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Home My WebLink AboutOut of State Travel Request - Renew (003)GRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MEETING REQUEST FORM (Must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board by 12:00pm on Thursday) REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: RENEW REQUEST SUBMITTED BY:Raquel Fike CONTACT PERSON ATTENDING ROUNDTABLE:Dell Anderson CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: OYES RNO DATE:08/27/2026 PHONE: 509-765-9239 I CA 2: A!1Q0 L 1111 1 kmij:1 J1 I I a 9:4 M DAgreement / Contract DAP Vouchers ElAppointment / Reappointment DARPA Related F-1 Bids / RFPs / Quotes Award IlBid Opening Scheduled Cl Boards / Committees 10 Budget OComputer Related OCounty Code DEmergency Purchase 711 Employee Rel. ElFacilities Related 11 Financial D Funds ElHearing 0 Invoices / Purchase Orders ElGrants — Fed/State/County 01-eases 13MOA / MOU FlMinutes 70rdinances *-Out of State Travel 0 Petty Cash El Policies El Proclamations F—I Request for Purchase DResolution E]Recommendation ❑ Professional Serv/Consultant 71Support Letter DSurplus Req. E]Tax Levies =hank You's OTax Title Property E1WSLCB ISUGGESTED WORDING FOR AGENDA: (Who h Tern , cost etc.� ------ W4 _9_1k y Dayana Ruiz will attend the 2026 Baldridge Conference in New Orlean, LA Oct 11 -13, 2026. This is an organizational performance excellence journey. If necessary, was this document reviewed by accounting? F-1 YES .7 NO iR N/A If necessary, was this document reviewed by legal? .7 YES 0 NO 5R N/A DATE OF ACTION:. 2��G APPROVE: DENIED ABSTAIN D1: D2: D3: DEFERRED OR CONTINUED TO: WITHDRAWN: 4/23/24 Out of State Travel Request Application DEADLINE: Due by Thursday at 12:00 p.m. to the Commissioner's Office with BOCC Consent Agenda Request Form, to be on the --following week's Consent Agenda. Traveler's Name(s): I Dayana Ruiz j Department/Office: I RENEW Purpose of Travel, 2026 BDestination: aldridge Conference New Orleans, LA Dates of Travel: 10/11-10/13/2026 ITotal Trip Cost Estimate: I $ 22182.15 (This line will auto -.sum the costs listed below) I Travel Twe (Select One) : Out of State Travel Out CON US Travel (AK, HI or US Territory) Foreign Travel Extradition Grant Funded? Yes No If Yes, List Grant Amount: Fund Number/Department: Cost Application (Select One): 0 Government Rate Q Conference Rate O Regular Rate Hotel -GSA Rate: Hotel - Nightly Rate: ] $ 157.001 F _$ 239.00 Explanation for Rate: Required if hotel cost is greater than per them orgovemment rate Conference is being held at this hotel and it is more convenient to stay here rather than using transportation back and forth for the 2 days. Rental Car Required? If Yes, Rental Car Cost: [] Yes li No Air Carrier: I Southwest Airlines i Preparer's Name/Title: (Raquel Fike Cost of Flight: =$- 451.00__ Hotel Total. $ 567-65 South Conference Fee: $ 995-00 Total Estimate of MI&E During Travel: $ 168.50 Preapproved by EO/DH? Q Yes O No (Addt'( costs for extended stays, flight upgrades, etc. at the expense of the traveler) If Yes, EO/DH Name: Dell Anderson TRAVEL ALLOWANCE CLAIM COUNTY AUDITOR GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON Claimant: I Dayana Ruiz Claimant's Dept.: RENEW Purpose of Travel: 12026 Baldridge,Conference Destination: New Orleans, LA MEALS DATE BF 11 D IF TOTAL 10/11/2026 $15.00 $16.50 $24.75 $3.75 $60.00 10/12/2026 $20.00 $22.00 $33.00 $5.00 $80.00 10/13/2026 $0.00 $0.00 $24.75 $3.75 $28.50 ---- -- - --- ---- $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL 1 $168.50j CERTIFICATION 1, the undersigned, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the claim is a just, due and unpaid obligation against the County, and that I am authorized to certify to said claim, Claimant Signature: Date: TRAVEL VERIFICATION 0 0 0 1 1 0 TO BE COMPLETED UPON RETURN ONI, Y 0 0 �1, the undersigned, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the I I oplanned travel referenced on this form did, in fact, occur on and for the o Iduration of the dates provided on this form, Additionally, I attest that I Othe allowance provided prior to travel was rightfully owed to me as a 0 result of this travel, i 0 Claim -ant Name: 0 0 JClaimant Signature: 0 IDate: 0 1 0 Departments shall maintain a copy of this form, The travel verification 0 section must be completed, on, the Department's copy, upon the 0 employee's return from travel. The department shall retain the fully I Ocompleted copy for six years or in accordance with the Washington SLateO I Records Retention Schedule (GS2011-184 Rev. 3). 