Symposium on Disaster Services: Opportunities of Involvement for Advisory Organization Members
"Disaster Services Essentials"
Everything you need to know about The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services Program in one handy workshop. This session will examine how The Salvation Army prepares for and responds to disaster incidents. Topics will include the National Disaster Training Program, tips for building an effective local disaster response team, catastrophic disaster operations, engaging social media and the role advisory board members can play.
Presented by Jeff Jellets, Territorial Disaster Services Director, TSA South
“Mission and Money in Disaster Services”
This workshop will explore creative new disaster services programs that have provided opportunity to work collaboratively between the Divisional Headquarters and Corps to generate new enthusiasm with potential donors. Discussion will focus on programs like the “Preparing Together” preparedness initiative, special feeding programs and the collaborative efforts that raised new funds.
Presented by Mike Orfitelli, Disaster Services Coordinator/Training Coordinator, TSA East
"Performance Measurements for Nonprofit Organizations”
To improve the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations, an executive must first determine its current performance. PMNO helps with this challenging task by demonstrating measurement and its impact on resource allocation, organizational learning, internal processes, and internal and external accountability. This session will equip volunteer leadership to assist us in quality disaster services.
Presented by Sung Kwon, Exec. Director, North American Division Adventist Community Services
"From Trauma to Transformation: Crisis, Faith and Resiliency"
Traumatic life experiences and losses have a profound impact both emotionally and spiritually. However, many victims will not experience long-term consequences. This workshop will utilize case presentations and video interviews with victims to illustrate the transformative power of God during
times of crisis. Attendees will learn practical techniques for helping individuals and families in dealing with trauma in both short-term crisis response and long-term counseling intervention.
Presented by Kevin Ellers, Emergency Disaster Services Coordinator, TSA Central