AFA National Convention | Workshops
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | Workshops 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Area Directors Meetings 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Workshops will be given twice in a 2-hour period in order to let delegates visit more than one.
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | East Area Director Meeting | Chesapeake 1 |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Central Area Director Meeting | Chesapeake F |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | West Area Director Meeting | Chesapeake 2 |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | ADVOCACY WORKSHOP Presenters: Paul Hendricks and Bill Castle Description: Review of AFA’s Advocacy program, current priorities, and efforts | Chesapeake 1 |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | CHAPTER BASICS WORKSHOP Presenters: Chris Canada and Janelle Stafford Description: Discussion of the basics on Chapter mission, organization, processes, and resources available from AFA | Chesapeake F |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | CHAPLAIN 2.0 WORKSHOP Presenter: Steve Schaick Description: Presentation on the recently expanded role of AFA National Chaplain and discussion of needs at the Chapter and State levels | Chesapeake 2 |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | BUILD AN AEROSPACE EDUCATION PROGRAM WORKSHOP Presenters: Mary Ann Thompson and Megan Tucker Description: Interactive program to review options for and build a tailored plan for Chapter level Aerospace Education (AE) programs. Goal is for each Chapter representative to leave the workshop with an executable AE plan to use at their Chapter. Note: No WIFI in room – participants should access a hotspot on their device (smart phone, laptop, IPad, etc.) | Chesapeake J |