Northwest Disaster Institute: West - May 16-19, 2016
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What: Multi-Day Training Institute - You can attend one day or all of the days.
When: May 16-19, 2016 Where: Stanwood, WA Attendees: Red Cross volunteers, employees, and partner agencies. No outside guests allowed. Registration: Registration will open Thursday, April 7. Follow the link at the bottom of the page to sign-up. Registration will close on May 6, 2016. Cost: $45 overnighter covers lodging, training, and most meals $25 for commuters & RVers and includes lunch & dinner. (Institute cost is the same for one class or multiple classes.) Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. |
Things to know about the Northwest Institute
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Out of respect for our donor dollars, this event has been planned with an eye toward creating the most comprehensive training event possible for the least cost and the least environmental impact. You will see this demonstrated by the facilities selected and the training methodologies. By making those choices, more volunteers and employees can be trained in on how to provide vital services. You will have a choice between three tickets: Northwest (West) Institute Commuter, Northwest (West) Institute Overnighter, or Northwest (West) Institute RVer. Overnighter tickets are $45 and are good for one to four days of training, depending on your course selections. The Commuter or RV ticket are $25 and include lunch and dinner if you select that option. If you have questions, please email us at [email protected].
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Going Green
This will be a paperless event. We will not be printing course materials – everything will be provided to you electronically before the event. You will be asked in the registration process if you have a device (i.e. laptop, tablet, Kindle, etc.) you can bring with you; if not, a loaner will be provided to you at the event. If you want paper copies of your course materials, you will need to print those and bring them with you.
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 in the reservation phase 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.
- Raincoat/umbrella (this is NW Washington in May!) Classes and sleeping areas are in unconnected buildings and it could be a 10-
15 minute walk between classes, meals, and venues. Because of this we recommend you bring a winter coat.
- Bring shoes that are appropriate for walking on a trail (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 in the reservation phase 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.
- Raincoat/umbrella (this is NW Washington in May!) Classes and sleeping areas are in unconnected buildings and it could be a 10-
15 minute walk between classes, meals, and venues. Because of this we recommend you bring a winter coat.
- Bring shoes that are appropriate for walking on a trail (tennis shoes work great).
Lodging
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Lodging will be available Monday, May 16, Tuesday, May 17, and Wednesday, May 18. The Warm Beach Camp and Conference Center is a rustic site and should not be confused with a hotel. This is a unique environment that meets our organizational needs. Most people will be housed in cabins or lodges; the rooms have anywhere from 3-15 beds, some of which are upper bunks. Some have shared bathrooms down the hall; some have bath houses / restrooms in an adjacent building which would require going outside and down the sidewalk. Men and women may be assigned in the same lodge, but will have separate sleeping rooms. There is no accommodation for couples. Showers will be limited if we reach our maximum capacity.
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RV sites are available - electricity is available, but no water or sewer. There are 6 sites that are 50’ long, and many are 35’. There is a shower house for the RVers.
Course offerings & Tracks
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Below you will find the courses offered each day at the Washington Institute. If you are interested in finding out more about the course, requirements, and/or prerequisites , click on the Course Catalog on the right and explore our upcoming courses. We also encourage you to explore the suggested tracks. If you've had a course in the track, you can substitute another course into that spot.
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