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2022 OACAA Communications Conference

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2022 OACAA Communications Conference
2022 OACAA Communications Conference
Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies CONFERENCE
Tue, May 24, 2022 @ 09:30 AM — Thu, May 26, 2022 @ 02:30 PM (EDT)
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THIS EVENT IS 100% FREE!

The 2022 OACAA Communications Conference will be an in-person event in Columbus, Ohio. A pre-conference full-day event on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, intended for key agency spokespeople will precede the conference May 25-26, 2022. Following the pre-conference event, the conference will include various trainings, workshops, and networking opportunities. Please see the agenda for a list of those sessions. We look forward to gathering with you all to talk about all things communications!


Thank you to Applied Energy Product and Sales and Wichert Insurance in partnership with Selective Insurance for sponsoring this event! Please view their linked websites to learn more about the amazing services these sponsors offer to Community Action Agencies!


Who should attend: 

Communications staff and executive directors. We request executive directors join us for the pre-conference half-day event based on your geographic area on May 24th. The morning pre-conference will target urban/suburban agencies, the afternoon targeting rural agencies. Communications staff are encouraged to join for all three full days; all are welcome to attend the full conference.


How to register: 

When you begin your registration, you will be asked to complete basic information along with the days you will attend (you may select one, two, or all three days). The following section prompts will require you to select the sessions you will attend during the pre-conference. You will not be asked to select workshops for the following two days. You have the option to select one morning, lunch, and one afternoon session. PLEASE NOTE: The afternoon sessions are repeats of the morning to allow guests to attend all workshops offered. Please self-select your sessions based on your geographic area as noted.


COVID-19 Protocols:

In-person registrants and sponsors agree to abide by all COVID-19 protocols in place during the conference. All registrants must review the OACAA/OCATO Annual Convention COVID-19 Waiver and Release of Liability.


Cancellations/No Shows:

Though this conference is offered at no charge for OACAA members in good standing, cancellations not received before May 6, 2022 will be charged a $35 no-show fee.


Photography:

By attending this event, you as a conference attendee consent to: (1) being photographed and recorded&; (2) OACAA’s use, reproduction, and dissemination of your likeness in OACAA online and offline publications &; and (3) OACAA’s use of audio recordings of conference functions for its own internal purposes. By registering for this conference, I hereby consent to the use of my likeness and the recording of my voice as outlined above and release OACAA from any liability or claims I now have or may have in the future relating to such use of photographs or recordings.


Confirmation:

After registration, look for an email from mail@eventsquidmail.com. Please add this address to your safe list to ensure you receive all notifications and updates.

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Event Dates
MAY
24
TUESDAY
to
MAY
26
THURSDAY
9:30 AM to 2:30 PM (EDT)
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May 26, 2022 @ 6:00 pm
Location
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Sheraton Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square
75 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Columbus, OH  USA
Overnight accommodations available at $139/night
Summary Agenda
PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT
Tuesday, May 24
9:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Canva for Social Media
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
How to communicate the ERA program to all stakeholders [Urban/Suburban Agencies]
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Lunch Buffet
1:15 PM to 3:15 PM
Canva for Social Media
1:15 PM to 3:15 PM
How to communicate the ERA program to all stakeholders [Rural Agencies]
3:15 PM to 3:30 PM
Break
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Wednesday, May 25
8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Registration/Breakfast
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Communications Planning
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lunch Buffet
12:15 PM to 2:15 PM
Building relationships with the media
2:15 PM to 2:30 PM
Break
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Crisis Communications Planning
Thursday, May 26
8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Registration/Breakfast
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
How to Tell a Powerful Story
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lunch Buffet
12:15 PM to 1:15 PM
Strategies for Managing Stress and Rediscovering Resilience
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
Mindful Flow into Relaxation
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
To-go Snack Break
Selection Options
 
Morning Pre-Conference
How to communicate the ERA program to all stakeholders [URBAN/SUBURBAN]
How to communicate the ERA program to all stakeholders [URBAN/SUBURBAN]
FREE! 
Sheraton Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square - House A and B
Tuesday May 24, 2022 @  10:00:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

Select this session if your agency provides services in urban/suburban areas.

 
Canva for Social Media
Canva for Social Media
FREE! 
Sheraton Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square - Legislative A and B
Tuesday May 24, 2022 @  10:00:AM  —  12:00:PM EDT

This workshop is available to those attending the full day who do not attend the concurrent session. This workshop will be repeated in the afternoon.

 
 
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
FREE! 
Sheraton Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square

Select if you plan to attend lunch.

 
 
Afternoon Pre-Conference
How to communicate the ERA program to all stakeholders [RURAL]
How to communicate the ERA program to all stakeholders [RURAL]
FREE! 
Sheraton Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square - House A and B
Tuesday May 24, 2022 @  01:15:PM  —  03:15:PM EDT

Select this session if your agency provides services in a rural area.

 
Canva for Social Media
Canva for Social Media
FREE! 
Sheraton Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square - Legislative A and B
Tuesday May 24, 2022 @  01:15:PM  —  03:15:PM EDT

This workshop is available to those attending the full day who do not attend the concurrent session. This is a repeat of the morning session.

 
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