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)
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
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
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
6:00 Depart for optional dinner
6:30 Dinner, Café Gutenberg (dinner not included in conference fee)
9:30 Return to Crowne Plaza
Sunday, October 9
8:00-9:00 Executive Committee Meeting, Crowne Plaza dining room
Lodging
Transportation
Fees and Registration
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
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
- 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)
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
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.
- Early Bird: $200 (postmarked by August 1)
- 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.
- Early Bird: $175 (postmarked by August 1)
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