MACC Lingo
GUIDEBOOK
Phone app for Android and iOS users. Download this app to access the conference schedule. How to access? Download the app, select ‘search by passphrase’ and then enter the passphrase ‘macc2023’. Guidebook is home to the conference schedule, map of Camp Tecumseh, information about our Keynote Speakers and more.
REMIND TEXT ALERTS
Remind is a mass text message platform that will allow you to get updates right to your phone. This one way message system will allow you to get updates and reminders on start times, events and any changes to the schedule. You can join the Remind by texting 81010 the message @macc2023.
MY SCHEDULE
The ‘My Schedule’ option will become your personal schedule for the conference. On the Guidebook app, you will be able to build your own schedule by tapping + sign next to each event on the Conference Schedule. That item will be added to ‘My Schedule’.
WELCOME MIXER
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
MEALS
TABLE INDICATORS
AFFINITY GROUPS
DONUTS & DISCUSSIONS
SPONSOR FAIR
BUILDING COMMUNITIES
INTEREST SESSIONS
ROUNDTABLES
COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING
SILENT AUCTION
YMCA Service AUCTION
CAMPFIRE
REFLECTION
MORNING INSPIRATION/CHAPEL
RECREATION
AFTERNOON RECREATION
BANQUET
CONFERENCE EVALUATIONS
PRESENTER FEEDBACK
MAYCI
RISING STAR
MACC Glossary:
We are so excited for you to join us this week as we take time to connect, learn, share, and grow as YMCA camp professionals! If this is your first MACC, don’t be overwhelmed. Here is a glossary of the MACC lingo to help you through the schedule and its various events:
GUIDEBOOK: phone app for Android and iOS users. Download this app to access the conference schedule. How to access? Download the app, select ‘search by passphrase’ and then enter the passphrase ‘macc2023’. Guidebook is home to the conference schedule, map of Camp Tecumseh, information about our Keynote Speakers and more.
REMIND TEXT ALERTS: Remind is a mass text message platform that will allow you to get updates right to your phone. This one way message system will allow you to get updates and reminders on start times, events and any changes to the schedule. You can join the Remind by texting 81010 the message @macc2023.
MY SCHEDULE: The ‘My Schedule’ option will become your personal schedule for the conference. On the Guidebook app, you will be able to build your own schedule by tapping + sign next to each event on the Conference Schedule. That item will be added to ‘My Schedule’.
WELCOME MIXER: This is the first networking event of MACC. All attendees are welcome to break the ice, make connections and share goals for MACC. There will be an active program and a passive program so everyone can participate in their own way.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: The Keynote Speaker is a session that is attended by all MACC attendees. Each day, there will be a Keynote Speaker who will teach, challenge and inspire all of us with their unique message. Our 2023 Keynotes all of a connection to the YMCA or camping. Please be sure to show up early to Kampen Lodge for the Keynotes so you can get a great seat!
MEALS: Meal times are a cornerstone of the MACC experience for energy and networking. All meals will be served in Camp Tecumseh’s dining hall - Scheumann Lodge. Meals will be buffet style with a special buffet in the front of Scheumann for individuals with dietary restrictions.
TABLE INDICATORS: Tables will have colored table indicators so that you can confidently sit at a table that matches your energy. A yellow indicator with the words ‘Mix and Mingle’ means that the table is for mingling, chatting and networking. A purple indicator with the words ‘Working but Welcome’ means that the table is going to be low on conversation - for team meetings, getting remote work done or just eating quietly.
AFFINITY GROUPS: Affinity Groups are a meeting during meal times designed to connect folks on a topic that isn’t about their camp self. There are two Affinity Groups this year; Tuesday Dinner is Parents & Wednesday Dinner is LGBTQ+. If you are interested in joining these conversations, look near the front of the dining hall for the meeting tables.
DONUTS & DISCUSSION: This pre breakfast event is an opportunity for the early risers to get coffee and have a treat before the breakfast rush. This time is often used for checking in with work, having a team meeting, quietly reflecting while sipping coffee and more.
SPONSOR FAIR: This walkabout lunch is your opportunity to connect with vendors, resources and sample lots of different food. There will be booths with our MACC Sponsors so you can chat with representatives and talk about what they have to offer your camp. Food vendors from GFS and SYSCO.
BUILDING COMMUNITIES: This is MACC style team building and networking. We will all meet up in Kampen and then be broken into small teams. Each team will set out to take on the tasks and challenges of Organized Slight Chaos.
