Blue Ridge Institute 2011

Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 1:00 PM - Friday, July 29, 2011 at 12:00 PM (CT)

Pikeville, TN

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Ticket Information

Ticket Type	Sales End	Price	Fee	Quantity
Registration - Regular (Member, Spouse, Guest) ($275 per person, includes daily refreshment breaks, one President’s Ball ticket and one Sunday Picnic ticket)	Ended	$275.00	$0.00
Registration - Retiree (Member, Spouse, Guest) ($185 per person, includes daily refreshment breaks, one President’s Ball ticket and one Sunday Picnic ticket)	Ended	$185.00	$0.00
Adult/Teen "Activities Only" ($45 per person for individuals who participate in BRI activities, but not the Program or the Summer Youth Leadership Academy.)	Ended	$45.00	$0.00
Summer Youth Leadership Academy ($80 per child, includes morning and evening activities for children ages 4-15, and the Wednesday evening Junior Ball. In addition to selecting this registration option for the number of children participating, you MUST ALSO COMPLETE the Academy registration process by clicking the link in the Event Details section below. More information on the Academy is available by following that link. The Academy is subsidized by the BRI Board and other sponsors.)	Ended	$80.00	$0.00
CEU Fee ($40.00--Issuer: Florida NASW)	Ended	$40.00	$0.00
Extra President’s Ball Tickets (NOTE: one (1) ticket is included in each full registration fee. $45 per additional ticket.)	Ended	$45.00	$0.00
Extra Sunday Picnic Tickets - Adults (NOTE: one (1) ticket is included in each full registration fee. $10 per additional ticket. Additional picnic tickets may also be purchased on site.)	Ended	$10.00	$0.00
Extra Sunday Picnic Tickets - Children (Additional picnic tickets may also be purchased on site.)	Ended	$5.00	$0.00
Sponsorship Opportunities (Thank you for your interest in supporting the 2011 Blue Ridge Institute! Available sponsorship opportunities include advertising in the program, obtaining exhibit space, sponsoring the Summer Youth Leadership Academy or sponsoring a coffee break. To be contacted with more information, please select one (1) in the quantity column to the right and you will be contacted within five business days. See the Event Details section below for more information.)	Ended	$0.00	$0.00
Development Fund Donation (Thank you for considering a tax-deductible contribution to the Blue Ridge Institute Development Fund. The Development Fund supports the Institute in a variety of ways, including funding for scholarships, content and the long-term sustainability. To be contacted with more information, please select one (1) in the quantity colum to the right and you will be contacted within five business days. See the Event Details section below for more information.)	Ended	$0.00	$0.00

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Event Details

HI DEE HI and Welcome to the 2011 Blue Ridge Institute Conference!

The Board of Directors is delighted to present a high quality Program of Professional Development and Networking, combined with an Activities Schedule full of Renewal, Rest and FUN!

SCHEDULE:
Sunday Night Opening & Welcome Session - Sharing Our “Human Capital”
Monday - Understanding and Working with Poverty in America
Tuesday - Finding Hidden Treasure: Social Enterprise
Wednesday - Finding Hidden Treasure: Federal Claiming and Multiplying Your $$
Thursday - Mining Group Gold: Successful Financial Strategies
Friday - Getting Your Return on Investment Every Day

CLICK HERE FOR A FULL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

CLICK HERE FOR THE ACTIVITIES PROGRAM

CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT TO ALL MEMBERS
(This is especially important for Fresh Persons!)

HOUSING AT FALL CREEK FALLS STATE PARK: This registration page is for the conference only. You MUST still make lodging reservations. On site lodging is available through the park. 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. Click here to visit their website.

SUMMER YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Bringing children ages 4-15? Sign them up for the Summer Youth Leadership Academy! To enroll, you must a) enter the number of children participating in the form above, and b) click here to fill out the registration form (opens in a new window).

***THE BLUE RIDGE INSTITUTE INNOVATION AWARDS***
The Innovation Awards feature, celebrate and share the incredible talent, innovative thinking and excellent program administration of the community leaders who attend the Blue Ridge Institute! Up to three innovative programs or initiatives will be selected to receive the award through a competitive review process. Each of the three winners will receive one Free Registration for the 2011 BRI at Fall Creek Falls State Park (Registration = $275) and will present/discuss their award-winning program on Thursday, July 28, 2011 as part of the morning session. Think you have what it takes? Click here to download the award application!

NEED A SCHOLARSHIP?
If you would like to attend but can't afford to come this year? Don't worry, help might be available! (NOTE: Do not complete the registration form above.) Click here to fill out the online BRI Scholarship Application Form. After completing the application you will be contacted within 5 business days. The final date to request a scholarship is June 24.

INTERESTED IN MAKING A DONATION TO THE BRI DEVELOPMENT FUND OR SPONSORING THE 2011 BLUE RIDGE INSTITUTE?
To sponsor the 2011 Institute or make a donation to the Development Fund, mark the registration form above and click here for a downloadable Sponsorship Form or Development Fund Donation Form. Please complete the form and send it in as instructed. You will be contacted within 5 business days to discuss your interests further.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTE:
A $50 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds prior to July 10. After July 10, no refunds will be issued.

WANT MORE INFORMATION? Visit the BRI Website for all you need to know! See you in July!