October 24, 2023
8:00am-12:00pm | CWRU Tinkham Veale University Center
Packed top-to-bottom with expert content, BVU’s Civic Leadership Summit will unite nonprofit and business leaders for an unforgettable half-day of learning, connection, and action. For this year’s Summit, we look forward to exploring the theme Healthy Teams for Higher Impact.
Agenda
7:30am
Check-in; Breakfast; Visit Exhibits
8:00am
Welcome and Opening Exercise
KeyBank; BVU; YMCA of Greater Cleveland
8:20am
Building a Trust-Inspired Workplace
Sherry Neubert, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
9:15am
Emotional Intelligence and Resonant Leadership
Melvin Smith, Case Western Reserve University
10:45am
Break; Visit Exhibits
11:00am
Transforming Lives and Organizations with Small Acts of Courage
Scott Simon, North Pointe Realty and Scare Your Soul
11:55am
Closing Remarks
Cost
BVU Members: $95
Nonmembers: $145
Meet the Speakers
Sherry Neubert, MBA
Vice President & Chief Information Officer
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Gestalt-Certified Leadership Coach
Melvin L. Smith, Ph.D.
Professor of Organizational Behavior
Weatherhead School of Management
Case Western Reserve University
Co-Author of Helping People Change: Coaching
with Compassion for Lifelong Learning and Growth
Scott Simon
President
North Pointe Realty
Founder
Scare Your Soul
Author of Scare Your Soul: 7 Powerful Principles for Harnessing Fear & Living Your Most Courageous Life
Event Sponsors
Presenting
Silver
Supporting
Recognizing 2023 Richard W. Pogue
Civic Leadership Award Recipient Bruce Akers
As the Civic Leadership Summit commences, BVU would like to recognize a civic leader who played a crucial role in our story.
Established in 2019, the Richard W. Pogue Civic Leadership Award recognizes an individual who serves as a role model for community engagement, board leadership, volunteerism, philanthropy, and business support of Northeast Ohio’s nonprofit sector. This year, the honor was awarded to longtime business and community leader Bruce H. Akers.
“Bruce was one of BVU’s founders. He has set a beautiful example of a business leader giving back to the community for 60 years – and he continues to do so today,” said Board Chair Deborah Read. “Bruce’s commitment to the people of Greater Cleveland is an inspiration to us all.”
Over thirty years later, BVU continues to fulfill Akers’ vision, helping the entire community make an impact.
Presented By:
Akers receives the Richard W. Pogue Leadership Award at a BVU Board Reception on September 14, 2023 in celebration of the organization’s 30th anniversary.
Partner with BVU to display your company’s dedication to community impact.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, email Andrea Wlaszyn at awlaszyn@bvuvolunteers.org
