2009 FPEA Leaders Forum: Thursday, May 21
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 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.
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.
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)

This time will include a Q&A session with your
Director, updates on what's happening in your
district, and opportunities for experienced
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)

Chris, a veteran attorney, talks about the dangers
facing homeschools from our federal government
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)

Linda, a homechooling leader for 25 years, will
present three key principles that will inspire you
in your high calling of leadership.

 
Note: The program is still being
assembled — this schedule is
accurate as of publication and is
subject to change without notice.
 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
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)
This session is designed to guide you in setting
your financial house in order. Having done it
yourself, you will be better equipped to help
others travel successfully down the same path.


or
   "Low-Stress Strategies for Highly Successful
   Educators," Kathy Muni
   (Sebastian I-3)

See Kathy's article on page 2 for a preview of
this message.
3-3:50 p.m.
   "2009 Legislative Update," Brenda Dickinson,
   Home Education Foundation
   (Panzacola H-1)
Through HEF, Brenda lobbies full time in
Tallahassee on behalf of homeschoolers.
or
   "Dressed for Leadership,” Jessica Hulcy
   (Sebastian I-3)
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!
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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