Everyone's A Hero
Welcome to the 2020 Virtual Connection Schedule
This virtual connection is open to all ALA Gateway Members as well as other decision-makers and decision-influencers within their firms. There is no cost to participate in the below nine events throughout October 2020 which make up ALA Gateway's 2020 Virtual Connection. Each event is unique so check back periodically to see what's new.
This new event takes place of the Chapter's Annual Expo. There will definitely be prizes awarded throughout the month so attend as many sessions as you are able to. The more sessions you attend the more times your name will go into the pot for the Grand Prize of $500, yes $500! Plus, all the knowledge and fun you can take.
We know promotional items are a big hit at expo so for attending any one of the sessions below you will receive a special gift from all of the participating business partners.
Be sure to sign up for each event individually below and add to your calendars. Plus, we encourage decision-makers and decision-influencers within your firms to attend.
Business Partners are only eligible to attend the event their company is sponsoring as well as the Marvel-ous Costume Party and Happy Hour on October 29, 2020 at 4:30PM.
A Sandwiched Superhero!
Adults in the “sandwich generation” are faced with the overwhelming task of raising children while caring for elderly parents. It requires a great deal of understanding to make decisions about services and options for our aging parents. In this educational session, attorney Courtney Mitchell will discuss the critical issues related to caregiving, housing, medical and financial preparation.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
12:00PM-1:00PM
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Sponsoring Business Partners
Marvel-ous Costume Party and Happy Hour
Dress in your best costume. All ALA Gateway members, decision makers and influencers, and ALA Gateway Business Partners are encouraged to attend dressed in their finest Halloween costumes. Prizes will be awarded.
Thursday, October 29, 2020
4:30PM-6:00PM
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PAST EVENTS
Your Superhuman Strength
We'll get everyone warmed up with a understanding your body and fatigue. Learn stretching techniques that will keep your mind focused for those long days in front of a computer. In addition, we'll dive into proper ergonomics and the way posture plays a role in our daily lives. It's all about your superhuman strength during this kick-off session. Sign up today for great prizes awarded at the end of the presentation!
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
3:00PM-4:00PM
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Sponsoring Business Partners
Not All Superheroes Wear Capes
Join the Gateway Chapter as we drill down on crime and safety in St. Louis with Sgt. Matt Karnowski of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and Kelli McCrary, Director of Security and Urban Space of Downtown STL, Inc. While much of the presentation will be focused on Downtown St. Louis there will be many takeaways for all over the St. Louis region. We’ll take a look at pre-Covid statistics and how they compare to what the police department and other security agencies are seeing, and leave understanding what is being done to combat crime and what resources are available to you and your employees. Join the session for your chance to win a Ring Doorbell!
Thursday, October 8, 2020
9:00AM-10:00AM
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Sponsoring Business Partners
Let's Hulk Out A Lat-tea
Join us as we Brew with our Business Partners and learn how to make delicious drinks and learn some fun facts and health benefits for your morning delight. We'll learn how to maximize resources you already have a home to make specialty coffees, healthy alternatives to your favorite Starbucks boost, and an immune boosting tea. Something for everyone to enjoy! Attend this session and you'll have a chance to win lots of goodies to get you started!
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
9:00AM-10:00AM
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Sponsoring Business Partners
The Wonder Woman's Guide to Supplier Diversity
Learn how you can meet your supplier diversity goals and help your firm win more business. Participants will walk away with actionable tools they can use, and a chance to get started supporting diversity right away with our giveaway. Virtual bingo winners will get to pick a local diverse owned restaurant and $100 to spend there. Come save the day with ALA!
Thursday, October 15, 2020
12:00PM-1:00PM
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Sponsoring Business Partners
Show Us Your Super Powers!
Join your ALA colleagues with your Team for a virtual scavenger hunt! All members (as well as members of your household) are welcome to participate on your Team. Please review the rules before our session and have a Team Name ready!
VIRTUAL SCAVENGER HUNT
Dawn will display an item on her shared screen. Participants must go find the item within their office/households and bring it back to the Zoom call. Participant teams may include anyone in the household if you are working from home. Scoring will be based on the order in which participants bring back the items and show them on screen.
To keep the hunt moving, participants will only have one minute to find each item. If you know for certain you don’t have something, just let Dawn or Emily know that you are out of that round. There will be an official timer on the screen to keep track.
- Participants can’t take the phone or computer you’re using with you.
- No using phones for answers (i.e., you can’t look up a picture of a Tom Hanks movie on your phone).
- An item cannot be used for two different answers (e.g., Toy Story movie couldn’t be used for Tom Hanks movie + Disney character)
- Please use the chat function in Zoom if you have questions, or need to get Dawn or Emily’s attention.
- Emily will be the final judge for any close calls or questionable items displayed.
SCORING - FIRST, SECOND, LAST
There will be a scorecard displayed after each round to show the current standings.
- The first team to come back with their item gets - 5 points
- The second team to come back with their item gets - 3 points
- Anyone else who comes back with the item within the minute gets- 1 point
PARTICIPATION PRIZES
Coffee Basket (compliments of Royal Cup Coffee)
Kate Spade bag (compliments of Woodard)
Champaign and Wine Kit (compliments of Legal Back Office)
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
4:00PM-5:00PM
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Sponsoring Business Partners
Wham - Time for Lunch!
Attend this Thursday's socially distanced lunch in Forest Park and you could be the lucky winner of $300 or a charcuterie board!
For those attending:
- Please bring a chair
- Pavilions in Forest Park can not be reserved this time of year, please look for us around the location on the map below around the red dot
- There will be two drawings: one for a $300 gift card and one for a free charcuterie board
- Box lunches will be provided
Thursday, October 22, 2020
12:00PM-1:00PM
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Sponsoring Business Partners
Sponsoring Business Partner
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