Standing in Your Spotlight: Taking Center Stage in Your Life

Speaker(s): Shannan Paul 

Room: 112 

This empowering session challenges attendees to quiet their inner critic and step boldly into leadership and visibility, especially when self-doubt tries to take the mic. With humor, heart, and actionable tools, Miss Shannan shares how to stop dimming your light and start owning your story. Perfect for those ready to reclaim their confidence and lean into their unique brilliance. 

Effective Meetings: How to Plan Them, How to Lead Them, How to Make them Count!

Speaker(s): Holly Huso 

Room: 112 

Day 3 – Wednesday, October 2  

• 7:30 AM Breakfast at Holiday Inn 

• 8:00 AM Annual Meeting  

• 9:00 AM Keynote #2  

• 10:00 AM Breakout Session #3  

• 11:00 AM Grab and Go Lunches 

Day 2 – Wednesday, October 1

• 6:30 AM Shuttle Begins to Fargo Parks Sports Center 

• 7:00 AM Breakfast & Past Presidents Breakfast  

• 8:00 AM Hat Bar Opens 

• 8:15 AM Keynote #1: Cultural Sensitivity for the Accidentally Insensitive | Miss Shannan Paul  

• 9:15 AM Break/Vendors - Professional Headshots 

• 10:00 AM Bus Tours: Conservation | Facilities | Programs, Events, and Marketing 

• 11:30 AM Break/Vendors  

Day 1 – Tuesday, September 30

• 11:00 AM Lunch at Rose Creek 

• 12:00 PM Golf Tournament at Rose Creek Golf Course 

• 12:45 PM Shuttle to Orchard Glen Pick from Holiday Inn 

• 1:00 PM Orchard Glen & Cider Tour at Orchard Glen Park 

• 2:00 PM Fargo Movie at Fargo Theatre – Arrive early for free snacks! 

• 5:00 PM Shuttle to Trollwood Pickup at Holiday Inn 

• 5:30 PM Social + Dinner at Trollwood Park 

SESSION 1

Elli Agather brings over seven years of experience to the Fargo Park District, where she has contributed her skills and expertise across a variety of human resources roles. A graduate of North Dakota State University with a degree in Management Communication and Web Design, Elli combines a strong background in project management with a genuine passion for supporting both staff and the community. She thrives on finding ways to make a positive impact and help others succeed.