Frequently Asked Questions
GENERAL INFORMATION
Who attends Delegate Assembly?
This conference is intended for Goodwill CEOs and board members. Additional attendees include designated non-CEO members, state and regional coordinators, current Executive Development Program (EDP) participants, GII team members, conference sponsors and guests.
When does Delegate Assembly start and end?
The official dates are Sunday, June 22 through Wednesday, June 25.
Where is Delegate Assembly?
Delegate Assembly will take place in Indianapolis, IN.
How can I book a hotel?
Hotel information with the reservation link will be provided via email upon registration.
Who do I contact regarding partnerships and sponsorships?
Visit the Goodwill Sponsorship Page to learn about partnership or sponsorship opportunities.
What if I still have more general questions?
Contact the events team at giievents@goodwill.org.
VOTING INFORMATION
Q: Who can vote during the business session?
A: Each Goodwill organization may identify two voting delegates, which must be the CEO or a designated staff member, and a local board member. Please make sure you have coordinated your two voting delegates prior to registering and select the appropriate category (i.e., local board chair or designed member [Voting Delegate]).
Q: How will voting be managed?
A: Voting will be conducted via a third-party platform, ElectionBuddy. Both in-person and virtual attendees will vote through ElectionBuddy.
Q: When will receive my voting credentials?
A: All voting delegates who are registered for Delegate Assembly will receive their unique voting credentials (access key and password) by June 17. This email will come from jamie.odonnell@goodwill.org.
Q: When will I be able to test my voting credentials?
A: Between June 17 - 22, voting delegates are asked to visit the ElectionBuddy link to complete the test vote as confirmation that you have received your voting credentials. The same access key and password will be used to vote at the Delegate Assembly on June 23; please keep these voting credentials accessible.
Q: How will voting work on the day of the business meeting?
A: On the morning of June 23, voting delegates will receive a reminder email with their voting credentials and the link for voting. The link will also be shared on-screen in the conference room during the business meeting. Voting delegates should access this link on their phone/tablet or laptop . You will only need to log in to the ElectionBuddy link once to proceed through all votes as they become available during the meeting.
Q: What if I still have more questions?
A: If you have any concerns about voting or do not receive the email with your voting credentials, please contact Jamie O’Donnell at jamie.odonnell@goodwill.org.