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SUMMARY:Barnes Leads Journaling Workshop at Connections Women's Conference Sept. 22-24\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Terri Barnes\, author of Spouse Calls: Messages From a Military Life\, will be a featured workshop leader at “Connections\,” a women’s conference of the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina Sept. 22-24\, 2017\, at St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center\, 2810 Seabrook Island Rd.\, Johns Island\, South Carolina. \nTerri’s workshop\, “My Journal\, Tablet of My Heart\,” will focus on journal writing as a spiritual discipline. \nAs well as a journalist and author\, Terri is the special projects editor for Elva Resa. Terri’s first book\, Spouse Calls: Messages From a Military Life is the award-winning collection of essays from her popular column of the same name that ran in Stars and Stripes for eight years. Spouse Calls was awarded first place in the 2015 Midwest Book Awards for Best Current Events Book of the Year\, was named a finalist in ForeWord Reviews’ 2015 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards in the Best Essays category\, and was awarded a silver medal in 2017 by Military Writers Society of America. \nTerri is also the editor of and a contributor to Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, a collection of essays from more than forty military family writers about many different military life topics. \nRegistration for this event is currently closed. \n 
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/barnes-connections-sept2017/
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SUMMARY:Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2017 in San Diego\, May 17\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Judy Davis\, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down\, is a keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2017 event series. She will speak in San Diego on May 17\, 2017. The event is sold out and the waiting list is full. \nWhether you’re a seasoned military spouse\, newbie\, or somewhere in between\, whether you’re the most popular person on base or you haven’t met anyone yet\, MilspouseFest2017 is for every military spouse at every stage of life. \nMilitary life doesn’t have to be lonely. Come spend a fun day with other military spouses who are facing some of the same challenges—and rewards—of military life. \nDuring the event\, you’ll participate in hands-on activities and interactive discussions. There are no lectures or PowerPoint presentations. Just a day of fun\, laughter\, food\, prizes\, and most of all community! Guests and speakers are connected to the military (many of them military spouses). \nStay for “After Hours” if you’d like to hang out with new friends you’ve made or have questions for speakers or sponsors. \nMilSpouseFest events are free to attendees\, but registration is required and seats are limited. Although this event is sold out\, you may find events in other cities near you. Please contact MilitaryOneClick.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-milspousefest2017-sandiego-may2017/
CATEGORIES:Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Judy Davis Leads Military Spouse Appreciation Event at Aberdeen Proving Ground\, May 12\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Military Spouse Appreciation Day\, Judy Davis\, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down\, will lead a military spouse event at Aberdeen Proving Ground\, Maryland\, May 12\, 2017. \nThe event will take place at the APG Main Post Chapel\, Fellowship Hall. Judy will present tools\, strategies\, and inspiration to help military spouses and others living the military lifestyle turn around the most difficult aspects of military life. \nTwo sessions will be offered. Session one will take place 10 AM – Noon. Session two is 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Judy will sign copies of her book following the sessions. Open to all military service members and spouses\, retirees\, DoD civilians\, and contractors. Registration is required. \nFor more information or to register\, please contact: \nSarah Polanco\nArmy Volunteer Corps Program Manager\n410-278-7572
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-apg-may2017/
LOCATION:Aberdeen Proving Ground Main Chapel\, 4510 Boothby Hill\, Bldg 2485\,  Aberdeen Proving Ground \, MD\, 21005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Terri Barnes Speaks at Fort Meade USO for Military Spouse Appreciation Brunch\, May 12\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Terri Barnes\, author of Spouse Calls: Messages from a Military Life\, is the featured speaker for the USO Military Spouse Appreciation Brunch at Fort Meade\, Maryland\, on May 12. Terri will sign copies of her book\, provided for all attendees courtesy of the Fort Meade spouses clubs. \nThe event begins at 10 AM EST with brunch at the Fort George G. Meade USO Center on Fort Meade. Spouses of active duty\, guard\, and reserve members are welcome to attend. \nSponsors of this event include Military Officers Association of American\, Fort Meade Enlisted Spouses’ Club\, and Fort Meade Officers Spouses’ Club. \nSpouse Calls is the award-winning collection of essays from Terri’s popular column of the same name that ran in Stars and Stripes for eight years.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/meade-uso-may2017/
