2009 eNews

August 31 — September 3, 2010

July 22, 2010

EMERGING LEADERS PRE-CONVENTION INTENSIVE SESSION—
YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS DAY-LONG EVENT

Building Community Action Leadership for the 21st Century
Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 9am – 5pm

This full day intensive session will bring together emerging and current leaders to discuss the past, present and future of Community Action. Topics will include:

• Community Action Today: What Has Changed About Our Movement?
• What is Current and Emerging Research Telling Us About Poverty?
• The Community Action Legacy and its Role in Our Future (with Sargent Shriver PBS Video)
• Coming Together for the Future of Community Action

This day will set the stage for Emerging Leaders convention sessions in Boston, culminating in a “next steps” planning session Friday morning, September 3rd. Don’t miss this great opportunity to be part of the planning the future of Community Action.

You must register in advance with Lil Dupree at the Partnership. Email or call 202-449-9775.

IN-DEPTH REVIEW OF FEDERAL OMB REGULATIONS & GUIDELINES

In-Depth Review of OMB Circulars
Monday, August 30 and Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 8:30a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Lead Presenter: Howard Gesbeck Jr., CPA, JD, Partner, Wipfli LLP

Howard Gesbeck is nationally recognized for his comprehensive work with Community Action Programs, other grant-funded programs, and particularly for his expertise with Federal regulations and OMB Circulars. At this training, Howard Gesbeck will provide you with an in-depth review of OMB Circulars relating to financial management and administration, and practical ways to apply the most current information to your program operations. Topics include:

• Administrative Requirements
• Cost Principles
• Cost Allocation

Participants will receive a comprehensive training manual including outlines and regulations, daily morning refreshments and afternoon breaks. For more information contact Wipfli at (888) 876-4992 or visit www.wipfli.com/boston.

Please note: You must register for this track directly with Wipfli at www.wipfli.com/boston, and the cost does not include regular convention registration.

Fee:
$545 until July 30, 2010
$595 after July 30, 2010

FREE CED ASSISTANCE AT THE CONVENTION

Community Economic Development Assistance
Meet One-on-One With the Experts

Do you need assistance bringing a concept into reality? Are you a CED pro but need a different perspective? The Community Economic Development Initiative (CED) will be hosting one-on-one sessions at the Annual Convention with Community Economic Development experts at no cost to you!

Bring your business plans, creative ideas, new market tax credit questions, innovative funding, and more. If you are interested, come prepared with your specific project questions to talk to the consultants at the Annual Convention in Boston. Each session will be one hour in length and you may sign up for available times at the registration desk when you arrive in Boston on a first-come, first-served basis. Remember this is free—we want to help you with your CED projects!

HOTEL ROOMS STILL AVAILABLE AT THE WESTIN!

Hotel rooms are sold out at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.
Rooms are available at the adjacent Westin Copley Place at the convention rate of $189.00 single or double.
To reserve, call 1(888) 627-7216.

To view or download the 2010 Annual Convention Brochure or the Registration form, click here.
To see a preliminary list of workshops, click here.

AD DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL TOMORROW!

Pay tribute to Community Action with an ad in the
2010 Annual Convention program book!

Ad deadline is tomorrow!

Celebrate your role in America’s poverty fighting network and
Community Action: The Power of Partnerships by sending special greetings to
your colleagues, honoring your CAA's partners, and highlighting the unique history of your CAA.

Click here for the ad registration form and prices.

2010 Exhibitors Announced. Click here.

GETTING THERE

If you are planning to arrive in Boston early enough to attend the Emerging Leaders track, WIPFLI Training: In-Depth Review of OMB Circulars, or to participate in the Day of Community Service project at Nightingale Community Gardens in Boston, make sure you make your flight or train reservations and secure the best price. All the above events begin either on Monday, August 30 (OMB) or Tuesday, August 31. Emerging Leaders session begins at 9:00 am. Or – if you just want to come in the weekend before and enjoy the beautiful and historic, “walkable” city of Boston – make your plans now!

trains and planes

By Air

For the deepest discounts on airfare, book your travel 30 days in advance of your departure date. Discounted rates are available by referencing the codes below when making your reservations.

American Airlines:
• Phone: 800/433-1790; use Auth# 9780AF
• Online: www.AA.com; use Promo Code: 9780AF (No fee)+
• Please note there is a $20.00 fee to call and book through an AA agent
• Valid travel dates: August 27-September 6, 2010

Continental Airlines:
• Phone: 800/468-7022; Z code: ZG7D and Agreement, Code: D10YEQ
• Online: www.continental.com <http://www.continental.com/> ; use Agreement Code: D10YEQ for an additional 3% discount off published fares
• Valid travel dates: August 28-September 6, 2010

By Rail

Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest available rail fare to Boston Back Bay Station (BBY) and Boston South Station (BOS) between August 27, 2010, and September 6, 2010. To book your reservations, please call Amtrak at 800/872-7245 or contact your corporate travel office. Please refer to Convention Fare Code. The convention discount is not available online. Other restrictions do apply.

Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest available rail fare to Boston Back Bay Station (BBY) and Boston South Station (BOS) between August 27, 2010, and September 6, 2010. To book your reservations, please call Amtrak at 800/872-7245 or contact your corporate travel office. Please refer to Convention Fare Code. The convention discount is not available online. Other restrictions do apply.

