Document 6566897

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
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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
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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.)
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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.
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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!
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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
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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 carrie.wright@doccs.ny.gov
Send your completed form and payment to:
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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
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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.
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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
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