EKAL
NATIONAL
CONFERENCE
2024

October 18-20, 2024
San Antonio, Texas

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Event Details

Date
October 18-20, 2024

Venue
Hilton Garden Inn
San Antonio At The Rim, 5730 Rim Pass, San Antonio, Texas 78257 USA

Hotel Booking

Contact
If you need additional information, please send an email to Ranjani Saigal - ranjani.saigal@ekal.org.

Event Agenda

  • TIME - DATE
    SESSION TOPIC
  • Friday, October 18 2024
  • 8 AM - 5:30 PM
    Board Meeting
  • 2 PM
    Registration Opens
  • CONFERENCE BEGINS FRIDAY Oct 18 6:00 PM
  • 5 PM - 6:30 PM
    Dinner
  • 6:30 PM - 6:35 PM
    Welcome
  • 6:35 PM - 6:40 PM
    Housekeeping rules/intro to the evening
  • 6:40 PM - 6:48 PM
    Midwest/Mid Atlantic A
  • 6:40 PM - 7:01 PM
    Ice Breaker activities + (0-10 years)
  • 7:01 PM - 7:09 PM
    Southeast/Pacific
  • 7:09 PM - 7:20 PM
    Ice Breaker activities (10-20 years)
  • 7:20 PM - 7:28 PM
    Central/NY-NE
  • 7:28 PM - 7:36 PM
    Ice Breaker activities (20-30 years)
  • 7:36 PM - 7:46 PM
    Ekal Basics (Ankita/Madhu) + Table intro
  • 7:46 PM - 7:59 PM
    SouthWest/Florida + Ice breaker activity
  • 7:59 PM - 8:04 PM
    Recognize 30 year volunteers
  • 8:04 PM - 8:09 PM
    Recognizing BOD 2023
  • 8:09 PM - 8:13 PM
    Canada Presentation
  • 8:13 PM - 8:18 PM
    Adish ji and Asha ji Jain
  • 8:18 PM - 8:30 PM
    Q/A
  • 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    India Virtual Tour
  • Saturday, October 19 2024
  • 7 AM - 8 AM
    Breakfast
  • 8 AM - 8:15 AM
    Prayer-light lamp - sing a prayer
  • 8:15 AM - 8:55 AM
    Ekal India Panel - 5 Min Lakshmi Goel ji, 10 Min AFI,10 Min EGF, 10 Min IVD/Abhiyan
  • 8:55 AM - 9:25 AM
    Ekal USA Panel
  • 9:25 AM - 9:40 AM
    Q/A
  • 9:40 AM - 9:55 AM
    Soumitra Gokhale ji
  • 9:55 AM - 10: 05 AM
    Ekal Schools - Allocation/ Challenges/Curriculum/ Change in numbers etc
  • 10:05 AM - 10:15 AM
    Q/A
  • 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
    Tea
  • 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
    Donation Policies (Schools, CTL, TEA, WEC, EOW, IVD)
  • 10:45 AM - 11 AM
    Donor Dashboard Demo
  • 11 AM - 11:05 AM
    Board Announcements
  • 11:05 AM - 11:20 AM
    Fundraising Strategy
  • 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
    Town Hall Q/A
  • 11:50 AM - 12:05 PM
    Group Picture
  • 12:05 PM - 1:05 PM
    Lunch
  • 1:05 PM - 2:35 PM
    Breakout groups - Chalkboard Sessions - Technology(office process), Fundraising, Building out Chapters, Etc - Suggestions+Solutions
  • 2:35 PM - 3:05 PM
    Breakout groups Skilling/Arogya - In-depth look
  • 3:05 PM - 3:10 PM
    Free Will Partnership
  • 3:10 PM - 3:20 PM
    Office - Donations Process, Event Report, Collections etc
  • 3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
    Q/A -TEA
  • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    EVENT -- Finance/ Logistics
  • 6 PM
    It is the time to party !
  • Dinner
  • Sunday, October 20 2024
  • 8 AM
    Young Professional
  • Ekal Youth
  • Reflections/ Feedback
  • 11 AM
    Lunch (To go boxes) Confirm count at Registration

Explore the Local Treasures in San Antonio, Texas

Plan a day ahead or later to explore San Antonio, Texas.

(This is not an Ekal-organized event)

Morning

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Start at the Alamo
Begin your day at this iconic landmark, where Texas history was made. Learn about the Battle of the Alamo and explore the grounds.

www.thealamo.org
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River Walk Stroll
Enjoy a leisurely walk along the San Antonio River Walk, a picturesque pedestrian walkway lined with shops, restaurants, and attractions.

www.sanantonioriverwalk.com
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Mission San José
Visit one of the five Spanish missions, Mission San José, known for its beautiful architecture and gardens.

www.nps.gov

Afternoon

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San Antonio Museum of Art
Explore the extensive collection of art from around the world at this renowned museum.

www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
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Japanese Tea Garden
Find tranquility in this serene garden, featuring traditional Japanese elements like koi ponds and stone lanterns.

www.visitsanantonio.com
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Historic Market Square
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of this Mexican market, filled with colorful shops, street vendors, and delicious food.

www.visitsanantonio.com

Evening

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Dinner on the River Walk
Enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many restaurants along the River Walk, offering stunning views and a variety of cuisines.

www.tastingtable.com

Additional Options

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Natural Bridge Caverns
Explore underground caverns filled with stunning formations.

www.naturalbridgecaverns.com

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