LOCATION:USO Fort Meade\, 8612 6th Armored Cavalry Rd \, Fort Meade\, MD\, 20755\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Corie Weathers Leads Women's Conference at Misawa Air Base\, Japan\, May 6-7\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Corie Weathers\, author of Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage will lead 120 women through the Gallup StrengthsFinder at a Women’s Leadership Conference at Misawa Air Force Base in Japan on May 6\, 2017.\n\nThe Gallup StrengthsFinder provides participants with the opportunity to fully experience and understand their individual talents and teach them how to invest in themselves in ways that will build not only their career\, but their relationships and overall sense of purpose.\n\nMay 7\, Corie will work with the PWOC Leadership Board on the strengths from a team perspective\, focusing on team development\, synergy\, and building better teams in the future.\n\nCorie will follow these events with a Sacred Spaces book signing.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/weathers-misawa-may2017/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2017 in Jacksonville\, NC\, March 30\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Judy Davis\, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down\, is a keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2017 event series. She will speak near Camp Lejeune on Thursday\, March 30\, 2017\, 9 AM – 2 PM at Courtyard Marriott\, 5046 Henderson Dr\, Jacksonville\, North Carolina. \nWhether you’re a seasoned military spouse\, newbie\, or somewhere in between\, whether you’re the most popular person on base or you haven’t met anyone yet\, MilspouseFest2017 is for every military spouse at every stage of life. \nMilitary life doesn’t have to be lonely. Come spend a fun day with other military spouses who are facing some of the same challenges—and rewards—of military life. \nDuring the event\, you’ll participate in hands-on activities and interactive discussions. There are no lectures or PowerPoint presentations. Just a day of fun\, laughter\, food\, prizes\, and most of all community! Guests and speakers are connected to the military (many of them military spouses). \nStay for “After Hours” if you’d like to hang out with new friends you’ve made or have questions for speakers or sponsors. \nRegister for free online at EventBrite or contact MilitaryOneClick.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-milspousefest2017-lejeune-march30-2017/
CATEGORIES:Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2017 in San Antonio\, March 1\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Judy Davis\, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down\, is a keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2017 event series. The first event takes place in San Antonio\, Texas\, on Wednesday\, March 1\, 2017\, 9 AM – 2 PM at The Veranda\, 1746 Lockhill Selma Rd\, San Antonio. \nWhether you’re a seasoned military spouse\, newbie\, or somewhere in between\, whether you’re the most popular person on base or you haven’t met anyone yet\, MilspouseFest2017 is for every military spouse at every stage of life. \nMilitary life doesn’t have to be lonely. Come spend a fun day with other military spouses who are facing some of the same challenges—and rewards—of military life. \nDuring the event\, you’ll participate in hands-on activities and interactive discussions. There are no lectures or PowerPoint presentations. Just a day of fun\, laughter\, food\, prizes\, and most of all community! Guests and speakers are connected to the military (many of them military spouses). \nStay for “After Hours” if you’d like to hang out with new friends you’ve made or have questions for speakers or sponsors. \nRegister for free online at EventBrite or contact MilitaryOneClick.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-milspousefest-sanantonio-march1-2017/
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SUMMARY:Corie Weathers Reading & Booksigning\, Barnes & Noble\, Savannah\, Saturday\, February 11\, 2017\, 2 PM
