Safe Kids NC Injury Prevention Conference

Safe Kids NC Conference Agenda (DRAFT)

Tuesday, May 25

10:00 - 2:30 PM - Safe Kids NC County Leader Annual Meeting

3:00 - 3:30 PM - Safe Kids NC Conference Opening Session

3:30 - 4:30 PM - General Session - It’s a Virtual Way of Communication

4:30 - 5:30 PM - General Session - CPS CEU

Wednesday, May 26

7:00 - 12:00 PM - Registration Open

7:00 - 9:00 AM - Breakfast

9:00 - 10:00 AM - Breakout Sessions - CPS CEU

10:00 - 10:30 AM - Break

10:30 - 11:30 AM - Breakout Sessions - CPS CEU

11:30 - 12:30 PM - Lunch

12:30 - 1:30 PM - Breakout Sessions - CPS CEU

1:30 - 1:45 PM - Break

1:45 - 2:45 PM - Breakout Sessions - CPS CEU

2:45 - 3:00 PM - Break

3:00 - 4:00 PM - Breakout Sessions - CPS CEU

Print Draft Agenda

The 2021 Safe Kids NC Conference is now full.  We hope to see you in 2022!

The Safe Kids NC team, as well as the staff at the Great Wolf Lodge, takes the risks of Covid-19 spread seriously and will be following the CDC and NCDHHS guidelines for holding this conference.  

Following the Governor’s Executive Order, this year’s conference will be condensed to 1½ days and attendance will be limited. Please register early, to secure a spot!

Face coverings, 6 feet of separation, use of hand sanitizer stations and adhering to clearly marked entrances and exits, will be mandatory for all attendees and staff.  We thank you in advance, for your cooperation!

Reservations: In order to receive the reduced conference room-rate, you must reserve your room prior to Sunday, April 25, 2021.
Conference Registration: Deadline to register is May 7, 2021

** Refund Policy: The conference will be held unless there is a state of emergency in NC. There will be no penalty for cancellations/refund requests received on or before May 7, 2021.

Paid registrations may be transferred from one registrant to another. Contact: allison.cummings@ncdoi.gov.

Telephone requests WILL NOT be honored.

Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after midnight on May 7, 2021. Late refund requests from attendees who are unable to attend, due to a death or family emergency will be considered on a case-by-case basis by Safe Kids NC.

Substitution Policy: Substitutions are welcome any time before or after the indicated deadline. Registration fee may be transferred from one registrant to another.

Contact allison.cummings@ncdoi.gov to make a substitution.

Great Wolf Lodge
10175 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28027
704-549-8206

Group Code: 2105SKC

•    Great Wolf Lodge: 704-549-8206 - Standard room rates are $75.10 plus taxes & a $4.99 reduced lodge fee.

•    Central Reservations Department 1-866-751-9653 (same group code above).

•    Room rate will be honored 2 days pre-conference & 2 days post conference based on availability.

•    All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card hold.

•    Hotel rate does include water park passes for each sleeping room occupant, for the duration of the event. 

•    Please adhere to the hotels cancellation policy.

•    Free on-site parking is available.

Reservations must be made by Sunday, April 25, 2021. After the cutoff date, no reservations at the group rate are guaranteed.

Conference meals include:

Tuesday (May 25): Lunch (SK Coordinators only)
Wednesday (May 26): Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast will be served in The Loose Moose Cottage.

Attendees must bring their name badge for meal entry.

Safe Kids NC is now accepting nominations, to recognize outstanding injury prevention efforts by Safe Kids NC coalitions, individuals, agencies, or programs.

Nominations will be accepted in the following categories:
•    Safe Kids NC Coalition of the Year
•    Safe Kids NC Coordinator of the Year
•    Outstanding Outreach Initiative
•    Excellence in Injury Prevention by an Individual

All nominations must be received by 5pm on March 19, 2021. Please send completed nominations to Jason Nesbit at jason.nesbit@ncdoi.gov.

Safe Kids NC Coalition of the Year Award Form

Safe Kids NC Coordinator of the Year Award Form

Safe Kids NC Excellence in Injury Prevention Award Form

Safe Kids NC Outreach of the Year Award Form