69th Annual Conference
July 16-19, 2006 Milwaukee, WI
The 69th Annual Conference will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. If you arrive early and would like to experience one of Milwaukee’s fine festivals be sure to enjoy Bastille Days, July 13-16, 2006. Celebrate French history and culture as the streets of Milwaukee are transformed into a mini French city complete with an Eiffel Tower. Located just 6 blocks from the Hyatt Milwaukee Regency, this event is within walking distance and free to the public. Click here for more information.
To download a conference brochure click here.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Conference registration is open to all judges, prosecutors, defense counsel, administrators, planners, social workers, psychologists, mental health professionals, CASA workers, and those interested in the improvement of juvenile and family justice.
CLE and Social Work CEU approval pending.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The official conference hotel, the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee is currently sold out. Below are some alternative options for lodging that are within close proximity to the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee hotel. Please call the individual hotel for rates and availability.
Courtyard by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown
300 W. Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Toll Free: (888) 811-8139
Phone: (414) 291-4122
Fax: (414) 291-4188
www.courtyard.com
Best Western Inn Towne Hotel
710 N. Old World Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Toll Free: (877) 484-6835
Phone: (414) 224-8400
Fax: (414) 224-8696
www.inntownehotel.com
Howard Johnson Inn & Suites
176 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Toll Free: (800) 446-4656
Phone: (414) 271-4656
Fax: (414) 329-4656
www.hojo.com
Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Milwaukee
648 N. Plankinton Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 289-3507
Fax: (414) 224-7923
www.residenceinnmilwaukee.com
We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Special airfare and rental car discounts are available for this program. To take advantage of these offers, please contact Welcome Aboard Travel at (800) 782-3099, or nc@travel-best.com, your own travel agent, or the following companies:
• American Airlines, (800) 433-1790, refer to authorization code 2516SS
• Avis Rent-A-Car, (800) 331-1600, refer to AWD# J099997. To make reservations with Avis online click here.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
The Hyatt Regency Milwaukee is just 8 miles from the General Mitchell International Airport. Taxis are available to and from the airport at a rate of approximately $23 one-way. Airport Connection Shuttle and Town Car Service, located across from baggage claim #3 at the airport, is available at the rate of $11 each way or $20 round-trip. Reservations are recommended. For more information, call (800) 236-5450 or visit www.mkelimo.com. To make reservations for Airport Connection Shuttle online click here.
EXHIBIT, ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP
To take advantage of face-to-face contact with over 500 attendees (including registered participants, faculty, committee members, etc.), click here to download the exhibitor application.
Click here for complete Exhibitor & Sponsor Information.
Click here for Advertising Information and Specifications.
Expected Attendance:
- 60% of the conference participants are judges, 20% are directors, administrators, supervisors and attorneys, with the remaining 20% encompassing a mix of masters, magistrates, probation officers, managers, caseworkers, students, and many other professionals working in the field of juvenile and family justice.
- More than 40 exhibitors representing a wide-range of services to the juvenile and family justice field are also expected to attend.
Fees:
$650 – Exhibit Fee (including exhibit booth and 1 exhibit person)
$420 – Each additional exhibit person
Deadlines:
To be listed as an exhibitor in and/or to place an ad in the program guide, the exhibitor application and any advertising artwork must be received by June 9, 2006.
Sponsorship:
Maximize your visibility at the conference and consider one of many exciting sponsorship opportunities that might include continental breakfast or pastries, coffee breaks, lunches, or other ideas you might already have in mind. Beverages only will be offered in the exhibit area at various times throughout the day. Encourage your potential customers to visit longer by sponsoring breakfast or break items. To explore the options best suited to reach your customers, contact Diane Barnette, Director of Conference Planning at (775) 784-6881 or dbarnette@ncjfcj.org.
Questions?
Contact Cara Cunningham, Registrar, at (775) 784-6920, or exhibitors@ncjfcj.org.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Sunday, July 16, 2006
• President's Welcome Reception (Milwaukee Art Museum), 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Monday, July 17, 2006
• Milwaukee Ambassador Dinner (sign-up will be available onsite), 5:00-8:00 p.m. To see the different restaurant options click here.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
• Pabst Theater and Mansion Tour, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (This tour runs concurrently with the Tuesday afternoon workshops and is meant for your spouse or guest to attend)
• Awards Dinner, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
You may sign up yourself along with guest/s for these activities, excluding the Milwaukee Ambassador Dinner, when registering for the conference. To download a full description of the social activities click here.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Early payment by June 16, 2006
Member - $395
Non-Member - $425
Regular payment, after June 16, 2006
Member - $420
Non-Member - $450
Please note: Registration fee includes all educational seminars, training materials, President’s Welcome Reception, two lunches and all coffee breaks.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations for conference registration must be made prior to June 16, 2006 for a full refund. Cancellations received after June 16 and before July 16 will incur a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations received on or during the conference will be assessed a $100 administrative fee. No cancellations for refund will be accepted after conclusion of the conference.
To register online click on the Register Now button at the top of the page.
To request more information please send an email to cpinfo@ncjfcj.org with your specific request, including the conference or program name.