Friends for Youth invites you to join us at the
11th Annual Mentoring Conference
Youth Mentoring 2.0: The Impacts of Technology
on Programs and Relationships
From program management to volunteer recruitment, from mentor screening to match monitoring, from how mentors communicate with program staff to how they communicate with their mentees, and from program marketing to soliciting donors, new technology can have a direct impact on youth mentoring programs. This year, we address some of these aspects of how technology – like online program management systems, social networking tools, and web-based fundraising – either helps or hinders youth mentoring relationships and the programs that support them. Our goal, as always, is for participants to walk away with concrete tools and practical suggestions to easily implement into their new or existing programs, making both attendees and their programs stronger and better able to serve their communities.
DATES
Thursday, January 21, and Friday, January 22, 2010
LOCATION
Oracle Conference Center, Redwood Shores, CA
REGISTRATION FEES
Thanks to a generous donor, we are pleased to announce that our registration fees are even lower than last year! Discounts available for Bay Area Mentoring member programs.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Attendees must register online. Click here or use the REGISTER button above right. NEW THIS YEAR: you may register more than one person per form! Please complete all information for each attendee as you go through the process.
You may pay your registration fees by credit card or by check. To pay by credit card, indicate your choice while registering online. To pay by check, indicate your choice while registering online; you will not be asked for credit card information nor be charged anything for registering. Once registered, please make your check payable to Friends for Youth and mail by January 7, 2010 to Friends for Youth, Annual Mentoring Conference, 1741 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063. If needed, you may request an additional receipt after your check has been received.
Please complete all steps in the process until you see confirmation of your registration. You will also receive a confirmation email. Enter in your contact information exactly as you wish it to appear on the participant resource list and your nametag. Your contact information is separate from the cardholder information requested if you are paying by credit card; you must enter the information in both fields for registration to be complete.
Cancellation policy: Partial refunds will issued if cancellation is received by January 7, 2010; sorry, no refunds for any reasons will be issued for cancellations after January 7, 2010.
LODGING
Conference rates available at the Hyatt Summerfield Suites, 400 Concourse Drive, Belmont, CA. The hotel offers complimentary parking, high speed Internet, and use of their fitness center. You can walk to the Oracle Conference Center (about one half mile) or take their complimentary shuttle.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday night rates:
$129/night for one-bedroom suites
$149/night for two-bedroom suites
To receive the above rates, you must reserve your rooms as the Friends for Youth Group by January 4, 2010.
SCHEDULE
Mentoring 101 pre-conference course on Thursday and 15 workshop sessions on Friday.
You must pre-register for the Thursday pre-conference course, Mentoring 101. All Friday sessions will be open attendance; it is not necessary to register for individual workshops.
TRANSPORTATION
The Oracle Conference Center and Hyatt Summerfield Suites are
MEALS
Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be available both days for conference attendees. Vegetarian options are included in all meals; it is not necessary to indicate your preference when registering.
$150 for 2 days