1 AW.tMW Ar AMW ArAMW Aff -ONWff A%�r Aw,%MW A Ar WW Jr.=W 01.01W.W.MNWAr AN=r 01 ANEW W wMW A, M MILEAGE DATE FROM (cn-y, si-) TO (CITY, ST) MILES RATE TOTAL $0,725 $0.00 $0,725 $0.00 $0.725 $0.00 $0.725 $0.00 $0,725 $0.00 TOTAL[_ $0.00 1 *TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT CLAIM E$1613.50 *-Amount may be different clue to rounding* Authorization required for Employees: ELECTED OFFICIAL, DEPARTMENT HEAD, OR DESIGNEE Name (printed): Signature: Date: Authorization required for County Commissioners or Elected Officials: COUNTY AUDITOR Name (printed): Signature: Date: Authorization required for the County Auditor, Department Heads, meals expenses outside of travel status, and out of state travel: COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Commissioner: Chairman BOCC: Date: Raquel Fike ---- -- ----------- From: The Sheraton New Orleans Team <info@cvent.com> Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2026 2:47 PM To: Raquel Fike Subject: The Sheraton New Orleans Reservation Confirmation "EXTERNAL EMAIL** This email origina ted from outside Grant County's network. Do not click lin T71T V11& attaq4pents unles AW *I:.- - -ft:uft S H ERATON Now Orleans Hotc-,7!t Dear Dayana Ruiz, We are pleased to confirm your reservations at the Sheraton New Orleans. The staff of the Sheraton New Orleans is looking forward to your arrival as part of the Baldrige Fall Conference '26. Should your travel plans change and you need to make changes to your reservations, please click here or call . We look forward to welcoming you to the Sheraton New Orleans. - The Staff of the Sheraton New Orleans Reservation Details 1 - -- ---- ------ Online Confirmation: KH37XOX7 : �DateBo'oked FAug 27, 2026 Reservation Name: Dayana Ruiz Arrival Date-, F_ Oct 11, 2026 Departure Date: Oct 13, 2026 Room Type: 'TRADITIONAL KING Number of Rooms: F umber of Guests-, 1 F, Date Guests Status Rate Oct lif 2026 1 Confirmed 239.00 Night by Night Rate: Oct 12, 2026 1, Confirmed 239.00 Additional Guest Rate Second Guest 0.00 Third Guest 25.00 J�otai -Charge: __Ri8_,0 - - ------ ----------- I ----- - - se note the following taxes are not included into rates: ax Disclosure: $3.00 Occupancy Rate Per Night. 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Save up to $974 by booking your flight + stay together (D Shop flight + stay 9h Im * 1 stop 3h 11m in ATL 10:50PM -*- 9:51am Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Delta 6h # 1 stop Ih 10m in DEN 6:25am -0- 2 25Pm \, \,,-Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY} S thwest Airlines 6h 32m I stop 1h 27m in DEN 5:00am 1'.32pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) United 8h 52m * 1 stop 2h 56m in PHX 6:30am -*- 5:22pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) American Airlines 6h 6m * 1 stop K Ih Im in DEN 1:38pm -*- 9:44pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) United 6h 5m * I stop 1h 25m in DEN 2:50pm -*- 10:55pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Southwest Airlines 9h 25m * 1 stop 4h 40m in DEN 6:25am -*- 5:50pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Southwest Airlines $327 Rouncitrip per traveler I left a, $451 Rouncitrip per traveler $445 Roundtrip per traveler $420 Roundtrip per traveler $493 Roundthp per traveler $500 Rouncitrip per traveler $456 Rouncitrip per traveler U ATL (Atlanta) (4) $327 0 BOI (Boise) (4) $794 0 DAL (Dallas) (4) $381 0 AUS (Austin) (3) $399 0 MCO (Orlando) (3) $370 0 BNA (Nashville) (2) $370 C- :so SJC (San Jose) (2) $365 0 COS (Colorado Springs) (1) $420 IAD (Washington) (1) $922 0 LAX (Los Angeles) (1) $550 0 SLC (Salt Lake City) (1) $440 0 TUL (Tulsa) (1) $656 Show less Thu, Oct 8 Fri, Oct 9 Sat, Oct 10 Sun, Oct 11 Mon, Oct 12 l Tue. Oct 13 i Wed, Oct 14 $395 $396 $370 I $327 $382 $322 $34-S Sort by Departing flights I Recommended How our sort order and personalized savings work Final prices and fees are confirmed before you pay. -Ak 7h 14m * 1 stop $327 1h 26m in ATL Roundtrip per traveler 10:50pm -*- 8:04am' Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Delta 6h 54m * I stop $420 1h 44m in DFW Roundtr-!p per traveler 6:00am -*- 2:54pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) American Airlines Am 5h 41m * I stop $440 37m, in SLC Rouncitrip per traveler 6:00am -*- 1:41PM Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Delta 8h 50m * 2 stops 2 left at 40m in