This roundtable brings together staff who support communications and community engagement to share practical approaches and compare experiences. A moderator will guide the first hour with broad questions related to outreach, storytelling, and public presence. The final 30 minutes will shift to small‑group networking and discussion, supported by on‑screen prompts. Participants will leave with peer‑tested ideas they can adapt to strengthen their community connections.
Monday August 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT Heritage 1
This roundtable focuses on the practical work of engaging, supporting, and retaining volunteers. A moderator will guide the first hour with broad questions that reflect the varied approaches affiliates use to build strong volunteer programs. The last 30 minutes will be dedicated to small‑group networking and discussion, supported by on‑screen prompts. Participants will gain new ideas and peer‑informed practices they can adapt for their own volunteer efforts.
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT Heritage 1
This session brings ReStore staff together to share real‑world practices related to store operations and customer experience. The first hour will be a moderator‑led discussion using broad questions relevant to retail processes, staffing, and daily operations. In the final 30 minutes, participants will break into small groups for networking and deeper conversation, guided by on‑screen prompts. The session highlights practical, immediately applicable ideas from across the state.
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT Heritage 1
