2010 FPEA Leaders Forum: Thursday, May 27
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Florida


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 27th, from 8:30 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.
This year’s program includes a morning breakout session that will allow leaders to meet exclusively with fellow attendees from their FPEA district. 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.
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.
2010 FPEA Leaders Forum
Thursday, May 27, Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando
 

Program Schedule

MORNING

8–8:30 a.m.
   Registration (Panzacola Registration Desk) 

8:30-8:45 a.m.
   Welcome by Gary Weaver, FPEA Chairman 
   (Panzacola G-1) 

9-10 a.m.

Networking meetings by district led by Directors (Panzacola and Sebastian ballrooms) 
Meet with your District Director and other leaders from your district, get updates on local homeschool happenings, and join in as experienced leaders encourage new leaders. A Q&A session will also be included.
10-10:15 a.m.
   Break 

10:15-11:05 a.m.
     "Power of Confident Conversations"
          Beth Gunsalus, former District 10 Director 
     (Panzacola H-1) 

Speaking confidently with others benefits family relationships, business interactions and volunteer efforts. Become aware of why we say the words we do and learn simple “tools of the talk” to assist you in every area of life.
     “Raising the Leaders for Tomorrow”
         Maury Fernandez, District 14 Director 
     (Sebastian I-1) 
11:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m.:
     “Lead or Follow: Let's Get the Job Done!”
          Linda Ceilley, Consultant to Nonprofit Groups 
     (Panzacola H-1) 
Every organization needs leaders and followers. Hear how you can identify a leader or follower and how you can be a part of getting the job done and helping others catch the vision.
     “Earmarks of an Excellent Leader”
        Denise Mira, Convention speaker 
     (Sebastian I-1) 
Become an irresistible leader — one that folks love to follow. Denise will highlight the valuable qualities that will make you more effective in your role in the homeschooling community.
AFTERNOON

12:15-1:45 p.m.
   Luncheon
    (Panzacola G-1) 

     "What's New in the FPEA"
        Gary Weaver, FPEA Chairman 
     "If Thou Seekest Thee Deep Appreciation, Goest
     Thou Quickly and Buyest Thee A Dog"
        Carol Barnier, Convention keynote speaker 

A fun, honest look at the real-life adventures and frustrations of being a leader. It isn't always easy. It isn't always uplifting. But in this message, you'll learn why it is always important.
2-2:50 p.m.
     Sports Forum — Rick Andreassen of the Christian 
        Homeschool Athletic Association, Kevin Gokman 
        with F.I.S.H. Hawks Athletics, others to be 
        determined 
     (Panzacola H-1) 
Come learn about how you can get your students more involved in extracurricular athletics.


     Nontraditional Private Schools Forum — Leslie 
       Rawle, Marilyn Bennett, Paula Williamson, Brenda 
       Dickinson, Nancy Moral, others to be determined 
     (Sebastian I-1) 

     Support Groups / Co-ops Forum — Vicki Leist, 
        Maria Gerber, Kim Coley, Mary Arnold, Alice 
        Pauquette, others to be determined 
     (Panzacola H-3) 

3-3:50 p.m.
     2010 Legislative Update — Brenda Dickinson, 
        Home Education Foundation 
     (Panzacola G-1) 

4 p.m.
     Exhibit Hall Bonus — Leaders Forum attendees
        are permitted to enter the Convention exhibit 
        hall (Gatlin ballrooms) one hour early! 
 
 
 

Editor's Note: This schedule is correct as of
publication time and is subject to change
without notice. 

 



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