Location

The 2010 Prevention Summit will be held at the Yakima Convention Center

10 North 8th Street, Yakima, WA 98901

Toll-free: 800.221.0751
Local: 509.575.6062

www.yakimacenter.com

Time

The Summit will begin on Thursday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. and conclude on Saturday, October 29 at 1:00 p.m. See the Program page for more information.

Check-In Desk Hours
Thursday, October 27, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Yakima Convention Center

Friday, October 29, 7:15 - 8:30 a.m., Yakima Convention Center

 

Costume Policy

Since the Prevention Summit is during the Halloween season, costumes will be allowed during the dance. In order to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants the following policy will apply:

• Costumes must be decent and appropriate in nature and content. Costumes that carry a sexual, vulgar or offensive message, or reference the use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gambling, or gang affiliation will not be permitted.
• Masks that cover all or part of the face are not to be worn.
• It is understood that the chaperones, in consultation with the conference staff, may restrict appearance and attire with special consideration for safety, health or other issues that may create a disruption to other conference participants.
• Entrance will be refused until the participant corrects the problem.

Hotel Accommodations

Please see the Lodging link for lodging rates and more information.

Youth teams awarded with a scholarship may be provided with hotel accommodations.  Additional hotel information will be provided upon receipt of scholarship.

All other participants, please see the Lodging link for a full listing of Summit hotels/rates. 

Food

The Summit registration fee includes the Prevention Professionals Networking Soiree & Youth Ice Cream Social on Thursday; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday; and breakfast and lunch on Saturday.

Special Dietary Needs

If you would like a vegetarian meal for lunch on Friday or Saturday or dinner on Friday, please be sure to indicate this in the special accommodations field on the online or paper registration form. Participants with other special dietary needs such as gluten free or dairy free, are welcome to include this information under special accommodations but there is no guarantee that the conference can accommodate these needs. Participants will be contacted, prior to the event, with information as to whether special meals could be made available so other arrangements can be made. Thank you.

Yakima Travel Information

Yakima Taxi Cab Services [doc]

Yakima Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, www.visityakima.com

Security

Security services will be provided at the Summit by Norm Wold and Ross McDowell.

DJ Services

Music and audio will be provided by DJ Rice with All About Music.

Families and Guests

While families are extremely important to us, we are unable to accommodate extra guests, including family members and children at this conference. Lodging accommodations will not be provided for guests. Additionally, guests will not be allowed in the main sessions, meals or in breakouts. Please make alternate arrangements for any lodging and/or childcare needs.

Awards

Special arrangements may be made for guests of Awardees during the Award Ceremony. If you are a guest of an Awardee, please contact Julia Greeson at Julia.greeson@dshs.wa.gov in order to receive a ticket.