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Family Alliance Ontario proudly presents the

Annual Family Conference 2007

Organizing Differently:

Circles and Not-for-Profit Societies


An event for the whole family

April 28, 2007


McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario

See 2007 Conference Brochure for full information.





PROGRAM

Saturday, April 28
9:00 am Registration and hospitality

9:30 am Welcome
Sandra Barbadoro
FAO Board Member
Opening Presentation
Susannah Joyce, Realizations Training and Resources "Organizing Differently: A Shift in How We Create Change Together"

To complement the stories and information shared over the day, the keynote will explore how our changes in approach also require new attitudes and ways of working together. We will consider what innovation truly means and how we use shared power and a network of trust relationships to develop a community of possibilities for all people.



Morning Session
"The Potential of Relationship"

Members of two support circles share their experiences
Carla Barbadoro and her cousins,
Emily Burke-Gaffney and friends


Developmental Services Transformation Update:
Colette Kent, Director of Developmental Services, Ministry of Community and Social Services

Lunch and Awards
 

Afternoon Session
"Andrew's Aroha"

Elizabeth and Gerry Bloomfield from Guelph will talk about their son Andrew's "Aroha" - a legally incorporated entity (microboard) of family and friends, which addresses planning and supports to sustain his high quality of life, and through which his individualized funds flow.


3:30-4:00 pm Annual General Meeting

Registration

Individual $30, Family $40, includes refreshments and lunch

Pay on day of conference but register by April 23rd by contacting:

Hamilton Family Network
Phone: 905-526-7190
Fax: 905-526-0767
Email:
hamiltonfamilynetwork@bellnet.ca

For information on Accommodations and Directions,
see the 2007 Conference Brochure




© Copyright 2007 Family Alliance Ontario.