Friday, Sept 12, 2025 - Saturday, Sept 13, 2025
Bethesda Marriott
5151 Pooks Hill Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
The Ripple Effect: More chapters are trying new things. More people are being helped. Your successful efforts are inspiring change in other chapters. When we get together, amazing things happen. Be part of the chain reaction that changes lives. Register today to attend. See the 2025 agenda below.
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For more information, contact Executive Director Moira Lynch at Office@nationalchristchild.org. (301) 881-2490
Conference Agenda
Thursday Night:
8-9pm Networking Reception. Enjoy a free beverage and say hello!
Friday:
8:30-2:30 Optional Tour: 3 stops: 1)Opportunity Shop, a high-end consignment store run by our DC chapter in the heart of Georgetown 2)The Smithsonian Museums/National Mall 3)Quick Prayer Stop at Basilica of the National Shrine.
3pm-Meet your Chapter Liaison
3:15-Welcome
A Pasadena Thank You
Tech Tips & Social Media Workshop featuring Washington DC Marketing Guru Jennie Purtell
4:45-Keynote Speaker Dr. Ben Carson
Reception, Buffet Dinner, Raffle, Anniversaries Celebration
8-9pm More Networking.
Saturday:
Breakfast Provided.
9-10am Business Meeting
10:15am: Literacy Panel, featuring First Book, United for Literacy, and Global Vending
11:15-Noon: Merrill Lynch. Taking care of your Chapter's money
noon-1:15pm: Lunch
1:15pm: Welcome Back.
Don't Be Afraid to Ask. Getting Discounts and Deals for your chapters.
Programs Showcase: New Efforts in Toledo, Ft. Wayne, Moneterey, CA and Columbus, OH.
Membership Discussion: Attracting, Engaging and Retaining Members
4:15pm-Closing Comments and Conference survey
5pm-Mass
6pm- Dinner and Macbook Giveaway.
8pm-One last round with your new friends reception.