DESCRIPTION:Elva Resa author Corie Weathers\, and her husband\, Army Chaplain Matthew Weathers\, will read together portions of Corie’s book Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage at a booksigning event Saturday\, February 11\, 2017 at 2 PM Eastern. The event takes place at Barnes & Noble\, Oglethorpe Mall\, 7804 Abercorn\, Savannah\, Georgia. \nCopies of Sacred Spaces will be available for sale at Barnes & Noble during the event and Corie will sign purchased books following the reading. \nAbout the book: \nAs the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year\, Corie traveled on an overseas holiday trip with US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter in December 2015. She wanted to better understand her husband’s deployments and share her experience with other military spouses. \nLike many military couples\, Corie and Matt accumulated significant unshared moments during Matt’s deployments. Matt lost friends and fellow soldiers to combat in Afghanistan. On the home front\, Corie sat with bereaved military families and walked through dark days with new widows as a friend and professional counselor. When Matt returned\, he and Corie began using the term “sacred spaces” for these and other significant moments they had experienced independently. After multiple deployments\, sacred spaces were taking up a lot of emotional room in their relationship. \nCorie didn’t choose the timing or circumstances of her trip with Secretary Carter—Christmastime\, in the midst of her family’s second cross-state move in six months—but it seemed the perfect opportunity for Corie and Matt to gain a better understanding of each other’s perspectives. \nMatt experienced life on the home front with new eyes as he moved their household belongings\, prepared for the holidays\, and settled their two young sons into their new school. \nCorie’s trip brought her to Turkey\, Iraq\, Afghanistan\, and the Persian Gulf\, where she spoke with military families stationed overseas and deployed troops on the ground\, in the air\, and at sea.  As she sat in the belly of a C-17\, where her husband had said goodbye to the remains of friends and fellow soldiers\, as she touched with her own hands the memorial at FOB Fenty and reflected on her grief as a care team member following the battle of COP Keating\, Corie realized this journey was about much more than the push-pull of duty away from loved ones. \nThis was a journey to the heart of her marriage\, a place where she would have to leave behind her resentment in exchange for ground she and her husband had surrendered to hurt\, misunderstanding\, loss—and to Afghanistan. \nCorie set out on this trip hoping to gain a better understanding of her husband and his deployment experience\, but along the way\, she discovered a whole new perspective of herself and her military marriage. \nLocal ties:\nDuring Matt’s second deployment to Afghanistan\, he was stationed with Fort Stewart-based 3rd Infantry Division. He needed a ride back to the US for an important ceremony in Washington\, DC\, to support a fellow soldier. \nFrom Sacred Spaces: “Fortunately\, he encountered a group of special operation soldiers out of Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah\, Georgia.  They were headed home and heard that Matt was trying to get back to the US and why.  They ripped off Matt’s unit patch and told him he could be their chaplain for the duration of the trip back to their home base.  All he had to do was pray over their flight home.” \nCorie says\, “Matt will be forever grateful for the guys who snatched him up.  They had a part in changing our lives and our story.” \nThe event: \nCorie and Matt will read excerpts from the book at 2 PM and talk briefly about the impact of sacred spaces in their marriage and how couples can strengthen their relationship by intentionally creating shared sacred spaces. The booksigning will follow immediately after the reading.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/weathers-bn-feb2017/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble\,  Oglethorpe Mall\, 7804 Abercorn Ext. 72\, Savannah\, 31406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Bookseller Event,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Ft Stewart PWOC Hosts Valentine Event for Military Couples\, Friday\, February 10\, 2017\, 6-9 PM
DESCRIPTION:Corie Weathers\, author of Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage\, and her husband\, US Army Chaplain Matthew Weathers\, are guest speakers at a special Valentine evening for military couples. Hosted by Fort Stewart PWOC\, the event takes place Friday\, February 10\, 2017\, 6-9 PM Eastern. \nAn Evening in Paris – Fort Stewart\nWhen: Friday\, February 10\, 2017\, 6-9 PM\nWHERE: Fort Stewart Main Chapel\, BLDG 500\, 10 Garry Owen St\, Fort Stewart\nHost: Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) of Fort Stewart\, Georgia\nAUDIENCE: Military couples\nCost: $10 per couple\, limited seating\nTo attend: Tickets are available on a first-come basis beginning January 28.