SIVIF - 1h 30m in HOU $385 5:00am —*—*— 3:50PM Roundtrip per traveler Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Southwest Airlines 8h 38m * 1 stop $420 3h 28m in DFW Roundtrip per traveler 12:49pm —*— 11:27pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) American Airlines A 8h 40m * 1 stop $rJ5Q 2h 10m in LAX Roundtrip per traveler 6:22am —*— 5:02PM Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Delta operated by SKYWEST DBA DELTA CONNECTION and Delta 7h 221m * 1 stop $609 1h 22m in SEA Roundtrip per traveler 7:20am —*— 4:42pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Alaska Airlines operated by ALASKA V 6h 43m -1 stop $576 Ak 1h 31m in DFW Roundtrip per traveler 12:49pm -*- 9.-32pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) American Airlines 10h 15m * 2 stops $382 1h 16m in PDX - 2h 2m in PHX Roundthp per traveler 5:07am -*-*- 5:22pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Alaska Airlines operated by ALASKA and AMERICAN AIRLINES 10h 35m * 2 stops I left, a 1h 5m in LAS - 55m in MCO $370 7:30pm -*-*- 8:05am Roundtrip per traveler Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Southwest Airlines 8h 35m * I stop $440 2h 41m in ATL Roundtrip per traveler 1*-OOPM —*— 11:35pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Delta Ilk 8h 16m * 1 stop 1h 50m in ORD 2:08prn —*— 12-.24am Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) American Airlines operated by American Airlines and REPUBLIC AIRWAYS AS AMERICAN EAGLE 10h 25m e 3 stops PHX - COS - DEN 5:25arn 5:50prn Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Southwest Airlines 7h 25m * I stop 1h 31rn in ATL 1:00pm —*— 10:25pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Delta 9h 25m * 2 stops 45m in PHX - 2h 15m in AUS 5:25arn —*—*— 4:50pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Southwest Airlines 1�50 7h 46m * I stop 1h 3m in SFO 1-05prn --o— 10:51pm 0 Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) United operated by SKYWEST DBA UNITED EXPRESS and United 10h 15m * 2 stops 45m in SIVIF - 40m in MCC) 7:50pm —*—*— 8:05arn Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Southwest Airlines NNW 10h 25m * 2 stops 55m in PHX - 2h 35m in DEN 5:25arn —*—*— 5:50pm Spokane (GEG) - New Orleans (MSY) Southwest Airlines Show More $454 Roundtrip per traveler at $420 Roundtrip per traveler $550 Roundtrip per traveler 3 left at $415 Roundtrip per traveler $492 Roundthp, per traveler 3 left at $395 Roundtrip, per traveler $399 Roundtrip per traveler 4) 4W a 12 Go further with the o- �o Expedia app Get up to 20% off with Member Prices on hotels. 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CST# 2029030-50, "4 Shop travel Op_ USD W� List your property Support Trips Raquel "A Expedia Blue_ Rouncitrip One-way Multi -city Leaving... Going to Dates Travelers, Cabin class 1 0 Spo ka... New 0... Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 13 1 1 1 traveler, Economy Filter by Stops From U 1 Stop (18) $451 U 2+ Stops (58) $456 Airlines From U Alaska Airlines (30) $683 U Southwest Airlines (21) $456 U United (19) $648 Delta (4) $456 Lj American Airlines (2) $451 Preferred class From U r�l Basic economy (53) $451 Fares may not include seats or bags Economy (72) $501 U Premium economy (19) $939 M First class (30) $1,022 Travel and baggage C 8 Seat choice included Carry -on bag included $501 $4511 Refundable fare Changes included $528 i$-01 Total travel time Under 26h Departure time in New Orleans .w..,.., ..y.. ._. . ---------------- e � 6� + set;- w M r�rwi� Morning Afternoon (5:00am _ 11:59am) (12:00pm - 5:59pm) Evening (6:00pm -R 11,59pm) ,Arrival time ire Spokane woo- 1 �. Morning Afternoon (5:00am-11:59am) (12:00pm - 5:59pm) + Evening (6:00pm-1159pm) Layover airport 0 SEA (Seattle) (29) 0 DEN (Denver) (22) o LA5 (Las Vegas) (lb) 0 PDX (Portland) (13) 0 IAH (Houston) (12) 0 DFW (Dallas) (6) 0 MOU (Houston) (b) BOI (Boise) (5) o LAX (Los Angeles) (5) O ORD (Chicago) (4) 0 PHX (Phoenix) (4) AUS (Austin) (3) 0 DAL (Dallas) (3) 0 LBB (Lubbock) (3) From $456 $456 $456 $333 $657 $451 $456 $554 $456 $794 $456 $456 $456 $461 0 SFO (San Francisco) (3) 0 ATL (Atlanta) (1) L--'--J IAD (Washington) (1) 0 SAN (San Diego) (1) 0 SMF (Sacramento) (1) Show less Southwest Airlines - GEG4 MSY > Choose returning flight > Review your trip Change flight Enjoy more peace of mind by adding trip protection at checkout (Returning f, ights 4ow our sort order d an personalized savings work (D Find 15iftes.