Do not miss the chance to network - connect with the many others who
share your interests. What goes on in between sessions
is as important as what happens in the sessions.
The plenary lunches Fri, Sat, Sun (included in your conference
registration) and the Thursday Luncheon and Friday night banquet provide
great places to network. It's easier to get to know people over a meal.
The Exhibit area, our town squre, also affords a great networking opportunity.
Many of the presenters have exhibits – ask the questions you
didn't have time for in the sessions.
All Networking events listed below take place at the Shingle Creek Resort Hotel.
For meeting locations see on-site packets, signs, and hotel monitors. No additional registration required.
If you're registered for the conference, you are
"registered" for the following networking events – your badge
is your admission ticket. For information about adding a meeting, email:
diane@smartmarriages.com
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP MORNING ROUNDTABLES:
7:30am - 8:15am - Fri, Sat & Sun Share ideas about which marriage
strengthening initiatives have worked (or not) in your setting,
interest area, or with a particular population.
Eat before you come, or bring a coffee and bagel with you.
Family Ministry: Clergy and Laity - host: Rick Marks
Fri, Sat & Sun
Refugees & New Immigrants - host: Maria Teverovsky & Irina Nikishin
Fri
African American - host: Diann Dawson
Fri & Sat
School/Youth Programs - host: Kay Reed
Friday
Retrouvaille - hosts: Brandi & Tom Wood
Sat
Military - host: Chaplain Mike Strohm
Sat & Sun
Hispanic American - host: Frank Fuentes
Sat & Sun
Community Marriage Policies - host: Mike & Harriet McManus
Sat & Sun
Asian American - host: Hyepin Im
Fri
Healthy Sexuality - host: Michael Metz and Barry McCarthy
Sun
Reunions and Gatherings - Thurs 8:45pm
Grab noshes at the reception and adjoin to a meeting room with friends and colleagues.
Check room locators.
• Single or Single Again - Scott Haltzman
Secrets of Great Relationships, 1.5 hrs CE
• Calling ALL Floridians - hosts, Richard Albertson and John Stemberger. Learn about the Strong Marriages Florida campaign and connect with
marriage activists from your state.
• Catholic Marriage - hosts Steve & Kathy Beirne
• Utah Healthy Marriage Initiative - host Alan HawkinsCalling all Utahns to learn about initiatives supported by Utah’s HMI and
share what you are doing to strengthen marriages in the state.
www.utahmarriage.org • Marriage-Friendly Therapists - host Bill Doherty
Marriage counselors interested in the on-line Marriage Friendly registry are
invited to join current members to learn how this
web-based directory works.
• GLBT Networking - host Kathy Bruss
Meet and build community
TEACH-INS - Friday and Saturday - 5:15pm - 7pm
If you're registered for the conference, just show up. No special registration necessary.
Learn what others are doing in these areas of interest.
FRIDAY/5:15PM
• SAVING THE MARRIAGE MONEY - Chris Gersten, Dennis Stoica, Nisa Muhammad
Learn what Floridians are doing to strengthen marriage and families in the state and
how you can join the effort.
SATURDAY/5:15
• Marriage Education in Medical Settings - Jana Staton
Brainstorm strategies to implement marriage and relationship education in
Health Care Settings.
• LEGISLATIVE STRATEGIES - Mike McManus, John Stemberger, Richard Albertson
Learn about creative Marriage and Divorce Legislative strategies and how you can join the effort in
Florida and in states across the country.
• MEDIA SAVVY - Scott Haltzman
Learn how to get your message to the media - strategies for TV, radio, print journalism, speaking engagements,
social media.
Friday Jewish Sabbath Service - 5:30pm at the hotel.
Welcome the Sabbath with Candle Lighting and Song
Led by Hedi Schleifer - ALL Welcome to attend.
Catholic Mass -
Saturday Evening 5:30pm at the hotel. Father Robert Ruhnke. Open to all.
MARRIAGE MOVIE FILM FESTIVAL - Wednesday through Sunday.
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