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The HRC Volunteer Leadership Institute

Join the Human Rights Campaign for an incredible learning experience at the HRC Volunteer Leadership Institute this summer in either Dallas or San Diego. Register soon to secure your spot — space is limited to the first 50 registrants!



 

The HRC Volunteer Leadership Institute is an interactive day of learning based on Harvard Business School’s case study and experiential learning methods. The HRC Communities and Volunteer Relations Program has developed a case study that encompasses many of the obstacles faced by HRC steering committees. HRC volunteer leaders attend the HRC Volunteer Leadership Institute for the opportunity to collaborate with each other and HRC staff and to brainstorm creative solutions to common problems.

Case study learning illuminates the numerous paths to success and highlights that there is seldom one right answer. Case study learning tends to generate self-confidence and it teaches a healthy respect for people’s ideas. These two skills are valuable assets for HRC volunteer leaders.

The HRC Volunteer Leadership Institute is a unique experience because the participants bring their knowledge, skills, opinions and ideas. In addition to learning how to make structured and informed decisions, all participants will meet contacts from other steering committees around the country. The HRC Volunteer Leadership Institute is a fun way to interact with HRC staff and volunteer leaders and to learn many marketable skills to help you lead the fight for equality in your community.

Who should attend this training?

  • All HRC steering committee members are encouraged to attend.

  • HRC Board of Governors members and nominees are strongly encouraged to attend.

  • Subcommittee members who are on a leadership path toward becoming steering committee members are also cordially invited.

  • New HRC volunteers leaders and seasoned steering committee members can all benefit from the HRC Volunteer Leadership Institute.


The HRC Volunteer Leadership Institute programming will start promptly at 8 a.m. and conclude at 5 p.m. on Saturday. (HRC will provide beverages, a hot breakfast, lunch and snacks.) If participants register to attend, we request that they commit to attending the entire session from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday. Each HRC Volunteer Leadership Institute will also include a Friday evening welcome reception a chance to have fun in the city Saturday after the training.

Cost to register/attend:

$50. (This fee is applied to help offset the food and beverage costs during the day. HRC will be providing a hot breakfast, lunch and several snack breaks.)


Dallas July 26, 2008

Hotel Information


Warwick Melrose Hotel
3015 Oak Lawn Avenue,
Dallas, TX 75219

Make your reservation at: 214-521-5151 to get the special price of $129 for a King room  (ask for the Human Rights Campaign rate). *Rate subject to availability, book early. 

Imporant Dates



San Diego Aug. 16, 2008

Hotel Information


DoubleTree Hotel San Diego Downtown
1646 Front St.
San Diego, CA 92101

Make your reservation at: 619-239-6800 to get the special price of $159 for a Single or Double room (ask for the Human Rights Campaign rate). *Rate subject to availability, book early.  

Why should you come to San Diego? The San Diego steering committee has three great reasons:


Important Dates

 

The Strategic Leadership Development Fund offers partial financial assistance to help offset transportation and/or hotel costs to those who would otherwise not be able to afford to attend the Leadership Institute. HRC's Darin McAnelly handles all of the Strategic Leadership Development Fund applications and nomination letters, which are approved by the HRC Board of Governors co-chairs. Please contact him at darin.mcanelly@hrc.org or 202/572-8961 with any questions you may have regarding the SLDF. The last day to apply for the SLDF is June 20th for the Dallas Institute and July 11th for the San Diego Institute.

Download the SLDF Application 
Download the SLDF Policy

Any questions about the Leadership Institute (excluding questions about the SLDF which should be directed to Darin McAnelly) should be directed to HRC's David Paul at david.paul@hrc.org or 202/216-1571.

A detailed packet of information will be sent to each registrant prior to the Leadership Institute. The packet will contain a case study to be read prior to attending the Leadership Institute. The case study will contain the information on which the interactive day of conversation and learning will be based.

Please be sure to support American Airlines when you book your travel. Each time you book a flight on HRC's national sponsor, American Airlines, be sure to give HRC’s Business ExtrAA number in addition to your personal AAdvantage number. HRC’s business ExtrAA number is 527567.

The 2008 Case Study and Participant PrepMaterials

All registered participants will receive a binder of materials to prepare you for the conversations during the day. You should receive it no later than two weeks before the date of the Institute you will attend. If you have any problems or dont receive your copy, please email Darin McAnelly at darin.mcanelly@hrc.org.

You can also download the participant materials here:
     Letter to Participants of the Dallas Institute
     Letter to Participants of the San Diego Institute

     The 2008 Leadership Institute Case Study
     Endeanville Rosters and Case Study Cast of Characters   
  
Some tips on how to best read through the case:  

  • Quickly read through the entire case, asking yourself what the case is about and think about the type of information you’re being given to analyze.  
  • Do not get hung up on the character names in the case study.  Keep your focus on the broad story line.  The two most important characters in the story to follow are Rachel and George (the current steering committee co-chairs).  
  •  Read the case again, this time thoroughly.  Use your highlighter, pencil and pen to note the key facts.  Put yourself into the position of the steering committee co-chair, and the other key roles in the case study.
  •  Define for yourself what the key issues are in the case.  Identify areas that you will need to analyze, capture the facts to analyze each issue, come up with alternative solutions, and then try to make decisions.  Be sure to jot down your decisions and recommendations to share how this steering committee should proceed all on fronts.

    What People are Saying about Last Year's Leadership Institute

    "My personal philosophy is that in order to create effective change, you’ve got to inspire those around you. The HRC Leadership Institute not only inspired me, but it energized my work in New Orleans. " — Derrin Bergeron

    "The Leadership Institute is more than a training — it’s a meeting of the minds. With such a small group, we were able to delve deep into the issues that affect our communities and really pick the brains of HRC staff and fellow volunteers. I left that weekend feeling incredibly well-prepared, but also excited about the work ahead. " — Tracee McDaniel