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SAVE TIME & RESOURCES:
Register and pay on line at http://www.glbd.eventbrite.com

OR by mail:

  • Download Registration Form
  • Fill out Registration
  • Write check to:
      WARM Training Center
      (GLBD on memo line)
  • Mail Registration and check to:

      Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit
      P.O. Box 32542
      Detroit, MI 48232
    Registrations postmarked by October 9 will be confirmed by e-mail.

    After September 25, 2009
    DO NOT MAIL YOUR REGISTRATION

    You can continue to register online through October 9th, and after that register onsite at Madame Cadillac: Friday- beginning at 8:30 AM; Saturday & Sunday beginning at 8 AM.



    We are committed to making Great Lakes Bioneers accessible to everyone interested in attending. Our rates reflect this. We have scholarships for youth and persons with low income. Reduced rates are available for activists, seniors and students.

    Senior: an individual 55 and over.

    Student: an individual who is enrolled for nine or more credits. Submit a copy of your current student ID and proof of student status (e.g. course schedule) must be submitted with payment and the completed conference registration form, or at the time you check in if registering online.

    Activist: an individual who is employed by, or volunteers for a nonprofit organization. Individuals must supply a brief letter on their organization’s letterhead, signed by a representative of the organization. The letter should describe your work and how your participation in the conference will benefit your community.



    Scholarships – Service exchange
    (19 years and older)

    A limited number of service scholarships are available for youth (19 and older) and persons with low income.

    • 3 days – 8 hour of service
    • 2 days – 4 hours of service
    • 1 day – 2 hours of service
    If interested send an e-mail to: info@glbd.org



    GRADE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (12 to 18 years):

    $3 per student per day
    Also, see our Youth Day Workshops



    VOLUNTEERS are needed
    Conference discounts available for volunteers as follows:

    • $45 for 3 days/lunch/8 hours of service
    • $30 for 2 days/lunch/6 hours of service
    • $15 for 1 day/lunch/2 hours of service.
    For more information and for approval as a volunteer Christyn Carlton christyn_carlton@yahoo.com



    Cancellation & Refund Policy:

    • Cancellations received before September 25 will be charged 15% processing fee
    • Cancellations received after September 25 will be charged 20% processing fee
    • After October 2nd there will be no refunds for cancellations.


    Speaker changes:
    Although all listed speakers are confirmed at the time of printing, the program is subject to change without notice. We cannot refund registrations because of program changes.







  • Plenary Speakers - Friday
    Plenary Speakers - Saturday
    Plenary Speakers - Sunday
    Youth Day
    Tours
    Saturday Workshops
    Sunday Workshops
    Registration



    ----EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION----
    (postmarked by September 25)


    REGULAR STUDENT/SENIOR/
    ACTIVIST
    3 DAYS $215 $130
    2 DAYS $165 $100
    1 DAY $85 $50


    ---REGISTRATION AFTER SEPTEMBER 25th---

    REGULAR

    STUDENT/SENIOR/
    ACTIVIST
    3 DAYS $240 $140
    2 DAYS $180 $110
    1 DAY $95 $60

    VOLUNTEERS
    $45 3 Days/Lunch/8 hrs. of service
    $30 2 Days/Lunch/4 hrs. of service
    $15 1 Day/Lunch/2 hrs. of service

    SCHOLARSHIPS/Service Exchange
    (for 17 to 24)
    3 days 8 hrs. of service
    2 days 4 hrs. of service
    1 day 2 hrs. of service


    Grade School Groups:
    $3 per student per day

    *Registration fees include organic/locally grown lunch.

    MARYGROVE STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF may attend plenary sessions for free with Marygrove ID card. Please register prior to the conference.




    The 2009 Great Lakes
    Bioneers Conference is
    October 16 to 18, 2009


    Marygrove College
    8425 McNichols Rd.
    Detroit, MI 48221