new direction. (Sam Thompson and Tom Jansen)
Scoutbook: What does it do and how does a council optimize its capabilities? Participate in an overview of this game-changing suite of tools and discussion on future enhancements. (Ryan Hill and Shawn Jackson)
Blackbaud Panel Discussion: You don’t know what you don't know, but when you do, how do you learn? A frank discussion on what was learned through the beta testing, changes made, and how the next wave of councils can take advantage of the lessons learned. (Mark Moshier and Rich White)
Learning for Life: This is not your mentor’s Learning for Life anymore. Learn how LFL is reinventing itself, such as LFL STEM day camps, in providing alternative programming options where traditional programs don’t work. Discuss what’s needed next. (Marty Walsh)
Perot Museum Tour for Spouses and Children
Spouses and children are invited to put on your walking shoes and spend Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. touring the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. With hands-on science and real-world relevance, the Perot Museum helps bring learning to life through everyday objects and experiences. Participants will have access to the general museum exhibits as well as other features that can be purchased separately on your own. Tickets are $25 for adults and children age 6 and older. The deadline to register for this tour is July 24.
Position Groups
Early Friday afternoon, these four breakout sessions will be held for position groups:
Scout executives: A discussion with the new CSE, Mike Surbaugh DFS/ASE/DSE: Meeting with regional directors Development staff: A discussion with ACSE Brad Farmer Support staff: What’s new in program
Region Meetings
During the final session time on Friday afternoon, regions will host regional meetings.
Closing Reception and Dinner
The 2015 Top Hands Conference is sure to end on a high note, with a closing dinner program featuring inspirational youth members of the BSA and remarks from the incoming Chief Scout Executive, Michael Surbaugh, who in May was selected to serve as the 13th Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America. The dinner, at 7 p.m., will be a plated affair preceded by a cash bar reception at 6:30 p.m. This event is included in the conference registration fee for employees, and tickets may be purchased at $70 each for registered spouses, guests or children of any age who require a seat.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Tuesday, August 181–8 p.m. Registration open
Wednesday, August 196:30 a.m. Golf: motor coach departs from hotel promptly at 6:30 a.m.6:30 a.m. Sporting clays: meet in lobby before carpools depart from hotel9 a.m.–5 p.m. Registration open10 a.m.–noon Spouse social at poolside10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Exhibits open2–3 p.m. Summit Bechtel Reserve Funding and Finance2–4 p.m. Spouse reception for Ernestine Brock6–6:45 p.m. Wayne Brock’s retirement reception6:45–9 p.m. Wayne Brock’s retirement dinner
Thursday, August 207–8 a.m. Breakfast, exhibits open7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Registration open8–9:30 a.m. General session9–11 a.m. Spouse brunch9:30–10 a.m. Break10–11 a.m. Elective sessions11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Lunch, exhibits open1–2 p.m. Spouse line-dancing class1:30–2:30 p.m. Elective sessions2:45–3:45 p.m. Elective sessions4–5 p.m. Elective sessions6:15–9:30 p.m. Family night at the Dallas World Aquarium
Friday, August 217–8 a.m. Breakfast, exhibits open7:30 a.m.–noon Registration open8–9:30 a.m. General session8–11 a.m. Spouse hospitality open9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Exhibits open10 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Round-robin breakout sessions11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Box lunch: grab and go to round-robin session or exhibit hall1–2 p.m. Position group sessions1–4 p.m. Spouses and children age 6 and older: Perot Museum tour2:30–5 p.m. Region meetings6:30–7 p.m. Cash bar reception7 p.m. Closing dinner
NOTE: This Top Hands registration site will close at midnight Pacific Time on Saturday, August 1. After that date, all matters related to registration must be handled via email to [email protected] until our BSA registration desk opens at the hotel.
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