Northeast Regional Meeting 2011

2011 TU Northeast Regional Meeting
July 29 - 31, 2011
Farmington, Connecticut

Join fellow TU council and chapter leaders from across the Northeast for an important and informative regional meeting where we will:

• Share successes and information across state lines
• Provide hands-on training to help improve the effectiveness of councils and chapters
• Develop new tools and action plans to bring home

Registration and Cost

The cost is $100 per person with no limit on the number of attendees from each council or chapter. Registration includes:

• Participation in all seminars and workshops
• Lunch on Saturday and Sunday
• Barbecue dinner Saturday night hosted by the Connecticut Council of Trout Unlimited
• An optional hosted fishing trip with local TU members on Friday, July 29

Schedule

Friday, July 29 – Optional Day of Fishing
Enjoy an optional day of fishing on the Farmington River, Connecticut’s premiere tailwater trout stream. Steady dam release flows ensure adequate, cold water and keep insects and trout active through the hot summer months. When registering, sign up for a free day of hosted fishing with local Trout Unlimited members, or hire a guide [1] to take you to the Farmington’s secret pools and best waters.

Saturday & Sunday, July 30 & 31 – Workshops and Seminars
The Northeast Regional Meeting is designed to provide TU volunteer leaders with valuable tools and skills they can bring home to help improve the effectiveness of councils and chapters. Saturday’s full-day session will include group discussions, concentrated workshops and break-out sessions and opportunities for council and chapter leaders to share successes and discuss common challenges. Sunday’s half-day session will include final workshops and break-outs, a wrap-up discussion and lunch. The meeting will conclude by 2 p.m. and attendees can head home or stay for a final night of fishing.

Workshop topics include:

• Women in TU: Proven techniques for increasing women’s participation in your chapter or council
  
• Membership Development and Utilization: Increasing member participation and turnout at chapter meetings and events
  
• Stream Restoration: Taking a restoration project from idea to implementation
  
• Building from Within: How to develop new volunteer leaders for your chapter or council
  
• Fundraising 201: Applying for grants and building a corporate giving program
  
• Give TU A Voice: Effective grassroots advocacy for local coldwater conservation
  
• TU Who?: Building a presence for your chapter and council in the local and regional media
  
• Can the SPAM: Sending effective emails that members will actually open and read
  
• Beyond TIC: Youth outreach and education opportunities in the community
  
• The Fine Print: Ensuring your chapter or council follows TU practices and policies

Saturday, July 30 – Free Streamside Barbecue

Following the full day of workshop and seminars, join fellow TU leaders for a relaxing streamside barbecue, courtesy of the Connecticut Council of Trout Unlimited. Bring your waders and rod to fish the evening hatch after dinner, or relax and enjoy the company and conversation.

View the meeting agenda [2]

Lodging

Accommodations for the Northeast Regional Meeting are provided by:
Homewood Suites by Hilton
2 Farm Glen Boulevard
Farmington, CT 06032

Rates: $109 for singles or $119 double occupancy
Reservations: (860) 321-0000 (Reference TU for the discounted rate)

Register Today.