Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 12 noon until about 8 pm (CST).
During this Zoom event, we will share the truths of the office and work on ending some of the the myths about it.
Attendees will have a chance to go into “breakout rooms” to provide feedback on topics such as recruitment, retention, and marketing.
Schedule:
- 12-2pm CST – Opening comments and Q&A
- Society Chatelaine (Newcomers’ Liaison): Andrew Harness (Master Ottar Surtrson)
- 2-4pm CST – Diversity and inclusive recruiting
- Society DEIB Officer: Roxi J. Elliot (THL Castellana de Andalucía) and Office of Inclusive Programs: Emily Renee Carroll (THL Dominica Maquerelle)
- 4-6pm CST – Family and Youth recruiting and retention
- Society Youth Activities Officer: Michelle Santy (THL Amytis de la Fontaine)
- 6-8pm CST – Setting up a welcoming space for newcomers at events (case study of Calontir’s Newcomer’s Glen)
- Newcomer’s Glen: Lee Waldack (THL Adelaide Sarsfield, THL Skallagrímr Bárðarson, THL Dyrfinna Tonnudottir, THL Biursten Iorundarsson)