-an-d e h fees _!ts.�f �a-& i irmed before you pay, Sort by Recommended $821 $472 $1,131 $1,139 $527 8h 18m * I stop "I left at i. 2h 44m in DFW +$0 5:41am —*— 11'.59am $451 New Orleans (MSY) -- Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler American Airlines 6h 5m 1 stop ialf'- at 50m in DEN +$64 5:35pm 9:40prn $515 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Southwest Airlines NNW 8h 25m =1 stop leftat 2h 20m in LAS +$21 3:55pm 10:20prn $472 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Southwest Airlines Abli'llhIs' 8h 50m -b 2 stops VV 40m in LAX - 50m in SMF +$76 3:00pm —*—*— 9:50prn $527 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Southwest Airlines 6h 30m * 1 stop left, at 1h 10m in DEN 5:45am —*— 10:15am +$59 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) $510 Southwest Airlines Rouncitrip, per traveler 7h 45m * I stop I left at 1h 35m in LAS +$59 6:15am —0--, 12:OOPM $510 New Orleans (MSY) .- Spokane (GEG) Rouncitrip per traveler Southwest Airlines 8h 30m * 1 stop 1 left at 2h 19m in ATL +$21 5:20a11 11:50am $472 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Delta 11h 39m 9 2 stops 1 left at 2h 25m in LAX - 50m in SEA +$5 7:19am 4:58pm $456 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Delta operated by Delta and SKYWEST DBA DELTA CONNECTION 6h 58m * 1 stop e! Lw 1h 20m in DFW +$210 3:45p1m —*— 8:43p1m $661 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler American Airlines 12h 20m * 1 stop 1 legit at 7h 10m in DEN +$64 11:20am —*— 9:40pm $515 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Southwest Airlines 41, D& 13h 45m4 3 stops I left, HOU - LBB - LAS +$10 10:35am 10:20PM $461 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Southwest Airlines m * 1 stop �Zil 6h 27+$197 Ih 10m in DEN $648 8:09am —*— 12:36pm Roundtrip per traveler New Orleans (MSY),- Spokane (GEG) United 13h 45m * 2 stops 1 left at 2h 45m in HOU - 4h 15m in LAS +$5 10:35am —0-0— 10:20pm $456 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Rouncitrip per traveler Southwest Airlines 15h 25m * 2 stops 1 left at 4h 25m in HOU - 4h 15m in LAS +$5 8.-55am —*—*— 10:20pm $456 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Southwest Airlines 15h 50m * 2 stops It 60 2h 45m in AUS - 6h 15m in PHX +$5 7:00am —*—*— 8-.50pm $456 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Rouncitrip per traveler Southwest Airlines 1 06W 16h 35m,* 2 stops 9 1h in LAS - 7h 50m in PHX +$5 6:15am 8:50PM $456 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Rouncitrip per traveler Southwest Airlines 15h 25m * 3 stops 1 left, at HOU - LBB - LAS +$10 8:55am 10:20PM $461 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Rouncitrip per traveler Southwest Airlines 17h 20m 9 2 stops felf"C at- 6h 5m in AUS - 4h 30m in LAS +$5 7:00am —0-0— 10:20pm $456 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) RouncItrip per traveler Southwest Airlines 17h 40m * 2 stops 1 left at 7h 15m in PHX - 3h 25m, in LAS +$5 6:40am —*—*— 10:20PM $456 New Orleans (MSYI - Spokane (GEG) Rouncitrip per traveler Southwest Airlines *N41101� 17h 40m * 2 stops 11 e f t.- at 4h 40m in PHX - 6h 5m in LAS +$5 6:40am —*—*— 10:20pm $456 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Rouncitrip per traveler Southwest Airlines A10h 25m * 1 stop I ieft at w.- 3h 25m in LAX +$139 7:19am —*,— 3044pm $590 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Delta operated by Delta and SKYWEST DBA DELTA CONNECTION 17h 50m * 2 stops 1 lei t at 6h 50m in HOU - 4h 15m in LAS +$5 6:30am x 10:20Pm $456 New Orleans (MSY) _Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Southwest Airlines 17h 50m * 3 stops I left at HOU - LBB - LAS +$10 6:30am 10:20pm $"l New Orleans (MS`) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Southwest Airlines ,A I ef 18h 30m * 3 stops ltat DAL , AUS - LAS +$10 7:30pm 12:00pm $461 New Orleans (IVISY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Southwest Airlines 18h 35m * 2 stops 1 lef t, at 7h 5m in DEN , 4h 20m in LAS + $5 5.-45am —*—*— 10:20Pm $456 New Orleans (MSY) - Spokane (GEG) Roundtrip per traveler Southwest Airlines Show More 'I Tell us how we can improve our site Share feedback a 0 : ,. 