14th Annual Convening
From the basics of immigration law to the most advanced issues that arise in filing petitions, CLINIC's 14th Annual Convening in Seattle, WA will offer workshops for legal services providers and immigration advocates at any level. A tentative agenda with workshop descriptions is now posted.
In addition, CLINIC has kept registration fees at the same level as 2010. CLINIC's three-day conference offers excellent updates on immigration law, insightful trainings and opportunities for staff of nonprofit immigration programs, private attorneys as well as immigration program directors.
Meet fellow advocates and learn new strategies for fundraising, program management and advocacy.
Red Lion Hotel, Seattle, WA
May 18-20, 2011
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CONVENING AGENDA (tentative)
FEES
Current CLINIC Affiliates (Agencies paying annual dues/fees):
Early Bird Fees must be received by April 4, 2011: $275 Early bird registration fee per person (no other discounts apply)
Fees received after April 4, 2011: $350 Standard registration fee per person (no other discounts apply)
Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Non-Members and Agencies Under MOU with CLINIC:
$395 per person (No other discounts apply.)
NOTE: Fax or mail copy of your agency’s Federal IRS 501(c)(3)designation letter and copy of your registration form to CLINIC at fax: 415-394-8696; Mail: CLINIC, 564 Market St., Rm.416, San Francisco, CA 94104, Attn: Chris Ozaki. We cannot process your registration without this designation letter.
Private Attorneys and staff: $475 per person
REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS
Registration fees will be refunded, less a $100 processing fee, with a written notification postmarked by Monday, April 11th. Refunds will not be given for no-shows or cancellations received after April 9th. All cancellations are to be e-mailed to Chris Ozaki (Email: cozaki@cliniclegal.org).
NOTE: Cancellation of your registration will not automatically cancel your hotel reservation. Please contact the hotel directly.
HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS
To make room reservations, call the Red Lion on Fifth Avenue at 1-800-733-5466 and ask to reserve under CLINIC for the Convening, under the Group Code: CLIN0516. Rooms are currently $136/night.
Online Room Reservations: Click here.
STAFF RECOGNITION
Nominate a staff member for recognition during the Awards Luncheon. Complete this form and mail back to: CLINIC, Attn: Dinah Suncin 564 Market Street, Suite 416, San Francisco CA 94104
DIOCESAN ASSISTANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
CLINIC provides assistance to diocesan programs attending the Annual Convening. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please complete the scholarship form and return to CLINIC by mail or fax. The contact information is provided on the form. Questions: Claudia Ornelas 202-756-2753.
SPONSORS
Migration & Refugee Services
Catholic Health Association of the United States
Diocese of Yakima
Gibbs Houston Pauw
LawLogix
SC Ministry Foundation
Interested in sponsoring the Annual Convening or learning about sponsorship opportunities, read the brochure and to register, click here.
EXHIBITORS
CLINIC welcomes organizations to exhibit at the Annual Convening. To find out more, read the brochure and to sign up, click here.
Immigration Advocates Network
LawLogix
GENERAL INQUIRIES
Chris Ozaki: Email: cozaki@cliniclegal.org; Phone: 415/ 394-9371,
Dinah Suncin: Email: dsuncin@cliniclegal.org; Phone: 415/ 394-0787
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