2016 ELA Schedule

The 2016 Emerging Leaders Academy, along with Crusade RoundTable and Stewards of the Order will take place Wednesday June 8th, through Sunday, June 12th.

Download the PDF version of the 2016 ELA Schedule.

WEDNESDAY – JUNE 8

2:00pm Conference Registration Opens, Mulberry Hill

5:30pm Dinner, Mulberry Hill
Historic Tour of Lexington I: National Administrative Office

6:30pm Mock Chapter Advisor Training, Mulberry Hill

6:30pm Stewards of the Order: Opening Session, Mountain City Masonic Lodge #67

THURSDAY – JUNE 9

8:00am Breakfast
Mock Chapter Advisors, Mountain City Masonic Lodge #67
STEWARDS OF THE ORDER, Mountain City Masonic Lodge #67

9:00am Mock Chapter Advisor Training (continued), Mulberry Hill

9:00am Stewards of the Order: Second Session, Mountain City Masonic Lodge #67

12:00pm Lunch, Mulberry Hill

1:00pm Conference Registration Opens, Mulberry Hill
Historic Tour of Lexington I: National Administrative Office

1:00pm Stewards of the Order (continued), Mountain City Masonic Lodge #67

1:00pm Mock Chapter Advisor Training (continued), Mulberry Hill

5:30pm Dinner, W&L – Elrod Commons – Marketplace

6:30pm Opening & Expectations, W&L – Evans Hall
Dustin Brann, Director of Leadership Education

6:45pm Welcome and State of the Order, W&L – Evans Hall
Darren S. Kay, Knight Commander

7:15pm Mock Chapter Meeting #1: Introduction to the Experience, W&L – Evans Hall

8:15pm Leadership Lecturer I: Leadership Lessons, W&L – Evans Hall
J. Michael Duncan, Former Knight Commander

9:15pm GENERAL SESSION I: Overcoming Common Recruitment Challenges, W&L – Evans Hall
Anthony Graziani, Director of Chapter Development

10:15pm Mock Chapter Meeting #2:  KA Values in Action, W&L – Evans Hall

FRIDAY – JUNE 10

7:30am Breakfast, W&L – Elrod Commons – Marketplace

8:30am Into the Streets Service Projects, W&L – Elrod Commons (Back Patio)
Historic Tour of Lexington II: Stonewall Jackson Cemetery

12:00pm Lunch, W&L – Evans Hall
Historic Tour of Lexington III: Lee Chapel & W&L Colonnade

1:45pm Mock Chapter Meeting #3: Project Outreach, W&L Lenfest Center – Wilson Hall

2:15pm Leadership Lecturer II: Blasted by Adversity, W&L Lenfest Center – Wilson Hall
Luke E. Murphy, Army Staff Sergeant (SSG) – Squad Leader (Gamma Eta – Florida State ’09)

3:15pm Break

3:30pm The RoundTable: Overview of The Crusade, W&L – Science Center 114
Brent Fellows, Assistant Executive Director for Chapter Services
Tullis Beasley, Interim Director of Leadership Education

Member Education: Risk Management, W&L – Science Center 214
David Merrill, Director of Risk Management
Blake Ball, Associate Director for Chapter Services

Communications: Public Relations, W&L – Science Center G14
Brent Buswell, Director of Communications

Council of Honor: Implementing the Program, W&L – Science Center P307
Mason Tarpley, Senior Associate Director for Chapter Services
Evan Stack, Associate Director for Chapter Services

Recruitment: Certified Chapter Recruiter Course, W&L – Elrod Commons 345
Anthony Graziani, Director of Chapter Development
Sam Mynhier, Senior Associate Director for Chapter Development
Dorian Escobar, Associate Director for Chapter Development

Leadership: George C. Marshall – A Solider & Statesman, W&L – Stackhouse Theater
SGM Kent McMichael, Archivist

4:30pm Break

4:45pm Leadership Lecturer III: Reflections on Leadership, Lenfest Center – Wilson Hall
Major General Donald R. Gardner, USMC (Ret.) (Gamma Gamma – Memphis ’59)

5:45pm Mock Chapter Meeting # 4: Active Chapter Minimum Expectations, W&L
*Please refer to room assignments

6:30pm Dinner, W&L – Elrod Commons – Marketplace

8:00pm The RoundTable: Overview of Online Member Education, W&L – Science Center 114
Dustin Brann, Director of Leadership Education

Member Education: Academics, W&L – Science Center 214
Collins Williamson, Senior Associate Director for Chapter Services
Blake Ball, Associate Director for Chapter Services

Communications: Creating a Social Media Presence, W&L – Science Center G14
Brent Buswell, Director of Communications

Council of Honor: Kappa Alpha Laws, W&L – Science Center P307
Mason Tarpley, Senior Associate Director for Chapter Services
Evan Stack, Associate Director for Chapter Services

