National Hospice Regatta Alliance- 2010 Seminars

Three Opportunities for Hospice & Hospice Regattas
.............................at Rochester, New York

To sign up for any activity, see Reservation Form ,for PayPal payment option see the bottom of this page.

1. SEMINAR/WEBINAR
....for hospice personnel, volunteers, and current & potential NHRA members

NEW TOOLS FOR HOSPICE ADVOCACY & HOSPICE REGATTAS
Thursday, June 3 - 1:00-4:30pm EDT

............• Available in-person or online.
............• No cost to NHRA members. Nominal fee for non-members.
............• Please reserve a place by June 1 - see Reservation Form.

Session 1: Bringing Hospice Advocacy Home
How your hospice or regatta can most effectively advocate for Hospice care.
Angie Truesdale, Director, Public Policy, National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization

......• Accomplishments in hospice advocacy 2009-2010.
......• How new Hospice Action Network (HAN) can help you preserve & expand access to Hospice care
......• Tools available for any person or organization to promote Hospice -- at home, in Washington,
........and online. .....
......• How you & your organization can use tools and resources most effectively to advocate for hospice
........locally as well as nationally.

Session 2: Making the Most of Social Networking for Non-Profits and Events
How your hospice or regatta can effectively use social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. Laura Quinn, Executive Director, Idealware

......• What social networking media are, and the relative value of various media,
......• How and why social networking can help achieve typical nonprofit goals,
......• Some ways you could use Twitter or Facebook for your hospice or regatta,
......• What time, effort and skill are required, and
......• How other organizations use social networks, including some NHRA members.

Presenter: Angie Truesdale - A veteran of non-profit advocacy, with nearly 15 years of health policy experience, Ms. Truesdale started as a social worker in the Lone Star State. She is constantly seeking the “next big idea” for Hospice advocacy.

Presenter: Laura Quinn - A frequent speaker on nonprofit technology, Ms. Quinn regularly conducts seminars on this and other topics, online and offline. Idealware is a non-profit resource that helps other non-profits make smart IT decisions.

2. HOSPICE REGATTAS MEETING
....for current & potential members of NHRA

BEST PRACTICES FOR HOSPICE REGATTAS
Friday, June 4 -- 9:00am-12:00pm

........................• Available in-person or online. No cost.
........................• NHRA members unable to attend, please dial in.
........................• Persons interested in developing new hospice regattas welcome.
........................• Please reserve a place by June 1- see Reservation Form.

At this meeting, we will discuss:
........• Hospice regatta sponsorship levels, privileges and techniques.
........• Social networking by current hospice regattas.
........• Making the championship benefit for local hospice regattas.
........• Hospice regatta best practices (round table discussion).

3. HOSPICE CHAMPIONSHIP - Thursday-Sunday, June 3-6

HOSPICE REGATTAS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

................. • Available to all participants attending the seminar and meeting.
..................• Some costs, payable onsite to Rochester YC.
..................• Please reserve places byJune 1 with the Reservation Form.

Observe the racing and learn from others involved in hospices and hospice regattas nationwide. Sixteen teams compete in this fun-filled weekend.Enjoy the camaraderie!

* Advance reservations for championship activities help the organizers schedule enough boats and food, so please do reserve places early for yourself and any guests.

DATE	TIMES	ACTIVITY	LOCATIONS	COST
Wednesday June 2	12:00pm-5:00pm	Racing Teams Register	RYC Burgee Bar
	6:00pm	Welcome Reception & Buffet	RYC Burgee Bar	$16 onsite to RYC
Thursday June 3	12:00pm-5:00pm	Racing Teams Registrer	RYC Burgee Bar
	10:00am-5:00pm	Racing Teams Practice	On the Water
	1:00pm-4:30pm	NHRA Seminar/Webinar	Lifetime Care	Free to registered NHRA members. Nominal $20 fee for non-members*
	6:00pm	Competitors Meeting	RYC Burgee Bar
	6:30pm	Welcome Reception	RYC Burgee Bar	$10 onsite to RYC

Friday June 4	0815	Sailors Briefing	Burgee bar
	9:00am-12:00pm	NHRA Members Meeting	RYC Main Dining Room	Free to registered NHRA members & potential members
	9:55am	Racing - 1st Warning Signal	On the Water, multiple races
	12:00pm	Spectator Boats for Racing	Meet at RYC Burgee Bar	Free to registered NHRA members & guests. $10 to RYC for box lunch.
	6:00pm	Daily Awards & Buffet	RYC Burgee Bar	$16 onsite to RYC
Saturday June 5	0815	Sailors Briefing	Burgee bar
	9:00am	Spectator Boats	Meet at RYC Burgee Bar	Free to registered NHRA members & guests
	9:55am	Racing - 1st Warning Signal	On the Water, multiple races
	6:00pm	Dinner, Daily Awards, Auction	RYC Main Dining Room	$44.50 onsite to RYC
Sunday June 6	0815	Sailors Briefing	Burgee bar
	9:00am	Spectator Boats	Meet at RYC Burgee Bar	Free to registered NHRA members & guests
	9:55am	Racing - 1st Warning Signal	On the Water, multiple races
	approx. 4pm	Awards Ceremony (target time)	RYC Northwest Deck	Northwest Deck

*Webinar participants are counted by connection, even if more than one person uses the connection.