The National Network for Arab American Commutes (NNAAC) is a network of local, independent Arab American organizations.  The Network’s primary mission is the development of community-based Arab American organizations that meet the needs of Arab Americans locally, while collectively addressing these concerns nationally. NNAAC is a program of ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services), a nonprofit agency committed to advocating for and empowering individuals, families and communities.

The conference is an opportunity for the leaders of Arab American organizations and other nonprofits to come together to learn new skills, share approaches, learn about resources, meet old and new colleagues, and renew energy.

Who should participate?

• Staff of community-based and nonprofit organizations
• Board members of community-based and nonprofit organizations
• AmeriCorps members and other volunteers
• Leaders of Arab American organizations, civil rights organizations, and immigrant rights organizations
• Leaders of organizations that serve the Arab American community
• Volunteers, activists, and other individuals associated with nonprofit organizations

Conference Highlights

• Workshops, panels, and discussions on topics of importance to nonprofit leaders
• Keynote speakers bringing stimulating national perspectives
• A public policy forum on immigration and other priority issues for the Arab American community
• Structured and casual networking opportunities
• Opportunities to gather information on “what works” from other nonprofit organizations
• A tour of local NNAAC member organizations
• A Celebration of Community Dinner

For more information, call Arwa Algharazi at 313-843-2844, Ext. 0 or email aalgharazi@accesscommunity.org. 

Preregistered Complete Conference Package (including Saturday dinner)

$115

$50

$750

Non-Members
*Students must show valid ID at conference

$150

$175

Student Complete Conference Package (including Saturday Dinner)

$125

Friday Registration Only       

$60

Friday Student Registration

$35

Saturday Registration Only    (excludes dinner)

$60

Saturday Student Registration (excludes dinner)

$35

Saturday Community Celebration Dinner

$75

Student Community Celebration Dinner (limited number of tickets)

$55

8 a.m. 

Registration opens

8-8:30 a.m.     

8:30-9:45 a.m.

NNAAC Business Meeting (NNAAC members only)

8:30-9:45 a.m

Workshop for individuals not in NNAAC Business Meeting
Volunteer Recruitment and Retention

10-11:45 a.m.

Noon-1 p.m.   

2 p.m.

Bus leaves hotel for tour of Arab American Association of New York and Arab American Family Support Center, Brooklyn.  Programs of The American MidEast Leadership Network will also be highlighted.

Tour participants may have dinner in the neighborhood at their expense or participate in one of several guided small groups going to Manhattan.

Individuals having dinner in the neighborhood may return to the Hilton Hotel by bus or depart for an independent evening out.

8 p.m.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Rutgers University – Newark Campus

8:30-9:15 a.m.

Networking Breakfast with table topics
(as identified on Friday)

9:30-11:30 a.m

Three Breakout Workshops

1. Strategic Planning: Getting Started
2. Ask the Funders Dialog
3. Cash Flow Management

11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.  

Luncheon
Keynote Speaker: Susan V. Berresford, Retired President, Ford Foundation

1:45-3 p.m.

Three Breakout Workshops

1. Marketing Planning (advanced)
2. AmeriCorps Audit Resolution
3. Building Relations for State Government Funding (advanced)

3:15-4:30 p.m.

Three Breakout Workshops

1. Building Your Board: Roles and Responsibilities
2. Fund Development Planning for Individual Support
3. Cultivating Young Leaders

6-11 p.m.

Celebration of Community Reception and Dinner
Spirit of Service and Emerging Leader awards presentations
Hilton Hotel – Newark Penn Station

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Hilton Hotel – Newark Penn Station

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Conference Close

HOTEL AND AIR TRAVEL

Hilton Hotel – Newark Penn Station, Newark New Jersey

The hotel rate for a limited number of rooms is $119 plus tax for a single or double.  After those rooms are gone, the cost goes to market rate.  See the web site for information on other area hotels.  Lower-rate rooms must be booked by August 25 at 973-622-5000.  Mention the group name: “NNAAC.”

The most convenient airport is Newark Liberty International.  There is rail service from the airport to Newark Penn Station, which is connected by a walkway directly to the hotel. There is light rail available for the short trip from the hotel to the Rutgers Newark campus.