INTEREST SESSIONS: Interest Sessions are the breakout to learn about various topics. There are seven breakouts during each of the Interest Session periods. Review all of your options and choose a session that will help you accomplish your MACC goals.
ROUND TABLES: This networking opportunity is designed to help you connect with folks who work in your department of camp. Choose one of the seven groups that fits your position or camp best to take part in more specific discussions on topics that you as the participant help guide.
COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING: This discussion based program will take you on a thought exercise to help you think through scenarios that we should prepare for but hope don’t happen. A camp or organization will present a scenario, set the scene and give you questions to guide your small group discussion. This session will end with the camp or organization sharing how they handled the scenario when it occurred along with Q&A/debrief.
SILENT AUCTION: The Silent Auction will be stationed in Scheumann near the back. Take a look at the packages and write down your bid with your bidder number. Your bidder number is on the corner of your name tag. Check back on your bids as often as needed to make sure you win your prize. The Silent Auction closes at 6:30pm on Wednesday. Proceeds raised during the silent auction will benefit the YMCA Response to the Crisis in Ukraine. If you win a package, you will pay for your items following the YMCA SERVICE AUCTION and then you will receive your items.
YMCA SERVICE AUCTION: This auction is a live auction event held on Wednesday evening in Kampen. Items that will be up for bid will be displayed in the front, left of Kampen throughout the day on Tuesday and Wednesday to help you plan your giving. During the Service Auction, bidders will hold up their bidder number card to indicate your bid. You will be given your bidder number card on Wednesday at dinner time. If you don’t win a package or are interested in making an additional donation, there will be an opportunity to make a donation during the live auction. You will pay for all packages and donations at the end of the YMCA SERVICE AUCTION and then you will receive your items.
CAMPFIRE: This is a professional conference but we are here to celebrate camp! Join us in Kampen for the camp feels as we sing songs, share skits and join in community. If you are interested in signing up to share at the campfire, sign up during check in or find a MACC Committee volunteer to help you.
REFLECTION: At the conclusion of each evening, all MACC attendees will gather to listen to a thought provoking reflection. The speaker for each reflection is a conference attendee so you will be hearing from your peers. We will hear stories and personal reflections from the speakers to round out the day.
MORNING INSPIRATION/CHAPEL: After you grab some breakfast, gather in Whitetail to start your day with a message that will inspire. There will be a different speaker each morning to get your day to kick start your morning.
RECREATION: This is MACCs evening programs. Each night, there will be a different event or activity for you to participate in to continue networking. There will also be an evening snack served each night. Tuesday night we will play Jackbox games in Kampan and enjoy pizza, breadsticks and soft pretzels. Jackbox games are virtual games where you answer questions and vote for the best answers. Wednesday will be game night in Kampen; cards, UNO, Apples to Apples, Bananagrams, Exploding Kittens, Throw, Throw Burrito (& Avocado) and more. We will enjoy a popcorn bar as we challenge each other to fun games. Thursday evening is star gazing, night hike and hanging out around the campfire. We will enjoy S’mores around the campfire.
AFTERNOON RECREATION: On Thursday afternoon, we will get to participate in Camp Tecumseh programs and activities. During this time, there will be a tour to show off Camp Tecumseh’s construction projects in their River Village and operations along with a program tour to see places and space. There will also be program activities running at various times such as the zipline, climbing wall, archery, riflery and candle making. Our Rising Stars will be leading their own activities too. They will have a large group camp that will meet in Kampen and Yoga in Buffalo. Be sure to check Guidebook for more specifics on times and meeting locations for tours and activities.
BANQUET: Thursday’s dinner will be our MACC Banquet. Join us in Scheumann for a final amazing dinner along with a celebration of our time together. We will share a slideshow and have a ceremony to celebrate a Legend of Camping. This banquet ends with the final reflection.
CONFERENCE EVALUATIONS: The Conference Evaluation can be found on the Guidebook app. This Google Form is a way for you to share your thoughts and feedback on various aspects of the conference. Please make notes throughout your experience so that you can fill out your evaluation with all of your ideas. The MACC Committee does take time during our planning process to review the evaluations and make improvements to the MACC experience.
PRESENTER FEEDBACK: We want to know what you thought about each Interest Session and presenter. After each interest session, scan the QR code in the room and send your feedback in on how the presentation went. This information is reviewed by the MACC Committee so that we can continuously improve the learning opportunities.
MAYCI: The Mid America YMCA Camp, INC is the legal entity that annually provides the YMCA Mid America Camping Conference. A 501c3, MAYCI is dedicated to the mission and purpose of advancing the movement of YMCA Camping with an eye towards global initiatives. They will be having a board meeting on Thursday, January 12th at 2pm in the Kampen Library - All are welcome! Join us!
