The annual National Leadership Conference is led by OΔK volunteers working closely with National Headquarters staff on the Conference Planning Team (CPT). The National Leadership Conference Chair (CPT Leader) is chosen from a competitive process among OΔK members. The CPT comprises the leaders of each functional team and the staff liaison for each. If you want to be part of the CPT, complete the volunteer form below.
National Leadership Conference Volunteer Application
The 2024 CPT Committees:
Marketing and Communications
- The marketing team assists in the design of logos, themes, social media, marketing materials, and social media. The chair of this committee should have substantial experience in marketing to college-age students and to non-profit member groups.
- Staff Liaison: Director for Marketing and Communications
Programming (Collegiate Track and Non-Collegiate Track)
- The programming team is responsible for the core aspects of the conference. Working with staff, they issue a call for programs, and select concurrent sessions. They coordinate the session schedule and manage the logistics for virtual sessions. They determine the feasibility and cost of pre-conference sessions and plan accordingly. They advise the president and CEO on potential keynote speakers. The leader of this team should have programming and conference planning experience.
- Staff Liaison: Director for Membership Services
Member Engagement/Entertainment
- The special events team plans the opening and closing programs, service projects, and other entertainment activities that create a sense of bonding and excitement for the conference. This team works closely with the technology team as it applies to the online gamification of the conference. The leader of this team should have programming and conference planning experience.
- Staff Liaison: Assistant Director for Membership Services
Technology
- The technology team designs and manages the conference’s online experience. This includes but is not limited to, the conference mobile app, gamification features, live-streaming major programs, and supporting the conference attendees with technology needs. The team leader should have experience in online conference delivery platforms, video and audio streaming, and a wide knowledge of computer systems.
- Staff Liaison: Assistant Director for Membership Services
For more information about the NLC or the CPT, feel free to contact the OΔK HQ Liaison, Tim Reed, tim@odk.org
*Staff liaison assignments are subject to change
