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Hi Dee O'Hi !!
Just getting you all in the mood for the most important Holiday of the Year -- St. Patrick's Day on March 17... This communiqué is also a reminder to:
"SAVE THESE DATES" for the 84th Annual Blue Ridge Institute Conference in Fall Creek Falls, Tennessee
Sunday, July 24 --- Friday, July 29, 2011 Registration You will be receiving a formal invitation through email by the end of this month. If you know of any BRI members who do not have access to e-mail or if your e-mail address has changed recently, please send this info to me at mjmtpa@verizon.net or contact Kevin Middleton at webmaster@blueridgeinstitute.net. I am very happy to announce that you will be able to register on-line and pay by credit card. Of course, you may also register through the mail and pay by check if you prefer.
Housing & Meal Arrangements at Fall Creek Falls State Park (www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/FallCreekFalls)
The accommodations at the State Park include hotel rooms, cabins and villas. Fall Creek Falls has set aside a number of rooms for our Blue Ridge Institute. Attendees at the 2011 Institute are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible. Rates for available accommodations will be quoted at the time of your reservation. BRI members 62 and older are entitled to a 10% discount on room rates. (Bring your nonprofit tax ID certificate for reduction on certain sales taxes.) Fall Creek Falls has RV/camping sites available. Please contact the State Park for details and rates.
Make all housing arrangements by calling Fall Creek Falls State Park directly: 1-800-250-8610 or 423-881-5241. Reservations are open 24/7. MEALS at Fall Creek Falls are available in the Inn Dining Room. They are served buffet-style or can be ordered from the menu. Attendees are charged by the meal and can either pay immediately or accumulate meal costs on their room tab. (Gratuities are not included with the meal.) BRI members 62 and older are entitled to a 10% discount for meals. BRI Contact regarding Housing or Facility Questions: Susie Foley at suzie.foley@greenvillefreeclinic.org.
2011 BRI Program Information
Tentative Schedule as of 3/4/2011. CEU's available.
"Take the Money and Run: Building Strength through Financing Strategies" - Sunday Evening, Opening Session -- The Power of Human Capital: Our Relationships
- Monday (Morning and afternoon sessions) -- Understanding and Working with Poverty in America
- Tuesday -- Finding Hidden Treasure: Part 1 -- Social Enterprise
- Wednesday -- Finding Hidden Treasure: Part 2 - Federal Claiming and Other Ways to Multiply Your Money
- Thursday -- Mining Group Gold: Successful Financial Strategies from Our Own Members
- Friday -- Inspirational Speaker -- to be announced
Program Chair: Luanne Panacek at lpanacek@childrensboard.org 2011 Activities Information
The morning Professional Development sessions begin @ 8:30 am with music, announcements and the Network NEWS, and end @ 12:30 pm. A unique aspect of BRI, however, is that most afternoons and evenings are set aside for informal networking through a diverse schedule of Activities, and for time to spend with your family. For most of us, this blending of "work and play" has led to exciting idea exchanges, as well as long lasting friendships that pull us back every year. Tuesday is the Excellent Talent Show, so start working on your 5 minutes of FAME! More Activity Info to follow real soon. Activities Chair: Andrea Smith at andrea.smith@senioraction.org
2011 Children's Program
The Summer Youth Leadership Academy of Blue Ridge Institute is open to any child/teenager of a registered BRI participant. There will be morning and evening sessions -- the children will spend the afternoons with their families. You will learn much more about this INNOVATIVE CHANGE with registration!
Children's Program co-chairs: Carl Lavender at BBQribs35@yahoo.com and Sara Faircloth at sara.faircloth@gcsu.edu
Sponsorship Opportunities
Incoming BRI President Paul D'Agostino is planning many ways for you and/or your organization/ relatives/close friends/rich acquaintances/etc. to support the Blue Ridge Institute through creative Sponsorship Opportunities: Program Day Sponsors, Activities Sponsors, ads in the Program, Silent Auction items, blatant solicitation...
Contact Paul at pdag@cachillsborough.com or pdag@tampabay.rr.com.
"Fresh Persons" (First Time Conference Attendees)
We welcome you to BRI and hope you are excited about attending this year. Please visit www.blueridgeinstitute.net and view the video if you haven't already. The site will be updated to include all the 2011 details later this week!
Membership Chair: Wanda Bertram at wandarbertram@gmail.com
Looking forward to a wonderful 2011 Conference -- See you all very soon!
Hi Dee O'Bye!
Mary Jo
2010-2011 BRI President
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