Sunday, June 10 - Thursday, June 14, 2018
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, Wisconsin
This unique rural alcohol and drug abuse conference provides participants the opportunity to personally interact with other rural alcohol and drug abuse professionals, federal agency representatives and nationally known Institute faculty and resource individuals while accessing the latest in evidence-based practices for the improvement of rural services. Key resource professionals from throughout the U.S. will present intensive study tracks and special topics on current, innovative and emerging topics.
Thank you to all of those who attended the 2018 conference!
| Fee Type | Rate | Details | Scholarship Eligible? |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Attendee Standard Rate | $575 | On Campus Lodging and Meals | Yes |
| General Attendee- Meals Only Rate | $495 | Meals Only, No Campus Lodging | Yes |
The registration fee is all-inclusive of:
- On-campus lodging, double occupancy (single occupancy rooms available for additional fee)
- On-campus meals : 4 Breakfast, 3 Lunch, 4 Dinner
- Breaks, reception and scheduled social activities
- All session instruction (excluding preconference sessions)
- All scheduled conference activities
- CEU's for all activities with verified attendance.
- Note: Reduced rates available if opting to stay off-campus
CEU's approved by the Wisconsin Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (2018 application approved)
2018 At-A-Glance Program Schedule
Sunday |
PRECONFERENCE ACTIVITIES |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Preconference Check-In (Memorial Student Center Concourse) |
| 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Preconference Session (lunch included), Eligible for .5 CEU, additional fees apply |
Sunday Continued |
CONFERENCE BEGINS |
| Begins 2:00 pm | General Conference and Residence Hall Check-in |
| 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm | Dinner, Memorial Student Center Terrace Lounge/Fireside Cafe |
| 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | WELCOME, OPENING PLENARY SESSION and RECEPTION: Memorial Student Center, Great Hall (.2 CEU), Reception immediately following keynote |
Monday |
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| 7:15 am - 8:15 am | Breakfast, Location: Memorial Student Center Terrace Lounge/Fireside Cafe |
| 8:30 am - 10:00 am | Monday Plenary Session, Memorial Student Center, Great Hall, (.15 CEU) |
| 10:00 am-10:30 am | Exhibitor & Networking Break, MSC Great Hall |
| 10:30 am-12:00 pm | Institute Tracks begin Monday (.15 CEU) |
| 12:00 pm-1:00 pm | Lunch, Location: Memorial Student Center Terrace Lounge/Fireside Cafe |
| 1:15 pm-3:15 pm | Institute Tracks continued (.2 CEU) |
| 3:15 pm-3:45 pm | Exhibitors & Networking Break |
| 3:45 pm-5:15 pm | Institute Tracks continued (.15 CEU) |
| 5:15 pm-6:30 pm | Dinner, Location: Memorial Student Center Terrace Lounge/Fireside Cafe |
| 6:00 pm-8:00 pm | NRADAN, Inc. Board Meeting, Location: Memorial Student Center Terrace Lounge/Fireside Cafe |
| Evening Optional Activities | |
| None Scheduled | |
Tuesday |
|
| 7:15 am - 8:15 am | Breakfast, Location: Memorial Student Center Terrace Lounge/Fireside Cafe |
| 8:30 am - 10:00 am | Tuesday Plenary, Memorial Student Center, Great Hall, (.15 CEU) |
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Exhibitor & Networking Break |
| 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Institute Tracks continued (.15 CEU) |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Harold E. Hughes Awards of Excellence Luncheon, Memorial Student Center, Great Hall (.1 CEU) |
| 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm | Institute Tracks continued (.15 CEU) |
| 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm | Exhibitor & Networking Break |
| 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm | Special Topics and Series (.15 CEU) |
| 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm | Dinner, Location: Memorial Student Center Terrace Lounge/Fireside Cafe |
| Evening Optional Activities | |
| 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Softball @ UW-Stout Field |
Wednesday |
|
| 7:15 am - 8:15 am | Breakfast, Location: Memorial Student Center Terrace Lounge/Fireside Cafe |
| 8:30 am - 10:00 am | Wednesday Plenary, Memorial Student Center, Great Hall (.15 CEU) |
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Exhibitor & Networking Break |
| 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Institute Tracks Wednesday (.15 CEU) |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch, Location: Memorial Student Center Terrace Lounge/Fireside Cafe |
| 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm | Institute Tracks end (.2 CEU) |
| 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm | Exhibitor & Networking Break |
| 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm | Special Topics and Series (.15 CEU) |
| 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm | Dinner, Location: Memorial Student Center Terrace Lounge/Fireside Cafe |
| Evening Optional Activity | |
| 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Variety/Talent Show/Sing-A-Long/Dance, Location, Huffs Lounge |
Thursday |
|
| 7:15 am - 8:15 am | Breakfast, Location: Memorial Student Center Terrace Lounge/Fireside Cafe |
| 8:30 am - 10:00 am | Special Topics and Series (.15 CEU) |
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Exhibitor & Networking Break |
| 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Thursday Plenary & Closing Remarks, Memorial Student Center, Great Hall (.15 CEU) |
| 12:00 PM | Conference Ends |
Additional Fees and Rates
NOTE: Discounts and scholarship awards do NOT apply to these items:
Preconference Sessions |
|
|
| 5 hour Session | $65 | includes .5 CEU, and lunch |
Lodging |
|
If available, priority given to full conference participants; rates subject to change. |
| Single Room Supplement |
$50 |
Sunday through Wednesday nights |
| Single occupancy room | $30 | Rate per night, Saturday (early arrival) through Thursday (later departure) |
Daily Meals |
|
Individual meals (cafeteria, except where noted) can also be purchased on site at higher daily cash rate; rates subject to change. |
| Sunday | $8.45 | dinner only |
| Monday | $21.20 | breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| Tuesday | $28.50 | breakfast, awards luncheon ticket, dinner |
| Wednesday | $21.20 | breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| Thursday | $5.05 | breakfast only |
Group and Student Rates
FeeType |
Rate |
Details |
Scholarship Eligible? |
|---|---|---|---|
Group Discounted Rates: |
|
Applies only to individuals paid by the same organization and must be on the same order, no early or additional discount apply |
|
| Group Rate, 2 or more | $488.75 (15% off) | On Campus Lodging and Meals - discount code required. | No |
Student Discounted Rates |
|
Discounted rates apply to full time students. No early or additional discounts apply |
|
| Student Attendee Standard Rate | $325 | On Campus Lodging and Meals | Yes |
| Student Attendee Meals Only Rate | $225 | Meals Only, No Campus Lodging | Yes |
Daily Rates
|
Day |
Rate |
Details, Includes meals and activities occurring within that day only. |
Scholarship Eligible? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | $100 | includes dinner and opening reception | No |
| Monday | $175 | includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, breaks | No |
| Tuesday | $195 | includes breakfast, awards luncheon, dinner, breaks | No |
| Wednesday | $175 | includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, breaks | No |
| Thursday | $100 | includes breakfast, breaks | No |
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