CAYSA New York Corrections and Youth Services Association A Dual Chapter Affiliate of the American Correctional Association Training Symposium 23nd Annual Training Symposium October 15 – October 17, 2014 Sheraton At The Falls & Conference and Event Center Niagara Falls, NY Early Bird Registration Deadline – 9/17/14 Early Registration Deadline – 10/01/14 ACA Members and Corrections Professionals Please join us at this year’s conference in Niagara Falls, NY. Overnight accommodations are at the Sheraton At The Falls. Workshops are scheduled across the street at the Niagara Falls Conference Center. Our committee has done an outstanding job of coordinating workshop, general speakers and special evening events throughout the conference This year, CAYSA has chosen Kaely’s Kindness Foundation to be the recipient of our “CAYSA Cares” project for 2014. Their mission is to provide acts of kindness to teen girls touched by cancer, assisting them with their emotional, physical and practical needs. Acts of kindness include: gifts to teens, makeovers, support groups and social events to increase socialization of girls touched by cancer. While in Niagara Falls visit Americans Oldest Park, dine at the Savor Restaurant, run by students enrolled at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute during the hours of 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. View the illuminated dynamic marvels of nature between the hours of 7 p.m. and 12 a.m. nightly. Anyone who takes advantage of the Early Bird Registration will be included in a drawing for a two night stay during this year’s conference. In addition, we will again do a second drawing for free registration to next year’s CAYSA Conference being held at High Peaks Resort, Lake Placid, October 27-29, 2015. Please join us and your CAYSA friends for three days of outstanding workshops, speakers, facility tours, vendors, entertainment and networking October 15-17. We look forward to seeing in Niagara Falls. Bring someone new along to share the experience. Matthew F. Thoms Symposium Chairperson 1 Tuesday, October 14, 2014 1:00 p.m. ACA CERTIFICATION EXAM Pre-registration required by October 1, 2014. To pre-register log on www.aca.org/certification 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Early Attendee Registration Wednesday, October 15, 2014 7:30 -11:45 p.m. Attendee Registration Complimentary coffee, tea, juice, pastries 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. WELCOME 9:15 – 1:00 p.m. TOUR –ALBION CORRECTIONAL FACILITY This medium security, general confinement facility is for females 16 years of age or older.  Pre-registration required. Attendance is limited. 9:00 – 1:00 p.m. TOUR – WENDE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY This maximum security, general confinement facility is for males 16 years of age or older.  Pre-registration required. Attendance is limited. 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. GENERAL SESSION I’m the Boss of Me – 6 Steps to Becoming the Leader in Your Own Life. Gayle LaSalle is an accomplished Author, Corporate and Personal Leadership Facilitator and Speaker. 10:15 – 11:00 “CAYSA Cares Project” Kaely’s Kindness Foundation www.KaelysKindness.org 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. CAYSA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Become involved; attend this meeting for a chance to win a gas card. Everyone is welcome! 12:00 -1:00 p.m. LUNCH 2 Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Cont’d. 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. GENERAL SESSION (To Be Announced) 1:15 – 3:00 p.m. Attendee Registration 2:30-4:00 p.m. CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 1. Synthetic Drugs An informative session providing current trends that relate to synthetic drugs. 2. Savvy Social Security Planning: What Baby Boomers Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income This workshop will include five factors to consider when deciding when to apply for benefits and how to coordinate Social Security with your other sources of retirement income including NYS Deferred Compensation. 3. Human Trafficking Participants will learn the definitions of human trafficking and the elements of the crime. Examples of human trafficking and how it occurs in our communities will be shared. New trends and red flag indicators that can assist law enforcement to combat this horrific crime will also be shared. 