Court Appointed Special Advocates of Mesa County has scheduled an annual breakfast event and leadership conference for Sept. 14.

The events are planned for the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel located at 743 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction.

The free Discover the Hope Breakfast is set to start at 8 a.m. The breakfast event will feature Thomas McKee, a CASA volunteer and expert on volunteerism and leadership. McKee will discuss his experiences with CASA and what the children with whom he has worked have taught him along the way.

The Empowering Leadership Conference is set for 9:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets sell for $65.

McKee, also an international speaker and author, will help participants learn how to recruit, motivate and unleash their teams. He will teach participants how to awaken a passion for their causes, keep their visions alive, unify diverse teams and empower staff.

CASA of Mesa County supports court-appointed volunteers who serve as advocates for abused and neglected children. 

To register for or obtain more information about the upcoming events, visit www.casamc.org/events.