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2005 Biennial Retreat - Richmond, VA

​University of Richmond, Virginia
Dates: Thursday-Sunday, October 6-9, 2005
Theme: Telling Our Story

The Virginia Governor's School for Humanities and Visual & Performing Arts at the University of Richmond has agreed to host the 2005 Biennial Working Retreat of the National Conference of Governor's Schools. Read the Invitation Letter - PDF and complete the Registration Form - PDF. See registration deadlines below.

Location
The University of Richmond is located in Richmond, Virginia.
University's Visitor's Center
Governor's School Web Site

Retreat Agenda
Thursday, October 6
3:00-5:30    Registration, Brown Alley Room (Weinstein Hall)
3:00    Executive Board Meeting, Jenkins Suite
5:30    Wine and Cheese Reception, Brown Alley Room
7:00    Dinner, Richmond Room (Heilman Dining Center)
  • President’s Welcome
  • Hosts’ Welcome
  • Roll Call of States
9:30    Return to Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly a Holiday Inn)
  • Informal gathering opportunities (hot tub, bar)

Friday, October 7
8:00    Meet in hotel lobby for transportation to University of Richmond
8:00-8:45    Continental Breakfast, Jenkins Suite
8:45    Welcome: Barbara McGonagill, Specialist for Governor’s Schools and Gifted Programs (Virginia)
9:00-11:45    Opening Business Session, Jenkins Suite
12:00-1:00    Lunch, Richmond Room
  • Roll Call of States (continued)
1:15-2:15    Campus Walking Tour
2:30-4:30    Work Session: Telling Your Story, Jenkins Suite
4:30    Depart campus for Poe Museum
5:00-6:15    Poe Museum
6:30    Dinner, Bottoms Up Pizza (Shockoe Bottom)
9:00    Return to Crowne Plaza
  • Informal gathering opportunities (hot tub, bar)

Saturday, October 8
8:00    Meet in hotel lobby for transportation to University of Richmond
8:00-8:45    Continental Breakfast, Jenkins Suite
8:45-11:45    Work Session: Telling Your Story, Jenkins Suite
12:00    Depart for Picnic Lunch, Hollywood Cemetery
2:00    Depart for University of Richmond via Monument Avenue
2:45-5:00    Reconvene Business Session, Jenkins Suite
  • Reports on Work Accomplished
5:15    Depart for Crowne Plaza
6:00    Depart for optional dinner
6:30    Dinner, Café Gutenberg (dinner not included in conference fee)
9:30    Return to Crowne Plaza
  • Informal gathering opportunities (hot tub, bar)

Sunday, October 9
8:00-9:00    Executive Committee Meeting, Crowne Plaza dining room

Lodging
  • The Retreat Hotel is the Crowne Plaza Hotel RICHMOND WEST (formerly Holiday Inn) Richmond at I-64 and Broad Street: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/6c/1/en/hd/ricbs
  • Reservations may be made by calling the hotel directly (804-285-9951). Be sure the mention National Conference of Governor's School when making the reservation.
  • The conference rate is $59 (+ applicable taxes) per room per night. Rooms are reserved at the conference rate until September 6, 2005.

Transportation
  • Fly into Richmond International Airport (RIC). The airport offers service by American Airlines, Delta, US Airways, Continental Airlines, Northwest Airlines, and United.
  • The Virginia Governor's School will provide complimentary transportation to and from Richmond International Airport on October 6, 8, and 9. You must contact the Governor's School office at govschool@richmond.edu or 804-289-8945 to request transportation.

Fees and Registration
  • For those who wish to renew or initiate NCoGS membership (includes $75 NCoGS dues payment):
    • Early Bird: $200 (postmarked by August 1)
    • Pre-Registration: $225 (postmarked by September 6)
    • After September 6: $250.
  • For participants who do not wish to become a member of NCoGS (does not include $75 dues payment):
    • Early Bird: $175 (postmarked by August 1)
    • Pre-Registration: $200 (postmarked by September 6)
    • After September 6: $225.
The conference fee includes a wine and cheese reception on October 6, continental breakfast and lunch each day, and dinner on October 6 and 7. An optional dinner on October 8 at downtown Richmond's Café Gutenberg is not included.

Complete the Registration Form - PDF and mail, with payment made to University of Richmond, to:

Sheryl A.M. Johnson, Director
The Governor’s School
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173

University of Richmond Taxpayer ID #: 54-0505965
NCoGS Taxpayer ID# 61-1026274