Annual Conference

Contact Info
Tel 650-324-1653
Fax 650-326-7751
Postal address
PO Box 19290
Stanford, CA 94309

THE CCEF CONFERENCE, November 15 - 16, 2007 - Check back for weekly updates
at the Holiday Inn San Jose, CA

Preliminary Agenda - Local Education Foundations: Connecting California's Kids, Schools, and Communities

Registration Form for CCEF Annual Conference

Day 1 -- Thursday, November 15, 2007

Click here for an agenda of Education Foundation Fundamentals

Education Foundation Fundamentals*
8:30 am to 4:00 pm	For emerging or inactive foundations. This interactive, step-by-step seminar for members of newly formed local education foundations (LEFs) and those considering starting or revitalizing a foundation is an excellent jump-start-to the process. Topics include: Organizing your group Legal & financial issues Recruiting & developing your board Politics and the LEF in the community Overview of LEF programs & fundraising The workshop includes an opportunity to develop action plans and a chance for individual consultations.
Fee: $130 for members; $200 for non-members -- includes CCEF foundation notebook, breakfast, lunch, end of day event and reception. There will be a special discounted group rate to encourage team attendance! Check back for details or call the CCEF office.
The NEW Essentials for a Successful Foundation*
8:45 am to 11:45 am	For established foundation leaders Click here for a detailed description of NEW Essentials and Development Workshop
Taking Development to the Next Level*


1:00 pm to 4:00 pm	For established foundation leaders Click here for a detailed description of Taking Development to the Next Level
Fee for Single workshop, either AM or PM: $90 for members; $160 for non-members -- includes materials plus breakfast (AM workshop) or reception (PM workshop) Fee for Both workshops, AM and PM: $150 for members; $220 for non-members -- includes materials plus breakfast, lunch, and special event/ reception.
4:30 pm	Supporting California's Children Ted Lempert, President of Children Now, a national research and advocacy organization, will brief us on the status of California's children and the role communities can play. Reception Follows
Fee for Special Event and Reception Attendees: $40 for Members; $50 for Non-members. Attendees of Education Foundation Fundamentals and all day Capacity Building Trainings (AM & PM) are invited to the special event and reception at no additional charge.

Day 2 -- Friday, November 16, 2007

Click here for a draft agenda of Day Two -- November 16

7:30 am	Registration, Continental Breakfast & Idea Fair
7:45 am	Workshop Session #1 -- concurrent skill building sessions
9:00 am	General Session -- Investing in Education
10:30 am	Workshop Session #2 -- concurrent skill building sessions
12:00 noon	General Session Luncheon: Apple Awards & Informal Discussions** Luncheon keynote: State Senator Jack Scott, Chair of the Senate Education Committee will be the luncheon keynote speaker. A former President of Pasadena City College, Senator Scott is a friend and long time supporter of the public schools. Jack Scott's Website and Bio
2:00 pm	Workshop Session #3 -- facilitated discussions with foundation leaders statewide
3:30 pm	Closing Reception & Idea Fair
Fee for Conference Only: $100 for Members; $200 for Non-members. **BONUS: Day One Attendees of Education Foundation Fundamentals or Capacity Building Workshops I & II may attend Day Two for only $75.

Overnight Accommodations: Holiday Inn San Jose, 1740 N First Street, San Jose, CA 95112 - Reservations must be made by October 22. Call 866-241-9878 and identify yourself as a CCEF conference attendee for special limited single/double room rate of $119 plus tax. Complimentary parking and airport shuttle to/from Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Telephones: 650-324-1653 or 1-877-964-1500

Exhibitors
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