RISING STARS: Rising Stars are up and coming camping professionals who are currently operating in seasonal positions. They will have red lanyards on during the conference. Take time to introduce yourself and welcome them to the camping community at large.
MACC COMMITTEE: The MACC Committee is a group of volunteers who work throughout the year to plan and prepare for this amazing week. Throughout the conference, if you have questions or concerns, please find a Committee member. On Tuesday, they will all be wearing gray Y jackets or vests. If you are interested in joining the MACC Committee for 2024, you can apply through the application in Guidebook or talk to a committee member.
We are so excited for you to join us this week as we take time to connect, learn, share, and grow as YMCA camp professionals! If this is your first MACC, don’t be overwhelmed. Here is a glossary of the MACC lingo to help you through the schedule and its various events:
GUIDEBOOK: phone app for Android and iOS users. Download this app to access the conference schedule. How to access? Download the app, select ‘search by passphrase’ and then enter the passphrase ‘macc2023’. Guidebook is home to the conference schedule, map of Camp Tecumseh, information about our Keynote Speakers and more.
REMIND TEXT ALERTS: Remind is a mass text message platform that will allow you to get updates right to your phone. This one way message system will allow you to get updates and reminders on start times, events and any changes to the schedule. You can join the Remind by texting 81010 the message @macc2023.
MY SCHEDULE: The ‘My Schedule’ option will become your personal schedule for the conference. On the Guidebook app, you will be able to build your own schedule by tapping + sign next to each event on the Conference Schedule. That item will be added to ‘My Schedule’.
WELCOME MIXER: This is the first networking event of MACC. All attendees are welcome to break the ice, make connections and share goals for MACC. There will be an active program and a passive program so everyone can participate in their own way.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: The Keynote Speaker is a session that is attended by all MACC attendees. Each day, there will be a Keynote Speaker who will teach, challenge and inspire all of us with their unique message. Our 2023 Keynotes all of a connection to the YMCA or camping. Please be sure to show up early to Kampen Lodge for the Keynotes so you can get a great seat!
MEALS: Meal times are a cornerstone of the MACC experience for energy and networking. All meals will be served in Camp Tecumseh’s dining hall - Scheumann Lodge. Meals will be buffet style with a special buffet in the front of Scheumann for individuals with dietary restrictions.
TABLE INDICATORS: Tables will have colored table indicators so that you can confidently sit at a table that matches your energy. A yellow indicator with the words ‘Mix and Mingle’ means that the table is for mingling, chatting and networking. A purple indicator with the words ‘Working but Welcome’ means that the table is going to be low on conversation - for team meetings, getting remote work done or just eating quietly.
AFFINITY GROUPS: Affinity Groups are a meeting during meal times designed to connect folks on a topic that isn’t about their camp self. There are two Affinity Groups this year; Tuesday Dinner is Parents & Wednesday Dinner is LGBTQ+. If you are interested in joining these conversations, look near the front of the dining hall for the meeting tables.
DONUTS & DISCUSSION: This pre breakfast event is an opportunity for the early risers to get coffee and have a treat before the breakfast rush. This time is often used for checking in with work, having a team meeting, quietly reflecting while sipping coffee and more.
SPONSOR FAIR: This walkabout lunch is your opportunity to connect with vendors, resources and sample lots of different food. There will be booths with our MACC Sponsors so you can chat with representatives and talk about what they have to offer your camp. Food vendors from GFS and SYSCO.
BUILDING COMMUNITIES: This is MACC style team building and networking. We will all meet up in Kampen and then be broken into small teams. Each team will set out to take on the tasks and challenges of Organized Slight Chaos.
INTEREST SESSIONS: Interest Sessions are the breakout to learn about various topics. There are seven breakouts during each of the Interest Session periods. Review all of your options and choose a session that will help you accomplish your MACC goals.
ROUND TABLES: This networking opportunity is designed to help you connect with folks who work in your department of camp. Choose one of the seven groups that fits your position or camp best to take part in more specific discussions on topics that you as the participant help guide.
COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING: This discussion based program will take you on a thought exercise to help you think through scenarios that we should prepare for but hope don’t happen. A camp or organization will present a scenario, set the scene and give you questions to guide your small group discussion. This session will end with the camp or organization sharing how they handled the scenario when it occurred along with Q&A/debrief.
