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8 sessions

Leadership & ProgramPanel Discussion

Patrol Rep Panel Discussion

A conversation about patrol representation.

Time
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location
Park Place · Crystal
Led by
Jackie Bottomley
Leadership & ProgramFor Leaders & On-Hill Trainers

MVP Awareness Workshop

Help valued patrollers stay active, confident, and engaged.

Time
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location
Mt. Holiday
Led by
Ty Damon, Linda Murphy-Jacobs & Mike Vaerewyck — Central Division MVP Supervisors
OEC & MedicalInvite-Only Roundtable

OEC Roundtable

Updates, answers, and conversation with the Division OEC team.

Time
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location
Park Place · Courtyard I
Led by
Kathy Glynn · Special guest: Paula Knight, National OEC Program Director
Advanced & SpecialtyShort Session

Technology Tools for Smarter Patrol Operations

Reduce admin work. Strengthen readiness. Make better decisions.

Time
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location
Park Place · State
Led by
Steve Pucelik, Dave Miller
Leadership & ProgramPeer Roundtable

Patroller 101 — How We Do It

Share proven approaches, solve common challenges & strengthen the Introduction to Patrolling experience.

Time
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location
Park Place · Boardman
Led by
Eric Gustelin
Advanced & SpecialtyPeer Roundtable

Women's Program Roundtable

Share proven approaches, solve common challenges.

Time
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location
Park Place · Torch
Led by
Tracy Buchanan
Advanced & SpecialtyRoundtable

Working K9s in Diverse Environments

Not your average avalanche K9.

Time
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location
Park Place · Front
Led by
Chris Moe-Herlick / Linda Barthel
Leadership & ProgramPeer Roundtable

Host Program Roundtable

Support members. Build pathways. Grow the patrol community.

Time
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location
Park Place · Leelanau
Led by
Mark Laskowski