The 2020 CSMFO Annual Conference was attended by 2005 people with 455 being their first time! We are inspired by this huge influx of new people and hope the experiences were memorable for all who attended.
The 3-4 days of the CSMFO conference have a lot to offer; jam packed with nearly 60 sessions, 3 keynote speakers and plenty of training, mentoring and networking events. One of the many endeavors of the CSMFO Leadership is to engage members by encouraging them to get involved with CSMFO by connecting them with Chapter and Committee Chairs, industry experts and other members through the Knowledge Base, CSMFO News and more.
This year we offered the First Time Attendee breakfast, the Chapter breakfast and a few others and we want to know how those events affected your overall experience. Were there notable conversations you had, meaningful connections and advice or guidance you gained from attending?
CSMFO wants to hear impressions, feedback, wins and losses from our first-time attendees. Send your thoughts to news@csmfo.org. And be on the lookout for our Conference Magazine which may contain your own words and conference perspective!
David Blue Garrison is a professional graphic designer and photographer, acting as the Director of Marketing & Design Development for nearly twenty (20) nonprofit organizations through his employment with Smith Moore & Associates and is the Creative Director for the California Society Of Municipal Finance Officers. He also does freelance design and creative services. David is also an actor and director and began his theatre career in 1989 while his mother was pregnant with him; she was playing Woodstock in a college production of Snoopy and David was her stuffing. After growing up in a theatre arts company, Magic Circle Theater, David got involved in his high school drama department where he discovered his love for directing. In September 2009, David founded The Alternative Arts Collective (TAAC) and served as the Artistic Director until December 2016. David offers a variety of theatre, writing, teamwork/leadership, film and organizational workplace workshops, focusing on character development, improvisation, teambuilding, confidence and more. David excels at creating an environment that fosters good humor and team engagement. www.davidbluegarrison.com
