8:30 AM
Welcome: Igniting the Fatherhood Flame
Stephan "Coach" Hicks, MBK Executive Director
9:00 AM
DADS MATTER - Campfire Story
Presenters:
10:00 AM
BREAK
Enjoy some coffee or tea.
10:15 AM
Mix and Meet - Creative Sparks
This high-energy activity designed to ignite ideas and actionable change around fatherhood. Make valuable connections with the other change makers in the room through quick, facilitated interactions about our work with fathes and motivations for joining this event.
10:45 AM
Kindle the Flame of Fatherhood Involvement - Community Matchbook
Fathers are vital to child and family well-being. In this session, we'll kindle fresh thought about what healthy father involvement looks like -- and how our community can best support it.
11:30 AM
LUNCH BREAK
Many local restaurants and eateries. (No food can be brought back in)
12:30 PM
Success Stories from the Field - Campfire Story
Presenters:
1:30 PM
Community Announcements
1:45 PM
Avalanche + 15% Solutions - Community Matchbook
We talked about fire; now it's time to watch for an avalanche! This activity will tap the imagination and know-how of our entire group to snowball ideas and create momentum around creative fatherhood approaches.
2:15 PM
BREAK
Enjoy some coffee or tea.
2:30 PM
Community Fathers, Community Lives - Community Matchbook
We'll identify opportunities, gaps in services, and ways we can collectively advance the well-being of fathers and families in our community.
3:15 PM
Forge Ahead and Succeed - Campfire Story
4:15 PM
Closing Remarks: Keeping the Fire Going
Stephan "Coach" Hicks, Executive Director of MBK
4:30 PM
ADJOURN
Thank you for attending.
Welcome: Igniting the Fatherhood Flame
Stephan "Coach" Hicks, MBK Executive Director
9:00 AM
DADS MATTER - Campfire Story
Presenters:
- Tony Dungy, Former NFL Head Coach, Contributor to ALL PRO DAD
- Mark Merrill, J.D., President, Family First, Inc.
10:00 AM
BREAK
Enjoy some coffee or tea.
10:15 AM
Mix and Meet - Creative Sparks
This high-energy activity designed to ignite ideas and actionable change around fatherhood. Make valuable connections with the other change makers in the room through quick, facilitated interactions about our work with fathes and motivations for joining this event.
10:45 AM
Kindle the Flame of Fatherhood Involvement - Community Matchbook
Fathers are vital to child and family well-being. In this session, we'll kindle fresh thought about what healthy father involvement looks like -- and how our community can best support it.
11:30 AM
LUNCH BREAK
Many local restaurants and eateries. (No food can be brought back in)
12:30 PM
Success Stories from the Field - Campfire Story
Presenters:
- Kimberly Dent, MPPA, Executive Director, Ohio Fatherhood Commission
- James Murray, MPA, Acting Director, Office of Regional Operations, Administration for Children and Families
- Cherl Tillis, MS, Executive Vice President, Fathers and Families Support Center
1:30 PM
Community Announcements
1:45 PM
Avalanche + 15% Solutions - Community Matchbook
We talked about fire; now it's time to watch for an avalanche! This activity will tap the imagination and know-how of our entire group to snowball ideas and create momentum around creative fatherhood approaches.
2:15 PM
BREAK
Enjoy some coffee or tea.
2:30 PM
Community Fathers, Community Lives - Community Matchbook
We'll identify opportunities, gaps in services, and ways we can collectively advance the well-being of fathers and families in our community.
3:15 PM
Forge Ahead and Succeed - Campfire Story
- Cynthia Osborne, Ph.D,, Director, child and Family Research Partnership, University of Texas at Austin
- Armon Perry, Ph.D., Professor and Director of The Bachelor's Degree of Social Work, University of Louisville
4:15 PM
Closing Remarks: Keeping the Fire Going
Stephan "Coach" Hicks, Executive Director of MBK
4:30 PM
ADJOURN
Thank you for attending.