GWCF 50th Annual Meeting
Description
Join community foundation board members, fundholders, corporators and community leaders for our 50th annual meeting!
Parking
Mechanics Hall does not have on-site parking, but there are many parking lots and garages in walking distance to the Hall.
There are also limited on-street parking spaces available on Main Street and Waldo Street. For a helpful guide to parking in the City of Worcester, visit: Worcester Parking (parkworcester.com).
Program
- 3:30 am
Doors Open
- 4:00 pm
Foundation Business
- 4:20 pm
Renaissance Award
We will announce the winner of our annual Renaissance Award, celebrating an outstanding individual for exemplary leadership in the nonprofit community.
- 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Keynote: Building a Resilience Culture
In a time of growing uncertainty and disconnection, building meaningful relationships is essential to strong communities. In this interactive session, Charles Vogl, author of The Art of Community, will invite participants to explore what knitting a powerful community looks like and why it matters now more than ever. Designed to be engaging and practical, the session offers insights participants can carry forward as Greater Worcester Community Foundation marks 50 years of community leadership.
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Networking Reception
Lineup
Charles Vogl
Charles Vogl is an adviser, speaker, and the author of three books, including the international bestseller The Art of Community, now in 2nd edition. He is a trusted thought leader for the Google School for Leaders, which develops over 20,000 Google managers. He is also a founding member of the Google Vitality Lab which navigates big challenges in health and wellbeing. His work is used to advise and develop leadership and programs worldwide within organizations including Airbnb, LinkedIn, Amazon, and the US Army.
Sponsors
Community Impact Sponsors
Our Community Impact sponsors support the distribution of complimentary copies of The Art of Community book for event attendees.
Celebration Sponsors
Our Celebration Sponsors support the catering for the post-meeting social reception, creating space for attendees to gather and celebrate our 50th anniversary.
Toast Sponsors
Our Toast Sponsors support the beverages served during our social reception, helping attendees celebrate our 50th anniversary.
Anniversary Friends
Our Anniversary Friends have generously marked our 50th anniversary with a gift to support our annual meeting. Thank you! American Antiquarian Society Architectural Heritage Foundation Bowditch Carol L. Seager CASA Project, Inc. Chick + Gayle Weiss Christine Cassidy David Nicholson David R. Grenon Dick + Tracey Lavey EcoTarium empHowered PR Family Health Center of Worcester Frederick G. Crocker Mr. James A. Welu Jim + Colleen Abrams Kerri A. Melley, Financial Planner Mark + Barbara Wetzel Michael D. Brockelman Ms. Diane L Leclair Nativity School of Worcester OneDigital Paul M. Pezzella Robert + Jennifer Carey Seven Hills Foundation Shelley and Todd Rodman UniBank Worcester Community Action Council Worcester Jewish Community Center Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester State University Work Central YMCA of Central Massachusetts
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