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Chapter Event Information - Dates, Times, Locations...
Chapter events are generally held on the first Tuesday of the month and begin at Noon, scheduled for 90 minutes. All events are available virtually unless notated below. Event information such as location, virtual access link, map, parking instructions, and etc. are included in the invitations emailed to chapter members and invited guests at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
If you are interested in being a speaker, hosting an event, and/or sponsoring lunch please contact our Programs Director.
Events are for current members and invited guests only. If you aren't a member but want to attend one of our events, please contact us or consider joining the chapter.
Member Events
January 9, 2024 - (Note special meeting date, due to the New Years holiday)
Topic: Continuity for Government, Collaboration, and the Continuity Council
Presenters: Stephen Vollbrecht, State Risk Manager for Texas, Executive Director & Heather Hernandez, Statewide Continuity Coordinator, State Office of Risk Management
Location: Virtual Event Only
February 6, 2024
Topic: Preparing for the 2024 Threat Landscape
Presenter: Sara Pratley, SVP Global Intelligence, Alert Media
Location: Mary Kay Global Headquarters
March 12, 2024 - (Note special meeting date, due to the DRII Conference)
Topic: Crisis Management “The Whataburger Way”
Presenter: Ron Derrick, Emergency Manager Command Center, Whataburger
Location: Gainwell Technologies
April 2, 2024
Topic: Well-Being: Burning bright without burning out
Presenter: Dr. Lauren Bojarski, D.O.
Location: Virtual Event Only
May 14, 2024 - (Note special meeting date, due to the Continuity Insights Conference)
Topic: TBD
Presenter: Kendal Prosack - Wing (Drone delivery)
Location: TBD
June 4, 2024
Topic: TBD
Presenter: Ian Adams, Manager Business Continuity, Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Location: TBD
July 9, 2024
Topic: TBD
Presenter: Shawn McDermott, EM Jason Lane, Deputy EM
Location: Emergency Management (FD) Frisco, TX - EOC
August 6, 2024
Location: TBD - Virtual meeting option available
Topic: TBD
Presenter: Justen Noakes, HEB Director of Emergency Preparedness / (or Joaquin Jaimes)
September 10, 2024 - (Note special meeting date, due to the DRJ Conference)
Topic: TBD
Presenter: TBD
Location: TBD
October 1, 2024
Topic: TBD
Presenter: TBD
Location: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Downtown Dallas Building
November 12, 2024
Topic: ACP Panel Discussion - Resiliency Career Insights and Opportunities
Presenters: ACP Panel
Location: UNT Denton
December 3, 2024 - Special Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic: Holiday Year End Member Only Event
Presenters: Chapter Board of Directors
Location: TBD