Cocktails and Calamities 2026

Do you hear that? It sounds like clinking glasses, laughter, old friends, new connections. Cocktails & Calamities is around the corner!
About this Event

AFP Central Ohio Cocktails & Calamities 2026

We love to celebrate the big wins, the gifts we secure, the events that go off without a hitch. But, as we all know, mistakes and missteps are inevitable, and usually our best opportunities to grow. Cocktails & Calamities offers a safe and reflective space for members and guests to learn from other professionalswho have faced unexpected challenges and rose to the occasion. You'll learn not just what happened, but the whys, how they handled it, and retrospective lessons learned.

We will have appetizers and hot h'ors d'oeuvres, drink tickets included with each registration with additional alcoholic beverages available for purchase, and a raffle prize entry for all who attend.
2026 Speakers:

• Frank Pellicone, Grants Coordinator and Special Projects Manager | Franklin County Municipal Court
• Lisa Rovner, Founder/CEO | LKR Strategies
• Dr. Kimberlee Goodman, Executive Director | McConnell Arts Center
• Kristina Rawson, Director of Donor Experience; Chris Mundell, VP for Institutional Engagement | Columbus College of Aft & Design
• Dawn Robinson, Executive Vice President | Kramer and Associates

P.S. - We are excited to announce that actual cocktails are returning to C&C!