Welcome!
Dear Colleagues:
LIRS would like to welcome affiliate staff, partners, and invited guests to our national conference being held in Bloomington, Minn., on June 10-12, 2008. This year’s theme is “Partnering for Success in Community Integration.” The focus of the conference is on resettlement, children’s services and immigration/asylee issues.
The conference will be highlighted by various plenary sessions. We are pleased to announce that we have Dr. Vincent Kituku as the opening speaker. Dr. Kituku is a native of Kenya who has risen to prominence by delivering authentic, informative and high-energy messages that help people "spear social buffaloes" and live up to their greatness.
We are excited about the upcoming conference and look forward to your participation. The conference will be preceded on June 9 by a regional consultants (RC) meeting.
We ask all participants to register for the conference via this website. The registration period extends through May 12, after which the link will close and will not be available.
On behalf on the entire conference planning committee, we look forward to a wonderful convening. See you in Bloomington!
Sincerely,
Terry Abeles and Susan Gundlach
on behalf of the conference planning committee—Donna Magnuson,
James Horan,
Stacy Martin,
Patti Hurd,
Sinisa Milovanovic,
Chak Ng,
Annie Sovick,
Pam Bloom
and Judi Pferdeort—and the many other staff member of LIRS and our partners!
Conference Overview
• Meals and Breaks
On conference days, LIRS provides a continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, and lunch. The Holiday Inn Select offers quality in-house restaurants and is convenient to many other excellent dining choices. The Mall of America is nearby and offers many dining options.
Vegetarian considerations have been included in all pre-arranged meal functions. Please indicate special dietary needs on the conference registration form.
• Conference Attire
In order to enjoy the conference in a comfortable and professional manner, and to provide an appropriate welcome and audience for guests and speakers, business casual attire is suggested.
• Conference Expenses
LIRS will pay for meals as included in the program, and other conference costs such as meeting space, AV equipment, etc. Attendees will be responsible for airfare, travel expenses, any meals not included in the program, and any optional scheduled activities.
• Activities
The Minneapolis and Bloomington areas offer a wide variety of activities for you to enjoy. Downtown Minneapolis boasts dinner theatres, comedy clubs, Amusement Parks, history centers and an array of dining and night life options, including the Shout House dueling piano bar and the Hard Rock Café. The Mall of America, located in Bloomington, is an epicenter for shopping and entertainment. The possibilities for dining in and around the mall are almost endless, with Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Chevy’s Fresh Mex, Chili’s Bar & Grill, Rainforest Café and Olive Garden among the many options. We will also be providing an activity and dining list to aid you in finding the best way to spend your free time. |
Got Questions? Contact Judith Pferdeort at 410/230-2852 (phone), 410/230-2892 (fax) or jpferdeort@lirs.org |
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