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2023 EVERGREEN ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Building Brighter Futures for the Modern Day Youth

NOVEMBER 1 & 2, 2023
THE SANFORD CONVENTION CENTER
BEMIDJI, MN
The Evergreen Annual Conference is the premier training event held in northern Minnesota for youth-serving professionals from across the state. This is the 18th year Evergreen Youth & Family Services will be hosting this conference in Bemidji. Conference participants will gain knowledge on how to effectively serve youth facing challenges such as mental health crisis, poverty, abuse, homelessness, foster care, apathy, sexual exploitation, chemical dependency, navigating social media, parenting, or other challenges; learn best practices that can improve outcomes for youth facing these challenges; and have opportunities to network and build relationships that can provide opportunities for collaboration.
Schedule
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Conference SCHEDULE

DAY 1 - WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1ST

7:45-8:45am
Registration & Check-In


9:00-10:15am
Conference Welcome & Opening Keynote

10:15-10:30am
Break

10:30-11:30am
Breakout Sessions: Round I

11:30-11:45am
Break

11:45am-12:45pm
Luncheon & Networking

12:45-1:45pm
Breakout Sessions: Round II

1:45-2:15pm
Snack Break

2:15-3:15pm
Breakout Sessions: Round III


3:30-5:30pm
Social at The Sanford Center
*optional*


6:30-7:30pm
BONUS SESSION: Trafficking in the Northland
*Scroll to bottom of page for further details
DAY 2 - THURSDAY, NOV. 2ND

7:45-8:45am
Registration & Check-In


9:00-10:15am
Welcome Back & Morning Keynote

10:15-10:30am
Break

10:30-11:30am
Breakout Sessions: Round IV

11:30-11:45am
Break

11:45am-12:45pm
Luncheon & Networking

12:45-1:45pm
Breakout Sessions: Round V

1:45-2:00pm
Snack Break

2:00-2:45pm
Final Keynote

2:45
-3:00pm
Closing Remarks
Schedule subject to change.
LODGING

LODGING

HAMPTON INN & SUITES

1019 Paul Bunyan Dr S
Bemidji, MN
218-751-3600

When booking, mention "E
vergreen2023"
for our discounted rate.


Block of rooms available until October 20th


 
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON

115 Lake Shore Dr NE
Bemidji, MN
218-441-4400

When booking, mention "Evergreen2023"
for our discounted rate.


Block of rooms available until October 27th
CONTACT
SPONSORS

thank you
to our sponsors

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