Training Program Sound of Silence - Staunton, VA - 2026 & 2027

Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Services CouncilSound of Silence Program 2026 training dates: September 27 – October 2, 2026Sound of Silence Program 2027 training dates: September 26 – October 1, 2027Scope of Services RequiredHotel Rooms2026: 42 hotel rooms September 27 – October 1, 2026, at or below state per diem rate. The number of rooms needed each night will vary slightly.2027: 42 hotel rooms September 26–30, 2027, at or below state per diem rate. The number of rooms needed each night will vary slightly.Designated Conference Registration SiteDesignated conference registration site, to be supplied with 12 ft. registration table, 4 chairs, telephone, 2 display easels, waste basket, ice water, and drinking glasses.Conference roomConference room for 12 people on Sunday from 2:00 PM– 4:00 PM on the following dates:September 27, 2026September 26, 2027Meeting Room (each day)Meeting room each day with tables arranged in a classroom style with individual tables that accommodates 35 people and two large round tables in the back of the room for 10 additional faculty. Additional room requirements: head table, 6 chairs, microphones (reaching 12 feet), a podium and PowerPoint/video viewing capabilities. Dates room needed: September 27 – October 2, 2026September 26 – October 1, 2027Reception Space or Hospitality SuiteA room suitable for after-hours hospitality suite accommodating up to 42 attendees each night. Space must permit guests to provide their own food and beverages.RefreshmentsIce water and drinking cups in the conference room for all attendees.Coffee/tea and refreshment breaks throughout program, to be billed on a consumption basis.BreakfastBreakfast each day for 42 people at or below state per diem rate on the following dates:September 28 – October 2, 2026September 27 – October 1, 2027LunchBox lunch each day for 42 people at or below state per diem rate on the following dates:September 28 – October 1, 2026September 27–30, 2027Audiovisual Equipment AccessAccess to audiovisual equipment if an instructor is unable to provide their own, including digital projector, audio interface for computer audio, speakers, and microphones.Wi-FiComplimentary Wi-Fi in conference room and meeting spacesParkingParking sufficient to accommodate up to 50 attendees, staff, and facultyLocation convenient to restaurants, shops, etc.Staunton location within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and servicesStorage for delivered boxes prior to eventAccept delivery of training binders on the Friday before the conference begins and store the delivery until Sunday.