is February 9 & 10th in L. A. I just caught wind of it this week and have read through all the agendas etc. and been thinking about it. I think it would provide us with lots of info as well as opportunity to network etc. The cut off for conference registration is Monday – then the fee jumps to $600.
I would like to contribute the miles. I have asked someone to sponsor the registration fee: $450.00 and I would like to suggest that Clearwater cover the costs of the hotel, which is estimated to be at $195.00 a night for 2 nights. Once we have a budget, I will not be asking about these kinds of things – but I feel at this time I would like your opinions.
//help.endhomelessness.org/events/19
As we go along, I hope to narrow this down to 1-2 conferences a year and tune into the ones that would be best. I think the RHYTTC (Runaway & Homeless Youth Technical and Training Center) one every November is going to be a must and maybe not attend this one regularly. But this particular conference does have a youth stream at every session. Ideally, in the future, I think a director, board member, and a shelter worker should go. (more grant writing)
Opinions?
This is a really great opportunity. I read about this about 5 months ago, since then they’ve added some great workshops. I agree that you should go and learn as much as you can.
I fully support the expenses toward this conference. Sounds like it will be a valuable resource.
Marylee,
I would be in favor of supporting this in particular for some national perspective on our parochial situation. Networking is critical at start up positions, and this may assist you in idea development as an executive director. It would be great if we could get sponsorship even for the hotel as well. But if not, I support the contribution of funds from FYA.
Agreed and have asked for hotel as well. Good suggestion.