Cascades Disaster Academy - May 18-21, 2017
The cost of the Academy covers lodging, training, and most meals. The Academy cost is the same for one class or multiple classes. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
JOIN US IN 2017
Once a year the Cascades Region comes together for a weekend of training at the Disaster Academy. During this time we update our skills and spend time with our larger team, working together to make us ready to assist our local communities when disaster strikes. This year we're celebrating 100 years in the Cascades Region and hope you will join us for our 5th Annual Disaster Academy at Willamette University in Salem.
Why should you come to the Disaster Academy? You should come because it will help you better understand the Cascades Region as a whole. We're made up of individuals from Oregon and Washington and we work together to prevent and alleviate human suffering in our communities. Sometimes that is through responding as a DAT worker to a house fire or going on deployments. Other times it may be installing smoke alarms, assisting with community presentations, helping out at Service to Armed Forces Rally or a Globetrotter Fundraiser, surveying potential shelter sites, conducting Pillowcase programs for kids, taking care of our offices, or coming together for a geographic volunteer meeting. The list is never ending. We don't have time very often to catch up or sit an enjoy a scoop of ice cream together. We're normally too busy. At the Disaster Academy we have the opportunity in a non-disaster environment to get to know each other, build relationships, and ready ourselves to serve.
Some of you will drive many hours to come and we can promise you it will be worth your time and effort. We are extremely excited about this year's training opportunities and we have something new for everyone. Join us in 2017 for the 5th Annual Disaster Academy and strengthen the Cascades Region with your attendance.
Why should you come to the Disaster Academy? You should come because it will help you better understand the Cascades Region as a whole. We're made up of individuals from Oregon and Washington and we work together to prevent and alleviate human suffering in our communities. Sometimes that is through responding as a DAT worker to a house fire or going on deployments. Other times it may be installing smoke alarms, assisting with community presentations, helping out at Service to Armed Forces Rally or a Globetrotter Fundraiser, surveying potential shelter sites, conducting Pillowcase programs for kids, taking care of our offices, or coming together for a geographic volunteer meeting. The list is never ending. We don't have time very often to catch up or sit an enjoy a scoop of ice cream together. We're normally too busy. At the Disaster Academy we have the opportunity in a non-disaster environment to get to know each other, build relationships, and ready ourselves to serve.
Some of you will drive many hours to come and we can promise you it will be worth your time and effort. We are extremely excited about this year's training opportunities and we have something new for everyone. Join us in 2017 for the 5th Annual Disaster Academy and strengthen the Cascades Region with your attendance.
Going Green
This will be a paperless event. We will not be printing course materials – you should download your materials before the event. You will be asked in the registration process if you have a device (i.e. laptop, tablet, Kindle, etc.) to bring with you; if not, a loaner will be provided at the event if you reserve one during the registration process. If you want paper copies of your course materials, you will need to print those and bring them with you. You can download your materials from Sched.org after you pick your schedule. We will have "Gardeners" available to help you in the WiFi Garden if you need assistance with your downloads.
What to bring
- Your curiosity, flexibility, and sense of humor. It's going to be a great weekend!
- Linens: Sheets, blankets /sleeping bag, pillow, towel(s).
- Laptop, Tablet, or other PDF reader if you have one available (or reserve one during registration or print your materials and bring them with you).
- Snacks and drinks -- Coffee and tea will be provided in the morning and afternoon breaks. To help keep costs down, we invite you to bring your own soft drinks that you would like during morning and afternoon breaks. We will not be serving snacks in between meals; feel free to bring your own snacks.
- Shower shoes.
- A mug with lid if you are coffee or tea drinker during class.
- Classes and sleeping areas are in unconnected buildings and it could be a 10 minute walk between classes, meals, and venues.
- We recommend you bring a lightweight jacket/rain slicker (just in case).
- Bring shoes that are appropriate for walking (tennis shoes work great).
- Linens: Sheets, blankets /sleeping bag, pillow, towel(s).
- Laptop, Tablet, or other PDF reader if you have one available (or reserve one during registration or print your materials and bring them with you).
- Snacks and drinks -- Coffee and tea will be provided in the morning and afternoon breaks. To help keep costs down, we invite you to bring your own soft drinks that you would like during morning and afternoon breaks. We will not be serving snacks in between meals; feel free to bring your own snacks.
- Shower shoes.
- A mug with lid if you are coffee or tea drinker during class.
- Classes and sleeping areas are in unconnected buildings and it could be a 10 minute walk between classes, meals, and venues.
- We recommend you bring a lightweight jacket/rain slicker (just in case).
- Bring shoes that are appropriate for walking (tennis shoes work great).
Lodging
This year our lodging assignments are closer to the classrooms in dormitories that have been updated over the past three years. Lodging will be available Thursday, May 18 through Saturday May 20 at the Willamette University dorms . Rooms will be double occupancy; each person will have their own bed. If you would like a private room at the Disaster Academy, there is a $75 fee (total cost $110). Restrooms and showers are located down the hall. If you have difficulty climbing stairs, please let us know on the registration so we can place you in our dorm with an elevator. All classroom buildings have elevators; some dorms do not.
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Course Offerings & Tracks
The links to the right will help you make your decisions about which course are best for you. If you are having a hard time making a decision, you can check with your Disaster Program Manager or Activty Lead or email us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help you.
The course catalog contains general descriptions of the courses being offered. If you are interested in taking Mass Care Management, you will need to complete the advanced course application and return it to [email protected]. |
Thursday is a bonus day! |
This means that you are responsible for your meals on Thursday, May 18th.
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