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Choose the learning path that best fits your organization's b performance excellence journey. Build your foundation Baldrige 101: Building a Foundation for Performance Excellence Join Michael Garner for an introduction to the Baldrige Excellence Framework. Whether you're new to Baldrige or looking for a solid foundation, this interactive workshop will explore the core concepts, values, and practical applications that drive organizational excellence. Deepen your journey Baldrige 201: Taking Your Performance Excellence Journey to the Next Level Join Margot Hoffman for a deeper exploration of the Baldrige Excellence Framework. Designed for, those with prior Baldrige experience, this interactive workshop examines advanced concepts, strategic applications, and practical approaches to accelerating organizational performance, I— - Note: Boldrige 101 and 201 are concurrent sessions designed for different experience levels. Strengthen your Lean Six Sigma in Action: A Hands -On LEGO® Simulation processes Join Edwin Boon for an interactive LEG&V-, simulation that brings Lean Six Sigma Z:> principles to life through hands-on problem -solving. teamwork, and process improvement, Lead your people Leadership Fluidity: Leading People Through Change with Confidence Join Jovan Glasgow for an engaging workshop on leading the human side of change with clarity, emotional intelligence, and confidence. Learn practical strategies to help your people navigate uncertainty, embrace change, and turn potential into performance. Continue your leadership journey as Jovan returns to deliver the conference's Closing Keynote. Expand your impact Building the Foundation for Community Impact Join Stephanie Norling and Christel Gollnick for, an interactive workshop that explores how cross -sector partnerships, shared purpose, and collaboration create lasting, measurable community impact. 12:45 - 14-15 PIVI CONFERENCE KICK -OFF! - Welcome to New Orleans —let the Rhythm of Excellence begin! Join us as we officially open the conference, share what's ahead, and begin two inspiring days of learning and connection. 1:15 - 2:15 PM Opening Keynote Jazz Improvisation and the Resilient Community Michael Gold, Ph.D., Founder, Jazz Impact Join Michael Gold and members of New Orleans acclaimed Astral Project as the principles of jazz come to life through music, storytelling, and audience engagement —setting the rhythm for two unforgettable days of learning and excellence. 2:30 - 3:15 PM Breakout Session - Round 1 From Fighting Fires to AI -Powered Innovation Joe iGiovanni, Co -Founder, TAPP Network Every organization has a "smoldering fire —a recurring process that quietly consumes time and resources but never quite rises to the top of the improvement list. In this interactive session, attendees will assess their Al readiness across six performance -excellence categories, identify one time-consuming process, and map a practical, right -sized Al solution. Through live polling, a real -world demonstration, and hands-on table work, participants will leave with an Al -driven 90-day plan they can begin putting into action immediately. Excellence Without Borders: The Global Excellence Journey Dr. Alaa A. EI-Halwagy, Chairman of the Board, Sterling International, Inc. What does excellence look like without borders? Explore the role of the Alliance Global Excellence Journey in advancing organizational excellence. performance, and sustainable results worldwide. In this presentation, you'll be introduced to the Alliance Award and its globally relevant approach to organizational excellence. You'll explore the principles behind the Award and how organizations across different sectors and countries can use it to strengthen leadership, improve performance, foster innovation, and deliver greater value to stakeholders. Beyond Burnout-, The Human Side of High Performance Kim Halfhill, NCH Consulting Burnout is more than a buzzword. It's a well -documented challenge in today's workforce with real consequences for individual health, organizational sustainability, and performance excellence. This research -based session will equip participants with a deeper understanding of the science behind burnout — what causes it, how it affects the body and brain, and why even the most high -performing people aren't immune. The session will also explore how leaders can reduce the risk of burnout in their organizations and support the well-being of their teams. