Heads' Retreat 2009

Tuesday, February 24 - Wednesday, February 25, 2009

St. Chrysostom Day School
1424 N. Dearborn [map]
Chicago, IL 60610




The Heads' Retreat offers heads of school a chance to explore spirituality and headship and to have a respite from the busy life of school leadership. The retreat is designed to dovetail with the beginning of the NAIS Annual Conference that will also take place in Chicago. Your retreat leaders will be the Rev. Daniel R. Heischman, NAES Executive Director and Fran Scoble, retired head of the Westridge School, Pasadena, California. The Rev. George E. Andrews II, retired headmaster of Saint Andrew's School, Boca Raton, Florida, will serve as the retreat chaplain.

Registration Includes:

Registration includes all sessions, worship services, materials, refreshments, and lunch on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. Please note that on-site registration will not be available for this event.

Who Should Attend:

The retreat is limited to current heads of Episcopal schools.

Meeting Attire:

Suggested attire is school/business casual.

Registration Fees:

These fees are available through 02/18/2009
Name Price Available To
NAES Members $195.00   Member
NonMembers $280.00   NonMember


Cancellation and Other Policies:

Written cancellations received by fax, 212.286.9366, or by e-mail, djs@episcopalschools.org, no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, February 10, 2009, are entitled to a full refund less a $50 processing fee. Requests received after 5:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, February 10, 2009, or by any means other than fax or e-mail will not be entitled to a refund of any kind.

All registrations are subject to acceptance. Registrations and reservations received without payment will be returned. Registrations are NOT transferable and cannot be split among conference attendees.

Any and all liability of NAES with respect to registration, reservations, cancellations, changes in the location or content of the program, and refunds is limited to a sum no greater than the registration fee paid. Under no circumstances shall NAES be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, the cost of transportation or lodging. Submission of registration and payment constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions herein.

General Hotel Information:

The retreat is structured to dovetail with the NAIS Annual Conference. If you plan on attending both the retreat and NAIS, we suggest you to extend your stay at a NAIS Conference hotel so as to include the retreat dates.

If you are not planning to attend the NAIS Annual Conference or would like another alternative for the nights of February 23 and 24, we have arranged for a small block of rooms at the:

Hotel Indigo
1244 N. Dearborn Parkway
Chicago, IL 60610


The rate is $119 per night, plus applicable taxes. To make your room reservation, please call 312.787.4980.

For more information please contact:

Mr. David J. Schnabel CAE
Email: davidjschnabel@gmail.com