National PELRA Annual Training ConferenceNational PELRA provides many opportunities for our attendees to build lasting relationships with peers, speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors in relaxed and enjoyable atmospheres.
National PELRA's 50th Anniversary
2021 Annual training conference (ATC)
New Orleans, LA
National PELRA's 50th Anniversary Logo
Winner and Designer: Jenn Worthington, HR Director for MNDOT, MN
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Don't Miss Our Keynote Speaker!
Tedd Garnett, PS Culture Matters LLC
General Sessions
- Creating A World Class Culture.
- When Disability and Discipline Collide.
- Collective Bargaining Trends and Developments: A National Perspective.
- Diversity and Inclusion - An Authentic Look at Who has a Seat at the Table and Who's Allowed to Speak.
- TBD
- Legal Update.
Workshops
- Ten Things We Wish We Knew When We Were Starting Out.
- Employee Engagement: Applying Lessons Learned to the New Workplace.
- Leading in a VUCA World (on Steroids).
- The Challenge of Reforming Police Departments in a Collective Bargaining Environment.
- How to Prevent an EEOC Charge - And What to do if a Charge is Filed Against Your Organization.
Concurrent Sessions
- When Every Word Counts: Drafting good Contract Language for COVID, Janus and Common CBA Provisions.
- Managing Performance in a Virtual World
- Sexual Orientation, Transgender, and Legal Issues in the Workplace
- Managing FLSA Risks and Liabilities During a Recession
- Workplace Civility - Why You Gotta Be So Rude
- Common Sense Communication - How to Avoid Legal Entanglements
- Effective Consession Bargaining
- ....and many more (See the 2021 ATC Brochure for Details)
Networking and social events
- National PELRA Welcome Reception (Sunday, April 18, 2021)
- National PELRA Robin Hall Award Luncheon (Monday, April 19, 2021)
- National PELRA Networking Reception
(Monday, April 19, 2021)
- National PELRA Tuesday Night Celebration (Tuesday, April 20, 2021)
- National PELRA Foundation Luncheon (Wednesday, April 21, 2021)
Quick and Easy Reservations for Attendees
Hotel
Sheraton New Orleans
500 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
- www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/msyis-sheraton-new-orleans-hotel
Reservations
The Sheraton New Orleans has set aside a limited block of rooms for National PELRA Conference attendees. The special rate is $232.00 per night (single/double). This rate will be available through March 29, 2021 or until the block is sold out.
Click Here to Reserve Your Room
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Registration infoRMATION
Full conference registration includes:
- Access to all learning activities Monday through Wednesday
- Monday through Wednesday morning continental breakfast, coffee breaks, and afternoon break
- Sunday evening Welcome Reception
- Monday Annual Robin Hall Memorial Awards Lunch
- Monday evening National PELRA networking event
- Tuesday Night Celebration
- Wednesday National PELRA Foundation Luncheon / Raffle
- Conference tote bag with gift items
- Digital link of all session materials and audio recordings taken during the sessions (emailed 4-7 weeks after conference)
Conference fees:
Sunday, April 18 - Wednesday, April 21 - Three full conference days
Member Rates:
$639.00 - Early Rate available August 1, 2020 through February 12, 2021
$789.00 - Regular Rate available February 13, 2021 through April 9, 2021
Non-Member Rate:
$999.00
Please Note: Additional Registrations Must Be At The Same Membership Status
Single-Day registration (available for Monday, Tuesday, and/or Wednesday)
Member: $299.00 each day
Non-Member: $469.00 each day
One day registration provides full session access, continental breakfast, breaks, and any lunch/networking/social event for that day only.
Sunday, April 18 - National PELRA Annual Golf Tournament (8:00 am - 3:00 pm)
$100 - TBD
Sunday, April 18 - Academy (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Member: $299.00
Non-Member: $499.00
Please Note: Only ONE (1) Registration Per Account
Sunday, April 18 - Pre-Conference Workshop (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Member: $
Member: $
Non-Member: $
Please Note: Only ONE (1) Registration Per Account
Thursday, April 22 - Elective Academy (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Member: $299.00
Non-Member: $499.00
Please Note: Only ONE (1) Registration Per Account
Member: $299.00
Non-Member: $499.00
Please Note: Only ONE (1) Registration Per Account
Thursday, April 22 - CLRP® Exam
Member: $100.00 (Special rate for this event)
Non-Member: $250.00
Please Note: Only ONE (1) Registration Per Account
Guest registration:
Family members and/or other guests may attend the following social events:
Sunday, April 18 - Welcome Reception
$, purchased on or before March 19, 2020
$, purchased on or after March 20, 2020
Monday, April 19 - National PELRA Networking Reception
$, purchased on or before March 19, 2020
$, purchased on or after March 20, 2020
Tuesday, April 20 - Tuesday Night Celebration
$ purchased on or before March 19, 2020
$ purchased on or after March 20, 2020
Cancellation policy:
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing and received by April 3, 2020 to qualify for a refund. Cancellations received after April 3, 2020 are non-refundable. No-shows and inability to attend the ATC due to weather are non-refundable.
Conference Cancellation: Must submit cancellation in writing prior to April 3, 2020. A $75 administrative/cancellation fee will be applied. May opt to transfer registration, one registration transfer is allowed per registration provided they have the same membership status. A $35 transfer fee will be applied. All credit card refunds will incur a $15 cancellation/refund fee regardless of cancellation date.
Other Cancellation Fee's:
Academy Registration: A $50 administrative/cancellation fee will be deducted. One registration transfer is allowed per registration provided they have the same membersip status. A $35 transfer fee will be applied.
Pre and/or Post Conference Workshops: A $35 administrative/cancellation fee will be deducted. One registration transfer is allowed per registration provided they have the same membership status. A $35 transfer fee will be applied.
One-Day Registration: A $50 administrative/cancellation fee will be deducted for each day.
CLRP Exam: A $50 administrative/cancellation fee will be deducted.
Guest Registration: A $15 administrative fee will be deducted.