10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Registration Open

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Business Meetings for the following volunteer groups:

Alumnae Coordinating Council
Athletics
Regional Alumni Clubs
USC Alumni Association Board of Governors

NOTE: If you do not see your group listed, there is currently no meeting scheduled for you; please arrive at 11:30 a.m. for the Networking Lunch.

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Networking Lunch – Argue Plaza at the Alumni House

1:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Conference Welcome and Overview

1:15 - 2:45 p.m.

Second Annual Best of USC Panel

Caleb Finch, Professor, Davis School of Gerontology
Geneva Overholser, Director, School of Journalism, Annenberg School for Communication
Valvincent Reyes, LCSW, BCD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Military Social Work and Veterans Services, USC School of Social Work
Ian Whittinghill (2008), student founder and industry advisor, USC Rocket Propulsion Laboratory

3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Breakout Session One
Conference participants may attend one of the following sessions:

• Maximizing Your Leadership
  (THIS BREAKOUT SESSION IS FULL)
  The heart of an alumni club is its leadership.  Hear from successful alumni organization leaders about how to develop leaders within your clubs, how to make yourself a better leader, and how to make sure your group lasts for the long haul.
  
  Lisha Bell, San Francisco Regional Board
  Mark Easterday, USC Marshall Alumni Association
  Brooke Hardy, USC Alumni Club of New York Eugene Santos, USC Mexican American Alumni Association
  
  Moderated by Patrick Auerbach, USC Alumni Association



• Fundraising
  Many groups struggle with how to raise money for their organization, whether for operating funds, for scholarships, or other purposes.  Come hear about the pros and cons of various methods of fund-raising, including large gala events, business partnerships, patron dues, and merchandising.
  
  Sean Kennally, USC Alumni Club of San Gabriel Valley (personal techniques)
  Danielle Harvey, USC Alumni Association (merchandising)
  Sean Kearns, USC Alumni Club of New York (major regional club experience)
  JaBari Brown, USC Alumni Club of West LA (local business partnerships)
  
  Moderated by Iyoni Rice of University Advancement



• Event Showcase
  We all don’t get to see the big picture, so you may not know about some of the great events that have occurred over the last year throughout the University and across the country.  Come hear about just a few of those, both to celebrate their successes and get ideas for your own clubs.
  
  Amir Akhavan, USC Alumni Club of New York
  Tony Espinosa, Marshall Alumni San Diego Chapter
  Sky Kogachi, USC Alumni Club of Downtown LA
  Karla Kraft, USC Alumni Club of Newport-Irvine
  Vince Wong, Lambda LGBT Alumni Association
  
  Moderated by Justin Wilson, USC School of Cinematic Arts
  
  
• Recruiting and Retaining Membership
  The key to a great team, whether it is Trojan football or Trojan alumni clubs, is recruiting and retaining great people.  This session will share experiences and techniques of panelists who have enjoyed great success in bringing new people to their groups and retaining their members over the long haul.
  
  Janelle Holmboe, USC Alumni Club of Portland
  Dolly Harris, USC School of Pharmacy Alumni Association
  Preet Bassi, Town and Gown Junior Auxiliary of Orange County
  
  Moderated by Kurt Johnson, USC Thornton School of Music
  
  Special Presentation on New Media: Ed Tumanut, USC Alumni Club of Kansas City
  
  

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Networking Reception – Dedeaux Field
Come watch the last half of football practice and socialize with other volunteer leaders.

7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

USC Arts Event: USC Thornton School of Music Chamber Orchestra Concert
(Thornton’ s 125th Anniversary Celebration Year) – Bovard Auditorium
Pianist Keenan Reesor joins the USC Thornton Chamber Orchestra to perform Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto. The program also includes performances of Russell Peck's Signs of Life and Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring.

Thornton has generously offered to host any ALC participants who wish to attend this concert.

8:00 - 9:15 a.m.

Breakfast with USC Executive Vice President and Provost C. L. Max Nikias

9:15 - 9:30 a.m.

Athletics Compliance Review

9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

VIP Administrative Briefings
Mitchell R. Creem, USC Academic Medical Center CEO
L. Katharine Harrington, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
Thomas S. Sayles, Vice President, Government and Community Relations

10:45 - 11:00 a.m.

15-minute break

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Breakout Session Two
Conference participants may attend one of the following sessions:

• Maximizing Your Leadership
  The heart of an alumni club is its leadership.  Hear from successful alumni organization leaders about how to develop leaders within your clubs, how to make yourself a better leader, and how to make sure your group lasts for the long haul.
  
  Dan Orr, USC Alumni Club of San Diego
  Melody Nishida, Alumnae Coordinating Council
  Todd Nelson, USC Annenberg School for Communication
  Brian Calle, USC Alumni Club of Newport-Irvine
  
  Moderated by Patrick Auerbach, USC Alumni Association



• Fundraising
  Many groups struggle with how to raise money for their organization, whether for operating funds, for scholarships, or other purposes.  Come hear about the pros and cons of various methods of fund-raising, including large gala events, business partnerships, patron dues, and merchandising.
  
  Tal Zavlodaver, USC Alumni Club of the Nation’s Capital (patron program)
  Judy Pohlman, USC Town and Gown (luncheon gala)
  Grace Shiba, USC Alumni Association/Asian Pacific Alumni Association (golf tournament)
  JaBari Brown, USC Alumni Club of West LA (local business partnerships)
  
  Moderated by Iyoni Rice of University Advancement



• Event Planning 101
  Ever wondered how to identify and plan an event from scratch?  Hoping to come away with some helpful tips and forms to make your next event go more smoothly?  Join expert Alumni House event staff for a presentation that will help you with the basics and make your life much easier.
  
  Mark McBride and Danielle Alexander, USC Alumni Association
  


• Recruiting and Retaining Membership
  The key to a great team, whether it is Trojan football or Trojan alumni clubs, is recruiting and retaining great people.  This session will share experiences and techniques of panelists who have enjoyed great success in bringing new people to their groups and retaining their members over the long haul.
  
  Karla Kraft, USC Alumni Club of Newport-Irvine
  Harold Mann, USC Alumni Club of Hollywood-Beverly Hills
  Alan Friendenthal, USC Jewish Alumni Association
  
  Moderated by Kurt Johnson, USC Thornton School of Music
  
  Special Presentation on New Media: Ed Tumanut, USC Alumni Club of Kansas City
  

12:45 - 2:00 p.m.

Buffet Networking Lunch – USC Town and Gown

Keynote speaker: Kevin Starr – USC College History Professor, former California Librarian and author of California in an Age of Abundance, 1950-1963.

2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Second Annual Lessons in Leadership Panel – Norris Theatre
Gail Eichenthal (moderator), Program Director, KUSC
Art Gastelum, (M.P.A. '81) CEO & President, Gateway Science and Engineering, Inc.
Bob Osher (B.A. '81), President, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Digital Production Division
Jeff Smulyan, (B.A. '69, J.D. '72) USC Trustee, Emmis Communications Corp.
Nita Song, (B.A. '97) President & COO of IW Group, Inc.

4:00 p.m.

Hard-hat tours of new Campus Center

5:00 p.m.

Pep Rally – Heritage Hall

5:00 p.m.

Pre-Volunteer Recognition Dinner Reception
(tickets required - see link below)
USC Town and Gown Patio

6:00 p.m.

Volunteer Recognition Dinner
(tickets required)
USC Town and Gown