2011 PROGRAM AGENDA (CEU’s available)
Sunday Night Opening & Welcome Session: Celebrating Our “Human Capital”
Our Opening Session combines Food, Fun, Friendship and a bit of Folly as we
share a picnic meal together, get to know each other and BRI, renew friendships
and make new connections.
The Program & Activities Committees have joined forces to welcome all, take a
trip down BRI memory lane, preview the action-packed weekly schedule, meet
BRI Leadership, listen to the first edition of the “News” and kick-off the “Annual
BRI Exercise & Weight Loss Program through Dancing.”
Monday: Understanding and Working with Poverty in America
Morning Plenary Session ▪ Rebecca Rhodes, Director, Institute for Leadership Developmnt, South Carolina
Afternoon Session ▪ Terry Tolan, Executive Director, Kentucky Office of Early Childhood
This session will
explore Poverty Indicators beyond “financial” ones, guiding participants to
explore their personal values and attitudes toward Poverty. Ms. Rhodes is
an expert on life coaching regarding the Poverty Mentality which permeates
gender, age, ethnicity and self-assessment. This will be a highly interactive
session with opportunities to learn from and work with current, real-life
examples.
The afternoon session, led by Terry Tolan, Executive Director of the Kentucky Office of Early Childhood, will continue to engage participants in an experiential exercise to
better understand poverty. -----Download: www.blueridgeinstitute.net/files/lwcents2011.zip
Tuesday: Finding Hidden Treasure: Social Enterprise
Morning Plenary Session ▪ Dave Parker, Director, National Center for Social Entrepreneurs
Afternoon ▪ Technical Assistance Available
Dave will provide an overview of the work of the NCSE and a
detailed discussion of the Social Enterprise Curricula that has assisted hundreds of social services agencies to
move to a whole new level of sustainability and self sufficiency, while reducing overall level of dependence on
donors. This means more control over your revenue, more jobs for clients and economic development for your
communities. -----Visit: www.nationalcenterforsocialentrepreneurs.org
Wednesday: Finding Hidden Treasure: Federal Claiming & Multiplying Your $$
Morning Plenary Session ▪ Don Dixon, Hillsborough County Childrens Services
Afternoon ▪ Technical Assistance Available ▪ Michele Prior, Strategy Solutions, LLC
This session will review how non-profits and government programs can maximize
revenue in these “stingy” times, including federal claiming, match and
leveraging. The speakers will provide individual consultation/coaching for your
specific strategic needs to maximize delivery on your organizational promise. -----Visit: www.childrensboard.org
Thursday: Mining Group Gold: Successful Financial Strategies
Morning Plenary Session ▪ “In-House” Expert Panel of BRI
Afternoon ▪ Technical Assistance Available
Three of our own 'Stars'
who won the “Second BRI Innovation Award” will showcase their successful
financial strategies and programs that have been crucial to their organization’s continuing survival and revival. -----Visit: Online Nomination Form
Friday: Keeping Our Emotional Balance Sheet in the Black
Morning Plenary Session ▪ Ginny Weatherstone, Volunteer Ministry Center, Knoxville, TN
Fall Creek Falls provides us with the opportunity to rest and recharge our emotional battery. How do we take home the balance we may have found here? Can we have a real life when we have a real mission to help those in need? Ginny Weatherstone will talk about what she’s learned from 39 years in the helping profession and what she has learned from other cultures and traditions. -----Visit: www.vmcinc.org
For the 2011 Program Flyer CLICK HERE.
For more information, contact Program Chair Luanne Panacek, at lpanacek@childrensboard.org
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
You should have received a formal invitation to register online via email. If you know of any BRI members who do not have access to e-mail, if your e-mail address has changed recently, or if you did not receive an invitation, please register by clicking here, or contact Membership Chair, Wanda Bertram at wandarbertram@gmail.com or Kevin Middleton at webmaster@blueridgeinstitute.net to confirm your contact information. In an exciting new development, our online registration now allows for payment by credit card or check! Of course, you may also pay by check if you prefer.
HOUSING 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. Fall Creek Falls 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 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.
Housing or Facility Questions? Contact Susie Foley at suzie.foley@greenvillefreeclinic.org.
2011 ACTIVITIES INFORMATION
The morning Professional Development sessions begin at 8:30 am with music, announcements and the Network NEWS…..and end at 12:15 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! CLICK HERE for a list of the many activites available. More information coming soon. Activities Chair: Andrea Smith at andrea.smith@senioraction.org
2011 SUMMER YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
The Summer Youth Leadership Academy of Blue Ridge Institute (formerly known as the Children's Program) is open to any child/teenager (ages 4-15) of a registered BRI participant! There will be morning and evening sessions -- 8:15 am to 12:15 pm and 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The program is segmented by age: 4-7, 8-12, and 13-15 and is facilitated by five Nonprofit Management students receiving internship credit from Georgia College, Milledgeville, GA (parental assistance will be solicited on an as needed basis). The children will spend the afternoons with their families.
Special Activities
• Talent show participation
• Storytelling session with a professional Storyteller
• Presentation before the Institute audience
• Swimming
• Games
• Crafts
• Wednesday night – Special party with music, games, food and more
• Other fun and surprises in the works!
Registration for the children's program will be completed with online conference registration (invitations were sent via email). Members registering by mail may register their children by filling out the form here.
Children’s Program co-chairs: Carl Lavender at BBQribs35@yahoo.com and Sara Faircloth at sara.faircloth@gcsu.edu
“FRESH PERSONS” (First Time Conference Attendees)
We welcome you to BRI and hope you are excited about attending this year. Please explore the site and view the video if you haven’t already. Also, take a moment to download our "Important Information" document for everything you need to know about attending the Blue Ridge Institute. We look forward to seeing you in July!
Membership Chair: Wanda Bertram at wandabertram@gmail.com
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Thank you for your interest in supporting the 2011 Blue Ridge Institute! Incoming BRI President Paul D’Agostino has planned many ways for you and/or your organization/relatives/close friends/rich acquaintances/etc. to support the Blue Ridge Institute through creative Sponsorship Opportunities. Available options include advertising in the program, obtaining exhibit space, sponsoring the Summer Youth Leadership Academy or sponsoring a coffee break.
To sponsor the 2011 Institute or make a donation to the Development Fund, download our Sponsorship Form or Development Fund Donation Form. Please complete the form and send it in as instructed.
Contact Paul at pdag@cachillsborough.com or pdag@tampabay.rr.com for more information.
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