Diversity Conference Planning Meeting Saturday, June 22, 2019 (9am - 4pm US/Eastern) Maritime Conference Center 692 Maritime Blvd. [map] Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

One of the long-range goals of "At the Heart of Our Identity: Being Episcopal, Being Inclusive" is to widen the circle and bring more Episcopal schools into the discussion, eventually into a national network. To do so, and to make use of the wisdom and energy that gathered in that one room in Atlanta, this past November, we feel we could use one more session the group that met this past November, in order to plan for ways of making this network of diversity practitioners truly national, reflective of our full membership. In this way, we see this group as the nucleus of a planning and advisory group for us as we move ahead in what we hope to be some very important initiatives.

Registration Includes:

There is no cost to attend or register for this event. Lunch on the day of the event as well as snacks, coffee, and beverages provided during breaks are included. Attendees are responsible for covering their own travel to and from the workshop as well as any lodging they need. Overnight lodging does include dinner and breakfast.

We have a limited budget to assist with travel expenses as well as the Friday overnight, hopefully ensuring that finances should not be a roadblock to attending this event. Please let us know as early as possible of any request for financial assistance.

Who Should Attend:

Diversity practitioners and chaplains from Episcopal schools that were part of the program discussion in November of 2018 in Atlanta are invited to attend this event.

Meeting Attire:

School attire.

Cancellation and Other Policies:

Please let us know if you need to cancel no later than Friday, June 7. Any rooms reserved at the Maritime Conference Center will be subject to their reservation cancellation policy, and must be cancelled no later than 6:00 p.m. Eastern time on the day before the reservation or will be charged for one night's stay.

General Hotel Information:

If you need overnight accommodations the night before or after the meeting, please call 866-900-3517 and mention the NAES Diversity Workshop Planning Meeting room block to receive the $155 Single/$200 Double (plus tax) per night room rate. Please make reservations no later than Wednesday, May 29th in order to guarantee this rate for the event. The Maritime Conference Center rate includes free wifi and onsite amenities such as a fitness center and indoor pool.

Travel Information:

The Maritime Conference Center is accessible to both the Baltimore-Washington International Airport and the BWI Amtrak Station. Complimentary shuttle service is provided. If you are in the area and/or driving, complimentary parking is available. More information regarding directions can be found at https://www.mccbwi.org/directions.html.

For more information please contact:

Ms. Heather Elise Zrubek
Phone: (212) 716-6309
Email: zrubek@flash.net