45th VJJA Fall Institute: November 9 & 10, 2021

We are still Standing!

55 years STRONG

1966 - 2021

VJJA invites you to register for the 45th Annual Fall Institute. This year we celebrate 55 years and coming back together after a very difficult year and a half. We are still standing! All necessary safety precautions are being taken to ensure the safety of our participants. CDC and facility requirements with regards to COVID safety protocols will be followed.

Venue:
The event will be held at the Great Wolf Lodge Conference Center located at 549 Rochambeau Drive, Williamsburg, VA.  A limited number of rooms are available at a discount conference rate of $102.00 (plus tax)* per night. There is no parking fee. Make your hotel reservation by calling 1.800.551.9653 and ask for group code 1121VJJA or Visit https://www.greatwolf.com/williamsburg/plan - enter booking code 1121VJJA or Click Here for booking link! Remember to double check and adjust your stay dates. Great Wolf Lodge is currently cashless; debit or credit cards will be required for spending within the facility. Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.

Participant Registration:
Pre-registration is required. Registration is open to members and non-members.  The two-day conference rate for members is $90.00. The non-member rate to attend the conference  is $110.00. Single day registration rates are $50.00 for members and $70.00 for non-members. Checks and money orders are to be mailed and made payable to VJJA.  Return checks will be assessed a $35 fee.  When paying by check, do not include the on-line processing fee. No refunds of registration fees will be made after October 29, 2021. Member dues are non-refundable. Direct registration and membership questions to Samantha Higgins at membership@vjja.net.  

*****Registration Deadline: October 15, 2021*****

**Attention DJJ Employees, special notice of instruction regarding registration: DJJ employees are responsible for following travel and training authorization guidelines. Pre-approval for conference attendance is required for reimbursement.  Membership dues are not reimbursable. Please contact your immediate supervisor for further instructions.** 

Networking:
In addition to formal learning opportunities, participants will be afforded multiple opportunities for relationship-building with other professionals working with system-involved children from across the state. VJJA President Samantha Higgins will host the annual President's Reception. Multiple opportunites will be provided to network and build resources with Providers/Exhibitors who provide a multitude of services to at risk kids and families. A networking social will not be held this year.

Exhibit Registration:Exhibitor registration materials have been distributed.  Send inquiries to exhibits@vjja.net.  Sponsorship packages are available.

Meritorious Awards and Professional Development Scholarships will be awarded during the Annual Membership Business Meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 10. Send award nominations and get additional information at awards@vjja.net. Send scholarship applications or get additional information at scholarships@vjja.net.

VJJA logo items will be available at the event.

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