Program
All events will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Lewisville unless otherwise noted. Transportation will be provided for those in need for offsite events. A recap email was sent January 23 to attendees. Please contact jredin@tml.org if you need this email resent.
Friday, February 2
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Meet and Greet
Arriving early? Get checked in to the hotel and head to iComplete Experience for augmented reality games. Transportation will be provided. Please indicate on the preconference survey if you plan to attend.
Saturday, February 3
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Registration
Get checked in, visit with sponsors, and network over breakfast.
Location: Tuscany Piazza
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Welcome
Amya Faulkner and Suchi Naidu, Lewisville Youth Action Council
Opening Remarks
TJ Gilmore, Mayor, City of Lewisville
Keynote Presentation
Cameron Dockery, Youth Motivational Speaker and Former YAC Member
Introduction: Luca Francis, Lewisville Youth Action Council
Location: Tuscany 1-3 Ballroom
10:45-11:30 a.m.
General Session: Public Speaking
In this session, learn the basics of public speaking and how to become a more confident public speaker.
Michael Ford, Youth Motivational Speaker
Introduction: Joshua Chon, Lewisville Youth Action Council
Location: Tuscany 1-3 Ballroom
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Workshop: Money Basics for Teens
Do I need a checking account? How are debit and credit cards different? What’s a credit score? Get money wise with a representative from DATCU.
Mary Jacoby, DATCU
Introduction: Manasvi Kaila, Lewisville Youth Action Council
Location: Tuscany 1-3 Ballroom
12:45-2:00 p.m.
Lunch and Visit with Sponsors
Location: Tuscany 1-3 Ballroom
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Workshop: Networking
This session will be filled with tips on how to network, interact, and engage with others to make connections and build relationships.
Madison Lopez Green, SMU Law Student
Introduction: Lorelai Monkman-Lou, Lewisville Youth Action Council
Location: Tuscany 1-3 Ballroom
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Texas YAC Updates
Each YAC will present up to five minutes on updates (e.g., projects, initiatives, and more). This presentation is optional, so please sign-up in advance via the preconference survey. A formal PowerPoint presentation is not required; however, if your group plans one, please bring it on a USB stick.
Location: Tuscany 1-3 Ballroom
4:15-5:00 p.m.
Youth Networking Session
Networking game with the Boys & Girls Club.
Location: Tuscany 4 Ballroom
5:30-8:00 p.m.
Dinner and Social
Enjoy an evening of food, games, arts and crafts, a hot chocolate bar, and more at Thrive Recreation Center. Indoor swimming option from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Transportation will be provided for anyone needing it.
Sunday, February 4
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Location: Tuscany 1-3 Ballroom
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Welcome
Foster McNeal, Lewisville Youth Action Council
Keynote Presentation
Introduction: Ayrica Jones, Lewisville Youth Action Council
Location: Tuscany 1-3 Ballroom
10:30-11:00 a.m.
Closing and Special Recognition
Location: Tuscany 1-3 Ballroom
The Adult Lounge will be in Campania 1-2 throughout Saturday and Sunday. Adults are also welcome to attend summit sessions.