Jul 2, 2015 | NIOA Conference
Hotel Update
A new hotel has been added to the list of available lodging for the 2015 NIOA Conference.
Quality Beach Resort
655 S. Gulfview Blvd.
Clearwater Beach
Reservations: (727) 442-7171
Ask for NIOA block
Rate: $99 +tax/fees
There are still rooms at:
Holiday Inn and Suites
521 S. Gulfview Boulevard
Clearwater, FL
Reservations: (727) 447-6461 [Do NOT call their toll-free number]
Use code NIA
Rate: $104 +tax/fees Parking: $12
Transportation Option
Jolley Trolly runs from front of both hotels to the Sheraton Sand Key
$2.00 fee each way – or buy pass on trolley and ride for $4.50 all day
Conference Sponsor
The 2015 National Information Officers Association Training conference is sponsored by:
COPS
Vendors
Please visit these vendors while at the conference:
SnapStream
TVEyes
ABCNews
Aug 15, 2013 | NIOA Conference, Past President's Insights
Dear NIOA Member,
For 23 years, the NIOA has prided itself on delivering an exceptional training conference with outstanding speakers. You can expect the same top-notch experience in Clearwater in less than two weeks.
On very rare occasions, we are forced to scramble due to a particular speaker’s cancellation. We were informed by Connecticut State Police Lieutenant Paul Vance last week that the Commissioner of his agency had ordered a halt to ALL presentations regarding the Newtown mass shooting until the State’s Attorney for that area issues the final report on the tragedy. The NIOA has done everything possible to seek an exception from the Commissioner that would allow Lt. Vance to join us in Clearwater. The leadership of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, at the NIOA Board’s request, advocated on our behalf with Connecticut officials. We have spoken on the telephone with the Commissioner this week and have exchanged direct emails. In the end, he decided that the presentation moratorium must remain in place for now. Lt. Vance, who sincerely regrets these circumstances, will not be joining us in Clearwater due to the directive from his superiors.
I am, however, very pleased to inform you that we have secured a presentation on the media relations aspects of the Newtown shooting case.
Amanda Raus, a reporter with NBC Connecticut (WVIT-TV) was highly recommended by Lt. Vance. Ms. Raus just tonight received the necessary clearance from her employer and will speak to us on Monday morning, August 26, about the Newtown incident. In preparing her presentation, Ms. Raus will be in contact with Lt. Vance.
The situation with the Connecticut State Police is beyond the NIOA’s control. Ours is one of several presentations across the country that have been put on hold. Nevertheless, we are extremely grateful to Ms. Raus for agreeing to substitute at this late date. We know that her presentation to us will be meaningful and informative.
Your Board of Directors looks forward to seeing all conference attendees in Clearwater very soon.
Safe travels,
Don Aaron
Past President Emeritus & Board Member
National Information Officers’ Association
Dec 26, 2012 | NIOA Conference
Be sure to mark your calendar for the 2013 Training Conference in Clearwater, Florida! The event will be held August 25-28 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. This location has always been a favorite of conference attendees.
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