January 11, 2008

Early Registration Deadline

January 14, 2008

APPL Convention rates at Adam's Mark Hotel subject to change when the block fills or after this date,  whichever occurs first.

February 14, 2008

Regular Registration Deadline

February 14, 2008

Cancellation and Refund Request Deadline

Registration Rates

Early
By January 11

Regular
By February 14

On-site
After February 14

Attendee Registration

APPL Member

$420

$475

$535

Government

Non-member

$520

$575

$635

Daily Registration

Per Day Fee

$200

$300

Companion Registration

For guests of registered attendees. Excludes educational sessions.

$225

$265

Optional Events

With Attendee
Registration

Without Attendee
Registration

Sunday, February 24

Merchandising Magic

$125

$155

Fundamentals of GPS

$45

$75

Digital Mapping

$65

$95

Field Institute Forum

$155

$195

Tuesday, February 26

Lunch with John Fielder

$35

$55

Thursday, February 28 / Friday February 29 Agency Trainings

Accepting the Challenge: Preparing Your NPS Partnerships for 2016

$155

$195

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Partnership Training

$175

$215

Partnerships

 

Topics include agency agreements, communication skills, relationship building and other nonprofit public land partnership best practices.
 

Fundraising

 

Sessions include membership programs, fundraising skills, and current issues surrounding fundraising for public lands.
 

Outreach

 

Content related to educational outreach, membership programs, volunteerism and other methods of generating awareness and stewardship of public lands.
 

Earned Income

 

Topics covering nonprofit retail operations, publications and product development, and other programs enabling nonprofits to earn income on public lands.
 

Management and Governance

 

Sessions on best practices of nonprofit governance, including human resources, conflict resolution, risk management, and financial management, as well as boardsmanship, strategic planning, and advocacy.
 

Merchandising Magic
Cliff Harrison,
St. Louis Art Museum
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (break for lunch on your own)
Registration Fee: $125 with convention registration / $155 without convention registration

You will put to practice the skills you learn in this training to create sample displays. Make sure to bring a selection of products from your own stores that you’d like to see fly off the shelves such as books, games, postcards, pens, and stuffed animals or a line of theme related products.


 

Fundamentals of GPS
Steve Reiter, US Geological Survey
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $45 with convention registration / $75 without convention registration

This interactive workshop taught by veteran instructor, Steve Reiter, from the US Geological Survey will cover the fundamentals of GPS, including how to mark your position and create waypoints. Hands-on activities will allow you to apply what you’ve learned. Be prepared to go outside and bring along a coat and comfortable walking shoes. Please bring your GPS unit if you have one. There will only be 20 GPS receivers available for participants to share during the workshop.
 

Digital Mapping with GPS and GIS
Steve Reiter, US Geological Survey
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $65 with convention registration / $95 without convention registration

Learn more about geographic information systems (GIS). Students will work with GPS-acquired data, as well as digital aerial photos, elevation data, satellite-derived imagery, and other downloadable data. This workshop will be entirely indoors and all materials will be provided, including computer usage with a partner.
 

Institute and Field School Management Seminar
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Registration Fee: $155 with convention registration $195 without convention registration

Join directors, program managers, board members, and agency partners for this interactive session on best practices in Institute and Field School management. There will be a welcome reception on Saturday evening, followed by a full day of presentations and discussion on Sunday. The seminar will feature a session by Charles R. Gregg, a leading expert on legal issues related to outdoor programs. Other topics will include partnerships, program development, and marketing for educational programs offered by nonprofit partner organizations on public lands.

Agenda

Additional Note: Registration fee includes Saturday evening reception sponsored by Yellowstone Association and lunch on Sunday.
 

Accepting the Challenge: Preparing Your NPS Partnerships for 2016
APPL Training Corps
National Park Foundation Staff
NPS Partnership, Interpretation, and Centennial Staff

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$155 with convention registration / $195 without convention registration
Registration fee includes lunch

The future is now, as agency and nonprofit partners begin work toward the vision for our organizations and our national parks in 2016 and beyond. Join this session to challenge your mind and capitalize on the experience and imagination of colleagues as we develop ways to engage all Americans in their national parks and heritage; link children to nature, history and park resources; increase philanthropy for our national parks; and ensure the relevancy of our work and the sustainability of our parks for generations to come.
 

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Partnership Training
Debra Stokes, US Army Corps of Engineers
Chris Gallagher, US Army Corps of Engineers Partnership Advisory Committee Chair
Claudia Schechter, APPL Consultant
Members of APPL's Training Corps

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (continues Friday 8:00 a.m. – Noon)
$175 with convention registration / $215 without convention registration
Registration fee includes lunch on Thursday

Examine the variety of services partners provide such as marketing, fundraising, special events, and operations and maintenance that all assist in fulfilling Corps goals. Come learn about visitor trends and how to apply this to your future programming and partnership initiatives. Information regarding the role and mission of the newly established Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Education Foundation will also be provided. In addition, some time will be devoted to the Corps Challenge Partnership Handshake Program with updates on projects completed and useful tips on how to strengthen your 2009 application. This valuable training is intended to benefit those who have existing cooperating associations and other types of partnerships as well as those who do not. Appropriate for Corps employees at all levels and nonprofit partner staff and board members.

Note - Those interested in partnership basics and authorities are encouraged to attend the USACE Partnership Fundamentals session on Monday afternoon as this information will not be covered during this training.