2022 Events
Celebration/Open House Event
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BranchOut! Celebration and Open House Event is hosted each year to recognize the achievements of our mentors at BranchOut!, and more importantly, showcase BranchOut! to the community. Our annual event consists of community performers, keynote speakers, and certificates/awards (the President's Volunteer Service Award, Congressional Recognition Certificate, Community Service Award, etc). This is our 7th annual celebration and open house event and we hope you will join us to learn why this is a youth volunteer program that you do not want to miss!
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Our Guest Speakers this year:
Dr. Phil Cronin, Assistant Principal of Herndon High School
Chris Shen, Co-Founder and COO of Revere, a VC-backed fintech/data company
Christopher Bi, Former BranchOut! Mentor, current Rice University student, TJHSST alums
Our Performers this year:
Natya Margam Dance Group
Xuejuan Dance Ensemble
Program Highlights:
Project presentation
Awards ceremony
Q&A for people who are interested in BranchOut!
Group photo
Past speakers and supporters include:
Tim Kaine - U.S. Senator (VA)
Barbara Comstock - Former U.S. Congresswoman (VA)
Ken Plum - Virginia State Delegate
Robert W. Gee - Committee of 100 Member
Ryan McElveen - Former FCPS Board Member at Large
Paul Li - Founder of the Calvin J. Li Foundation
Tony Lodge - Executive Board Member at SUN Scholars
Susan Lee - Maryland State Senator
Lily Qi - Maryland State Delegate
Dr. Larry Bussey - Fairfax County Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee
Jay Chen, President of the Board of Trustees for Mt. San Antonio Community College, Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy Reserves
BranchOut! Celebration Event this year will be on Saturday, October 15 and is hosted online via Zoom. Join us by registering for this FREE event today to celebrate with us and learn how to get involved this coming year!
Questions? Email us at velbranchout@gmail.com
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BranchOut! Virtual College Admission Night
Tuesday, 9/20/2022 from 7:30-9pm ET
Virtual training session via Zoom
Missed the event? You can read the event highlights/recap here
This event was NOT be recorded.
BranchOut! Training/Open House Event
Saturday, 6/25/2022 from 3-6pm ET
Virtual training session
3-4pm portion is open to the general public
Zoom ID: 845 0033 3595
Password: branchout
BranchOut! Leadership Presentations
Saturday, 6/18/2022 from 5-6pm ET
Fall 2021 Events!
Click on the event flyer to register for the event
BranchOut! Celebration Event is hosted each year to recognize the achievements of our mentors at BranchOut!, and more importantly, showcase BranchOut! to the community. Our annual event consists of community performers, keynote speakers, and certificates/awards, so don't miss out! Invite your friends and family!
Past speakers and supporters include:
Tim Kaine - U.S. Senator (VA)
Barbara Comstock - Former U.S. Congresswoman (VA)
Ken Plum - Virginia State Delegate
Robert W. Gee - Committee of 100 Member
Ryan McElveen - Former FCPS Board Member at Large
Paul Li - Founder of the Calvin J. Li Foundation
Tony Lodge - Executive Board Member at SUN Scholars
Susan Lee - Maryland State Senator
Lily Qi - Maryland State Delegate
Dr. Larry Bussey - Fairfax County Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee
BranchOut! Celebration Event this year will be on Saturday, October 9 and is hosted online via Zoom. Join us by registering for this FREE event today to celebrate with us and learn how to get involved this coming year!