BOOST CONFERENCE
APRIL 25 - APRIL 28, 2012
Palm Springs Convention Center Palm Springs, California
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RENAISSANCE & HILTON HOTEL SOLD OUT
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The Renaissance and Hilton Hotels are sold out for the 2012 BOOST Conference.
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Hotel Zoso
150 South Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 325-9676
BOOST Conference Rate- $139 per nightHotel Zoso is located 3 blocks from the Palm Springs Convention Center. In addition, Hotel Zoso provides a complimentary schedule within a 5 miles radius of the hotel as well to the Palm Springs Airport. To make a reservation call the Hotel Zoso onsite reservations department at (760) 325-9676. You must identify yourself as being part of the BOOST Conference in order to obtain this special rate. Deadline to reserve a room is March 23rd.
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BOOST supports your efforts to provide staff development opportunities for your entire team. We are pleased to offer 1 complimentary Pre-Conference Academy admission for every 12 registered attendees from your agency (value up to $175). If you have registered 12 or more of your staff, please contact Christine McKenna to obtain your complimentary Pre-Conference Academy admission(s) at christine@boostcollaborative.org For more information about bringing your team to BOOST, click here. For more information on the Pre-Conference Academy, click here.  |
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Conference Registration Includes:
- Workshop Sessions
- Meals (breakfast & lunch provided Thursday and Friday, breakfast provided on Saturday)
- Access to all conference sponsored events
- Exhibit Hall pass
- Networking Reception
- Post conference trip report
- Certificate of Attendance
Only $435 per person For more information on registration, click here
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FACILITATE AN INSPIRATION STATION AT BOOST
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Sign up today to host an Inspiration Stations at no cost at the 2012 BOOST Conference. Inspiration Station are 45 minute informal and intimate table talk discussions focused on a specific topic of area of interest. Inspiration Station allow for in-depth conversations and dialogue on specific topic areas. For more information, or to submit an application, click here. (Space is limited)
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PHASE II WORKSHOPS ANNOUNCED
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The second phase of workshops have been announced for the 2012 BOOST Conference. Be sure to check out the latest workshops so you can start planning your experience at BOOST! Please click here to see the most current list of presenters joining us this April in Palm Springs, California. |
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BOOST CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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Thursday, April 26
8:45am-9:45am  Michelle Cummings is a dynamic keynote speaker and a highly-regarded consultant in the areas of leadership, teambuilding, and experiential learning. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Kansas State University and a Master's degree in Experiential Education from Minnesota State University at Mankato. Michelle is currently partnering with Stephen M.R. Covey and his partners at CoveyLink to develop experiential initiatives for Mr. Covey's most recent book, The Speed of Trust.
For more information on Michelle Cummings click here
Thursday, April 26
12:00pm-1:30pm Sir Ken Robinson, PhD is an internationally recognized leader in the development of education, creativity and innovation. He is also one of the world's leading speakers with a profound impact on audiences everywhere. The videos of his famous 2006 and 2010 talks to the prestigious TED Conference have been seen by an estimated 200 million people in over 150 countries.
For more information on Sir Ken Robinson, click here
Friday, April 27 8:45am-9:45am Dr. Milton Chen is Senior Fellow and Executive Director, emeritus at The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF), a non-profit operating foundation in the San Francisco Bay Area that utilizes its multimedia website Edutopia.org and documentary films to communicate a new vision for 21st Century schools. He served as executive director of GLEF for 12 years. During his tenure, GLEF and its media brand, Edutopia, greatly expanded their editorial publishing efforts, including the award-winning Edutopia magazine. Edutopia.org is known as a destination Web site for educators and others interested in educational innovation and has won numerous honors, including the 2009 Webby People's Voice Award for best education website. For more information on Milton Chen, click here
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MORNING RECESS ANNOUNCED
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Friday, April 27
7:30am-8:30am
Wake up! Climb Up! What goes better with mornings and coffee than rockwalls?! COME join us for a fun morning workout and try your skills on our 24 foot portable rockwall... STAY to learn how the climbing experience is used to engage, energize and enable individuals, groups and teams to perform. You'll walk away from this Recess refreshed and with adrenaline pumping for the day after having tackled the rockwall, but you'll also have gained 3 simple backpocket teambuilders and energizers to ensure that your students and staff are ready to take on challenges together. Wake Up! Climb Up!
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