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SUMMARY:Pape\, Volkman Lead Stories Experience for Military Spouse of the Year Town Hall\, May 7\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Stories Around the Table coauthors Chris Pape and Lori Volkman will lead a Stories Experience for Military Spouse of the Year (MSOY) Award recipients at the Military Spouse Magazine Town Hall on Thursday\, May 7\, 2015\, in Crystal City\, Virginia. \nThe Town Hall gives MSOY recipients an opportunity to learn about and discuss key issues affecting military spouses. All MSOY recipients from bases around the world are invited to attend. Each will receive a copy of the book Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life and a guide for leading Stories Experiences in their own communities. \nChris will talk about the importance of sharing personal stories and experience as a means of supporting fellow military spouses. He will share his story as a male spouse deciding to live off base. \nLori will share her story “Marriage Pig Latin” about reuniting with her husband after a long deployment. \nAll attendees will have an opportunity to share their MSOY story and learn more about ways to use a Stories Experience in their community to support military families. \nChris and Lori will be available at the Stories Experience booth during Town Hall breaks to sign books and collaborate with attendees in support of their individual platforms and advocacy topics. \nAdditional speakers at the event include Rosemary Williams\, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy; Lakesha Cole\, 2014 Military Spouse of the Year; Ingrid Herrera-Yee\, 2014 National Guard SOY; Tammy Meyer\, 2014 Navy Spouse of the Year; Rosye Cloud\, VA Department; Teresa Gerton\, Department of Labor; and several representatives from military family service organizations.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/pape-volkman-msoy-may2015/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Elva Resa Represented,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Elva Resa\, Cornell\, Pavlicin-Fragnito at Bloomington Writers Festival March 28\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Elva Resa Publishing will host Table 18 at the 2015 Bloomington Writers Festival and Book Fair on Saturday\, March 28\, 2015\, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central. The writers festival connects budding and established writers with published authors and other experts in the field to share information\, techniques\, skills\, and resources. \nThe festival begins at 9:30 with a keynote from Graywolf Press’s executive editor\, Jeff Schotts. Graywolf Press is a Twin Cities small independent press that has produced authors who have won the Nobel Peace Prize\, the Noble Prize for Literature\, Pulitzer Prizes\, National Book Awards\, and more. The festival also includes more than twenty workshops ($15 each) that cover the business and art of writing. Visit BloomingtonWritersFestival.org for details or the Bloomington Theatre and Art Center (BTACMN.org) to register. \nThe book fair portion of the day will open at 10:30 following the keynote address. Elva Resa resources will be available for sale at a special event price of $10 each\, tax included. Visit Table 18 in the Inspiration section. \nThroughout the day\, Marly Cornell will sign her award-winning books The Able Life of Cody Jane and Seeds for Change. Marly is a manuscript editor for Elva Resa and other publishers\, as well as a writer\, artist\, and social justice advocate. Her BFA is from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia\, her MA from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. For thirty years she worked in the corporate nonprofit sector in health care\, mental health law\, behavioral services\, and physician recruitment. \nIn the afternoon\, Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito will be available to sign books and talk with participants. Karen is an award-winning writer and dynamic international speaker known for her practicality\, inspirational insight\, and sense of humor. Her work is inspired by her real-life experience and desire to help others. She is the publisher of Books Make A Difference magazine and Elva Resa Publishing. \nKaren’s books include Summer of Courage (middle grade novel)\, Life After Deployment (military/nonfiction)\, and Circle of Catholic Women (inspirational women’s journals). She also contributed to Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and the Strength in Military Life and Military Life: Stories and Poems for Children. \nElva Resa Publishing is an independent publisher whose mission is to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Its primary imprint specializes in books for military families. The house also has a general interest children’s imprint and inspirational imprint. \nThis event takes place at the Bloomington Theatre and Arts Center\, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd\, Bloomington\, MN 55431.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/bloomington-mar2015/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Elva Resa Represented,Writers Conference
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SUMMARY:Davis\, Scherer at Officer Women Leadership Symposium March 6-7\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Two Elva Resa authors have been invited by Academy Women to this year’s Officer Women Leadership Symposium (OWLS) at the Women in Military Service for America (WIMSA) Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery March 6-7\, 2015. \nJudy Davis\, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down and “My Son’s Battle” in Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, and Holly Scherer\, coauthor of Military Spouse Journey: Discover the Possibilities & Live Your Dreams and author of “The ‘Ain’t It Awful?’ Club” in Stories Around the Table will talk with attendees throughout the two-day event. \nThe theme of this year’s gathering is “Learning From the Past\, Leading Into the Future.” Through stimulating panel discussions\, keynotes\, and workshops\, participants will learn insights and discuss opportunities for overcoming cultural and societal obstacles that may limit women’s ability to reach the highest levels of leadership. OWLS offers attendees the opportunity to network and interact with colleagues and leaders with a diverse range of expertise and experience from all services and veteran communities. \nThe Women’s Memorial Bookstore will sell copies of all three books for only $12 each during the event. Judy and Holly will be available to sign books during the session breaks. \nOnline registration for the event closes March 3\, 2015. Various registration options and prices are available.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-scherer-owls-march2015/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Elva Resa Represented
