{"id":186581,"date":"2025-02-14T09:03:27","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T14:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=186581"},"modified":"2025-02-14T09:03:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T14:03:27","slug":"alexis-fisher-named-2024-michigan-champion-of-the-year-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/michigan\/record-breaking-back-to-best-buddies-training","title":{"rendered":"Record-Breaking Back to Best Buddies Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;186582&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p><strong>Michigan&#8217;s annual &#8220;Back to Best Buddies&#8221; training<\/strong> set a new attendance record in January 2025, demonstrating the growing impact of the Best Buddies mission across the state. Held at the <strong>Rochester Hills Public Library<\/strong>, the event saw representatives from nearly all of Michigan\u2019s friendship chapters, underscoring the expanding reach and enthusiasm for the program.<\/p>\n<h2>A Day of Learning and Collaboration<\/h2>\n<p>Local chapter leaders and advisors gathered for a day of <strong>collaboration, idea-sharing, and professional development<\/strong>. The training equipped attendees with valuable tools and strategies to effectively engage their chapters in the semester ahead. Facilitated by <strong>Lead Program Manager Lydia Goff<\/strong> and <strong>Director of Mission Advancement Jon Ganci<\/strong>, the session proved to be an overwhelming success.<\/p>\n<h2>Inspiring Leadership and Preparation<\/h2>\n<p><em>\u201cThe energy and commitment at this year\u2019s training were remarkable,\u201d<\/em> said Goff. <em>\u201cOur chapters are now better prepared to close out the school year with impact, while also gearing up for key events like the Friendship Walk, BBLC, and leadership transitions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Strengthening the Best Buddies Network<\/h2>\n<p>The event not only strengthened the network of chapter leaders but also provided the necessary resources to ensure <strong>Best Buddies chapters thrive throughout the year<\/strong>. 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