Professional development calendar.CENTRAL Winter Conference -- Indiana Section Date November 19-20, 2003 Location CYO CYO abbr. Catholic Youth Organization CYO n abbr (US) (= Catholic Youth Organization) → JC f Camp Rancho Framasa Nashville, IN Contact ACA ACA - Application Control Architecture Section Office Brigitta Modglin 888-620-2267 acaindiana@acacamps.org Join us for a great conference with keynote speaker Faith Evans of Playfully, Inc. Workshop sessions for everyone. Evening programs, exhibitors, annual meeting, auction, and much more. IYI IYI If You're Interested IYI If You Insist Kids Count Conference Date December 9, 2003 Location Convention Center Indianapolis, IN Contact Kristen Huff huff - To compress data using a Huffman code. Various programs that use such methods have been called "HUFF" or some variant thereof. Opposite: puff. Compare crunch, compress. 800-343-7060 iyi@iyi.org www.iyi.org Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sally Ride Sally Kristen Ride (born May 26 1951) is an American former astronaut who in 1983 became the first American woman to reach outer space.[1][2] She was preceded by two Soviet women, Valentina Tereshkova (1963) and Svetlana Savitskaya (1982). . Fabulous workshops including: child development, fund raising, program delivery, and much more. NORTH EAST Sowing Seeds Humane Education Humane education makes the acquisition of relevant knowledge, skills, and commitment to living ethically, sustainably, and peaceably on this planet the very purpose of education. Workshop Date July 26-27, 2003 Location International Institute for Humane Education Surry, ME Contact Khalif kha·lif n. Variant of caliph. Noun 1. khalif - the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth; "many radical Muslims believe a Khalifah will unite all Islamic lands and Williams 207-667-1025 info@iihed.org Sowing Seeds is designed for camp professionals, teachers, activists, and humane educators who want to learn innovative and interactive ways to present a variety of humane issues. Humane Education teaches critical thinking, inspires compassion, provides positive lifestyle choices, and is one of the most important ways to help build a sustainable and compassionate world. SOUTHEAST Basic Camp Director Course Date September 18-22, 2003 Location Calvin Center Hampton, GA Contact Cathy Scheder 765-342-6456, ext. 328 cscheder@ACAcamps.org A 4 1/2-day course for camp directors with less than five years experience. The course is designed to present specific content in thirteen core management areas. The expertise, knowledge, and diversity of the participants are integrated into highly interactive learning sessions that focus on real situations, problems, and solutions. Southern States Southern States U.S. Confederacy government of 11 Southern states that left the Union in 1860. [Am. Hist.: EB, III: 73] Dixie popular name for Southern states in U.S. and for song. [Am. Hist. Camping Conference Date September 22-24, 2003 Location Holiday Inn -- Capitol Plaza Atlanta, GA Contact ACA Section Office Wanda DeWaard 888-829-2267 ACAhs@icx.net This conference is co-hosted by ACA's Southeastern Section and ACAs Heart of the South Section There are workshops for a variety of interests and levels of experience. Half- and full-day sessions include: staff selection and training, special needs, insurance issues, Web site development, marketing, programming, fund raising, camping technology, public policy, risk management, and other key topics of interest to our members. Pre-conference events include recreational opportunities as well as Basic Camp Director Course, Standards Courses, New Directors Orientation, and Associate Visitor Training. Over twenty-five vendors and the ACA Bookstore are represented with plenty of time to visit exhibits. WEST Healthy Communities -- Healthy Youth Conference Date October 23-25, 2003 Location Marriott Hotel and Convention Center San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , CA Contact Liz Brekke lizb@search-insitute.org search-institute.org/hchy The theme, Unleashing the Power of Diversity, is designed for people who work with or care about youth. This one-of-a-kind conference brings together people from different community sectors all over the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and the globe who share a common goal: to work together to promote positive youth development through asset building. Participants will learn with and from each other, make connections that will prove beneficial in their work and lives, and renew their commitment to asset building through hard work and fun! Joint Ventures: Partners in Stewardship Date November 17-20, 2003 Location Los Angeles Convention Center The Los Angeles Convention Center (abbreviated LACC) is a convention center in downtown Los Angeles. The LACC hosts annual events such as the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, and was best known to video games fans as host to E3 until its cessation in 2006. , Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , CA Contact Susan Alden 510-559-6342 salden@fs.fed.us www.partnerships2003.org In November 2003 the Forest Service will be co-convening a national partnership conference with the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Bureau of Reclamation. Participants will address the challenges and opportunities associated with the stewardship of natural and cultural resources to achieve a nationwide network of public spaces. |
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