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SUMMARY:Caban\, Davis\, Hilton Participate in USAA Social Exchange Nov. 5-6\, 2014
DESCRIPTION:Angela Caban\, Judy Davis\, and Jeremy Hilton are among the military spouse key influencers invited to USAA Headquarters in San Antonio\, Texas\, Nov 5-6\, 2014\, to attend the USAA Social Exchange 2014\, USAA’s fifth annual networking conference. \nThe purpose of this annual event is to join a select community\, military and industry influencers\, to discuss how the participants can leverage their collective social networks to create shared value for military families. \nParticipants gain a behind-the-scenes look at how USAA strives to achieve its mission. The agenda includes: \n\nMeetings with key leaders and innovators at USAA.\nA tour of USAA headquarters\, including its Social Exchange\, innovation lab\, and security center.\nPresentations and roundtable discussions about military advocacy\, supplier diversity\, financial readiness\, disaster response\, and other topics.\nAttending USAA’s annual Veterans Day ceremony\, which will be recorded and aired on the Pentagon Channel.\nExclusive networking time with this year’s guests representing military community bloggers\, authors\, nonprofit organizations\, and veteran entrepreneurs.\n\nAlso during the conference\, USAA will share with participants new opportunities to share content with USAA in its Member Community and USAA Magazine. \nAngela is a returning alumnus of the program. She is an Army National Guard wife\, columnist\, and founder of Homefront United Network. She was named 2013 New Jersey National Guard Spouse of the Year. \nJudy is an Army wife\, the author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down\, and cofounder of Living Thru Crisis. She was named 2013 and 2014 Fort Carson Military Spouse of the Year. \nJeremy is a Navy veteran\, Air Force spouse\, and passionate advocate for inclusion of individuals with disabilities. In 2012\, he was the first male to be selected as the national Military Spouse of the Year.  \nAll three are coauthors of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life. \nAll participants in the USAA conference received copies of Right Side Up and Stories Around the Table\, courtesy of MilitaryFamilyBooks.com sponsors.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/caban-davis-hilton-usaa-nov2014/
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SUMMARY:Stories Around the Table Authors at AUSA Oct. 13 - 14\, 2014
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the official launch of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, several authors will gather in Washington\, DC\, at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting\, at the Walter E Washington Convention Center\, to sign books and talk with conference attendees about their experience being part of this compelling work. \nMonday\, October 13\n1 – 3 PM\nHall A\, Booth 1525\nAUSA Family Pavilion \nFeatured authors: Terri Barnes\, Judy Davis\, Jacqueline Goodrich\, Starlett Henderson\, Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito \nTuesday\, October 14\n10 AM – Noon\nHall A\, Booth 1626\nAUSA Family Pavilion \nFeatured authors: Terri Barnes\, Janine Boldrin\, Judy Davis\, Jacey Eckhart (10-11:30)\, Starlett Henderson\, Jeremy Hilton (11-12)\, Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito\, Susan Phalen\, Amanda Trimillos \nMore about the 2014 AUSA Annual Meeting. \nList of all Stories Around the Table authors.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/stories-authors-ausa-oct2014/
LOCATION:Walter E Washington Convention Center\, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pavlicin-Fragnito Reads to Kids for Purple Up! April 14 & 17\, 2014
DESCRIPTION:Awarding-winner author and military family advocate Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito will read from a selection of children’s books with a military life theme at the R.H. Stafford Library preschool storytime as part of Washington County’s Month of the Military Child Purple Up! events. Two reading times are scheduled: Monday\, April 14 and Thursday\, April 17\, both 10:30-11 AM Central\, in the children’s section of the library\, located in Central Park\, Woodbury\, Minnesota. \nReading selections will include Pavlicin-Fragnito’s poem “Love Letters” in Military Life: Stories and Poems for Children\, the picture book The Wishing Tree by Mary Redman\, Dr. Jill Biden’s book Don’t Forget\, God Bless Our Troops\, Mommy Wears a Uniform by Shunsee Wilson\, Night Catch by Brenda Ehrmantraut\, and other books that celebrate and give a glimpse into the lives of military children. \nWashington County Library is celebrating Month of the Military Child with Purple Up! events planned for branch libraries throughout the county. April was designated Month of the Military Child by Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger in 1986 to honor the important role children play in the Armed Forces community. There are approximately 2 million military children\, ranging in ages from newborn to 18 years old; 1.3 million military children are school-aged. \nThe reading event is free and open to the public. Children ages 3 to 5 and their parents are encouraged to attend and to wear purple to honor all service branches.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/pavlicin-purple-up-april2014/
CATEGORIES:Elva Resa Represented,Library Event
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SUMMARY:Barnes Attends NMSN Military Spouse Summit
DESCRIPTION:Terri Barnes\, special projects editor for Elva Resa Publishing\, will attend at the National Military Spouse Network: Military Spouse Summit in Alexandria\, Virginia\, October 18-20\, 2013. \nPlease contact pr@elvaresa.com for additional information or to request an event.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/barnes-nmsn-summit-oct2013/
LOCATION:National Military Spouse Network  Military Spouse Summit\, Mary M. Gates Learning Center\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Elva Resa Represented
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