Monday, August 24, 2009

2009 VOAD Conference of the Carolinas

SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, November 7, 2009
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
2009 VOAD Conference of the Carolinas

Police and Fire Training Academy
1770 Shopton Road, Charlotte, NC 28217



The WNCC Committee on Disaster Response is a member of the North Carolina Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (NC VOAD). The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is a member of the National VOAD. In times of disaster, these member organizations respond quickly to help survivors and their communities. These organizations foster cooperation, communication, coordination, and collaboration – the heart of any disaster response effort. These organizations and their volunteers are often the first to arrive after a disaster happens and the last to leave after long-term recovery has been accomplished.

NC VOAD and SC VOAD are hosting a one-day conference and training to bring together their member organizations with emergency managers, first/early responders, and community volunteers from across the Carolinas to share knowledge, lessons learned, and resources. Eight workshops related to important preparedness, response and recovery topics will be offered; you have an opportunity to attend four workshops. Guest speakers will provide important information from the federal, state, regional, and local levels.

Who (UMC) should attend?
Early Responders
District Coordinators
Conference and District Committee members
Those wishing to understand the Citizen Corps and CERT qualifications
Attendees are asked to register directly with the NCVOAD.

Registration fee (including breaks and lunch):
$25 per person (pre-conference)
$50 per person (on-site from 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM)
Up to 2 members from each district may be reimbursed for their pre-conference registration fee following their attendance to the Conference.

Space is limited – register early! Please visit http://www.ncvoad.org for updated agenda and registration information.

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