This year, the VLS will be rooted in the concept of "People in Nature," highlighting inspirational leaders from within the organization while drawing upon the powerful insights of guest speakers. Experiential programming and learning opportunities that create participatory environments for Trustees to build relationships across business units will be offered.
In all that TNC does, it is the leadership of our Trustees, the commitments of our donors and the dedication of our staff that allow us to deliver lasting impact for our conservation mission. The Volunteer Leadership Summit is our annual opportunity to celebrate our achievements, learn and collaborate on our conservation priorities and build and renew our efforts for the future of our world.
• Opening Remarks: Welcome by Mark Tercek and Tom Tierney
• Featured Session: Conversation with
Thomas Friedman, Internationally Renowned Author, Reporter, and Columnist for The New York Times
• Regional and Divisional Meetings
• Networking Lunch
• Conservation Breakout Sessions
• Advocacy Day Training and Briefing
• Welcoming Reception and Advocacy Day Kickoff
• Trustee Council Business Meeting
• General Session - Connecting Nature and People
• The State of the Conservancy
• Oak Leaf Awards Ceremony
• Luncheon and Book Signing with Joel Sartore, Photographer and Founder, National Geographic Photo Ark
• Summit Concludes
• Learn more about TNC’s conservation priorities, including how we’re finding innovative ways to protect nature at unprecedented scales and transforming society’s relationship with nature
• Offer your own critical insight on how to shape the future of TNC and therefore our planet
• Engage with TNC’s global staff, Board of Directors and fellow Trustees
• Hear from pioneering experts who are fighting for nature
• Visit Capitol Hill and use your voice to advance our conservation message to Congress
• See old friends and make new ones, and meet with representatives from all state chapters and country programs
• Join us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Legacy Club at the most high-profile TNC event of the year
The Nature Conservancy has reserved a block of rooms at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, DC for our meeting dates of June 5– 7, 2018. Our rate is $330 per room, per night, single or double occupancy. The rate is subject to all applicable state and local taxes which are currently 14.5 percent. The rate is also offered three days prior and three days after the core meeting dates on a space-available basis.
Please make your hotel reservations no later than Thursday, May 3, to ensure availability. It is also possible that our room block may sell out prior to this date. Register early to ensure availability.
All hotel reservations must be guaranteed by credit card and a deposit of one night’s room and tax will be due at the time the reservation is made. Individuals attending the meeting are responsible for their own room, tax, and incidental charges. The Mandarin Oriental accepts the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, and Discover.
*Must cancel seven (7) days prior to arrival to avoid one-night penalty.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel - Washington, DC
1330 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 202-787-6059