SILENT AUCTION: The Silent Auction will be stationed in Scheumann near the back. Take a look at the packages and write down your bid with your bidder number. Your bidder number is on the corner of your name tag. Check back on your bids as often as needed to make sure you win your prize. The Silent Auction closes at 6:30pm on Wednesday. Proceeds raised during the silent auction will benefit the YMCA Response to the Crisis in Ukraine. If you win a package, you will pay for your items following the YMCA SERVICE AUCTION and then you will receive your items.
YMCA SERVICE AUCTION: This auction is a live auction event held on Wednesday evening in Kampen. Items that will be up for bid will be displayed in the front, left of Kampen throughout the day on Tuesday and Wednesday to help you plan your giving. During the Service Auction, bidders will hold up their bidder number card to indicate your bid. You will be given your bidder number card on Wednesday at dinner time. If you don’t win a package or are interested in making an additional donation, there will be an opportunity to make a donation during the live auction. You will pay for all packages and donations at the end of the YMCA SERVICE AUCTION and then you will receive your items.
CAMPFIRE: This is a professional conference but we are here to celebrate camp! Join us in Kampen for the camp feels as we sing songs, share skits and join in community. If you are interested in signing up to share at the campfire, sign up during check in or find a MACC Committee volunteer to help you.
REFLECTION: At the conclusion of each evening, all MACC attendees will gather to listen to a thought provoking reflection. The speaker for each reflection is a conference attendee so you will be hearing from your peers. We will hear stories and personal reflections from the speakers to round out the day.
MORNING INSPIRATION/CHAPEL: After you grab some breakfast, gather in Whitetail to start your day with a message that will inspire. There will be a different speaker each morning to get your day to kick start your morning.
RECREATION: This is MACCs evening programs. Each night, there will be a different event or activity for you to participate in to continue networking. There will also be an evening snack served each night. Tuesday night we will play Jackbox games in Kampan and enjoy pizza, breadsticks and soft pretzels. Jackbox games are virtual games where you answer questions and vote for the best answers. Wednesday will be game night in Kampen; cards, UNO, Apples to Apples, Bananagrams, Exploding Kittens, Throw, Throw Burrito (& Avocado) and more. We will enjoy a popcorn bar as we challenge each other to fun games. Thursday evening is star gazing, night hike and hanging out around the campfire. We will enjoy S’mores around the campfire.
AFTERNOON RECREATION: On Thursday afternoon, we will get to participate in Camp Tecumseh programs and activities. During this time, there will be a tour to show off Camp Tecumseh’s construction projects in their River Village and operations along with a program tour to see places and space. There will also be program activities running at various times such as the zipline, climbing wall, archery, riflery and candle making. Our Rising Stars will be leading their own activities too. They will have a large group camp that will meet in Kampen and Yoga in Buffalo. Be sure to check Guidebook for more specifics on times and meeting locations for tours and activities.
BANQUET: Thursday’s dinner will be our MACC Banquet. Join us in Scheumann for a final amazing dinner along with a celebration of our time together. We will share a slideshow and have a ceremony to celebrate a Legend of Camping. This banquet ends with the final reflection.
CONFERENCE EVALUATIONS: The Conference Evaluation can be found on the Guidebook app. This Google Form is a way for you to share your thoughts and feedback on various aspects of the conference. Please make notes throughout your experience so that you can fill out your evaluation with all of your ideas. The MACC Committee does take time during our planning process to review the evaluations and make improvements to the MACC experience.
PRESENTER FEEDBACK: We want to know what you thought about each Interest Session and presenter. After each interest session, scan the QR code in the room and send your feedback in on how the presentation went. This information is reviewed by the MACC Committee so that we can continuously improve the learning opportunities.
MAYCI: The Mid America YMCA Camp, INC is the legal entity that annually provides the YMCA Mid America Camping Conference. A 501c3, MAYCI is dedicated to the mission and purpose of advancing the movement of YMCA Camping with an eye towards global initiatives. They will be having a board meeting on Thursday, January 12th at 2pm in the Kampen Library - All are welcome! Join us!
RISING STARS: Rising Stars are up and coming camping professionals who are currently operating in seasonal positions. They will have red lanyards on during the conference. Take time to introduce yourself and welcome them to the camping community at large.
MACC COMMITTEE: The MACC Committee is a group of volunteers who work throughout the year to plan and prepare for this amazing week. Throughout the conference, if you have questions or concerns, please find a Committee member. On Tuesday, they will all be wearing gray Y jackets or vests. If you are interested in joining the MACC Committee for 2024, you can apply through the application in Guidebook or talk to a committee member.
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