Service Leaders Summit 2013

Registration is now open for the 2013 Service Leaders Summit!

Are you participating in service activities that involve inner-city youth?
Are you serving as a mentor, tutor, or coach?
Are you interested in learning more about how you can be an advocate and make an impact in the lives of inner-city youth?
Are you interested in incorporating inner-city youth into your service programming?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, you won’t want to miss the 6^th Annual Service Leaders Summit, sponsored by Drexel University’s Lindy Center for Civic Engagement and the Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND).

The Service Leaders Summit brings together college students, faculty, nonprofit professionals, and community organizers to share passionate ideas and practical skills for building a better Philadelphia. This year’s theme, Serving Inner-City Youth, is designed to heighten students’ understanding of the myriad factors influencing the lives of inner-city youth – while learning effective practices for improving their service approach and impact.

Location & Schedule

Saturday, April 6^th, 2013

9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Drexel University, Curtis Hall – Room 340 (located within Main Building at 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104).

9:30 – 10:00 AM

Summit Registration & Continental Breakfast

10:00 – 10:30 AM

Keynote: Dr. Chuck Williams: Serving Their Needs, Not Ours

10:30 – 11:00 AM

Networking Activity 1: Get to know summit presenters/attendees

11:00 – 12:00 PM

Concurrent Presentations & Workshops

12:00 – 12:45 PM

Lunch & Young Adult Panel

12:45 – 1:15 PM

Networking Activity 2: Get to know summit presenters/attendees

1:15 – 2:15 PM

Concurrent Presentations & Workshops

2:15 – 2:30 PM

Break

2:30 – 3:15 PM

Public Service Career Panel

3:15 – 4:00 PM

Wrap Up

Presenters and presenting-organizations include:

Dr. Chuck Williams: Click here for more information!
State Representative Jordan Harris: Click here for more information!
Mr. Rodney Robbins, Youth Wellness Coordinator, City of Philadelphia
Alex Peay: Founder and President of Rising Sons
Temple University’s University-Community Collaborative
Drexel Community Scholars
And more!

Registration

General admission is $10. This fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, and a Service Leaders Summit giveaway! Please Register Here

To pay by cash or check, please contact Kristin Cuprzinski at kcuprzinski@gmail.com or 215-895-5806.

Note: If you are a Drexel student or Drexel staff/faculty, the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement will cover your registration fee.

The Service Leaders Summit is presented by Drexel University's Center for Civic Engagement and PHENND (Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development)