2024 National Conference
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Welcome to Traverse City, Michigan, Cherry Capital of the World!
In 1984, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation began providing seed money for volunteer caregiving and its initial grants pioneered the model that eventually scaled to serve the entire United States through more than 1,000 organizations, now present in every state. Forty years later, this national model continues to thrive, supporting people with disabilities and older adults seeking to age in place.
Learn about the movement’s history and discover the innovative ways that our organizations have come to serve vulnerable populations with the helping hands of good neighbors.
Your National Caregiving Network has created an intimate conference designed for you to meet like-minded leaders who share your unique challenges and continue to overcome obstacles to grow and serve upwards of 2200 communities throughout the country.
The Volunteer Caregiving Model, in and of itself, is a unique model of social service rooted in five building blocks. Learn the history and take away best practices that have allowed us to survive, adapt and respond with essential services.
Please note that time references are Eastern Standard Time
Bring your office team and board of directors to celebrate 40 years of demonstrated success in delivering volunteer caregiving to our communities.
*Remote Sessions are limited and indicated with a red asterisk
AMBASSADORS & TRUSTEES
Conference Preview by Invitation Only: 2:30 – 7 p.m., Thursday, October 31, 2024
Please join us on Thursday afternoon, October 31, 2024 for a preview of our strategic planning. The Board of Trustees looks forward to hosting you for dinner and learning how we can strengthen your statewide endeavors to support the boots on the ground. Interested in serving as an Ambassador for your state? We welcome your commitment to serve. Please contact Tammy Glenn, executivedirector@nvcnetwork.org
INNOVATIVE PROJECTS. Volunteer Caregiving has proven itself to be nimble, adapting to the needs of each community. Organizations are invited to display a centerpiece that encourages discussion while celebrating and promoting programs such as Caregiver Canines, Dementia Friendly Respite, Sentimental Journey Music, Hospital to Home and more! You may wish to display brochures or business cards to share. Consider that table guests will need to be able to look past and around your centerpiece, so it doesn’t need to be dense. It just needs to spark a conversation about your unique and innovative program. We also encourage you to make it easy to transport. A limited number of table tops are available. To reserve your table top, please contact boardpresident@nvcnetwork.org
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
While our program is subject to change, directors have provided input to ensure lots of opportunities for you to make new friends and build regional connections throughout your visit. If you have ideas you’d like to see us implement, please reach out and let us know! We are here to serve you!
ABOUT THE HAGERTY CENTER AT NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
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CONFERENCE COSTS
*In-person includes materials, goodie bag, Friday breakfast, lunch, dinner and Saturday lunch plus snacks available throughout both days. Reserve now, Pay later. Payment may be made by check, and must be received by respective deadlines. Conference registration does not include lodging or transportation.
Early Bird Individual registration: $250 per person, by August 31, 2024
Remote registration $235 per organization and includes digital materials distributed to remote attendees in time to review the week before the conference.
Note: Tote bags are available to remote registrants for an additional $12 per person
Our 2 Day Program
For more detailed information—and the latest updates— on the program check out our registration page.
Looking to share a room or join people for dinner Thrusday night? Check out the google group to get connected with other people joining the conference.
THEMES
Throughout the conference, we will give consideration to Age-Inclusive Language and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion. Respectfully, with election day looming on Tuesday, Nov. 5, we’ll challenge you to stay focused on constructive dialogue around the matters at hand that affect our mission. For reference, please visit: https://publichealth.wustl.edu/age-inclusive-language-are-you-using-it-in-your-writing-and-everyday-speech/
DRESS CODE
We’ll be inside the Hagerty Conference Center both days, so please wear layers and dress for comfort. Note the national color theme and consider a splash of teal or goldenrod to let colleagues know you’re part of the conference. 40 for 40 swag can be purchased in advance at givebutter.com/40forvolunteercaregiving and we hope you set up a team and use this campaign for your recruiting efforts throughout 2024.
TRANSPORTATION
If you’re flying in, Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) is 10 minutes from the Hagerty Center Community where our conference is located. Please inquire about shuttle service to and from the airport when you book your lodging. Once you’ve settled in, the Hagerty Conference Center is less than one mile from your lodging. Enjoy a brisk walk or share a paid ride with colleagues who are sporting their NVCN colors.
Note: Friday Dinner attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the Hagerty Center. Use our Google Group to make ride-sharing arrangements.
DAY ONE: Friday, November 1, 2024
A snack bar is available throughout the day.
8 – 9 a.m.: Check in and pick up your conference materials and goodie bag.
9 – 10:15 a.m.: Mix & Mingle Mocktail Breakfast Hour.
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.: Volunteer Caregiving: Fast Forward from 1984 to 2024 and Beyond
Lunch will be served during our session from 12 – 1:30 p.m.
*available remotely 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.: Tools & Tactics for Volunteer Recruitment and Retention
*available remotely 1:45 – 3 p.m.: Introducing BetterAge
3:15 – 4:30 p.m.: Moves Management in Fundraising.
Note: Dinner attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the Hagerty Center. Use our Google Group to make ride-sharing arrangements.
7 p.m.: Keynote Speaker Dr. James Firman
DAY TWO: Saturday, November 2, 2024
A snack bar is available throughout the day.
9 – 10:15 a.m. Grab breakfast at your hotel and then join us at the Hagerty Conference Center. Spend a few minutes in Ballroom A helping to prioritize strategic planning suggestions developed on Day One. Visit with Ambassadors from other states, explore regional projects, and exchange ideas and business cards. Weather permitting, we may organize an early walk along the water to get some fresh air and take some deep breaths before the day begins. The Hagerty Center is about one walkable mile from our hosting hotels.
*available remotely 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.: Managing Assets for Security and Health (MASH)
Lunch will be served during our session from 12 – 1:30 p.m.
*available remotely 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.: Our Role in the National Care Contiuum.
1:45 – 3 p.m.: Hot Topics from Hawai’i to Maine!
3:15 – 4:30 p.m.: Open Microphone.
LODGING
Lodging is not included in the cost of conference registration. Conference participants are STRONGLY encouraged to make lodging plans early as we anticipate Traverse City will be a popular destination. A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Summerside Properties, three sister hotels approx. one mile from the conference center, and all within walking distance of each other.
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The following lodging has been set aside for the dates October 30 – November 2, 2024:
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
CAMBRIA SUITES
King Suite: $129
Double Queen Suite: $139
October 31- November 2, 2024
CAMBRIA SUITES
For Reservations Call 231-778-9000
Or use link:
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/AS97I7
King Suite: $129 (Thursday), $209 (Friday)
Double Queen Suite: $139 (Thursday), $219 (Friday)
COMFORT INN
For Reservations Call 231-778-8000
Or use link:
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/CD03R0
Double Queen Room: $109 (Thursday), $179 (Friday)
BEST WESTERN PLUS
For Reservations call 231-778-7000
Or use link:
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.23043.html?groupId=1R4KF4A4
Double Queen Room: $109 (Thursday), $179 (Friday)
~Rates are per suite, per night, plus 6% state tax and 5% local assessment.
~Additional nights are offered at the best available rate at time of reservation.
~Accommodations not held with a credit card by September 30, 2024, will be released from the group block.
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