From Monday June 7—Friday June 11th 2010, Gabriola Radio Society (GRS) will be hosting the National Campus Community Radio Conference (NCRC). This premium conference, taking place in a beautiful rural island setting, will be open to all NCRA members as well as anyone interested in expanding their radio skills and knowledge.

download NCRC poster – 1.8 mb pdf

download  – NCRCRegistrationForm use Apple’s Preview , Acrobat 9 (linux or PC) or a pen to complete the form.

Harnessing its experience as host of the NCRC Regional Conference in B.C. in 2003, GRS is creating a week-long “Camp Radio” atmosphere with a total 5-day immersion in all things radio, hosted by experienced radio professionals. Everyone will be there to work: there will be a series of advanced upper level workshops which we fully expect will also appeal to those just beginning their radio careers.  We believe this will be a unique experience for many veteran NCRC attendees and will quickly “bring up to speed” those new to the machinations of the NCRA/ANREC community.

But it won’t be all work and no play. As well as workshop facilities and inexpensive on-site accommodation, the venue provides recreation opportunities that will encourage networking outside the workshop experience.  Camp Miriam is an excellent facility providing on site housing for 100 delegates, wireless access, a commercial kitchen and recreational facilities including a pool and soccer field. Off site housing consists of local hotel and motel facilities, vacation rentals, b&b’s, and some limited local billeting with Island families. Breakfast and lunch are included in the conference cost.

Ideally located just a 20-minute ferry ride from the Vancouver Island city of Nanaimo, Gabriola is the most accessible Gulf Island from the Lower Mainland. Home to 4000 year-round residents, Gabriola has one of the highest concentrations of artists in Canada.  From Juno award winners to National Book prize recipients (and an embarrassment of CBC radio hosts and technicians) this island may well be a tiny a slice of paradise but is no sleepy backwater. GRS will not only deliver top-notch workshops during the day but will also provide an array of high quality entertainment to fill in the off-hours.

For NCRC attendees who wish to stay on for an additional night and two days for a “social weekend” following the conference, accommodation can be provided at the same cost.  Meals will not be provided but cooking facilities will be available.  Entertainment will be arranged for the Saturday evening.

Costs
Conference costs to non-members will be $225/week, $45/day.
For on-site accommodation it will be $35 per bed per night (bring your own bedding).
Conference costs to NCRA members will be $175 for the week, $35 for the day.
For on-site accommodation it will be $25 per bed per night (bring your own bedding).

Tenting is $20 per person per night.

There will be no early bird or discounts for large groups.

Cheques are payable to Gabriola Radio Society.

For additional information please contact:

NCRC co-hosts
Kathy Ramsey              Ken Zakreski
Director,                        President,
Chair NCRC 2010        Gabriola Radio Society

 

NCRC 2010 Presenters

Presenters will be granted free access to the conference for the day they present. Website space on our site will be granted for the distribution of presenter notes and resources. Accommodations are extra. Moderators and facilitators will be extended a gratuity.

more info coming soon…

Radio Stations – Download the Poster Here