4. Trauma-Informed Care: Creating an Awareness Perspective Trauma-informed care is an approach to engaging people with histories of trauma that recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma has played in their lives. This session is designed as a practical overview and will cover Trauma Informed Care from the perspectives of how to create strengthsbased environments and practices that allow for participant/survivor empowerment. *CASAC Credit 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Food and Beverages provided by Regions Thursday, October 16, 2014 8:30 – 10:45 a.m. Attendee Registration Complimentary coffee, tea, juice, pastries 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 1. Determining Your Success This session will include a presentation on “What’s the one thing that will determine your success”, followed by a workshop on the Two Invaluable Laws of Growth. (It is recommended, but not mandatory, that participants read at the least the first two laws from the book The 15 Invaluable Laws of Success by John Maxwell.) 3 2. Sex Offender 101 An overview of SORA, Registration and Risk level procedures, sex offender obligations, duties of the Board of Examiners and the risk assessment process. 3. DOCCS K-9 Unit Come and meet the DOCCS K-9 Unit! This informational workshop will provide an overview of DOCCS K-9 Unit. 4. What’s My Communication Style? This workshop will provide insight into our everyday communications with others. This assessment helps participants understand the various forms of communication and learn how to “flex” their own personal style to improve communication. 5. Providing Leadership Techniques for the Workplace Looking to move up in the organization? What are the qualities that are important for you to take steps to develop skills for self-improvement, team building, expanding your roles and responsibilities. What leadership style are you and how can you effectively employ it to your advantage. 6. Disturbance Management This workshop will review and discuss preventions and management of disturbances in Correctional facilities. 10:30 – 12:00 p.m. VENDOR EXHIBIT EXTRAVAGANZA 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. PRESENTATION OF COLORS LUNCH 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. DOCCS ACTING COMMISSIONER ANTHONY J. ANNUCCI ACA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JAMES A GONDLES 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. VENDORAMA 2:45 – 4:15 p.m. CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS 1. Determining Your Success This session will include a presentation on “What’s the one thing that will determine your success”, followed by a workshop on the Two Invaluable Laws of Growth. (It is recommended, but not mandatory, that participants read at the least the first two laws from the book The 15 Invaluable Laws of Success by John Maxwell.) 2. Sex Offender 101 An overview of SORA, Registration and Risk level procedures, sex offender obligations, duties of the Board of Examiners and the risk assessment process. 4 Thursday, October 16, 2014 Cont’d. 3. DOCCS K-9 Unit Come and meet the DOCCS K-9 Unit! This informational workshop will provide an overview of DOCCS K-9 Unit. 4. What’s My Communication Style? This workshop will provide insight into our everyday communications with others. This assessment helps participants understand the various forms of communication and learn how to “flex” their own personal style to improve communication. 5. Providing Leadership Techniques for the Workplace Looking to move up in the organization? What are the qualities that are important for you to take steps to develop skills for self-improvement, team building, expanding your roles and responsibilities. What leadership style are you and how can you effectively employ it to your advantage. 6. Disturbance Management This workshop will review and discuss preventions and management of disturbances in Correctional facilities. 7:00 p.m. STAND UP COMEDY SHOW Followed by …. DJ & Dancing Be ready to move to the music! Sponsored by Region 1 Friday, October 17, 2014 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. BREAKFAST 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. GENERAL SESSION Motivational speaker Cris Johnson has performed from coast to coast in the United States and Canada. Using a combination of magic, mind reading, hypnosis and humor, he has performed for companies such as General Motors, United Airlines, Bank of America, Footlocker and many more. This general session will discuss Teamwork/Humor in the Workplace and Stress Management. 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS 11:00 – 11:30 p.m. “CAYSA CARES” Presentation 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. CLOSING REMARKS RAFFLE DRAWINGS –Must be present to win! 5 DOCCS EMPLOYEES: Avoid waiting in line, preregister. Save money by registering early. REMEMBER YOUR “N” NUMBER FOR RTF03 REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 17th TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FREE SUITE DRAWING AND ALSO 2015 REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEAR’S CONFERENCE. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS CAYSA appreciates the continuing support of our sponsors and exhibitors. Please be sure to visit them on Thursday, October 16th. HOTEL BLOCK ROOM CUTOFF DATE: SUNDAY, 9/19/14 6 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION 9/17/14 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE 9/17/14 Register by 9/17/14 to be eligible for a drawing to win a suite for your 2 day stay during the conference. 