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	August 31 — September 3, 2010 July 22, 2010
	EMERGING LEADERS PRE-CONVENTION INTENSIVE SESSION— YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS DAY-LONG EVENT
	Building Community Action Leadership for the 21st Century Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 9am – 5pm This full day intensive session will bring together emerging and current leaders to discuss the past, present and future of Community Action. Topics will include: • Community Action Today: What Has Changed About Our Movement? • What is Current and Emerging Research Telling Us About Poverty? • The Community Action Legacy and its Role in Our Future (with Sargent Shriver PBS Video) • Coming Together for the Future of Community Action This day will set the stage for Emerging Leaders convention sessions in Boston, culminating in a “next steps” planning session Friday morning, September 3rd. Don’t miss this great opportunity to be part of the planning the future of Community Action. You must register in advance with Lil Dupree at the Partnership. Email or call 202-449-9775.
	IN-DEPTH REVIEW OF FEDERAL OMB REGULATIONS & GUIDELINES
	In-Depth Review of OMB Circulars Monday, August 30 and Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 8:30a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lead Presenter: Howard Gesbeck Jr., CPA, JD, Partner, Wipfli LLP Howard Gesbeck is nationally recognized for his comprehensive work with Community Action Programs, other grant-funded programs, and particularly for his expertise with Federal regulations and OMB Circulars. At this training, Howard Gesbeck will provide you with an in-depth review of OMB Circulars relating to financial management and administration, and practical ways to apply the most current information to your program operations. Topics include: • Administrative Requirements • Cost Principles • Cost Allocation Participants will receive a comprehensive training manual including outlines and regulations, daily morning refreshments and afternoon breaks. For more information contact Wipfli at (888) 876-4992 or visit www.wipfli.com/boston. Please note: You must register for this track directly with Wipfli at www.wipfli.com/boston, and the cost does not include regular convention registration. Fee: $545 until July 30, 2010 $595 after July 30, 2010
	FREE CED ASSISTANCE AT THE CONVENTION
	Community Economic Development Assistance Meet One-on-One With the Experts Do you need assistance bringing a concept into reality? Are you a CED pro but need a different perspective? The Community Economic Development Initiative (CED) will be hosting one-on-one sessions at the Annual Convention with Community Economic Development experts at no cost to you! Bring your business plans, creative ideas, new market tax credit questions, innovative funding, and more. If you are interested, come prepared with your specific project questions to talk to the consultants at the Annual Convention in Boston. Each session will be one hour in length and you may sign up for available times at the registration desk when you arrive in Boston on a first-come, first-served basis. Remember this is free—we want to help you with your CED projects!
	HOTEL ROOMS STILL AVAILABLE AT THE WESTIN!
	Hotel rooms are sold out at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. Rooms are available at the adjacent Westin Copley Place at the convention rate of $189.00 single or double. To reserve, call 1(888) 627-7216. To view or download the 2010 Annual Convention Brochure or the Registration form, click here. To see a preliminary list of workshops, click here.
	AD DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL TOMORROW!
	Pay tribute to Community Action with an ad in the 2010 Annual Convention program book! *Ad deadline is tomorrow!* Celebrate your role in America’s poverty fighting network and Community Action: The Power of Partnerships by sending special greetings to your colleagues, honoring your CAA's partners, and highlighting the unique history of your CAA. Click here for the ad registration form and prices. 2010 Exhibitors Announced. Click here.
	GETTING THERE
	If you are planning to arrive in Boston early enough to attend the Emerging Leaders track, WIPFLI Training: In-Depth Review of OMB Circulars, or to participate in the Day of Community Service project at Nightingale Community Gardens in Boston, make sure you make your flight or train reservations and secure the best price. All the above events begin either on Monday, August 30 (OMB) or Tuesday, August 31. Emerging Leaders session begins at 9:00 am. Or – if you just want to come in the weekend before and enjoy the beautiful and historic, “walkable” city of Boston – make your plans now! *trains and planes* By Air For the deepest discounts on airfare, book your travel 30 days in advance of your departure date. Discounted rates are available by referencing the codes below when making your reservations. American Airlines: • Phone: 800/433-1790; use Auth# 9780AF • Online: www.AA.com; use Promo Code: 9780AF (No fee)+ • Please note there is a $20.00 fee to call and book through an AA agent • Valid travel dates: August 27-September 6, 2010 Continental Airlines: • Phone: 800/468-7022; Z code: ZG7D and Agreement, Code: D10YEQ • Online: www.continental.com <http://www.continental.com/> ; use Agreement Code: D10YEQ for an additional 3% discount off published fares • Valid travel dates: August 28-September 6, 2010 By Rail Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest available rail fare to Boston Back Bay Station (BBY) and Boston South Station (BOS) between August 27, 2010, and September 6, 2010. To book your reservations, please call Amtrak at 800/872-7245 or contact your corporate travel office. Please refer to Convention Fare Code. The convention discount is not available online. Other restrictions do apply. Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest available rail fare to Boston Back Bay Station (BBY) and Boston South Station (BOS) between August 27, 2010, and September 6, 2010. To book your reservations, please call Amtrak at 800/872-7245 or contact your corporate travel office. Please refer to Convention Fare Code. The convention discount is not available online. Other restrictions do apply.

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