Travelers Aid International
2016 Annual Conference
Stacking the Deck in Your Favor

Increase the odds of your organization's success by learning new ideas, sharing tips and swapping stories from the frontline while participating in the Travelers Aid Annual Conference, June 13-15, in Las Vegas. This year's annual conference promises to be a great mix of informational and educational sessions on a variety of topics as well as breakout sessions for airports and human services programs. Time to share best practices and network!

The 2016 conference registration fee of $225 includes all sessions, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 open-bar cocktail receptions. 

A Great Program

 While we are still finalizing the full agenda for the June 13-15 conference, we know there will be sessions relevant to all of our members.  Here is what we have:

Keynote Address
Carol Hollowell, executive director, Switchpoint Community Resource Center, St. George, Utah.
Beyond food and shelter: Switchpoint Community Resource Center is a stepping stone to independence for homeless individuals. It is part of the CirclesUSA network, a program designed to help families break the cycle of poverty. Carol and her husband, Bob, set out last August to cycle across the U.S. to visit other shelters and raise awareness and funds to help break the cycle of poverty. Hear from Carol how this experience helped shape her views on homelessness in America.

General Session: Mastering the Art of Telling Your Story
Presentations by Daystar Life Center, FamilyAid Boston, St. Vincent de Paul - Marin County
Digital storytelling is now essential for any agency. Learn the lessons of revamping a website, stepping up your social media efforts and using video. There are tips in this session a member of any size can use.

Concurrents: Transportatin Centers
Making Your Program Indispensable
Handling the HR Issues of Volunteers
Best Practices Round Table

Concurrents: Social Service Agencies
New Tools to Combat Domestic Violence  I and II
Fundraising via Social Media I and II

Here is the full agenda!

A Great Place

New York-New York Hotel & Casino is right on the Las Vegas Strip and Las Vegas is a city with a vibrant food and entertainment culture. While the sessions and reception events will offer plenty of time for education and networking, we are also building in time for you to experience Las Vegas at your own pace. Get tourism info.

A Great Price

We have negotiated a nightly room rate of $58 per night for the hotel Sunday thru Thursday, and special rates for stays before and after those days as well.  Please reserve your hotel room now by clicking on this link.  Please note: the nightly rate of $58 does not include taxes or a $30 per night resort fee which is added to your bill separately.  You must reserve your room by TODAY, May 27, to receive this special rate.

Registration Deals for Multiple Attendees

The conference registration fee is $225 for the first registrant of Travelers Aid members and $200 for each subsequent registrant from the same organization. We also have a Spouse/Guest registration of $150 which covers meals and receptions for your Spouse or Guest.

Scholarships are available on an as needed basis. For information on the scholarships  contact Dave Asselin directly at dave@travelersaid.org for more information.

Several Ways to Pay

As you register for the June 13-15 conference, there are several ways to a pay.  Travelers Aid International is accepting advance payment by check. The registration form provides those details. Travelers Aid International is also accepting advance credit card payments via our online donation form at www.travelersaid.org. For those paying at the door, we are accepting both credit cards and checks. The registration fee remains the same whether with advance payment or payment at the event.