Sunday, August 18, 2019

2:00–3:00 p.m. Creating Campaign Ribbons Anne Mixon

Learn how to create campaign ribbons to use in personalizing a QOV.

Attach in binding or as a tag.

3:00–5:00 p.m. BAAT—Quilt as you Go Method! Ann Holte

Ann shares her unique way to create a Quilt of Valor: by quilting a

“Block at a Time”

3:30–6:00 p.m. It Started As A Dream! Conference Check-In Opens

7:00–9:00 p.m. We Just Want To Have Fun! Reception for Attendees

Monday, August 19, 2019

7:30–8:30 a.m. Fill your Tank! Breakfast

8:00–8:45 a.m. It Started As A Dream! Conference Check-In Opens

12:00–6:30 p.m. Shop with us! Check out Member Vendors and the QOVF

Store for a special quilt shopping experience!

9:00–9:30 a.m. “It Started As A Dream” General Session

Welcome & Introduction of BOD

9:30–9:45 a.m. Conference Supporters: Thank You!

9:45–10:00 a.m. Introduction of Executive Staff

10:00–10:15 a.m. Break time!

10:15–11:30 a.m. It’s all about the Recipients: Making an Award Ceremony

Memorable: Heart to Heart!

11:30–12:00 p.m. Keeping it under wraps!!

Honoring rich traditions, presenting meaningful ceremonies, respecting

and knowing those engaging the public.

12:00–1:00 p.m. Refuel, refresh! Ready for the afternoon! Lunch

12:30–1:00 p.m. QOVF Book Signing—bring your book or get a new one

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1:00–2:00 p.m. Break Out Sessions A1–A6:

A1: IT is our friend! More time to quilt!

The various programs and Information Technology (IT) support within

QOVF and how these work for you.

Learning Objective:

Increase understanding of IT support structure and increase knowledge

of available technology.

A2: State Coordinators: Looking beyond the Border

The roles and responsibilities of State Coordinators; what works, what

may not, and how to work together across state lines.

Learning Objective:

Share leadership and training tips with other State Coordinators, adopt

and/or adapt useful tips to take back to your state.

A3: Quilt as You Go! It’s Finished!

Demonstration of creating a QOV using the Quilt As You Go method.

Pre-Registration Required: Seating is limited to 20.

Learning Objective:

Share a technique which decreases quilting time; suitable for those

with limited access to long arm services or those wishing to try quilting

techniques on a standard machine.

A4: Mission Possible!

QOVF fundraising initiatives and plans

Learning Objective:

Increase knowledge of fundraising strategy by National; improve un-

derstanding of the current fund requests made by National. Plan a local

fundraising strategy.

1:00–3:00 p.m. Double Session

A5: From the Design Wall to You!—With Honors Quilting Class

Pre-registered only* This is a demonstration class with kits provided to

take home and sew.

A6: A Quilt to Cut and Die For!—Graceful Flower Quilting Class with

Pam Heller, AccuQuilt

Pre-registered only* This is a demonstration class with kits provided to

take home and sew.

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2:00–3:00 p.m. Break Out Sessions B1–B4:

B1: IT is our friend! More time to quilt!

The various programs and Information Technology (IT) support within

QOVF and how these work for you.

Learning Objective:

Increase understanding of IT support structure and increase knowledge

of available technology.

B2: State Coordinators: Looking beyond the Border

The roles and responsibilities of State Coordinators; what works, what

may not, and how to work together across state lines.

Learning Objective:

Share leadership and training tips with other State Coordinators, adopt

and/or adapt useful tips to take back to your state.

B3: Scrappy Quilts—Using your stash to make a QOV!

Demonstration of creating a QOV using the scrappy method.

Learning Objective:

Increase use of leftover fabric; produce quilts from scraps.

B4: Mission Possible!

QOVF fundraising initiatives and plans

Learning Objective:

Increase knowledge of fundraising strategy by National; improve un-

derstanding of the current fund requests made by National. Plan a local

fundraising strategy.

3:00–3:15 p.m. It’s Time for Chocolate! Afternoon Snack Break

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3:15–4:15 p.m. Break Out Sessions C1–C6:

C1: Operation Excellence! Service over Self: QOVF Core Values

What it means to be a QOVF member or volunteer and what you need

to know to achieve excellence.

Learning Objective:

C2: It Starts With Us!

State Coordinators and Group Leaders come together to share ideas on

working together to have fun while working to achieve our mission.

Learning Objective:

Peer-to-Peer discussion to increase State Coordinator and Group Leader

effectiveness; collaborate for success.

C3: Make it Happen and Make it Matter!

Marketing for success.

Learning Objective:

To choose appropriate marketing methods and material for next activity/

event.

C4: Quilt as You Go! It’s Finished!

Demonstration of creating a QOV using the QAYG method.

Pre-Registration Required: Seating is limited to 20.

Learning Objective:

Share a technique which decreases quilting time; suitable for those

with limited access to long arm services or those wishing to try quilting

techniques on a standard machine.

3:15 – 5:30 p.m. C5: From the Design Wall to You!—With Honors

Double Session Quilting Class—Pre-registered only*

This is a demonstration class with kits provided to take home and sew.

