Join your peers September 16-20, 2024 in Memphis, TN for a week of learning and networking! All events will take place at the YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South Association office (7171 Goodlett Farms Parkway, Cordova, TN 38016).
Schedule of Events:
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How to Register
Register for all events using the links below. Registration closes on September 5th.
Note: Make sure you have gone through all of the steps to "check out" on LCDC and do not leave your registration pending.
Register for Intro to Listen First (one-day)
Register for Intro to Listen First (two-day)
Peer Community Gathering has been cancelled
Register for leading people (one-day)
Register for leading people (two-day)
Register for DIMENSIONS OF DIVERSITY
Class Costs
All in-person one-day courses will be $100 and in-person two-day courses will be $175. This cost includes breakfast and lunch on the day of training as well as a printed course manual and supplies. Snacks will be included throughout the day. If costs are prohibiting you from attending a training event, complete this form to be considered for a scholarship.
Peer Community Gathering
Unfortunately, the PCG scheduled for Sept. 18th in Memphis has been CANCELLED. All those who registered have been notified. Please make plans to join in-person on Oct. 23rd in Chattanooga and/or Nov. 20th in Kingsport. Peer Communities are open to all staff and provide a space for participants to discuss emerging practices, troubleshoot common challenges, learn innovative approaches and inspire collaboration. Haven’t joined a peer community yet? Learn more and register here.
Payment and Cancellations
We do not currently have the ability to collect payment online. Therefore, your Association will be invoiced after the in-person training event. For all Y-USA courses, cancellation can happen through LCDC through September 5th.. Associations will be charged for any staff who registered but does not attend a training.
Hotel Information
If you will be traveling in from out of town, we have reserved a room block at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Memphis/Germantown. This hotel is recommended but not required. Training participants are responsible for their own hotel costs.
Interested in becoming a trainer?
All courses marked with an * in the table above have the ability to accommodate trainer candidates. If you are interested in serving as a trainer candidate, or would like to become a trainer in the future, contact Laura Solomon at lsolomon@ymcamidtn.org.
Questions?
For any questions regarding classes, please contact Laura Solomon at lsolomon@ymcamidtn.org. For any questions regarding the Peer Community Gathering, please contact Kate Kennedy at kkennedy@ymcamidtn.org.Questions about Leadership Certification or navigating the Learning & Career Development Center (LCDC) platform? Check out our FAQ page.