Please join us for an interactive, relaxing pre-conference at the Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center in Ames, Iowa. 2508 Mortenson Road, Ames, Iowa 50014
To attend the optional pre-conference, select this option when completing your registration. Please note, an additional $25 fee will apply.
Pre Conference Agenda
Time
Title
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Welcome and Icebreaker Andrea Welchans – Assistant Vice President for County Services
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
General Session - Be a Bucket Filler, Not a Bucket-Dipper Brenda Allen – Assistant Vice President for Operations
2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Event Experience & Activities
Three themed activity stations planned:
Fill your Creative Bucket
Centerpiece creation, affirmation cards, appreciation station (attendees can mail thank-you cards; stamps provided) & CyTation Wall
Connection Bucket
Networking through scavenger hunt/bingo with shared experiences and bucket list themes
Joy Bucket
Yard games like Giant Jenga, Yahtzee, cornhole, and Connect Four. Ourdoor setup if weather allows, with indoor backup.
4:00 – 4:15 p.m.
Closing Andrea Welchans – Assistant Vice President for County Services
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Optional pre-conference attendee dinner Boulder Tap House
Each attendee will be responsible for paying for their own meal and beverages.
For questions about the conference, contact:
Andrea Welchans
Assistant Vice President for County Services
Iowa State University - Cooperative Extension Field Program