C6: A Quilt to Cut and Die For—Graceful Flower

Quilting Class with Pam Heller, AccuQuilt—Pre-registered only*

This is a demonstration class with kits provided to take home and sew.

4: 15–4:30 p.m. Changing Classes, Grab some refreshment!

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4:30–5:30 p.m. Break Out Sessions D1–D4:

D1: Operation Excellence! Service over Self: QOVF Core Values

What it means to be a QOVF member or volunteer and what you need

to know to achieve excellence.

Learning Objective:

D2: It Starts With Us!

State Coordinators and Group Leaders come together to share ideas

on working together to have fun while working together to achieve our

mission.

Learning Objective:

Peer-to-Peer discussion to increase State Coordinator and Group Leader

effectiveness; collaborate for success.

D3: Make it Happen and Make it Matter!

Marketing for success.

Learning Objective:

To choose appropriate marketing methods and material for next activity/

event.

D4: Quilt as You Go! It’s Finished!

Demonstration of creating a QOV using the Quilt As You Go method.

Learning Objective:

Share a technique which decreases quilting time; suitable for those

with limited access to long arm services or those wishing to try quilting

techniques on a standard machine.Pre-Registration Required: Seating

is limited to 20.

6:00–9:00 p.m. From Sea to Shining Sea: Working Across the United States

A dinner and meeting for State Coordinators.Pre-Registration Required

6:00–9:00 p.m. Strength in Numbers: Groups Connect Our Country

A dinner and meeting for Group Leaders.

Pre-Registration Required

If you are not involved in the State Coordinator or Group Leader dinner/meeting,

you are on your own for dinner, enjoy one of the many grand restaurants within

walking distance or in the hotel.

6:00–9:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting

10:00–10:45 p.m. Night Owls!! With E.D. Tammany McDaniel (Chat–ED)

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

6:00–7:00 a.m. Early Birds!! With E.D. Tammany McDaniel (Chat–ED)

7:30–8:30 a.m. Fill your Tank! Breakfast

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Shop with us!

Check out Member Vendors and the QOVF Store for a special quilt

shopping experience!

9:00–9:45 a.m. QOVF Award Ceremony: Heart to Heart!

9:45–10:30 a.m. Executive Director’s Address

10:30–10:45 a.m. Break time!

10:45–11:15 a.m. I Want to Know—A Q&A with the Executive Director

11:15–12:00 a.m. National Quilt Museum Frank Bennett

Learning Objectives:

Meaningful award ceremonies, valuing the efforts of our partners and

the industry, sharing resources to accomplish the Mission.

12:00–1:00 p.m. Refuel, refresh! Lunch

1:00–2:00 p.m. Break Out Sessions E1–E6:

E1: Fun(d) Raising!

Ideas and help with fund raising in your community.

Learning Objective:

Increase fundraising skills, increase knowledge of funding or granting

sources.

E2: Group On!

Strategies for a successful group dynamics!

Learning Objective:

Improve interpersonal communication, increase group effectiveness.

E3: Quilt as You Go! It’s Finished!

Demonstration of creating a QOV using the QAYG method.

Pre-Registration Required: Seating is limited to 20.

Learning Objective:

Share a technique which decreases quilting time; suitable for those

with limited access to long arm services or those wishing to try quilting

techniques on a standard machine.

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E4: View from the Group

The group member is a critical piece of our Success! What is it like to

be a Group Member? What do they know? What do they want to know?

Learning Objective:

Increase understanding of the volunteer, improve ability to relate to an

individual volunteering their time.

E5: Quilt Repair and Restoration

Learn techniques that will work for you.

Learning Objective:

Increase knowledge of quilt care; learn repair techniques and extend

the life of a quilt.

E6: Show Us the Money!!

Everything Financial to operate your group within guidelines.

Learning Objective:

Increase knowledge of IRS requirements, understand reimbursement

restrictions, improve knowledge of costs associated with National orga-

nization in support of local Mission.

2:00–3:00 p.m. Break Out Sessions F1–F6:

F1: Fun(d) Raising!

Ideas and help with fund raising in your community.

Learning Objective:

Increase fundraising skills, increase knowledge of funding or granting

sources.

F2: Group On!

Strategies for a successful group dynamics!

Learning Objective:

Peer-to-Peer discussion to increase State Coordinator and Group Leader

effectiveness; collaborate for success.

F3: Scrappy Quilts—Using your stash to make a QOV!

Demonstration of creating a QOV using the scrappy method.

Pre-Registration Required: Seating is limited to 20

Learning Objective:

Increase use of leftover fabric; produce quilts from scraps.

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F4: Security

Why data and systems require security. What you can do.

Learning Objective:

access to sensitive information.

F5: Quilts in History—Old Glory

Take a journey through history and learn more

Learning Objective:

Increase knowledge of quilting and the origins of what is now Quilts of

Valor. Learn about the origins and changes to our Nation’s Flag.

F6: Show Us the Money!!

Everything Financial to operate your group within guidelines.

Learning Objective:

Increase knowledge of IRS requirements, understand reimbursement

restrictions, improve knowledge of costs associated with National

organization in support of local Mission.

3:15–5:00 p.m. Closing Session—Start with Why!

Our WHY.

Learning Objective:

Increase ability to collaborate, build empathy for varying reasons why

another supports QOVF, improve relations, increase unity of purpose.

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