Below you will find the recap of the 2018 Conference in Tucson, Arizona and it is never to early to start making plans for 2019 Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The dates are set for March 21 – 24, 2019 and some of the members of our Conference Committee have ventured to the “Big Easy” to start getting plans and activities set up. If you like historic architecture, shopping, boat rides, or just to have a good time, this will be a conference to remember. We are putting the final details together for the hotel. Details will be out in the fall about that but let’s just say that the roof-top pool is sure to be a popular hang out for those of you that like to stay put.
Remember, members can take advantage of a very limited time, presale discount. Through June 30, 2018, you can pre-register for the 2019 INA Annual Conference. Early Bird for 2019 will open in November of 2018 and will be $395. This PRESALE will be the best deal attendees can get for the 2019 conference.
Here are the details:
- Presale Price: $375! (that is $20 less than early bird pricing).
- Deadline: This deal goes away after June 30, 2018, so act fast!
- Where: 2019 INA Annual Conference, March 21 – 24 in New Orleans, LA. Details on the hotel and speakers will be available in the Fall of 2018.
- How: Get your presale registration by logging into your INA Member Portal.
- Once you are logged in, you will see a box labeled “Upcoming Events.”
- Click on 2019 INA Annual Conference.
- A window will open with conference info, along with a Register Now button.
- Click Register Now, follow the prompts, submit payment and you’ll be all set for our 2019 Conference.
- You must be logged in to your INA Member Portal to receive this rate. If you are unable to log in, contact memberservices@nanny.org for assistance.
- Refunds and exchanges: This registration is not refundable however you may transfer it to another member. Please note that for the 2019 conference, there will be a small transfer fee for registrations moving from one person to another.
2018 Recap:
May 17-20, 2018 the International Nanny Association had its 33rd annual conference in sunny Tucson Arizona at the beautiful JW MARRIOTT STARR PASS RESORT & SPA. We were welcomed right away by the warm weather, beautiful scenery, tranquil nights, and rafting lazy river. Nannies, mannies, newborn care specialist, educators, agencies and business owners alike thoroughly enjoyed their time whether it was poolside or in a conference room.
The Keynote Speaker, Dr. Lynne Kenney had the entire room up on their feet at 9:15 am engaging in the workshop as an icebreaker. Having us speaking and rhythmically taping to get our bodies and minds going. She empowered us by saying that simple 5-minute daily strategies can improve our cognition, health, and longevity!
The recipient of the 2018 INA Nanny of the Year was Jill Griffin from Walpole, Massachusetts. Jill has been a professional Nanny for 12 years, however, has been caring for children for over 25 years. Jill also is a Newborn Care Specialist and this is her favorite age group.
Susan Tokayer and Karen Yatsko were given the INA’s Meritorious Service Awards for a job well done serving our association for many years. Susan has served as INA President and for many years was the face of the association while Karen has served behind the scenes in many capacities. The Board gave these ladies the award this year to showcase the fact that the organization needs both personalities to elevate the industry.
The Harriette Grant Service Pin Awards were given to seventeen individuals celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and even 35 years of work in the in-home childcare industry! All INA member can apply to receive their pin next year in New Orleans!
“INA was nothing like I imagined. The warmth and energy I felt from the group were awesome. I LOVED my workshops and wished they were longer. The event organizer did an outstanding job at organizing everything. I was impressed with all the vendors and the high-quality agencies. It was a great time. What an amazing way to put actual faces to names from all the nanny and NCS FB groups. There is just something about in-person meetups.” Erin Carroll-Manning first time attendee
This was my 3rd conference and my first at being on the Board of Directors.
I travel each year from the UK to the INA conference to elevate my knowledge, to connect with like-minded people as our industry can be very lonely at times. Each year the conference finds an amazing hotel and city. Lots of networking and discussions were held poolside these were not official but we certainly put the world to rights. Helen McCarthy INA Board of Directors and UK Nanny LTD Founder
I’ve had the pleasure of attending the INA conference for several years. This year’s accommodations, such as the hotel, were especially lovely. The INA conference creates a fun, positive atmosphere where I am able to openly network with other like-minded professionals and discover effective new tools to implement in my own placement agency. I find the entire experience to be enjoyably constructive and uniquely motivating! Attending the INA conference is an absolute must-do for professionals in this industry. Rachel Urtiaga, Capitol Park Nannies
Don’t miss INA’s 34th Annual Conference March 21-24, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. The Member-only Pre-sale ends Saturday, June 30, 2018.