The Rundown:

2023 MOVE UNITED EDUCATION CONFERENCE MEMBER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We invite Move United member organization representatives to attend these sessions to meet/engage with the Move United team as well as network with other professionals in the industry. The Exhibit Hall will have a table set aside for Member Organizations to display program resources (brochures, pamphlets, stickers, etc.) as well as a separate table for career/internship options that may be available at your organization. Please bring along information to share at these tables!

May 16th at 7:15a - Morning Pick Me Up - Run, Walk & Roll + Coffee

May 17th at 8:00a - Member Huddle Coffee Chat

MEMBER RENEWAL REMINDER

It's almost that time again! Every June Move United members are asked to renew their membership. Here are the items you can expect to be requested:

Member Dues

Affiliates $500, Chapters $250, Adaptive Clubs $200, Inclusive Clubs $150, Event Partners $50

Member Agreement

Outlines the details of membership, including what members can expect from Move United, and what we expect from members to be in good standing

Member Survey

Measures the network’s impact across the country, which helps us in leveraging future funding, sponsorships, and developing policy, etc.

Questions?

Contact Dana Dodge, Member Services Manager

THE HARTFORD NATIONALS CONDUCTED BY MOVE UNITED REGISTRATION LIVE!

Athlete, coach, and volunteer online registration is NOW LIVE through June 26 for The Hartford Nationals conducted by Move United!

The competiiton lineup includes archery, para powerlifting, paratriathlon, shooting, swimming, track and field, and wheelchair tennis plus many socials, clinics and education sessions. Please spread the word to your network that may benefit from engaging in this national championship event for youth AND adults with physical, visual and/or intellectual disabilities.

Special thanks to the Move United Member organization in Alabama, Lakeshore Foundation, for all the support and enthusiasm in planning and preparing for The Hartford Nationals conducted by Move United. Curious how to qualify? Visit one of the many remaining Move United Sanctioned Competitions hosted across the nation. Learn more HERE.

MEMBER ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

Synergy and Team Building for Leaders

May 25th | 12:00-1:30PM EST

This session is a look into leading and participating on effective teams by focusing on the strengths of each individual. Learn how to observe and diagnose teams using productivity and cohesion roles to increase productivity, defuse conflict and drive synergistic actions and improved business outcomes. Think about your strengths and how you influence and contribute to teams.

• Discuss key elements in the selection and formation of teams, including best practices for developing synergy
• Discuss and develop activities that encourage cohesion among team members, collaborative problem-solving, and open communication environments
• Identify, understand, and mitigate common conflict management and tensions in developing teams

This session will be led by Linda Clark. Linda Clark is an expert in her field with many years of experience, and she has the ability to provide meaningful insights into the topics that will be discussed during this session.

REGISTER HERE

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE EVENT:

Succession Planning

June 1st | 2:00- 3:30 PM EST

If the most active member of your team were to walk away tomorrow, would your organization come to a screeching halt or begin a chaotic scramble to figure out the next steps? Are you prepared to guide your organization through both expected and unexpected transitions of team members?

If the thought of losing and replacing essential team members makes you nervous, this session is for you. Join Mandy Pearce from Funding for Good as she outlines strategies to ensure that your mission can move forward productively, even during transitions.

Takeaways:

• Understand different threats that arise from friendly and hostile transitions.
• Learn how to protect your organization’s physical and intellectual property.
• Determine what information you should include in transition files to prepare for both unexpected and expected turnover.
• Explore ways a proactive communication plan ensures your team and the community know what to expect.

REGISTER HERE

Move United Member Services

Open Office Hours

May 11th | 10:00- 12:00PM EST

Join the membership team for open zoom office hours. Hop on the call to ask us any questions, say hello or just catch up.

REGISTER HERE

Have any big news? Fill out this Member Spotlight form to be featured in the upcoming weeks on Move United social media.

Welcome New Members

Affiliate

United States Wheelchair Rugby Association

Chapter

HOPE Inc., Adaptive Sports and Recreation

Check out this PBS half hour documentary featuring Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports about the first wheelchair football team in Buffalo, NY that is a part of the national league made up of athletes with disabilities. Watch now!

EVOLUTION VN

The Evolution is an inclusive piece of equipment that makes exercise and physical therapy accessible, regardless of experience, skill, and ability. Its unique design allows you to safely and securely attach resistance bands at different heights and locations to maximize their effectiveness. It is equipped with built in parallel bars which are particularly useful for individuals with disabilities as they assist in bone density and weight-bearing exercise. In its small, 3’ x 3’ footprint, the Evolution gives you hundreds of exercises from assisted exercises, resistance exercises, parallel bar exercises, physical therapy exercises, seated exercises, and more.

Shop now and use discount code MoveUnited15

Bill joined Move United in 2010 and splits his time between financial management and overseeing operations. He brings more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit management to the team. Bill grew up in Northeast Pennsylvania and is married to Becky; they live in Germantown, MD with their children Elizabeth and Billy. Bill holds an undergraduate degree from Penn State University and a graduate certificate in nonprofit studies from Johns Hopkins University. Bill loves hiking and enjoys watching Penn State football. He is currently trying to keep up with his son in Karate.

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