USMC Information and Referral Specialist Conference
This MARADMIN invites USMC Information and Referral (I&R) Program Specialists to attend the 28th Annual Alliance for Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) Training and Education Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from June 4-7, 2006. The conference aims to provide professional development opportunities and a forum for military personnel to exchange best practices and program successes.
Issued: May 16, 2006
USMC INFORMATION AND REFERRAL (I&R) PROGRAM SPECIALISTS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ALLIANCE FOR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SYSTEMS (AIRS) TRAINING AND EDUCATION CONFERENCE. IT WILL BE HELD AT THE HYATT REGENCY HOTEL IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 4-7 JUNE 2006. THE PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE IS TO: (1) PROVIDE USMC I&R SPECIALIST EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES AND (2) PROVIDE A SELECT MILITARY FORUM TO EXCHANGE BEST PRACTICES, CHALLENGES AND PROGRAM SUCCESSES. 1. EVENT BASIC INFORMATION: -THE 28TH ANNUAL AIRS TRAINING AND EDUCATION CONFERENCE 4-7 JUNE 2006, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. - TRAVEL DATES ARE 4 JUNE AND 7 JUNE. - PLAN ARRIVAL ON 4 JUNE BEFORE 1630 IN ORDER TO ATTEND MILITARY ORENTATION AND WELCOME. - REGISTRATION: AIRS BASIC MEMBERS: $525, NON-MEMBERS $675. - REGISTRATION ONLINE: WWW.AIRS.ORG. - REGISTRANTS MUST MAKE ALL TRAVEL RELATED RESERVATIONS AND COORDINATE WITH LOCAL COMMAND FOR APPROPRIATE TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION TO INCLUDE TRAVEL ORDERS. - HOTEL RESERVATIONS: MILWAUKEE HYATT, 333 WEST KILBURN AVENUE, FY06 GOVERNMENT RATE $89, CALL 800-233-1234 OR 414-276-1234 OR GO TO THE HYATT WEBSITE AT WWW. MILWAUKEE.HYATT.COM. - PLEASE CHECK THE HOTEL WEBSITE FOR ALL HOTEL AMMENITIES, PARKING OPTIONS AND CHECK-IN AND OUT TIMES. - PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO INCLUDE MILITARY SPECIFIC GATHERINGS. MILITARY RELATED SESSIONS CURRENTLY CONSIST OF (A) ALL SERVICES GENERAL SESSION (PART 1 AND 2), (B) " RESOURCES TO ASSIST THE MILITARY FAMILY NOT CLOSE TO A MILITARY INSTALLATION", (C) USMC BREAKOUT SESSION, AND (D) "COMBAT STRESS REACTIONS". - CONFERENCE SCHEDULE IS STILL UNDER DEVELOPMENT. CHECK THE CURRENT VERSION AT THE AIRS.ORG WEBSITE. A COMPLETE LISTING OF ALL SESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT CONFERENCE REGISTRATION. - OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE DURING THE CONFERENCE TO TEST FOR AIRS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDITATION. ALL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND COSTS, TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL TRAVEL AND PER DIEM, WILL BE BORNE BY THE INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT. ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND AT WWW.AIRS.ORG. 2. DRESS CODE FOR THE CONFERENCE IS BUSINESS CASUAL. 3. FUNDING GUIDELINES: HQMC (MRZ) WILL FUND ATTENDANCE FOR DESIGNATED INSTALLATION I&R SPECIALISTS. REALIGNMENT OF FUNDS WILL GO TO OPBUD DESIGNEES AT THE FOLLOWING COMMANDS: MARFORPAC; MARFORCOM/MCI EAST; MCCDC; AND MCRC. CONTACT MRS. KIM GATES AT KIMBERLY.A.GATES@USMC.MIL OR AT 703-432-9042 WITH ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS.