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Leadership Conference will be in Ohio this July
Our largest programmatic event all year will take place in Ohio in 2022. For nearly 20 years, Best Buddies participants from across the United States would gather in Bloomington, Indiana, for a weekend-long celebration of inclusion and leadership training to prepare students to manage school chapters for the upcoming school year. The last two years have been virtual.
Given an organization-wide decision last December, we opted to try something new in 2022. Program participants shared that they want to be in person, so we are hosting a Leadership Conference in each state! Best Buddies in Ohio will host our one-day conference in Columbus on July 23rd! Students from Ohio chapters will gather to learn how to manage their chapters and maximize opportunities for inclusion at their schools. Students will leave prepared to lead!
Students and teachers leading their friendship chapters for the upcoming school year are welcome to attend. The day will be fun, engaging, and a great opportunity to network with peers across the state who care about inclusion as much as you do! We also welcome students and teachers from schools without a Best Buddies Friendship Chapter. Haven't registered? You can do so at the button below!
We are looking for a lunch sponsor to provide students with materials they can use throughout the school year. Not a student or teacher but want to participate and help out? Don't hesitate to contact lilyabrams@bestbuddies.org if you would like to contribute.
Upcoming Events
Virtual Pictionary
Wednesday, July 13th
5:30 – 6:00 PM on Zoom
We will be getting creative and using our imaginations to draw and guess in an online game of Pictionary! Put on your artist caps and join us this July. The Zoom link will be sent out the day before the event to those who register.
Champion of the Year: Columbus Kickoff
Friday, July 15th
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Goodwood Brewing
Join us to kick off the annual Champion of the Year: Columbus competition!
Leadership Conference
Saturday, July 23rd
10:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Upper Arlington High School
The Best Buddies Leadership Conference is for students and members of Best Buddies Friendship Chapters in high schools and colleges leading their chapters in the 2022-2023 school year. The training will provide valuable information you need and time to meet with leaders across the state. Advisors and Host Site Coordinators are also welcome to attend!
Sharla & Alex's Open Mic
Sunday, August 21st
2:00 – 6:00 PM
Woodlands Tavern in Columbus
Join Best Buddies Champion Team Sharla Thomas and Alex Rogers at their 5th Annual Open Mic event! This event will feature live performances from local artists, appetizers, and a 50/50 Raffle! Enjoy a great time for a great cause!
Are you interested in performing? Text 614-580-7703.
Champion of the Year: Columbus
Friday, September 30th
Annunciation Banquet Center, Downtown Columbus
Chairs: David Eha & Karen Kontak
Committee: Susan Long & Lou Tomlin-King
Champion of the Year: Cleveland
Friday, November 11th
TENK West Bank, Downtown Cleveland
Chair: Matt Cox | Committee: Dora Barlow, John Lee,
Lynne Schroeder & Lexi Winkelfoos
Best Buddies Champion of the Year is a competitive fundraising campaign that unites and recognizes the community's most active leaders of inclusion. Champion Candidates commit to raising funds and awareness for Best Buddies over a 10-week campaign.
Our Champions are advocates for the Best Buddies mission and will generate countless opportunities for friendships, jobs, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At the campaign's conclusion, we will celebrate at the Best Buddies Champion of the Year Gala to honor the Champions' collective impact and name the ultimate Champion of the Year!
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