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2026 Virtual Leadership Summit Jan 10-11

This virtual event will provide valuable information from experts who will focus on the specific board members areas of responsibility. Participants will get to ask the Illinois district leaders questions and share best practices in discussions with their peers from other chapters in the region. We will help you get familiar with the tools and resources available on Barbershop.org. All while meeting other leaders in the barbershop community.
We hope you will attend and encourage others from your chapter to attend this fun and informative event.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE DIFFERENT ZOOM LINKS FOR EACH DAY
LINK FOR SATURDAY ONLY
Time: Jan 10, 2026 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/99913558973?pwd=V5Jo4xM6bygpMLdGLPzaksQa9BvZT4.1
Meeting ID: 999 1355 8973 Passcode: n3tvyv
SATURDAY JANUARY 10 GAME PLAN
10:00 AM Introductions and Expectations
10:15 AM Chapter President Workshop
SME Panel Ben Dirks Illinois District President and Glenn Mills District Exec VP
11:00 AM Question and Answer Session
SME Panel Ben Dirks Illinois District President and Glenn Mills District Exec VP
12:00 NOON Wrap Up
15 minute break
12:15 PM Introductions and Expectations
12:30 PM Chapter Secretary Workshop
SME Mike Isely Illinois District Secretary
1:15 PM Question and Answer Session
2:00 PM Wrap Up
15 minute break (If needed we will provide a secretary breakout session)
2:15 PM Introductions and Expectations
2:30 PM Chapter Treasurer Workshop
Led by Leif Wildman Illinois District Treasurer
3:15 PM Question and Answer Session
4:00 PM End Day One
LINK FOR SUNDAY ONLY
Time: Jan 11, 2026 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 957 9338 2528 Passcode: FjT3K5
SUNDAY JANUARY 11 GAME PLAN
1:00 PM Introductions and Expectations
1:15 PM Marketing and Membership
SME William Murschel VP Marketing COD and Glenn Mills District Exec VP
2:00 PM Question and Answer Session
2:45 PM Wrap Up
15 Minute Break
3:00 PM Introductions and Expectations
3:15 PM Music and Performance Workshop
SME Mark Servos
3:45 PM Question and Answer Session
4:30 PM Wrap Up Closing Thoughts
5:00 PM End of Summit
John Q Morris
Illinois District | Chapter Support & Leadership
