Kettle-Con 2025 Video Archive

Wednesday, July 16
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Full Session Video

Crikey It’s Christmas! 
12 Days of Ringing
& more best practices
from a Kroc Center
Katie Beauchamp,
Volunteer Coordinator
The Salvation Army
Kerrville Kroc Center
Texas Division
Module Video

365 Days of Christmas
Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement
Major Jerry Friday,
Divisional Secretary for Program
Texas Division
Module Video

Nailed It!
Mistakes I’ve Made & What I’ve learned about Angel Tree 
Captain Rachel McKain,
Divisional Youth Secretary
Arkansas & Oklahoma Divisional Headquarters
(Formerly Texas Division)
Module Video

Touched by an Angel
QR Codes/Angel Tree Tags & Donor Stewardship
Aimee Murry,
Divisional Communications & Marketing Director
Alabama, Louisiana and
Mississippi Division
Module Video

Wednesday, August 13
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Full Session Video

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!
Kettle Press Releases
Lieutenant Colonel Cindy Foley, Divisional Commander
The Salvation Army
Northwest Division,
Western Territory
Module Video

Christmas Media Kits
Philip Burn,
Divisional Communications Director
Danielle McCollester,
Assistant Divisional Communications Director
Texas Divisional Headquarters
Module Video

Do a Good Turn Daily 
A Girl Scout Troop Success Story
Marcine Chambers,
Development Manager
Temple Corps, Texas Division
Module Video

Networking for Holiday Event Success
Andre Gwinn, Sr.,
Development Manager
Abilene Corps, Texas Division
Module Video

Could we BE any more prepared?
Joi Harris,
The Salvation Army
Southern Territory
Trade Department
Module Video

Stranger Things:
Mysterious Social Media
This presentation aims to equip The Salvation Army with insights into key 2025 trends, emerging behaviors, and actionable strategies to stay relevant, connected, and impactful across social platforms.
Video Module

Wednesday, September 17
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Full Session Video

Fantastic Briefs and How to Use Them
LERMA Agency
Ever felt burned by a bad interview? We’ll walk through how to vet media opportunities like a pro and brief your spokespeople so they’re confident, clear, and fully prepared. Whether you're facing a friendly reporter or a potential howler, you’ll leave with practical tools to perfect your message and make the most of every media moment.
Module Video

May the Volunteers be with You
Lieutenant Jeremy Warf,
Arlington Corps
The Salvation Army Texas Division
Module Video

Red Kettle Box 
Like the Tardis: small &simple, but holds the world inside!
Major Roy Williams,
Retired
Module Video

Volunteers,  Assemble!
Stephen Thomas,
Divisional Service Extension Director
The Salvation Army Texas Divisional Headquarters
Divisional Service Extension Director
Texas Division Service Extension Department
Module Video

Into the Digital Giving-Verse
(Texas-Focused)
QR Codes, links & more
Rick Dumais,
Divisional Direct Marketing & eMarketing Director
Module Video