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Men of Vision & Excellence (MOVE) Conference

Men of Vision & Excellence (MOVE) Conference

Date

Saturday, October 25^th, 2014

Mission

The Men of Vision and Excellence Conference’s mission is to create an environment that invites young men, professionals, and mentors to come together and engage in dialogue about important issues and topics.

Location

Hodges University – Naples Campus
Science & Technology Building
2647 Professional Circle
Naples, FL 34119

Time

9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Target Audience

FREE to attend for high school, college, and young professional males, ages 14-25.

MOVE was developed to address the needs of high school, college, and young professional males ages 14-25. The event will explore various issues that young men face in contemporary society – completing and excelling in high school and college; preparing for and excelling in the workplace; branding oneself; and becoming leaders in the community.

Objectives

To encourage high school males to discuss the obstacles they face to remain and excel in school, as well as seek higher education
To encourage college males to complete their academic careers and position themselves to become leaders within the workplace and community
To address the need for young professionals to brand and market themselves in a strategic manner while leveraging key relationships through networking and mentorship

Program Components

“Straight Talk”
Time Management
Setting Goals
STEM –Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Balancing Work and School
Communication Skills – Verbal & Written
Networking & Relationship Building
First Impressions
Staying Healthy

Agenda

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	Registration, Continental Breakfast & Networking Session
10:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.	Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:25 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Transition to Breakouts
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.	Concurrent Breakout Session I
11:15 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.	Transition to Executive Panel
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Executive Panel
12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.	Executive Panel Q&A
12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.	Lunch
12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.	Keynote Luncheon
1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Keynote Q&A
1:30 p.m. – 1:35 p.m.	Transition to Breakouts
1:35 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.	Concurrent Breakout Session II
2:20 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.	Transition to Roundtables
2:25 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.	Mentor/Student Roundtables
3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Closing Remarks & Recognition of Sponsors

Keynote Speaker

Mandell Crawley
Head of National Business Development
U.S. Wealth Management

Event Chair

Gregg Stupinski
Managing Director
Morgan Stanley

Event Co-Chair

Gail Williams
Chief Diversity Officer
Hodges University

Sponsorship Options

Title Sponsor – Donor Level $3,000

Designated as the Title Sponsor for the Men of Vision & Excellence (MOVE) Conference; Limited to two Co-Title Sponsors
Corporate logo prominently displayed on all marketing and event day materials, in press releases, and on event website
Will publicly receive a Recognition Plaque at the event
An opportunity to have a representative from your organization speak during the welcoming remarks at the event (5 minutes)
Opportunity to display corporate banner in prominent location (provided by your company)
Full page ad in event program; ads must be received 3 weeks before the scheduled event
Opportunity to send 5 representatives to serve as Mentors for the event

Executive Sponsor – Donor Level $1,500

Designated as an official Executive Sponsor for the Men of Vision & Excellence (MOVE) Conference
Corporate logo displayed on all marketing and event day materials, in press releases, and on event website
Will publicly receive a Recognition Plaque at the event
Opportunity to display corporate banner (provided by your company)
Half-page ad in the program; ads must be received 3 weeks before the scheduled event
Opportunity to send 3 representatives to serve as mentors for the event

Select Sponsor – Donor Level $750

Designated as an official Select Sponsor for the Men of Vision & Excellence (MOVE) Conference
Corporate logo displayed on all marketing and event day materials, in press releases, and on event website
Will publicly receive a Recognition Certificate at the event
Quarter-page ad in the program; Ads must be received 3 weeks before the scheduled event
Opportunity to send 2 representative to serve as a mentor for the event

Friend Sponsor – Donor Level $250

Designated as an official Select Sponsor for the Men of Vision & Excellence (MOVE) Conference
Corporate logo displayed on all marketing and event day materials, in press releases, and on event website
Opportunity to send 1 representative to serve as a mentor for the event