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can apply immediately, for themselves and for the teams they lead. Leveraging the Baldrige Framework to A.1*1.gn Strategy and Performance Excellence Mary Curran, EdD, MSN, RN -BC, Senior Director, Quality and Continuous Performance Improvement, Glen Cove Hospital Tam eka Wallace, Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer, Patient Care Services and Peri-Operative Services, Glen Cove Hospital Leaders from Northwell Glen Cove Hospital share how they use the Baldrige Excellence Framework to align strategy with mission, vision, and values. Through cycles of learning, the team developed a disciplined, repeatable strategic planning process encompassing assessment, strategic objectives, action plans, and continuous evaluation. Using examples from their 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, performance scorecards, and an ED patient experience initiative, presenters demonstrate how Glen Cove is moving from "pockets of excellence'' toward organ lzation-wide excellence while strengthening alignment, accountability, and measurable performance. Inside Philanthropy: A Courtyard Conversation with Jaime Wesolowski, CEO of Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas What are grantmakers really looking for when they choose who to fund.? This C.O.R.E. featured session brings community leaders into conversation With. Jaime Wesolowski, President and CEO of Methodist Healthcare Ministries, a private, faith -based organization that is advancing health equity across South and Central Texas through community health, wellness, and investments. In this courtyard conversation, Wesolowski shares an inside look at how funders set priorities, what they look for in partners, and what keeps leaders in philanthropy up at night. Attendees will leave with a rare, candid perspective from the top of the philanthropic world, insight that can sharpen how they build relationships with funders and position their own organizations for support. 3:30 - 4:15 PIVI Breakout Sessions - Round 2 Meet the Alliance Heather Schoch, Vice Chair, The Alliance for Performance Excellence, Executive Director of the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) Get to know the Alliance for Performance Excellence and its evolving role in advancing performance excellence nationwide. With the Alliance now administering the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA), its work has expanded significantly. This session explores the Alliances role in supporting the national award program, connecting state and regional programs, and strengthening the performance excellence community. Whether you're new to Baldrige or a longtime member of the community, learn what's new, how the pieces connect, and how you can engage with the Alliance. Category 3: Customers — Session Title TBD Hans Baijense, Nor -Lea Hospital District Category 6: Operations — Session Title TBD Gerald Netters, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System The Connection Deficit-, Loneliness, Belonging, and Why It Matters Everywhere In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General identified loneliness as a public health crisis that has direct implications for organizational performance, patient outcomes, and workforce engagement. This session examines the data behind loneliness, belonging, and connection, then translates it into action across three sectors: community engagement initiatives reducing isolation at the local level, a healthcare organization redefining excellence in care for its aging population, and a workforce engagement strategy built around connection. Attendees will leave with practical insight into what's driving disengagement and disconnection, and What leading organizations are doing about it. Community Wins: Promising Practice Lightning Rounds Two communities, ten minutes each, two big ideas worth stealing. This fast -paced session features back-to-back presentations on promising practices driving real results, giving attendees a quick, high-energy dose of inspiration they can take home and adapt. 4*-30-5:00 PM Celebration Kick -Off Gather in the main ballroom for a welcome toast and an engaging story from Stephanie Norling as we transition from a day of learning to an evening celebrating excellence. NEW ORLEANS SECOND LINE Let the rhythm lead the way! Join the second line as we parade from the ballroom into the Recognition Reception. A signature event honoring top -tier organizations and communities recognized through Alliance programs and Communities of Resilience and Excellence, while offering a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, program leaders, and fellow attendees. Cash bar, light refreshments f P1111, Ir /I� � THE RHYTHM CONTINUES... .