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Discovered on the web today. For a description of the org. see companion email. << 1999 Annual Conference Sowing Seeds of Hope Announcing the twelfth Annual Conference of the National Federation of Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Inc.and the Sixth Annual Meeting of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Faith in Action Program. June 2 - 5, 1999 Hilton Kansas City Airport, Kansas City, MO Workshops | Fees | Accomodations | Travel Conference Schedule Wednesday, June 2, 19994:00pmRegistration7:00 Orientation for New/First Time Attendees9:00 Reception to Meet Larry DruryThursday, June 3, 1999 7:30-8:30amContinental Breakfast8:30-9:00Worship in the Diversity of Our Traditions9:15-10:00Opening: Introduction of New Programs State of the Federation Address by Rabbi Murray Saltzman, Larry Drury 10:00-10:30Break10:30-12:00Organization Building Workshops12:00-1:30pm Round-table Box Lunch Discussions1:30-1:45Music1:45-2:45Keynote Address: Paul Jellinek, Vice Pres., RWJF2:45-3:15Break3:15-4:45Workshops5:00-5:45 Regional Meetings6:15DinnerEveningFreetime: Video theatre, Exhibits, Music: Bring songs/instruments.Friday June 4, 19997:30-8:30amContinental Breakfast8:30-9:15Worship9:30Keynote Address: Sue Swenson, Commissioner, Administration on Developmental Disabilities Dept. of Human Services 10:30Break11:00-12:00Dimensions of Caregiving Workshops12:00-1:30pm Round-table Box Lunch Discussions1:30-3:00Arenas/Areas of Caregiving Workshops3:30-4:30Regional Meetings5:00-5:45Buses Leave for Barbecue Dinner/ConcertSaturday June 5, 19997:30-8:30amContinental Breakfast 8:30-9:45Interfaith Worship Service9:45-10:15Break10:15-12:00pmPlenary Session: Gary Gunderson, Director, Interfaith Healing Program, The Carter Center Spiritual Dimensions of Caregiving and Receiving12:00-2:00 Lunch, Business Meeting3:00Closing Celebration and Commission Workshops Thursday, June 3, 1999am & pmVolunteer Recruitment and Retention: Barbara Neufeld, Valley Presbyterian Church, Shawnee Missions, KSam & pm Asset Mapping & Community Building: Eliza Carney, Coordinator, Religious Network, Asset Based Community Developmentam Beginner & pm AdvancedFund Raising: B. Jeanne Williams, ACFRE, Treasurer, NFIVC Board of Directors am & pmDiversifying Fund Raising Strategies: Diane Oonk and Bonnie Festenou, Trinitean Caregivers, Eau Claire, WIam Beginner & pm Advanced Marketing & Communications: Patsy Shawver, The Salvation Army, Kansas Cityam Advanced & pm BeginnerBoard Development & Collaboration: Gary Baker, Midwest Center for Non Profit Leadership, Kansas Cityam & pm Strategic Planning: Susan Anthony, Regional Facilitator, Ft. Myersam & pmIntegrated Team Approach to Donors: Harold Cooper, Salvation Army of Kansas and Western MissouriFriday June 4, 1999Dimensions of Caregivingam Strategies in Respite Care: Karen Robinson & Margaret Mahaffey, University of Louisville School of NursingamUsing Volunteers in Care-Teams: Dr. Ron Sunderland, VP, Foundation for Interfaith Research and Ministry, HoustonamWhen You See What You Think is Depression: Dr. Lipshitz, Chair, Dept. of Geriatrics & Director, Center on Aging, University of Arkansas for Medical ServicesamAging Well: Dr. Elbert Cole, Shepherd Centers of America, Kansas CityamPerson Centered Planning and Circles of Support: Michael McCarthy, Institute for Human DevelopmentamStrategies for Coping with Grief in Caregivers: Paul Irion, Hospice Foundation of AmericaamPart of Caregiving is Advocacy! Suzanne Mintz, President, National Family Caregivers AssociationamUsing Music as a Resource in Support of Caregivers: Tom Hunter, The Song Growing Company, WashingtonArenas/Areas of CaregivingpmVolunteer Ministries and Supports for People w/ Mental Illness: Jan Burggrabe, Consultant, Presbyterian Mental Illness NetworkpmCollaborating with the Public Arena in Aging Services and Supports: Dr. Elbert Cole, Shepherd Centers of America, Kansas CitypmNational Trends and Resources for Supporting People w/ Disabilities and their Families: Sue Swenson, Commissioner, Administration on Developmental Disabilities & Michael McCarthy, Institute for Human DevelopmentpmVolunteers and the Hospice Movement: Paul Irion, Hospice Foundation of AmericapmCurrent Resources and Trends in Geriatrics and Alzheimer's: Dr. Lipshitz, Chair, Dept. of Geriatrics & Director, Center on Aging, University of Arkansas for Medical Services pmHIV/AIDS: Dr. Ron Sunderland, VP, Foundation for Interfaith Research and Ministry, HoustonpmSupporting Family Caregivers: Suzanne Mintz, President, National Family Caregivers AssociationpmLiving Grants: Betsy Irvine, Louisiana Delta Service Corps Inc, collaboration with Americorps & National Service Volunteers Fees Conference Registration Fees - required Member - $200 (after May 14th - $225) Non-member - $230 (after May 14th - $255) Options BBQ/ Shuttle - $15 Kansas City bus trips -Royal v. Reds Game - $18 -Plaza Seville Square - $7 Accommodations Hilton Kansas City Airport 88011 NW 112th St. Kansas City, MO 64153 (816)891-8900 Reservations 1-800-HILTONS Reserve by May 3, 1999. Single/Double $87/night +tax. Triple/Quad $97/night + tax. Mention NFIVC when calling for discount. Holiday Inn Express 11130 NW Emassador Dr, Kansas City, MO 64153 (816)891-9111 Travel There will be a complimentary shuttle to/from the Kansas City Airport. Use the yellow courtesy phones for to notify the hotel of your arrival. Wait time +/- 15 minutes. Parking at the Hilton will be free to conference participants. ================================== Barbara Blake-Krebs [log in to unmask]