Upcoming Conferences
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED!
Have you been involved in an innovative way to provide services to seniors in the community? Does your program have an exciting initiative that others in the field could benefit from knowing about? Can you share models of evidence-based programming that agencies could replicate in their own communities?
If so, the 2010 Annual Training Program Committee invites you to submit a presentation proposal
on or before the deadline of February 15, 2010. All submissions for innovative and engaging workshops and panel presentations in the following topic categories (tracks) will be given full consideration:
Advocacy
Leadership/Operations
Nutrition/Healthy Aging
Resource/Volunteer Development
Please submit the following information for consideration by the NANASP Education/Conference Committee to Pam Carlson by email at pcarlson@nanasp.org or by fax at (814) 286-3953.
- Workshop Title
- Presenter(s) Name, Title, Organization, Address, Phone, Fax, Email and Credentials/Qualifications as they relate to this workshop.
- Brief Narrative Biography (approx. 75 words)
- Workshop Description (50 words or less)
- Three Learning Objectives (what will participants learn in this session)
The NANASP Education/Conference Committee will review/consider all proposals submitted on or before the deadline. Presentations with a unique broad appeal to NANASP members are encouraged. Proposals will be assessed on practical applicability, innovation and originality, clarity and completeness of proposal, timeliness of subject matter and the experience of the presenter.
Workshops and panel presentations are 60 minutes in length. Presentations must be for educational and not commercial purposes. Presenters are responsible for their own expenses including travel and registration. NANASP will provide audiovisual equipment aides within reason – including projectors, screens and tables and microphones. Presenters are required to submit written materials/handouts 45 days in advance for inclusion in the Conference Resources distributed to all attendees prior to/on site.
For more information, please download a Proposal Form in Word or PDF format.
PROPOSALS SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2010 via email to or by fax to: (814) 286-3953
For more information, please contact Pam Carlson at pcarlson@nanasp.org
EXHIBITOR/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your products and services to nutrition services providers, services directors, registered dieticians, board members, CEOs, case managers, development, volunteer and executive directors from all over the country! NANASP members serve millions of meals annually and administer programs including freshly prepared and medically-appropriate home-delivered meals, congregate meals, groceries, nutrition, counseling, cooking and nutrition education.
For more information Download the Exhibitor/Sponsor Prospectus and Agreement (pdf) now or contact Scott Carlson at scarlson@nanasp.org or (202) 682-6899.
2010 NANASP STAR AWARD NOMINATIONS CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED
Is your agency engaged in a unique program or activity that benefits your local community or society at large? Do you ever wish a particular colleague could get the recognition they deserve? Are you involved with a program that’s creating innovative ways to serve seniors in your community? Do you want to encourage a new director with great potential to stick with it and become a leader in the aging network? Has a legislator gone to bat for your programs or a corporation been consistently and steadfastly supportive or the aging network and/or NANASP? Don’t keep these contributions a secret! -- Nominate them for a NANASP Star Award (or Rising Star, Shining Star or Lifetime Achievement Star Award). NANASP celebrates Star Award winners at the Annual Conference – which will be held in Las Vegas in June, 2010. Please contact Pam Carlson at (202) 682-6899 or via email pcarlson@nanasp.org for a nomination form. All submissions are due by March 31, 2010.
Hotel Information
Las Vegas Hilton
3000 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89109-1287
(900) 635-7711 Phone
www.lvhilton.com
$79.00 Single/Double Classic Room
Located next to the Las Vegas Convention Center/Monorail Station and one block/5-minute monorail ride from the world-renowned Las Vegas Strip, is also just minutes away from McCarran International Airport. The property has transformed itself into a contemporary resort and ranks among the world's most famous and popular destinations. The Las Vegas, Nevada Hilton hotels is one of the largest hotels in the world and offers world-class entertainment in the 1,600-seat Hilton Theater, 13 distinctive restaurants and a full-service health club and spa. The Las Vegas Hilton hotel is a true destination resort and casino with a 37,000 square foot casino layout. Its unsurpassed service and around-the-clock excitement are presented in a setting unparalleled anywhere in the city.
To qualify for the discounted rate, specify that you are attending the 2010 NANASP Conference and would like to receive the NANASP group rate. Reservations must be made by May 1, 2010. Rates quoted for dates prior to or after the official program dates are based on hotel availability. The group rate cannot be guaranteed.
Registration Fees
Conference fees are $349 for Members /$399 for Non-Members and include conference materials, admission to all education sessions, the Opening Reception, breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks on, Thursday and Friday. One-day registration rates starting at $180 are also available. FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY, NANASP'S offering Members who renew an additional $50 Discount on Full Registration Conference Fees. But don't wait! This early bird registration expires January 31, 2010. Scholarships, daily/student rates available. For more information contact us at (202) 682-6899.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM NOW!
