Connect with Exhibitors & Colleagues
Connect with colleagues and engage with exhibiting partners. Take this time to catch up, build new relationships, and reconnect across the membership and vendor community.

Luncheon
Enjoy lunch while connecting with colleagues, peers, and partners from across the membership.

Guest Speaker: Rodney Butler, Tribal Council Chairman

Rodney A. Butler is the Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation since January 2010. Mr. Butler’s service on Tribal Council began in 2004, one year later in 2005, he was appointed Tribal Council Treasurer; a position he held through 2009. During his tenure, Mr. Butler chaired the Tribe’s Finance, Housing and Judicial Committees, the MPTN Utility Authority, and served as an Interim CEO for Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Chair’s Report
Jon-Paul Venoit, President & CEO, Masonicare

President’s Report
Mag Morelli, President, LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island

Leadership Academy Ceremony: Class of 2026
Michelle Pandolfi, Coach and Facilitator

This ceremony recognizes and celebrates the Leadership Academy Class of 2026 upon completion of the program. This portion includes a brief graduation ceremony honoring fellows from Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Delaware, along with reflections from select fellows sharing their leadership journey and experiences from the academy. Join us in congratulating the Leadership Academy Class of 2026! Please note that if you are planning to attend as a guest of a 2026 fellow, you must register under the ‘Aging Services Provider Member’ category.

Annual Meeting Award Ceremony
Patty Morse, Award Committee Chair, President & CEO, Connecticut Baptist Homes, Inc.

The Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony recognizes individuals, organizations, and partners whose leadership, service, innovation, and commitment to aging services reflect the mission and values of LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island. Select award recipients will be honored for their outstanding contributions to the field, including excellence in governance, advocacy, volunteerism, program innovation, and community impact.

Awards Sponsored by Gold Partner TD Bank