Link to 2012 RIW

French Lick Resort, French Lick, Indiana

This year’s keynote speaker was Will LaPage; Will has a long history in parks administration and research and is also a noted poet (www.parksforlife.com). He created and read a special poem based on Tilden's six principles. Click here to enjoy it! (Printed with permission.)

Attendees at the 2011 RIW enjoyed a ride on the historic French Lick Railway, a trip to the amazing volunteer-run Dubois County Museum, and an evening at Patoka Reservoir. Mobile workshop options included pioneer skills at Spring Mill Village, Abraham Lincoln boyhood sites, caves, and hiking cliffs and coves.

Conference Sponsors

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                                                                                           Marengo Cave

Schedule of Activities

Final Program Guide & Registration

On-line Registration is now available.

The mail-in form is on the program guide.

Registration by mail:

Haley Samuelson-Couchman

7750 W. 825 N.

Thorntown, IN 46071

hscouchman@gmail.com

To pay by purchase order (P.O.), contact the Region 4 Treasurer:

Susie Edwards, sedwards@greatparks.org, or 513-245-7442

Conference Fees

Early (by January 31)    Regular (by March 7)    Late (After by March 7)

NAI Member: $235                  $265                               $295

Non-Member:* $270               $300                                $330

Student Registration, NAI member: $180

Student Registration, Non-Member: $200

* Includes 6-month NAI membership

Tuesday- or Thursday-only Registration: $100

Look for a room mate coordination page to be posted very soon!

Additional Program Fees

Monday March 21

Pre-Conference Workshop**

Starting or Reinventing Your Volunteer Program: $15

Wednesday, March 23

Mobile Workshops**

The Historic Resorts of French Lick & West Baden: $30

Pioneer Crafts at Spring Mill Village: $45

Abraham Lincoln in Indiana: $25

Caves and Karst: $30

Managing Forests, $25

Cliffs and Coves: $25

**You may pre-register for these workshops without attending the full RIW.

If you have any questions, please contact the conference chair:

Jill Vance - jvance@dnr.in.gov.

Getting There

French Lick is located 113 miles southwest of Indianapolis, 66 miles west of Louisville and 82 miles northwest of Evansville.

Lodging - French Lick Resort Information

Conference Rate $105/night (plus tax) for a single or double room. Use the special code: 0311NAI

Anyone wanting an arrival prior to March 20 or a departure after March 26 (outside the conference dates) must call to make their reservation: 1-888-936-9360

Other Lodging Opportunities

Local Tourism - Visit French Lick - West Baden

There are opportunities for conference sponsorship by individuals and businesses. Please contact Vicki Basman - vbasman@dnr.in.gov.

Updated April 26, 2011