2009 FPEA Leaders Forum: Thursday, May 21
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Florida
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Once again this year, the ever-popular FPEA Leaders Forum will be held
in conjunction with the FPEA Florida Homeschool Convention. It will take
place on Thursday, May 21, from 8:45 a.m.–4 p.m. at Rosen Shingle Creek
in Orlando. As always, the Leaders Forum will feature training and encouragement
for local homeschool leaders statewide as well as provide networking opportunities
for those leaders.
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New features for this year’s program include a morning breakout session
that will allow leaders to meet exclusively with fellow attendees from
their FPEA district. Debbie Strayer will be the featured speaker during
the luncheon program. And as a special bonus, Leaders Forum attendees will
be permitted to enter the Convention exhibit hall an hour earlier than
the rest of the Convention registrants.
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The Leaders Forum takes place in conjunction with the main Convention,
so registration may be done as part of the Convention registration process
online at Preregister
Online or by using the
form.
2009 FPEA Leaders Forum
Thursday, May 21, Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando
Program Schedule |
MORNING
8–8:40 a.m.
Registration
8:45-9 a.m.
Welcome from Gary Weaver, FPEA Chairman
(Sebastian J)
9:10-10:30 a.m.
Networking meetings by district led by Directors
(rooms to be determined)
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This time will include a Q&A session with your
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Director, updates on what's happening in your
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district, and opportunities for experienced
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leaders to encourage new leaders.
10:30-10:45 a.m.
Break
10:50-11:50 a.m.
"Parental Rights at Risk: The UN Treaty That
Never Dies," Chris Klicka
(Panzacola H-1)
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Chris, a veteran attorney, talks about the dangers
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facing homeschools from our federal government
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and many state legislatures. He warns of the UN Convention on the Rights
of the Child and explains what you can do about it.
or
"Gifted to Lead? Then Lead With Diligence," Linda
Werner
(Sebastian I-3)
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Linda, a homechooling leader for 25 years, will
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present three key principles that will inspire you
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in your high calling of leadership.
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Note: The program is still being
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assembled — this schedule is
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accurate as of publication and is
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subject to change without notice.
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AFTERNOON
Noon-1:45 p.m.
Luncheon
(Sebastian J)
"What's New in the FPEA," Gary Weaver
"What's Great About Leadership, Anyway?" Debbie
Strayer
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Debbie and her husband, Greg, founded Family Educational Resources out
of their 16-year journey as homeschoolers and their 30 years as educators.
They provide materials and support representing their unique view of education.
2-2:50 p.m.
"Leading Toward the Light: Prospering in this Dark
Economy," Nick Simonic
(Panzacola H-1)
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This session is designed to guide you in setting
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your financial house in order. Having done it
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yourself, you will be better equipped to help
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others travel successfully down the same path.
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"Low-Stress Strategies for Highly Successful
Educators," Kathy Muni
(Sebastian I-3)
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See Kathy's article on page 2 for a preview of
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this message.
3-3:50 p.m.
"2009 Legislative Update," Brenda Dickinson,
Home Education Foundation
(Panzacola H-1)
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Through HEF, Brenda lobbies full time in
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Tallahassee on behalf of homeschoolers.
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"Dressed for Leadership,” Jessica Hulcy
(Sebastian I-3)
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Come watch Jessica, national speaker and coauthor of KONOS Curriculum,
physically dress a homeschool leader in the 10 qualities every leader needs
to be successful. This is a mustsee side-splitter no one will forget!
4 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Bonus: Leaders Forum attendees are
permitted to enter the hall one hour early! |
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Help the FPEA commemorate its 25th anniversary by attending
a reception on Thursday, May 21, from 7-8 p.m. in Panzacola F-3. Cake and
punch will be served, and the FPEA Annual Business Meeting will immediately
follow. Those who would like to attend are asked to RSVP by e-mailing the
FPEA office at office@fpea.com so
that the hotel knows how many people to expect.
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