

WELCOME TO SMC 2025
SMC VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK​
Thank you so much for volunteering at SMC this year. Please use this Volunteer Handbook as your first line of information. There are a lot of small details as well as big pieces of important information throughout the handbook. Please look over it before you arrive at SMC and continue to use it throughout the conference to reference information. In this handbook, you'll find:
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The volunteer coordinators and their information
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Your personalized volunteer schedule with personalized information
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Maps
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SMC schedule
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On-site information
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Emergency Management
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FAQs
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SMC Team Member information
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Conference Coordinators information
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SMC app information
MEET THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS
Please click the photo below to email that person or access their contact information here.

Ariel Martin
January 2nd

Summer Locklear
January 3rd

Hannah Amen
January 4th

Chanyng Floyd
January 5th
SCHEDULE
TBD
Finish Setup
2:30PM - 3:30PM
Volunteer Meeting
4:00pm – 6:30pm
Student registration at hotel
5:00pm – 7:30pm
Kickoff
8:00pm – 9:15pm
Main Session 1 (DOORS OPEN 30 min before)
9:30pm – 10:15pm
Campus Time
10:30pm - 12:00am
Night Life
ON-SITE INFORMATION​
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January 2nd at 2:30pm: Volunteer Orientation - This will be in Frisco 3 at the Embassy Suites conference center. This meeting is only for our January 2nd volunteers scheduled to help with check-in, SMC store, and the kickoff dinner on the first day of SMC. (see Embassy Suites map above)
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Jan 3rd - 5th: The Citation Room is on the second floor of the Embassy Suites Convention Center. Check out your volunteer schedule (above) for specific directions on what to do and where to go for your shift.
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Access to the Conference
Badges will be provided at volunteer orientation or whenever you come to the volunteer room for your first shift of the conference. Badges need to be worn at all times throughout the conference.
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Dress code for check-in on 2nd
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Light Blue SMC long sleeve t-shirt will be handed out at the volunteer orientation meeting.
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Comfortable shoes (lots of walking may be involved!)
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Coat/gloves (may be outside)
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Personal items
​There is a Volunteer Room (Citation Room) where you can leave your belongings, but it won't be locked, so please avoid bringing valuables.
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Emergencies and crises on-site are extremely rare, but here’s what to know to be prepared.
Emergencies may include:
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Medical emergencies
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Theft or vandalism
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Exhibit crisis (fire, bomb threats, active shooter, etc.)
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Local issues with property management or neighboring retailers
Emergency procedures:
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Step 1: In the case of an emergency, please call the EMT or Police on-site. Contact information will be provided to you on January 2nd.
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Step 2: Call/text Moe Salas to communicate the situation.
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Remain calm, use common sense and follow all instructions from emergency response teams.
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Get the facts. Be prepared to provide detailed information for StuMo to draft a statement if needed.
Professional demeanor:
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Regardless of circumstances, in every crisis or emergency situation, it’s important that all SMC volunteers and staff demonstrate a sense of compassion and a commitment to safety.
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Additionally, volunteers and staff should demonstrate empathy for the situation and communicate that action is being taken to contain or resolve the issue.
HEALTH + SAFETY
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The health and safety of all students and staff is a top priority. We will be following recommendations from city and state agencies for our health protocols. If you have a fever or are experiencing symptoms of illness we ask that you do not attend the conference for the well-being of yourself and everyone else in attendance.
FAQs
Where do I go if I am volunteering on the 2nd?
If you're volunteering on the 2nd for check-in you'll arrive by 2:30pm. You'll park in the Comerica Center parking lot/garage or there is a free option across the street at Haverty's. Refer to the map for Haverty's parking. You'll walk over to the Embassy Suites Convention Center and go to Citation Room (see Embassy Suites map) for the Volunteer Orientation.​
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Where do I go if I'm volunteering the 3rd-5th?
Head to the Volunteer Room (Citation Room) on the second floor of the Embassy Suites Convention Center fifteen minutes before your volunteer shift to receive further instructions. The Citation room will also have snacks and water for you throughout the day! If you already know exactly where you will be going and what you will be doing, then feel free to go straight to the location you are serving at!
Where do I park?
If you are staying in a hotel nearby, please walk to the convention center. If you are driving in, you can park in Comerica Center parking lot/garage or there is a free option across the street at Haverty's. You may park in the back and side of the building. Please leave the front of the store available for their customers. Refer to the map for Haverty's parking.
What meals are provided for staff/volunteers?
Dinner on the 2nd - Kickoff dinner (pizza)
Lunch on the 4th - Kaleo x CFA Lunch (Chick-fil-A)
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Can I attend the main sessions?
Yes! We have seats reserved for volunteers in the Suites! See Map.
Where are some places to stay in Frisco?
Hyatt House
Hilton Garden Inn
Drury Hotel & Suites​
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Who should I contact when I don’t know what to do?
Refer to the volunteer coordinators at the top of this page and reach out to the volunteer coordinator in charge for the day you have a question about.
MEET THE SMC TEAM






Brittany Boortz
SMC Director
Candler Boortz
Director of Content: Main Sessions
Rob Blankenship
Director of Content: Breakouts
Moe Salas
Director of Conference Logistics
Callie Rutherford
Director of Conference Logistics
Mitch Laflin
Director of Media
MEET THE CONFERENCE COORDINATORS
Meet the staff who are helping make SMC happen this year! Access their contact information here.





Dani Renaud
Registration
Tacie Chadwick
SMC Central
Megan Blankenship
SMC Store
Ali Mae Clayborn
Recruiting
Jeremy Martens
Kaleo Recruiting





Sam Snider
Night life
Kenzie Kitt
Kick-off/Send-off
Summer Locklear
Volunteers
Ariel Martin
Volunteers
John Yarrow
IT





Haley Cabrera
Social Media
Peter Bradford
Graphic Design
Amy Ellard
Meeting Space
Caroline Edelen
Info Desk
Shivani Burra
Check-in/Budget


Brad Martin
Setup/Tear Down
Blake Pfaff
AV

THANK YOU
On behalf of the SMC Team, we truly appreciate the time you’re taking to volunteer at our conference, and your eagerness to help make the SMC 2025 a success!
We are excited to see how God uses SMC 2025 to make an impact for His Kingdom!
For additional SMC information, please refer to smcdallas.com or the SMC app.