Recruitment: Certified Chapter Recruiter Course, W&L – Elrod Commons 345
Anthony Graziani, Director of Chapter Development
Sam Mynhier, Senior Associate Director for Chapter Development
Dorian Escobar, Associate Director for Chapter Development

8:00pm Leadership: Managing through Leadership and Delegation, W&L – Stackhouse Theater
Nick Kutz, Associate Director for Chapter Services
Tanner Gellinger, Associate Director for Chapter Services

9:00pm The Brotherhood Experience, Mulberry Hill Formal Gardens

11:00pm Mock Chapter Meeting #5: The Chapter Meeting, W&L *Please refer to room assignments

SATURDAY – JUNE 11

7:30am Breakfast, W&L – Elrod Commons – Marketplace

8:30am GENERAL SESSION II: Dressing for Success & Etiquette, Lenfest Center – Wilson Hall
Sam O. Leake Jr., Councilor

9:30am GENERAL SESSION III: Risk Management: Mapping for Success, Lenfest Center – Wilson Hall
David Merrill, Director of Risk Management

10:15am GENERAL SESSION IV: Pre-Event Planning, Lenfest Center – Wilson Hall\
Teri Cugliari, Director of Greek Life – High Point University

11:00am Mock Chapter Meeting #6: Understanding Risk Management, Lenfest Center – Wilson Hall

11:30am GENERAL SESSION V: Social Strengths, Lenfest Center – Wilson Hall
Brent Fellows, Assistant Executive Director for Chapter Services

12:00pm Lunch, W&L – Elrod Commons – Marketplace

1:30pm GENERAL SESSION VI: Communications & Public Relations, Lenfest Center – Wilson Hall
Jesse Lyons, Assistant Executive Director for Advancement

2:30pm The RoundTable: Overview of the Phases, W&L – Science Center 114
Tullis Beasley, Interim Director of Leadership Education

Member Education: Recruitment, W&L – Science Center 214
Sam Mynhier, Senior Associate Director for Chapter Development
Dorian Escobar, Associate Director for Chapter Development

Communications: Launching & Updating a Chapter Website, W&L – Science Center G14
Brent Buswell, Director of Communications

Council of Honor: Ritual Workshop, W&L – Science Center P307
Mason Tarpley, Senior Associate Director for Chapter Services
Evan Stack, Associate Director for Chapter Services

Recruitment: Certified Chapter Recruiter Course, W&L – Elrod Commons 345
Anthony Graziani, Director of Chapter Development
Tanner Gellinger, Associate Director for Chapter Development

Leadership: Actions of Leaders, W&L – Stackhouse Theater
Dustin Brann, Director of Leadership Education

3:30pm Break

3:45pm The RoundTable: Implementing The Crusade, W&L – Science Center 114
Tullis Beasley, Interim Director of Leadership Education

Member Education: New Member Education, W&L – Science Center 214
Dustin Brann, Director of Leadership Education

Communications: Creating E-Newsletters, W&L – Science Center G14
Brent Buswell, Director of Communications

3:45pm Council of Honor: Exam, W&L – Science Center P307
Mason Tarpley, Senior Associate Director for Chapter Services
Evan Stack, Associate Director for Chapter Services

Recruitment: Certified Chapter Recruiter Course, W&L – Elrod Commons 345
Anthony Graziani, Director of Chapter Development
Sam Mynhier, Senior Associate Director for Chapter Development

Leadership: Expectations of an Excellent Chapter, W&L – Stackhouse Theater
Collins Williamson, Senior Associate Director for Chapter Services
Blake Ball, Associate Director for Chapter Services

4:45pm Break *Attire Change: Coat & Tie

6:00pm GENERAL SESSION VII: Ritual Workshop, Virginia Military Institute (VMI) – Gillis Theater
C. Douglas “Bubba” Simmons III, Senior Councilor

7:00pm Break

7:30pm Founders’ Dinner, VMI – Marshall Hall
C. Douglas “Bubba” Simmons III, Senior Councilor
Dave “Buzz” Baker, Loyal Order Spokesperson

9:30pm Mock Chapter Meeting #7: Model Chapter Application, W&L
*Please refer to room assignments

SUNDAY – JUNE 12

7:30am Breakfast, W&L – Elrod Commons – Marketplace

8:00am All attendees must be checked out of the dorms by 8:00 AM

8:30am E. Fleming Mason Memorial Internship, Academics, and Leadership Expectations, W&L – Stackhouse Theater

8:30am STEWARDS OF THE ORDER: FINAL SESSION & EXAM, Mountain City Masonic Lodge #67

10:00am Worship Service, Awards Ceremony & Closing, W&L – Lee Chapel

11:30am Lunch, W&L – Elrod Commons – Marketplace

11:30am ADCS Interest Lunch, Mulberry Hill