�°.=n See you Tuesday morning. --`� Tuesday. October 13. 20,-16: Keep the R11VA1111 Goillo. Conference 1)aY Tuesday builds on the conference's momentum with a panel discussion, breakout sessions, and ongoing opportunities for cross -sector connections. The day culminates in a keynote luncheon and conference wrap -Up! bringing the experience to a meaningful and engaging close. 7:00 - 8:00 AM Breakfast / Networking Please visit our exhibitors, 8:00 - 9:45 AM One Big Idea and Panel Discussion - Award Winners and Finalists What does it actually look like to pursue excellence —not as a finish line, but as a practice? Featuring leaders from 2025 Baldrige Award recipient and finalist organizations: David Shaw. Nor -Lea Hospital District — Award Recipient Mary Curran, EdD, MSN. RN-13C, Glen Cove Hospital — Award Recipient Jaime Wesolowski, President & CEO. Metho'dist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas — Finalist 'Through a series of dynamic spotlight presentations, Baldrige National Quality Award Recipients and Finalists will share defining moments, hard-won lessons, and unexpected insights from their performance excellence Journeys. Following a brief stretch break, the conversation continues with a moderated panel discussion, allowing attendees to explore common themes, ask questions, and leave inspired to set their own Rhythm of Excellence. 10:00 - 10:45 AM Breakout Sessions - Round 3 Building a Culture of Delivering Excellence John Clifford, Senior Director of Training and Development, Pagliacci Pizza Pagliacci Pizza earned PENW's Denali Award in part building a strong_ employee -focused culture. I n this session. learn how hands-on leadership, employee engagement, and the Baldrige Framework have helped Pagliacci strengthen its culture and improve organizational performance. Al at Phaneuf — Session Title TBD Brian Hettrick, Executive Director, ExcellenceNorth Alliance, and Colin Forward, CEO, Allogy Introducing the 2026 Baldrige Excellence Framework Presenters TBD Explore the newly released 2026 Baldrige Excellence Framework(k, and what it means for organizations pursuing performance excellence. This session will highlight key elements of the updated Framework and provide insight into hovi organizations can begin using it to strengthen their performance excellence journey. The Infrastructure of Trust: Leading Organizations and Communities in an Era of Skepticism (Panel Discussion) Trust in national institutions such as government, media, and public life has declined broadly. This panel explores trust not as a soft value, but as infrastructure: the foundation that makes data credible, partnerships durable, and collaboration possible. Bringing together perspectives from organizational excellence, community leadership, healthcare, and national research, panelists will offer examples of what high -trust leadership actually looks like. Attendees will leave with ideas for building trust as a measurable, strategic advantage. Community Wins: Promising Practice Lightning Rounds Two communities, ten minutes each, two big ideas worth stealing. This fast -paced session features back-to-back presentations on promising practices driving real results, giving attendees a quick, high-energy dose of inspiration they can take home and adapt. 110,00 - 11:45 -Am, SreaSes ib ,k6ut'- s n .-sRound.4� When Performance Excellence Matters Most Lee H. Brown, President & CEO, Erwin Utilities The Journey to performance excellence was put to the ultimate test on September 27,2024, when Hurricane Helene brought unprecedented devastation to the community Ten years of 'Intentional planning, process development, and continuousimprovement became the foundation for Erwin Utilities response, providing the structure and agility needed for an expedited recovery. Throughout it all, a focus on customers and their needs guided decisions and the path to recovery. This session demonstrates that performance excellence isn't something extra you do —it becomes how you work —and that no organization is too small to make it work. Growing ng Leaders Who Drive Performance Excellence: Educating the Next Generation of Baldrige Leaders Michael Fors, Ph.D., Dean, School of Business and Management, City University of Seattle Driving Excellence Through the Baldrige Framework Oanh Maroney-Omitade, Chief. dministrative Officer and Interim COO, Methodist Healthcare Ministries Adopting the Baldrige Framework is a journey of continuous learning, organizational