BUILDING LIVABLE COMMUNITIES

Creating Resilient and Sustainable Economies
The 21st Annual Ahwahnee Conference for Local Elected Officials

Dates: March 16-18, 2012, Yosemite National Park
(A pre-conference session will be held the evening of March 15th)

Conference Details | Agenda

Lodging Deadline Passed — February 13.
Whlie the lodging deadline has already passed, we may still be able to assist you in finding accomodations if you are unable to do so through the lodging process below.
Please contact Erin Hauge at erin 'AT' lgc 'DOT' org if you are having trouble.
We will do our best to assist you in this regard.

Creating Resilient and Sustainable Economies!

The 21st Annual Ahwahnee Conference for Local Elected Officials will be held March 16-18, 2012. A special pre-conference session will be held on the evening of March 15th. Join us in Yosemite Valley for this popular and educational conference for local elected officials!

We will explore ways to develop and expand local economies to help create more resilient and sustainable communities through job creation, partnerships, repurposing and reuse, energy efficiency and other timely issues.

Conference Schedule

This conference sells out every year because attendees say the format is uniquely structured to combine fresh ideas with hands-on discussion of how to implement them. The main conference program begins at 7:30 pm on Friday, March 16th, and continues through noon on Sunday. We encourage you to bring your family, attend the pre-conference session on Thursday evening, and use the session breaks to ski, hike, skate or just enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite in the winter.

We will continue to develop the agenda for this year's conference so check back soon for more details.

2012 Draft Agenda

Conference Registration Fees

Local Government Commission (LGC) Member	$250
Non-Local Government Commission Member	$295
Adult Guest (ages 13+)	$149
Child Guest (ages 3-12)	$60
Pre-Conference Session (Thu, Mar. 15)	$30

Registration fees for participants and guests will include all refreshment breaks, Saturday continental breakfast, box lunch and buffet dinner, and Sunday continental breakfast, plus all conference sessions and materials. A pre-conference session will be held on Thursday, March 15. There is a separate fee of $30 to attend.

Note: A "guest" refers to someone that will be accompanying you to sessions and meals. If a person will not be joining us for sessions and meals, then you do not need to puchase a "guest" registration.

The registration deadline is Friday, March 9, 2012. A late fee of $50 will be added to registrations after that date. Anyone who is registered but cannot attend may send a substitute. The name of the substitute, along with complete contact information, must be provided in advance of the conference dates.

A participant confirmation notice will be sent out via email prior to the conference with more details on travel and conference activities.

You can register online using our Eventbrite Registration Page or you may use our downloadable form (PDF).

Lodging

Lodging Deadline: February 13, 2012

Lodging is not included in the registration fee. It is highly recommended that you secure your lodging before registering for the conference. Demand for rooms in Yosemite this time of year is always high. Whlie the lodging deadline has already passed, and we had to release the remainder of our room block, we may still be able to assist you in finding accomodations if you are unable to do so through the lodging process below. Please contact Erin Hauge at erin 'AT' lgc 'DOT' org. We will do our best to assist you in this regard and keep an eye out for any rooms that become available.

The LGC has rooms at the Yosemite Lodge and the Ahwahnee Hotel. You can use the Yosemite Concession Services Corp. Reservation Request Form (PDF) to reserve your lodging. Check the form for group rates. Lodging reservations are also available on-line. Go to http://www.yosemitepark.com/Reservations.aspx click the link to make a reservation, and be sure to enter the group code 1386P4.

In order to help reduce costs, we can work with you try and find a roommate for the conference. If you are interested, please contact Erin Hauge at erin 'AT' lgc 'DOT' org. We will do our best to assist you in this regard.

Travel insurance is also available, but not required: Travel Guard Insurance Form (PDF)

You can also visit the Lodging Guide for Yosemite National Park to learn more about the accomodations.

Getting There and Getting Around in Yosemite

Please note: There is a $20.00 entrance fee per vehicle collected by the National Park Service at park entrance stations.

The weather in Yosemite Valley during March is very unpredictable; we recommend that you phone (209) 372-0200 (press 1, then 1) for road and weather information prior to your arrival. Once you are in the park, we highly recommend that you leave your vehicle in the parking lot and take advantage of the Yosemite Valley Shuttle bus. The buses are free and operate daily at 20-30 minute intervals from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Driving directions are available at: http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/driving.htm

Unfortunatlely, bicycle rentals in the valley are not available during this time of the year.

For a map of Yosemite National Park, go to: http://www.nationalparkreservations.com/yosemitemap.htm