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Join us in Grand Rapids, MI for the North Central National Service Training April 27-29, 2015. Come together with national service program staff, state service commission staff, and CNCS staff throught the North Central region for an educational and inspriting training opportunity for programs in IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI. 

The North Central National Service Training is hosted by the Michigan Community Service Commission.

AGENDA:
View the agenda, as it is updated and available at http://www.nationalservicetraining.org/north-central-agenda.html
  • Pre-Conference: April 27 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Conference Starts: April 27 at 12:30 p.m.
  • Celebrate Service! Networking Reception: April 27 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Public Museum 
  • Conference Ends:  April 29 at 1:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION.
  • Early-Bird registration is $100 through March 20
  • Registration is $125 from March 21-March 31
  • Registration is $75 for those traveling more than 100 miles (one-way). 

MEALS
Registration includes the following meals:  
  • April 27: Lunch (Dinner will be provided to those attending the Celebrate Service! Networking Reception)
  • April 28: Breakfast & Lunch
  • April 29: Breakfast & Lunch
SPONSORS
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Watch the video to learn about Grand Rapids: 

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Join us for the Celebrate Service! Networking Reception on 4/27 at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. The networking event is included in registration.
Thanks to our Celebrate Service! Networking Event Sponsor: 
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LODGING:
A block of rooms has been made available at the Crowne Plaza, the conference hotel, at the rate of $96/night (plus tax). Reservations must be made online here by April 5 (pending room availability). Please note: room availability is going fast -- you are encouraged to try different room types to make sure you can book during your preferred dates. If you find no rooms are available via the web link. you are encouraged to call the hotel directly at 616-957-1770.
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ALTERNATE LODGING NEARBY:
  • Holiday Inn Express: http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/grand-rapids/grres/hoteldetail 
  • SpringHill Suites Grand Rapids Airport Southeast: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/grrse-springhill-suites-grand-rapids-airport-southeast/
  • Hilton Grand Rapids Airport: http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/michigan/hilton-grand-rapids-airport-GRRHIHF/index.html
  • Courtyard Grand Rapids Airport: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/grrcy-courtyard-grand-rapids-airport/
PARKING/DIRECTIONS:
Visit the Crowne Plaza website for information on parking and directions. 

PAYMENT:
Online registration will provide you with the option to pay by credit card via paypal or mail a check. To pay by check please send payment by April 11. Checks should be made payable to America's Service Commissions and sent to America's Service Commissions, 1625 K St NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20006. Please include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check.


ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you have an accommodation request or special need (e.g. dietary restrictions, service animal relief area, interpreter, or Braille) for the conference please indicate so when you register in the space provided. For accommodation requests that are related to your hotel room, please speak with the hotel directly. 

We will make every reasonable effort to provide effective accommodations for conference participants. Accommodation requests must be made at the time of registration.

REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations can be made at anytime. Refunds for registration will be processed up to April 11 with a $10 maximum processing fee. After April 11,  you forfeit your registration fee with cancellation.
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This material is based upon work supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service under FY 2014 Training and Technical Assistance - Regional Training Conferences Grant No.14TCHUT001. Opinions or points of view expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of, or a position that is endorsed by, the Corporation or the Regional Training Conferences program.

This website is maintained by America's Service Commissions. Learn more at www.statecommissions.org. 


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