alignment, and a commitment to performance excellence. In this session, the architect of Methodist Healthcare MinistriesBaldrige Journey will share the organization's experience implementing the framework, highlighting the strategies and practices that made the greatest difference, the challenges encountered along the way and the lessons learned throughout the process. Attendees will gain practical insights into how the framework can help organizations strengthen performance, drive 'improvement, and build a culture of excellence. Built to Belong: What the Next Generation Wants from Where They Work and Live Organizations and communities alike are asking the same question: what will it take to engage the next generation? This panel brings young professionals and students to the table to share what draws them toward meaningful careers and strong communities, and what pushes them away. What's Working: Community Approaches to Mental Health Mental health looks different in every community, and so do the solutions. This workshop brings together three communities, each taking a distinct approach to addressing mental health where they live. In quick, focused presentations, each community will share what they built to address a unique root cause, what they learned, and whatis actually moving the needle, followed by open Q&A. Attendees will leave with a range of real -world models to consider and a clearer sense of where to start in their own community. 1214:00 PM Breakout Sessions - Round 5 Securing a Sustainable Future for Children: Valley Children's Strategy for Energy and Resilience Ratan Milevoj, Valley Children's Healthcare Valley Children's Healthcare is rethinking energy as a strategic asset to protect care for more than 1.3 million children across Central California. Facing wildfire risk, grid disruptions, rising energy costs, and poor air quality, Valley Children's developed an integrated energy strategy centered on resilience, sustainability, and long-term value. This session explores how strategic vision, innovation, partnerships, and disciplined investment— including one of the nation's largest pediatric hospital -based renewable energy micro rids —can strengthen infrastructure resilience, protect patient care, and advance environmental and financial performance. Improving Customer Systems with People, Processes, and Technology Craig Smith, PE, Director of Operations, South Dakota Department of Transportation The South Dakota Department of Transportation will share how it uses people, processes, and technology to strengthen customer engagement and satisfaction through its Strategic External Communication Plan, lifecycle project involvement, and platforms such as SD5 11. This session will highlight practical approaches for listening to customers, benchmarking satisfaction, and ensuring access to timely, relevant information. Additional Breakout Session Details coming soon. Getting Started with Data: A Primer for Community Leaders This session offers a practical introduction to measuring cross -sector impact: how to gather the right information, ask better questions, and turn findings into a clearer picture of collective progress. Built with community leaders in mind, the session is just as valuable for organizational leaders looking to strengthen their own data practice. You'll leave with a clear next step and practical tools you can bring back to your work right away. Rural by Choice: Building Vitality in the Communities and Organizations That Anchor Therm Rural vitality depends largely on two things working in tandem: communities that people want to stay in, and organizations strong enough to anchor them. Both face similar pressures -shrinking populations, stretched resources, and the challenge of proving that a smaller footprint doesn't mean a smaller future. This panel brings together leaders working on both sides of that equation, sharing how proven frameworks and local experience can strengthen economic vitality, organizational performance, and community trust in rural settings. 12-145 - 2-930 PM Lunch & Closing Keynote Enjoy ILinch and conversation with fellow attendees before Jovan Glasgow returns to deliver a powerful Closing Keynote teat will challenge you to think doff erently. lead boldly, and 'leave inspired to put your conference experience into act -ion. Thank you for being part of the Rhythin of Excellence. We look forward to seeinci you next year! 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