[nfbwatlk] conferences

Sun Mar 2 18:45:47 CST 2008

Actually, Carl's suggestion isn't a bad one and I have thought more than 
once of having a conference or, perhaps more likely, an affiliate 
retreat in a set-up such as he describes below. In fact, I'll admit that 
I think it would be fun to hold a conference somewhere splurgy such as 
at Ocean Shores (DSB held a parents conference or something there once 
and it was great to just walk out from one's cabin to the beach. But 
then I didn't pay the bill!)

The problems as I see them with this sort of venue are, first and 
foremost, the problem of transportation (we'd have to pretty-much pay 
for or at least arrange everyone's transportation) and meals (how many 
of you are volunteering to bring and assist with cooking food?). But 
please don't interpret this as being unreceptive to the idea. 
Particularly as we get more members -- especially members near such 
venues -- the easier and more feasible such venues become.

Mike

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Carl Jarvis
  To: nfbw
  Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 7:35 PM
  Subject: [nfbwatlk] conferences

  When conducting a training or planning conference, many organizations 
prefer to gather members together in a more private location where they 
can be in close proximity to one another and not distracted by outside 
activities.
  When I directed the OTC I used the Environmental Learning Centers on 
several occasions.  The cost per person is very low, this year it is 
about 9.40 plus tax per night.
  Of course you would need to add on the cost of meals and any paid 
labor, but with planning and some willing volunteers it could be less 
than 50 dollars per night for members.
  Below is some information regarding one such Center near Oak Harbor.

  Washington State Parks Retreat Centers

  Cornet Bay
   Set on a saltwater bay with freshwater lakes nearby, Cornet Bay 
offers access to hiking trails and fresh water lakes.
  Park Location: Near Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island
  Capacity: 186 people.
  Availability: Year round.
  Accommodations: Lodge and recreation hall with fully equipped kitchen; 
12 cabins sleep 10 each; five cabins sleep between four and nine each; 
duplex sleeps
  28; amphitheater for group gatherings; restrooms and showers nearby; 
ADA access.
  Features: Kitchen utensils and dishes; beds or cots; tables and 
chairs; cleaning supplies; paper towels and toilet paper.
  Not provided: Kitchen linens and dishwashing supplies; bedding or 
sleeping bags; firewood; first aid equipment; recreational equipment.
  Activities: Fishing on lakes; kayaking and canoeing; hiking; 
horseshoes; golf course and rifle range nearby; interpretive center; 
lighthouse and gun batteries
  at Fort Casey State Park located 15 miles away.

  Oct. 1 – April 30:
  Minimum 45 people, maximum 92
  Mini camp
  Oct. 1 – April 30:
  Minimum 35 people, maximum 50

  2008 Overnight Rates:
  $9.40 per person (plus tax)
  Full camp
  Minimum 80 people, maximum 186
  Main camp
  Oct. 1 – April 30:
  Minimum 45 people, maximum 92
  Mini camp
  Oct. 1 – April 30:
  Minimum 35 people, maximum 50

  Reservations:

  list of 3 items
  • Call (800) 360-4240 or (360) 902-8600, or
  Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at (800) 833-6388.
  • Deposit required with reservation.
  • If a reservation is changed or cancelled, fees may change as well.

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Actually, Carl's suggestion isn't a bad one and I have thought more than once of having a conference or, perhaps more likely, an affiliate retreat in a set-up such as he describes below. In fact, I'll admit that I think it would be fun to hold a conference somewhere splurgy such as at Ocean Shores (DSB held a parents conference or something there once and it was great to just walk out from one's cabin to the beach. But then I didn't pay the bill!)

The problems as I see them with this sort of venue are, first and foremost, the problem of transportation (we'd have to pretty-much pay for or at least arrange everyone's transportation) and meals (how many of you are volunteering to bring and assist with cooking food?). But please don't interpret this as being unreceptive to the idea. Particularly as we get more members -- especially members near such venues -- the easier and more feasible such venues become.

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From:
mailto:carjar at olypen.com Carl Jarvis
To:
mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org nfbw
Sent:
Saturday, March 01, 2008 7:35 PM
Subject:
[nfbwatlk] conferences
When conducting a training or planning conference, many organizations prefer to gather members together in a more private location where they can be in close proximity to one another and not distracted by outside activities. 
When I directed the OTC I used the Environmental Learning Centers on several occasions.  The cost per person is very low, this year it is about 9.40 plus tax per night.   
Of course you would need to add on the cost of meals and any paid labor, but with planning and some willing volunteers it could be less than 50 dollars per night for members. 
Below is some information regarding one such Center near Oak Harbor.
Washington State Parks Retreat Centers
Cornet Bay
 Set on a saltwater bay with freshwater lakes nearby, Cornet Bay offers access to hiking trails and fresh water lakes.
Park Location: Near Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island
Capacity: 186 people.
Availability: Year round.
Accommodations: Lodge and recreation hall with fully equipped kitchen; 12 cabins sleep 10 each; five cabins sleep between four and nine each; duplex sleeps
28; amphitheater for group gatherings; restrooms and showers nearby; ADA access.
Features: Kitchen utensils and dishes; beds or cots; tables and chairs; cleaning supplies; paper towels and toilet paper.
Not provided: Kitchen linens and dishwashing supplies; bedding or sleeping bags; firewood; first aid equipment; recreational equipment.
Activities: Fishing on lakes; kayaking and canoeing; hiking; horseshoes; golf course and rifle range nearby; interpretive center; lighthouse and gun batteries
at Fort Casey State Park located 15 miles away.
Oct. 1 – April 30:
Minimum 45 people, maximum 92 
Mini camp
Oct. 1 – April 30:
Minimum 35 people, maximum 50
2008 Overnight Rates:
$9.40 per person (plus tax) 
Full camp
Minimum 80 people, maximum 186 
Main camp
Oct. 1 – April 30:
Minimum 45 people, maximum 92 
Mini camp
Oct. 1 – April 30:
Minimum 35 people, maximum 50
Reservations:
list of 3 items
• Call (800) 360-4240 or (360) 902-8600, or
Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at (800) 833-6388.
• Deposit required with reservation.
• If a reservation is changed or cancelled, fees may change as well.
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