Be
a part of our TAIRS conference.
Support and connect with the
Texas Information and Referral Community by being an exhibitor or
sponsor.
October 19th | San Antonio Office Of Emergency Management
10:30a - 12:00p
Visit Web Site | Haven For Hope
2:00p - 4:00p
Visit Web Site | October 20th | Wounded Warrior and Family Support Center
3:00p - 5:00p
Visit Web Site | Tours are limited to 25 people, and 1 tour per person.
Be sure to sign up when registering for the conference. Here |
AIRS Certification Exams At TAIRS
 AIRS Certification is a professional credentialing program for individuals working within the I&R sector of human services. Certification
is a measurement of documented ability in the field of I&R
reflecting specific competencies and related performance criteria,
which describe the knowledge, skills, attitudes and work-related
behaviors needed by I&R practitioners to successfully execute their
duties. The AIRS Certification Program is operated in alignment with
the standards provided by the National Organization for Competency Assurance
The following Certification exams will be offered at the TAIRS: - Certified Information & Referral Specialist (CIRS),
- Certified Resource Specialist (CRS)
- Certified Information & Referral Specialist in Aging (CIRS-A)
Testing Dates
| Tuesday, October 19, 2010
2:00pm- The Menger Hotel | Thursday, October 21, 20010
10:00am- The Menger Hotel |
To
be eligible for testing, one must submit completed application and
appropriate fees to AIRS 30 days prior to the exam date.
Applications, eligibility requirements and instructions for
applying are available at www.airs.org/certification or by calling 703-218-AIRS, ext.201. There are no additional testing fees for paid conference attendees. An additional $20 fee will be assessed for those not attending the conference. |
Let us come together to celebrate Information and Referral, San Antonio style!
Everyone yell loud and proud:
Come join fellow Information and Referral professionals from
across the State, and beyond. Learn
about
the latest best practices in the field of I&R:
- Core
Information and Referral Practices
- Serving
Special Populations
- Crisis
Intervention
- Database
Management
- Disaster
Response
- Management
So much more!
Beyond
the workshops take advantage of connecting with new and long-time friends, share
new ideas with colleagues, and strengthen your network of I&R peers
across the State.
Where To Stay: The
2010 TAIRS Conference will be held at the historic San Antonio Menger Hotel
- TAIRS Conference Group rate: $90.00 (+Tax) Single or Double.
- Conference Group Booking code: TAIRS
- Reservations must be done by phone in order to obtain TAIRS rate.
- Book rooms early before the deadline expires:
September 30, 2010.
What To Do:
The Menger Hotel is located in the
very center of downtown San Antonio, and is literally "Across The Alley
From The Alamo". Next to the RiverCenter Mall and the unique shops and
restaurants of the Riverwalk.
Take advantage of great shopping,
delicious food, a walk through Texas history and a real kick up your heals/boots
nightlife.
For more on what to do
in San Antonio visit:
San Antonio Convention & Tourist Bureau
link:
http://www.visitsanantonio.com/index.aspx
My San Antonio Entertainment Site:
http://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment
San
Antonio International Airport link:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/aviation/
For more information or questions about
the 2010 conference, please contact Janna Shoe at (361) 742-5891 or jshoe@unitedwayhouston.org; or
LaJuan Hollis or (214) 954-4253 or lhollis@ccgd.org.
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Arrive on the 18th!
Conference Welcome Reception including the Annual TAIRS Membership Meeting begins 7pm on Tuesday, Oct 19th. Make plans to attend and get to know
your I&R colleagues better.
Annual meeting includes presentation of 2010
TAIRS Service Award recipients.
Workshops begin at 9:00 am on the October 19th
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