Faithful Readiness, Workshop Topics and Plenary Sessions

Faithful Readiness, Workshop Topics and Plenary Sessions:

This conference builds on the momentum of President Obama's call to service for all Americans. Faith-based, community groups, private sector and government will share resources, learn new skills, and strengthen partnerships to enhance the capacity of a united effort to prepare for, respond to, and recover from all hazards.
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In Partnership With:

FEMA Region V • US Department of Housing and Uran Development, Region V • Wisconsin Office of the Governor, Jim Doyle • Wisconsin Emergency Management • Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance • Serve Wisconsin the AmeriCorps *State Commission • State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services • State of Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs • City of Milwaukee Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security • City of Racine, Mayor's Office of Strategic Partnerships • Milwaukee County Emergency Management • Racine County Emergency Management • Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB) • American Red Cross • Center for School, Youth & Citizen Preparedness • Citizens and Organizations Active in Disaster • Faith Partnership Network, Inc • Flood Emergency Assistance Team (FEAT) • Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI • Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee • The Salvation Army • Wisconsin Council of Churches • WI Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster.

Plenary Sessions

• Are you Ready? Prepare Yourself and Your Family for Disasters
• How Faith-Based Community Groups Engage with Emergency Management
• The Big Boom: Responding in Times of Need
• Lessons Learned from Recent Floods: Challenges and Opportunities
• After the Storm: Recovery and Restoration

Workshop Topics

• Engaging Volunteers
• Creating A Culture of Preparedness Among our Youth
• Shelter in the Time of Storm

LOCATION

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa ( website / location )

The Grand Geneva Resort (Conference location)*
7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI

Government rate $89.00 per night. With taxes and fees $112.84
Non-Government rate $139 per night. With taxes and fees $155.68
Group: FEMA/Homeland Security Room Block
For more information on hotel accomodations and area attractions please visit grandgeneva.com

*Hotel space is limited, please call the hotel for more information. (800) 558-3417
Other Hotels Near the Conference Facility:

Comfort Suites (0.5 miles from Conference location) 300 East Main Street, Lake Geneva, WI - (262) 248-2300 Government rate $76.95 per night. With taxes and fees $85.49 Non-Government rate $99.95 per night. With taxes and fees $111.95

Shuttle Services

Shuttle services are available to Grand Geneva from both airports. Discount rates are available via the Grand Geneva Airport Transportation Portal through Go Airport Connections.

Highway Directions

For additional info call the Grand Geneva Resort at (800) 558-3417
If using a GPS navigation system, MapQuest, or other online direction source, please use the following address: 7020 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI. Upon arrival, continue past Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark and proceed to The Main Lodge at Grand Geneva, located on the right hand side of Grand Geneva Way.

From Chicago & Vicinity: Take I-94 north to Highway 50 Kenosha/Lake Geneva west. Proceed west approximately 23.7 miles. Grand Geneva Resort will be on your right.

From Madison: Take I-90 south to Beloit and Janesville, then take Delavan exit Highway 11 just south of Janesville. In Delavan, change to Highway 50 and proceed through Lake Geneva heading east. Grand Geneva Resort will be on your left.

From Milwaukee: Take 894 and I-43 south and exit at Highway 12/Lake Geneva exit at Elkhorn. Follow Highway 12 to Highway 50 East/Lake Geneva, the second exit. Take off ramp, continue East under the overpass. Grand Geneva Resort will be on your left.

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Area Attractions

• Downtown Lake Geneva link
• Milwaukee Public Market link
• Flemish Renaissance home, a cultural museum link
• Scenic Cruises