MANDEL CENTER FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
ANNUAL WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS - 2009
Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2009 Annual Workshop.
Highlights of the 2009 Annual Workshop:
- Over 88% of respondents gave both the Annual Workshop and the sessions an overall rating of “Excellent” or “Very Good”.
- Over 270 attendees.
- Keynote speaker Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Programs Director for the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation.
- 26 breakout sessions (including 11 with youth presenters).
- 14 exhibitors.
Attendees had the following to say about this year’s Annual Workshop:
- Fabulous opportunity for learning and seeing possibilities. I will certainly attend next year AND bring students along!! [adult]
- I loved the diversity of people in attendance. It showed how so many people are interested in service. [student]
- It was an interesting, informative, and inspiring day. The best part was the opportunity for networking. [adult]
- Surprising because I didn't think we were going to do anything but sit down and listen to people talk. [student]
- Very well organized. It's great to get together with like-minded people to share ideas. [adult]
- Today's workshop was very informative. I learned a lot about the different projects and issues occurring in my community and what I personally could do to help. [student]
- I always enjoy participating with young people - their enthusiasm is contagious. [adult]
- The speakers were very knowledgeable and the suggestions and ideas were very valuable. [student]
- Every workshop I attended had great information for me to take back and share with my students. [adult]
- It helps kids and adults discover what kind of leaders they are and what they can do to make their projects better... [student]
- I feel energized and ready to go ignite others in the field about service-learning and the opportunities that are available. [adult]
- All of the sessions were great. [student]