Acceptance Benefits and Requirements

Fully underwritten by the Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation (MCCCF) through private sponsors, MCCCF  allocated resources to support 50 VIP participants in each of the three sessions scheduled in 2011; March, June, and October and will again do so for the October 16-18, 2012 session.  VIP Graduates are invited to participate in the Graduate Level Course that are held on the third day of each session.  MCCCF will pay for the following during each session:

Up to 25 VIP Participants for a Day Package that includes:

i.          25 hours of Instruction
ii.          Breakfast on Tuesday
iii.         Lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 
iv.         Access to Snack break-out rooms on all three days
v.         2 tickets to Graduation Reception at the conclusion of the program on Thursday

(Please note, individuals can request to secure nights and additional meals at their own expense)

Up to 25 VIP Participants for an Overnight Package that includes:

i.          25 hours of Instruction
ii.          3 nights Lodging:  Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights
iii.         Meals -  Breakfast:  Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
            Lunch: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday AND Dinner:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
iv.         Access to Snack break-out rooms on all three days
v.         2 Tickets to Graduation Reception at the conclusion of the program on Thursday

The Bolger Center submits a hotel confirmation direct to each participant within 2 weeks of arrival date.  Individuals can request additional nights and meals at their own expense.

Note: Travel expenses to and from the Bolger Center are the sole responsibility of participants.

Cancellation policy

Upon acceptance into the VIP Program participants must provide a credit card to secure their spot. VIP participants will not be charged for services outlined above. The credit card will only be used if the VIP participant cancels their participation in the program after the date that is noted in their acceptance email. Cancelations must be received in writing to bashe@mcccmd.com. Charges are $270 for day package participants and $765 for overnight participants.

Attendance requirement

Attendance is mandatory for each VIP session. If a participant should miss more than one session, VIP enrollment is terminated.

The unauthorized use of audio or video equipment is not permitted at any VIP session.