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
The 2010 NANASP Conference Committee will be applying for Continuing Professional Education credits from the American Dietetic Association. Sign-in sheets and Certificates of Attendance are available at the Registration Desks onsite.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The Conference will get kicked off on Wednesday, June 2nd at 2:00 p.m. and conclude a 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 4th. For the latest schedule information, please Click Here
Nutrition/Senior Center Directors Pre-Session Training
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - $50 per person
Separate Registration Required
Get an overview of your Program and your job. Review the Aging Network structure, the Older Americans Act, and other program funding and resources. Discuss how to work effectively with your board. Learn about the role of advocacy in a non-profit setting. Get tips about best practices and program management activities and much more from those who have been there.
Airlines Serving Las Vegas
McCarran International Airport is the central airport serving the Las Vegas Area. It is part of the Clark County Airport System, which owns and operates six airports. McCarran consists of 96 aircraft gates at two separate terminal buildings. Flight status and contact information for individual air carriers can be found by CLICKING HERE NOW
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1-800-AEROMEX | www.aeromexico.com |
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888-247-2262 | aircanada.ca |
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800-AIRTRAN (800-247-8726) | airtran.com |
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800-426-0333 | alaskaair.com |
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702-505-8888 | allegiantair.com |
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800-433-7300 | aa.com |
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188-85-28-42-27 | www.aviacsa.com.mx |
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1-800-247-9297 | www.britishairways.com |
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Call your travel agent | condor.com |
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800-525-0280 | continental.com |
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800-221-1212 | delta.com |
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800-432-1359 | frontierairlines.com |
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800-367-5320 | hawaiianair.com |
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800-JETBLUE | jetblue.com |
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US: 1-800-438-5000 Outside: 1-213-484-1900 | koreanair.com |
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1-800-531-7921 | www.mexicana.com |
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800-452-2022 | midwestexpress.com |
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800-225-2525 | nwa.com |
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877-718-8901 | www.omniairintl.com |
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1-800-I-FLY-PAL 1-800-435-9725 | www.philippineair.com |
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800-I-FLY-SWA | southwest.com |
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800-772-7117 | spiritair.com |
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866-FLY-N-SUN | suncountry.com |
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Call your travel agent | www.flysunwing.com |
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Call your travel agent | www.thomascook.com |
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800-United-1 | united.com |
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800-428-4322 | usairways.com |
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1-877-359-8474 | virginamerica.com/va/home.do |
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800-862-8621 | virgin-atlantic.com |
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please visit Web Site | vivaaerobus.com |
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888-WESTJET | westjet.com |
Ground Transportation
There are various methods to get to the Las Vegas Hilton:
Airport Shuttle ~$5-7 per person, depending on day and time
If you're flying into Vegas, the most economical way to get to your hotel is probably on an airport shuttle. The shuttles gather just outside the terminal in the same area as the taxis. Shuttle service to the Strip or downtown costs less than $10, and buses run 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Las Vegas Hilton recommends BELL TRANS/LIMOUSINES & BUSES Tel. (702) 385-5466 / (800) 274-7433
Taxi Cabs
You shouldn't have any trouble finding a cab in town. Fares start with $3.30 on the meter, and $2.65 is then added for every additional mile. The approximate fare from the airport to the hotel is $20 each way.
Rent a car (Avis, Thrifty, Hertz, Enterprise, Budget, Dollar, Alamo, etc.)
The Las Vegas Monorail
The Las Vegas Monorail travels along the east side of The Strip behind the resorts. Runs 7 days a week from 7 a.m. - 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday and until 3 a.m. Friday through Sunday from the Sahara Hotel to the MGM Grand with the following stops in between - Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas Convention Center, Harrah's/Imperial Palace, the Flamingo/Caesar's Palace and Bally's/Paris. CLICK HERE for individual, multi-day and group ticket prices.
Vegas on Foot
With all of these transportation options, you will still cover a lot of the city on foot. That said, the length of the Strip can be deceptive... it takes more time than you would think to walk from one end to the other. But parts of the Strip must be experienced on foot: where else in the world can you marvel at dancing fountains (the Bellagio), see an erupting volcano (the Mirage), or watch pirates and sirens entertain on ships nightly? (Treasure Island, or T.I.) Not to mention downtown's Fremont Street Experience, which is a haven for pedestrians.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water, especially during summer months.
Parking
The good news is that free parking is abundant. Virtually every major hotel offers free valet parking (it's customary to tip valets $2 when they retrieve your car; this is still a great deal compared to virtually every other major U.S. city.) Parking is not allowed on the Strip itself, and several blocks of Fremont Street form a pedestrian mall, the Fremont Street Experience, and are closed to vehicular traffic. Your best bet to park on the Strip or downtown is in one of the hotel lots or parking garages. Be sure to take note on where you leave your vehicle, or even better, take advantage of valet parking whenever you can.
Weather/Convention Attire
In early June, Las Vegas tends to be warmer – with temperatures ranging from highs in the upper 80’s/lower 90’s to lows in the upper 60’s/low 70’s. Attendees will want to pack light clothing to beat the daytime heat. But light sweaters/jackets for cooler nights and indoor air-conditioned areas.