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2006 Technology
Conference
June 1-3, 2006 » Bellevue, WA
The State Technology Conference is held
annually for Boys & Girls Club professionals to promote excellence in
technology programming. The conference is planned by the state mentor
group with support from local Club staff, national staff and the NPCE
team. It is designed to provide a
multitude of training opportunities to meet the needs of a
variety of Club professionals, from new staff to seasoned veterans.
In addition, the conference strives to provide a venue for Club
professionals to network with their peers, sharing best practices and
utilizing their collective expertise to develop new programs and ideas.
 Conference Schedule
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Wednesday,
May 31, 2006 |
| 2:00 - 8:00
p.m. |
Registration
Tables Open |
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Thursday,
June 1, 2006 |
| 7:00 - 10:00
a.m. |
Registration
Tables Open |
| 8:00 - 9:00
a.m. |
Continental
Breakfast Reception |
| 9:00 - 9:45
a.m. |
Opening
Session |
| 10:00 - 12:15
p.m. |
Technology Program
Leadership Institute* |
| 10:00 - 11:00
a.m. |
Morning Power
Sessions |
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Top 10 Tech Gadgets & Gizmos |
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MS Office Tips & Tricks |
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Technology Resources for Boys
& Girls Clubs |
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Experts' Roundtable:
Technology Programming* |
| 11:15 - 12:15
p.m. |
Morning Power
Session II |
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YouthNet |
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Exploring Effective Uses of
Multimedia |
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Experts' Roundtable:
Techathalon WA* |
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Experts' Roundtable: Networks
& Infrastructure* |
| 12:15 - 1:15
p.m. |
Lunch |
| 1:30 - 3:00
p.m. |
Afternoon
Workshops |
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Basic Movie Making |
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Pico Crickets: Arts & Crafts
Meets Robotics |
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Best Practices in Technology
Infrastructure |
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Netsmartz as a Community
Outreach Tool |
| 3:00 - 6:00
p.m. |
WAABGC
Alliance Meeting & Executive Training* |
| 3:15 -4:45
p.m. |
Afternoon
Workshops II |
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Everyday Music Making |
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First Lego Leagues |
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Elementary Tech |
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Best Youth Development
Practices in Technology |
| 6:00 - 8:00
p.m. |
Conference
Dinner |
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Friday, June
2, 2006 |
| 8:00 - 9:00
a.m. |
Continental
Breakfast Reception |
| 9:00 - 12:15
p.m. |
Technology Program
Leadership Institute* |
| 9:00 - 10:00
a.m. |
Morning Power
Sessions |
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Top 10 Tech Gadgets & Gizmos |
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Leveraging Technology
Innovations in the Club |
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Writing an Effective Grant
Proposal |
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Experts' Roundtable: Networks
& Infrastructure* |
| 10:15 - 11:15
a.m. |
Morning Power
Session II |
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Technology Programming for
Girls |
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Effective Outcome Measurement |
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Experts' Roundtable: Mentors &
Masters* |
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Experts' Roundtable:
Technology Programming* |
| 11:30 - 12:30
p.m. |
Luncheon |
| 12:30 - 2:00
p.m. |
Afternoon
Workshops |
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The Next Step in Movie Making |
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Adventures in LOGO |
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Preventative Maintenance |
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Building Your Club Technology
Plan |
| 2:15 -3:45
p.m. |
Afternoon
Workshops II |
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Fun with Photography &
Photoshop Elements |
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The Next Step in Music Making |
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Internet Ethics |
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Video Game Design Using
GameMaker |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Dinner on Your
Own/Enjoy Seattle |
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Saturday, June
3, 2006 |
| 8:00 - 9:00
a.m. |
Continental
Breakfast Reception |
| 9:00 - 10:30
a.m. |
Technology Program
Leadership Institute* |
| 9:00 - 10:30
a.m. |
Morning
Workshops |
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Best Youth Development
Practices for Technology |
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Digital Arts Suite |
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Hands-On Networking |
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Technology Leadership
Development |
| 10:45 - 11:45
a.m. |
Closing
Session |
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(TPLI Presentations, Conference Awards
& Laptop Raffle) |
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*Sessions
with an asterisk require pre-registration and/or approval. |
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Please
click here
to download a copy of the conference schedule. |
Technology Program Leadership Institute
In addition to the traditional workshops and sessions, the conference is
host to the first Technology Program Leadership Institute (TPLI).
This institute is an intensive, 3-day, small group workshop designed to
engage small groups of Club professionals in a collaborative project,
using technology tools to create a multimedia product that promotes
positive youth development practices in Boys & Girls Clubs. In order to
participate in the TPLI, you must pre-register on the registration form.
Participation in the TPLI is limited to 12 Club professionals.
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To learn more about the
Technology Program Leadership Institute (TPLI), please click
here. |
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 Registration
Each person who plans to attend the
conference must complete a registration form. Due to the
generosity of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, registration fees for
all Clubs participating in the Washington State Alliance Bridging the
Digital Divide grant have been waived. Registration fee for all other Clubs is $175 per
attendee. To avoid late
registration fees, register on or before May 1, 2006.
What's Included?
All sessions offered throughout the conference and any meals listed
in the schedule are included.
How Do I Register?
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Registration is currently closed. To
view the Conference Registration Roster,
please
click here.
If you are interested in attending the conference, please contact Angie
Finnell at (480) 862-5263 or
angie@npce.com. |
Cancellation Policy: To
receive a refund, cancellation requests must be submitted in writing by
fax or e-mail no later than Friday, May 26, 2006, by 5:00 p.m. PST.
A $25 fee will be charged for each cancellation. E-mail your
cancellation requests to
training@waabgc.org or fax to 480-699-7168. Failure
to cancel before this deadline will result in forfeiture of entire
registration fee.
Late Registration: Registrations
received after May 1, 2006, will have a $50 fee added to your
registration costs.
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  Hotel
Information
Doubletree Hotel Bellevue
300 112th Avenue, SE
Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: 425-455-1300
Toll Free Reservations: 1-800-222-TREE
Web site:
www.doubletree.com
Reservations can be made at the
Doubletree Inn located in downtown Bellevue. From the hotel it
is just a short walk from local shopping, restaurants and entertainment.
A block of rooms has been reserved at a special conference rate of $129
per night plus applicable taxes and fees. Hotel parking is
complementary for all conference attendees. This rate is
guaranteed through May 1, 2006, subject to availability.
Due to the generosity of the Bill &
Melinda Gates Foundation, hotel expenses for all Clubs participating in
the Washington State Alliance Bridging the Digital Divide grant have
been waived. All hotel accommodations for Washington State
Alliance Clubs will be handled by the conference manager.
All other Clubs requiring accommodations
should make reservations directly with the hotel. Please call
1-800-222-TREE or visit
www.doubletree.com and be sure to mention you are with the Boys & Girls Clubs.
Airport Transportation:
Shuttle Express: $20
Taxi: $30 (approx.)
Limousine: $35 (can be booked through the hotel)
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Please
click
here
for a map and driving instructions. |
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 Additional Information
If you have any questions about
the conference, please e-mail
angie@npce.com or call (866)
699-NPCE.
NPCE is the project manager
on behalf of the Washington State Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs.
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Project Management Team
representatives: |
Abraham J. Sabbagh “Ebby”
or
Angie Finnell
Network
PC Engineering, Inc.
(w)
425-258-2436 (BGC Snohomish County Administrative Offices)
(w) 480-699-3222 (Arizona NPCE Office)
(f) 480-699-7168
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