Chapter Connect

Welcome to Chapter Connect, taking place in conjunction with WASTECON® in Boston on September 26-27, 2023. This is event will take place before the official start of WASTECON® .

As a SWANA Chapter Leader, Chapter Connect will provide you with the tools and information to improve membership engagement at the Chapter level. You will have the opportunity to network with Chapter Leaders from your Region and across North America.

During Chapter Connect, you will participate in discussions on on various aspects of leading and managing your chapter. We will also discuss what you, as a Chapter Leader, need from SWANA HQ to be a more effective.

Chapter Connect is an event for current and incoming Chapter leaders.  To Register for Chapter Connect, enter the discount code: 2023CONNECT during your WASTECON Registration. If you are a WASTECON® exhibitor and a Chapter Leader, please email Estela Martinez at emartinez@swana.org to reserve your spot at Chapter Connect. 

For more information about Chapter Connect, please contact your Regional Director or Estela Martinez at emartinez@swana.org.

Chapter Connect Agenda

Tuesday, September 26, 2023
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
House of Blues Boston

This event is exclusively available to SWANA Chapter leaders. Registration Required.

Join us for the Kick-off Chapter Connect. This evening will be filled with fun, fellowship, food and drinks. Network with fellow SWANA chapter leaders and get ready for an outstanding week of learning.

For more information and your discount code, contact your Regional Director or Estela Martinez.

 
 
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Room 302

Chapter Leader Breakfast - Registration Required

 
 
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Room 302

This event is exclusively available to SWANA Chapter leaders.

SWANA's strategic plan includes a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.  The Chapters plan an important role in this initiative.  Learn more about the program and how your chapter can get involved. 

For more information and your discount code, contact your Regional Director or Estela Martinez.

Je'Nai Talley Jackson
 
8:40 AM - 9:10 AM
Room 302

This event is exclusively available to SWANA Chapter leaders.

Strong vibrant chapters begin with good governance.  Join SWANA's General Counsel, Eileen Johnson, for some timely tips and advice to strengthen your chapters board and governance.

For more information and your discount code, contact your Regional Director or Estela Martinez.

Eileen Johnson
 
9:20 AM - 9:50 AM
Room 302

This event is exclusively available to SWANA Chapter leaders.

The future of our industry and our association relies upon the next generation’s insights and and innovations. We’ve assembled a panel of SWANA Young Professionals (YPs) to help us explore ways to attract more young people into our chapters and ultimately our industry.

For more information and your discount code, contact your Regional Director or Estela Martinez.

 
 
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room 302

This event is exclusively available to SWANA Chapter leaders.

During this portion of the program, we will have four discussion groups: DEI, Chapter Governance, Technical Divisions and YPs.

You will have the chance to move between each of the discuss groups that will be facilitated by the session leaders for that topic.

  • Round 1: 10:00 – 10:25 a.m.
  • Round 2: 10:30 – 10:55 a.m.
  • Round 3: 11:00 – 11:30 a.m
  • Wrap-up: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

For more information and your discount code, contact your Regional Director or Estela Martinez.