10/01/14 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE 10/01/14 You must be a current member of the American Correctional Association to register for the Symposium. If you are not yet a member or your membership has expired, please enclose the completed ACA membership application on page 9 and a SEPARATE CHECK PAYABLE TO ACA for your membership. The ACA membership requirement is waived for Grade 9 and below. Send your completed form(s) and payment(s) to: Carrie Wright, CAYSA, P.O. Box 43, Fort Ann, NY 12827-0043 Make checks payable to CAYSA. Credit cards are not accepted for payment of conference registration. If payment for registration has not been received prior to the conference, payment is required upon registration at the conference. Refunds will be issued upon verification of duplicate payment. Check with your local union representative for possible funding of your registration fee. Any individual who has a dietary requirement should advise so on this form First Name: ____________________________Last Name: ___________________________ As it will appear on name badge Title: ______________________________________________________________________ Agency/Organization:  DOCCS  OCFS  County Jail  Other (Specify) ________________________ Facility: ____________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________ Bus. Phone Number _____________________E-mail Address: ________________________ ACA MEMBERSHIP # (REQUIRED) _____________________________________________ REGISTRATION FEES  3 Day (Full) Registration  Retiree or Full Time Student  Thursday & Friday Only  Wednesday Only  Thursday Only Before 10/01/14 $110.00 ** $ 85.00 $ 95.00 $ 65.00 $ 65.00 After 10/01/14 $125.00 $100.00 $110.00 $ 80.00 $ 80.00 ** CAYSA Cares Project. Give generously to our 2014 Campaign Kaely’s Kindness Foundation (www.KaelysKindness.org) Totals Registration CAYSA Cares Total ___________ +___________ ___________ ACA Membership (Please enclose payment withApplication registration) Facility Tours: Pre-registration required. First come, first served. Due to the length of tours, you may miss more than one workshop. Please check ONLYMembership one facility tour if interested. is required for attendance at the Symposium. Facility (Wednesday 9:00-1:00 pm) (Wednesday 9:00-1:00 pm)clearly, and send a check, credit card information or Please complete this form. Print money order with your conference registration to: Questions, contact Carrie Wright, 518-639-4486 Ext. 3220 or by email at [email protected] Send your completed form and payment to: 7 ACA Membership Application Membership is required for attendance at the Symposium. Please complete this form. Print clearly, and send a check, credit card information or money order with your conference registration to: Send your completed form and payment to: Carrie Wright P.O. Box 43, Fort Ann, NY 12827-0043 Member Information (Check One)  Home  Work Name: ____________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________ City: ______________________________State:__________ Zip: ________ Telephone: _______________________________________ Email:* ____________________________________________ Facility Name: _____________________________________ Work Title: ________________________________________ Membership Categories: 1Year 3 Years       Professional I Professional II Executive Gold Organizational Supporting Patron Associate Household* $ 35 $ 99 $ 55 $ 75 $215 $115 (Additional benefits online) $100 $290 $150 (Additional benefits online) $300 (For public and non-profit agencies) $350 (For profit organization) $ 15 (For Retired Professional, full-time students, volunteers and interested citizens. Subject to verification.) *Household memberships offer one year of benefits for two individuals living at the same home address. PAYMENT:  Check Enclosed (made payable to American Correctional Association)  Bill Me (membership will not start until full payment is received)  Charge :  American Express  Diner’s Club  Master Card  VISA  Discover Card # ______________________________ Amount $_________ Exp. Date __________ Signature ___________________________ * Email address must be provided to receive On the Line newsletter, which is distributed via e-mail and posted on ACA’s website. 8 HOTEL RESERVATIONS SHERATON AT THE FALLS HOTEL 300 Third Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 1-716-285-3361 $77.00 per night plus 5% Occupancy Tax will be charged for each room night. A personalized website for CAYSA room reservations has been created at: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1311052210&key=89588 Guests can access the above site to learn more about the event and to book, modify, or cancel a reservation. ROOM RESERVATION CUT-OFF DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 9