2009 Summer Conference
Staying Well and Productive in Challenging Times
The summer conference is an opportunity for professional development and growth. Held during the summer, the site of this retreat is selected and hosted by one of the community colleges in the state.
Three scholarships are available to assist people in attending the summer conference in Hood River.
- Date & Time:
- July 23, 2009, 8:30am to 4pm
- Location:
- Best Western in Hood River, OR. To receive the best room rates, you should contact the hotel by Tuesday, July 7. Let them know you're with the AAWCC conference to make sure you receive the conference rate.
- Cost:
- $75
- Registration:
- Registration is now closed. If you still need to pay for your registration, you may pay online. (Contact Victoria Flagg for more information.)
- Please Bring:
- a small donation item to benefit women in need. Items will be donated on behalf of AAWCC to Haven, a local non-profit organization who serves victims of domestic violence. Items could include: socks, toiletries, baby items, hairbrush, facial tissue.
Summer Conference Presentations
Presentations will be held one after another, so everyone will be able to enjoy all four speakers!
Ann Kramer
- Topic:
- Life Puzzle
- Presenter:
- Ann Kramer, Author
- Description:
- What has 16 divisions, unlimited pieces, becomes more wonderful the longer you work on it, and isn't finished until the day you die? Your Life Puzzle! We're all Life Puzzles under construction. And while our Life Puzzles are all made of the same 16 primary sections, the many different pieces that each of us put into our Life Puzzle makes each and every one of us unique. Learn the framework for making the pieces of your life – personal and professional – fit together to build a healthy, productive, whole life.
Carol Stepper
- Topic:
- Tips for Stress Reduction and Self-Acupressure for Common Health Concerns
- Presenter:
- Carola Stepper, Licensed Acupuncturist
- Description:
- Stress is the underlying cause of most illnesses. Learn about the symptoms of stress, how stress affects the body's overall health, and what a person can do to relieve stress both at work and at home. This session will also include instruction on self-Acupressure techniques for common health concerns.
- Topic:
- Chair Exercises
- Presenter:
- Shelly Schultens, Physical Therapist
- Description:
- Are long hours at the office spoiling your resolution to get fit? Chair exercises may be the perfect solution. These exercises are a great way to keep your body moving right at your desk. They keep your mind active, your work productive and can be done during the course of your workday. Chair exercises are gentle on the body and are generally safe for most people to do.
Maureen Sprague
- Topic:
- An Introduction to Reiki
- Presenter:
- Maureen Sprague, Usui Reiki Master
- Description:
- Tap into an unlimited supply of "life force energy" to improve one’s overall health. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, and mind to create many beneficial effects that include relaxation and a feeling of wellbeing.