Saturday, June 27, 2026 (Pre-Summit)

1:00pm - 5:00pm T3 Training - Day 1
5:15pm - 7:15pm Optional off-site excursion: Historic Euclid Street Tour (additional fee)
 This excursion is currently full.

Sunday, June 28, 2026

7:15am - 12:30pm Optional off-site excursion: Cuyahoga Valley National Park Hike and Bike (additional fee)
 This excursion is currently full.
7:30am - 2:00pm T3 Training - Day 2
8:30am - 6:00pm Summit Registration
 Please check in at registration to receive your official Summit 2026 badge and conference giveaways!
11:00am - 4:00pm Girls on the Run Expo
1:00pm - 2:00pm Pre-Summit Council Networking Session 1
  • Room 1: Council Directors
  • Room 2: Board Members
2:15pm - 3:15pm Pre-Summit Council Networking Session 2
  • Room 1: Program/Ops Staff
  • Room 2: Fund Development, Marketing, Events/Engagement Staff
4:30pm - 6:00pm Welcome Reception at Hilton Cleveland Downtown
6:00pm - 9:30pm Welcome Party presented by Coalition to Empower Our Future at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
 If you are traveling with someone who is NOT attending Summit, you can purchase a guest ticket to this event.

Monday, June 29, 2026

6:00am - 7:00am Morning Group Physical Activity
7:00am - 8:45am Summit Registration
 Please check in at registration to receive your official Summit 2026 badge and conference giveaways!
7:30am - 8:45am Breakfast sponsored by Take Command - All Attendees
7:30am - 8:45am Networking Breakfast- Council and HQ Board Members
The HQ Board will host a meet & greet for council board members. Designed to deepen connection, this is a great way to get to know volunteer leaders from across the organization.
9:00am - 9:50am General Session: State of the Union with Elizabeth Kunz
9:50am - 11:15am General Session: National Partner Showcase with Elizabeth Wian and our National Partners
Our partners provide immeasurable support and brand awareness for the organization. Hear partnership success stories and upcoming plans from these committed mission ambassadors.
11:30am - 12:45pm Expert Breakout Sessions
  • Oops to Awesome: Celebrating the Power of Mistakes
  • LinkedIn Level Up
  • Making the Ask ... What's the Best that Could Happen?
  • Risk Management Essentials: Best Practices & Strategies to Mitigate Risk
  • Involving Young People in Positive Change
12:45pm - 1:30pm Lunch sponsored by Boingo
1:45pm - 3:00pm Expert Breakout Sessions
  • Unlocking the Power of a Growth Mindset for Intentional Growth
  • Large Territory Operation Essentials
  • A Deeper Dive into Disability Inclusion at Girls on the Run
  • The Digital Marketing Glow-Up: Building a Stronger Council Presence Online
  • Powerful Alliances: Expanding Access through Parks & Rec
3:15pm - 4:30pm Expert Breakout Sessions
  • Creating Stress Resilience
  • Fostering Engagement: Building a Dynamic Board
  • Talk of the Town: Elevating Your Council's Marketing Efforts
  • Creating Inclusive 5K Experiences for All Abilities
  • Using Mission Advancement Markers for Measurable Impact
5:30pm Optional off-site excursion: Cleveland Guardians baseball game (additional fee)
This excursion is currently full.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

6:00am - 7:00apm Morning Group Physical Activity
7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast
8:30am - 9:45am General Session with Dr. Lisa Damour.
10:00am - 11:15am Expert Breakout Sessions
  • Cultivating Sponsors into Long-term Champions
  • Tools and Best Practices for Behavior Support
  • The BAND Advantage: Organize, Connect, and Communicate Smarter
  • Serving Rural Communinities
  • Cultivating Campus Champions for GOTR
11:30am - 1:00pm Lunch and General Session with Elana Meyers Taylor.
1:15pm - 2:30pm Expert Breakout Sessions
  • A Case Study: GOTR Greater Richmond - Building Sustainable Growth through People-centered Strategies
  • Mission in Motion: Activating the Board for Fundraising Impact
  • Feedback that Fuels
  • The Power of Family Engagement in Programming
  • Pinwheel Workshop: New Features & Efficiencies
2:45pm - 4:30pm Expert Breakout Sessions
  • Leveraging AI to Boost Efficiency
  • What's Your Shine?
  • Strengthening Participant Experience: Practical Strategies for Every Stage
  • Taming the Chaos: Project and Time Management
  • Planning and Successfully Executing Signature Events
6:30pm - 9:30pm Rock the Boat Dance Party on Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River aboard the Goodtime III.
On our final night in Cleveland, cap off Summit with an epic celebration on the water as we dance, laugh, and connect for an evening you won’t forget!

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast
8:30am - 9:45am General Session: GOTR Alums Study with Dr. Maureen Weiss, Dr. Lindsay Kipp, and Dr. Allie Riley
9:45am - 10:45am Panel Discussion with GOTR Alums and Coaches
10:45am - 11:30am Council Awards & Recognition presented by Ashworth Awards