AmeriCorps*MN
AmeriCorps*VISTA
National Service Week Conference


Our Legacy - Sustaining a Lifetime of Service

Thursday, May 15, 2008
8:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m.
Christiansen Center
Augsburg College * (see attached map)
2211 Riverside Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55454

What to expect from the day
This is not your typical conference!We promise you a unique, interactive, and meaningful experience.
We’ll create the agenda together, with the leadership of our facilitator from the Humphrey Institute.Come prepared to discuss, lead, and engage in topics that are important to you.We plan to build upon your wisdom and experience. You'll have the opportunity to network with and learn from other AmeriCorps members and VISTA leaders about relevant issues.Some examples of ideas:

• Engaging community volunteers
• Planning for life after AmeriCorps & VISTA
• Maintaining idealism throughout your year of service
• Evaluating AmeriCorps & VISTA programs

The day will be filled with reflection, celebration, connection, self-organization, and action.

We invite you to come with ideas for discussion.
This is your day, your conference, and your legacy!

Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 Registration and Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30 Opening and Agenda Setting Christiansen Center
Setting the theme for the day
Group creation of session’s topics
10:30 – 12:00 First Session Break-out rooms in Christiansen and Foss Centers
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Christiansen Center
1:00 – 2:30 Second Session Break-out rooms in Christiansen and Foss Centers
2:45 – 4:15 Third Session Break-out rooms in Christiansen and Foss Centers
4:15 – 5:30 Closing Christiansen Center