{"id":3123,"date":"2024-09-30T15:22:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T19:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.prima.org\/?page_id=3123"},"modified":"2024-10-07T12:12:28","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T16:12:28","slug":"prima-fly-in-new-orleans-november-10-12-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/wordpress.prima.org\/?page_id=3123","title":{"rendered":"2024 Fly-in Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"257\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.prima.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Riverboat_2011_New_Orleans_Skyline_118.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3124\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordpress.prima.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Riverboat_2011_New_Orleans_Skyline_118.jpg 800w, http:\/\/wordpress.prima.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Riverboat_2011_New_Orleans_Skyline_118-150x48.jpg 150w, http:\/\/wordpress.prima.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Riverboat_2011_New_Orleans_Skyline_118-768x247.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Public Radio in Mid-America (PRIMA)<\/strong> will be hosting its first post-pandemic regional fly-in.&nbsp; It will be held <strong>Sunday, November 10 through Tuesday, November 12, 2024, <\/strong>at the Ritz Carlton in New Orleans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:#fff301;color:#ff0000\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The good news is that we have EXTENDED the early bird rate through Monday, October 21, 2024!<\/strong><\/mark><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff0000\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong> <\/strong>This is the last day we can guarantee the low hotel rate at the Ritz Carlton,<strong> so please lock-in your early bird registration and hotel room reservation now (details below).\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FqncF7RSXHuctGdbXA&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cstephen.a.williams%40WMICH.EDU%7Cff4c4a590862450a7c8508dcd0f5ab0c%7C257622517aa94c72905f39bf026a8a84%7C0%7C0%7C638615000783055700%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=J4CEU24ieD5IDBRZe8F7ns7QVDjYERvvLLnm759zcpU%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Register for the PRIMA Fly-in here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The purpose of our fly-in:&nbsp; <\/strong>To provide an opportunity for public radio leaders across mid-America to come together to learn about issues impacting our stations and ways that we can move forward both collectively and individually.&nbsp; This includes discussion of challenges and opportunities, by experts in the public radio system as well as your own colleagues.&nbsp;The fly-in is designed to provide a day and a half of important updates from industry leaders, while also building in time to have group discussions.&nbsp; And of course, time in the evenings to enjoy the charm and beauty of New Orleans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who:&nbsp; <\/strong>All station leaders in PRIMA\u2019s region are strongly encouraged to attend.&nbsp; Stations from other regions are also very welcome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:&nbsp; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ritzcarlton.com%2Fen%2Fhotels%2Fmsyrz-the-ritz-carlton-new-orleans%2Foverview%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cstephen.a.williams%40WMICH.EDU%7Cff4c4a590862450a7c8508dcd0f5ab0c%7C257622517aa94c72905f39bf026a8a84%7C0%7C0%7C638615000783068344%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Q1TCh4m2qHqfTKDoMZcnQDjC2L2McUNirY7T0aIr6Zs%3D&amp;reserved=0\">The Ritz-Carlton<\/a>, New Orleans, 921 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When:&nbsp; Sunday, November 10 through Tuesday, November 12, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check-in by 6:00 pm Sunday to join us for an introductory get-together, honoring the GMs who have retired or recently passed on.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monday features a full day of updates from system leaders and experts, as well as time to confer with your colleagues.&nbsp; The evening will be yours to enjoy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday morning will include more discussions, with the fly-in wrapping up at noon.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:&nbsp; <\/strong>The fly-in will be in-person, with no hybrid option.&nbsp; We will provide presentations on PRIMA\u2019s website where possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Registration Cost:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PRIMA Member Stations (Paid dues)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$150 per station if paid by <strong>October 21<\/strong> (Last day for Early Bird Discount)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$200 per station after <strong>October 21<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-PRIMA Stations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$250 per station if paid by <strong>October 21 <\/strong>(Last day for Early Bird Discount)\u00a0 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$500 per station after <strong>October 21<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To register:&nbsp; Click <a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FqncF7RSXHuctGdbXA&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cstephen.a.williams%40WMICH.EDU%7Cff4c4a590862450a7c8508dcd0f5ab0c%7C257622517aa94c72905f39bf026a8a84%7C0%7C0%7C638615000783076437%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Ul3XOjrZITV%2FEl2wkEa8VU01nW8DPxSBdz%2BqnVGo6wQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\">here<\/a> to complete an online form and pay the registration fee as shown above.<\/strong> <mark style=\"background-color:#faee5d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The registration fee does not include hotel cost, which will need to be paid directly to the Ritz-Carlton.<\/mark> Details in the section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not a dues-paying member of PRIMA yet, you can become a member and register at the same time!&nbsp; Membership is only $225 per organization.&nbsp; Simply check the box to join PRIMA when you select your registration tier.&nbsp; <em>Additional registration payment questions can be directed to <a href=\"mailto:ahunt@wvpe.org\">ahunt@wvpe.org<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:stephen.a.williams@wmich.edu\">stephen.a.williams@wmich.edu<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Payment can be submitted via credit card in the online form.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hotel Cost:\u00a0 <\/strong>Negotiated rate of $169\/night.\u00a0 To reserve your room at the group rate on the selected dates, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriott.com%2Fevent-reservations%2Freservation-link.mi%3Fid%3D1718652477842%26key%3DGRP%26app%3Dresvlink&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cstephen.a.williams%40WMICH.EDU%7Cff4c4a590862450a7c8508dcd0f5ab0c%7C257622517aa94c72905f39bf026a8a84%7C0%7C0%7C638615000783082841%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UetYwbeTZ96m8bwqTOVc%2BOylBfFvYNFzxHVa7fIkDVQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\">please click on this reservation link.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Hotel rate is only guaranteed through October 21, 2024.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Confirmed Sessions:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn the latest news from NPR with <strong>Gemma Hooley<\/strong>, SVP Member Partnership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updates on NPR&#8217;s plans to address audience declines by <strong>Edith Chapin<\/strong>, SVP, Editor-in-Chief \/ Acting CCO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a legislative update on the Hill with <strong>Marta McLellan Ross<\/strong>, NPR VP, Government &amp; External Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updates on CPB system policy and other initiatives with <strong>Kathy Merritt<\/strong>, Sr. Vice President, Radio, Journalism, and CSG Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how to ensure your station is staying CSG compliant with a session by <strong>Kimberly Howell<\/strong> (Inspector General) and <strong>Debra Jacobson<\/strong> of the CPB Office of the Inspector General<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask your questions about FCC issues with <strong>Grey Miller Persh LLP<\/strong> and <strong>Ernie Sanchez<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss media law issues (is your station adequately protected from liability concerns?) with respected media attorney <strong>Scott Sternberg.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And open discussions about the challenges and opportunities facing your station and many others.&nbsp; This is an opportunity to sure your concerns, thoughts and potential solutions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A full itemized agenda will be sent out in advance of the conference, but the above are the major highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re happy to answer all questions. Also, if you experience any registration difficulties, please email us at <a href=\"mailto:stephen.a.williams@wmich.edu\">stephen.a.williams@wmich.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:ahunt@wvpe.org\">ahunt@wvpe.org<\/a>.&nbsp; We look forward to seeing you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Public Radio in Mid-America (PRIMA) will be hosting its first post-pandemic regional fly-in.&nbsp; It will be held Sunday, November 10 through Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Ritz Carlton in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3123","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/wordpress.prima.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3123","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/wordpress.prima.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/wordpress.prima.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wordpress.prima.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wordpress.prima.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3123"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"http:\/\/wordpress.prima.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3123\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3132,"href":"http:\/\/wordpress.prima.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3123\/revisions\/3132"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/wordpress.prima.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}