\nContact Roxanne Walker\, Stewartpwoc@gmail.com \nAn Evening in Paris\, hosted at Fort Stewart\, Georgia\, will be an elegant evening for military couples to celebrate their marriage\, spend time with one another\, and be reminded of the joy of their relationship. The theme focuses on the power that love\, faith\, and hope have in a healthy marriage. The event will be catered and include giveaways and the 3ID Jazz Band. Tickets are $10 per couple and seating is limited. \nUS Army Chaplain Matthew Weathers and his wife Corie Weathers\, a licensed counselor and the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year\, will speak at the event. The couple will share their own story as detailed in Corie’s book Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage\, and offer encouraging ideas for ways military couples can better communicate and see their marriage thrive in the military lifestyle. \nIf you are unable to attend this special evening\, you may meet Corie and Matt at a Barnes & Noble booksigning\, Saturday\, February 11\, at 2 PM at Oglethorpe Mall\, Savannah. The booksigning is open to the public and does not require a reservation or ticket. \nMatthew and Corie Weathers on Military Marriage:\nMatthew\, an active duty US Army Chaplain\, and Corie\, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year\, have a passion for serving military and first responder families. The couple has worked together to support service members and families involved with the Global War on Terrorism. They cohost marriage retreats and offer an online marriage program designed to improve intimacy and connection. Corie speaks nationally on topics such as PTSD\, grief\, marriage\, and military family culture. \n“A surprising amount of military marriage is lived out separately rather than together. A couple can experience different perspectives of the same event at varying levels of intensity and sacrifice that can lead to a gap of understanding between them\,” says Matthew. “Our own marriage changed for the better when we realized we needed to respectfully create a space where we could share our individual experiences with each other\, without judgment or criticism. In those moments\, we grew exponentially closer\, thereby creating our own shared sacred space.” \nCorie adds\, “As a mental health counselor\, I found that many military couples struggle to share with one another the deep toll deployments\, loss\, fear\, and sacrifice have had on each of them individually. Over time\, couples can feel misunderstood and disconnected. To save our marriages from years of deployment cycles\, trauma\, and the interruption of family life\, couples must find a way to talk about the most sacred moments in their lives.” \nLocal Stewart/Hunter Ties:\nDuring Matt’s second deployment to Afghanistan\, he was stationed with Fort Stewart-based 3rd Infantry Division. A group of special operation soldiers out of Hunter Army Airfield gave him a ride back to the US for an important ceremony in Washington\, DC\, to support a fellow soldier. \nCorie says\, “Matt will be forever grateful for those guys. They had a part in changing our lives and our story.” \nAbout the Book:\nAs the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year\, Corie Weathers traveled on an overseas holiday trip with US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter in December 2015. She wanted to better understand her husband Matt’s deployments and share her experience with other military spouses. \nLike many military couples\, Corie and Matt accumulated significant unshared moments during Matt’s deployments. Matt lost friends and fellow soldiers to combat in Afghanistan. On the home front\, Corie sat with bereaved military families and walked through dark days with new widows as a friend and professional counselor. When Matt returned\, he and Corie began using the term “sacred spaces” for these and other significant moments they had experienced independently. After multiple deployments\, sacred spaces were taking up a lot of emotional room in their relationship. \nCorie didn’t choose the timing or circumstances of her trip with Secretary Carter—Christmastime\, in the midst of her family’s second cross-state move in six months—but it seemed the perfect opportunity for Corie and Matt to gain a better understanding of each other’s perspectives. \nMatt experienced life on the home front with new eyes as he moved their household belongings\, prepared for the holidays\, and settled their two young sons into their new school. \nCorie’s trip brought her to Turkey\, Iraq\, Afghanistan\, and the Persian Gulf\, where she spoke with military families stationed overseas and deployed troops on the ground\, in the air\, and at sea. As she sat in the belly of a C-17\, where her husband had said goodbye to the remains of friends and fellow soldiers\, as she touched with her own hands the memorial at FOB Fenty and reflected on her grief as a care team member following the battle of COP Keating\, Corie realized this journey was about much more than the push-pull of duty away from loved ones. \nThis was a journey to the heart of her marriage\, a place where she would have to leave behind her resentment in exchange for ground she and her husband had surrendered to hurt\, misunderstanding\, loss—and to Afghanistan. \nCorie set out on this trip hoping to gain a better understanding of her husband and his deployment experience\, but along the way\, she discovered a whole new perspective of herself and her military marriage. \n  \n 
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/stewart-pwoc-feb2017/
CATEGORIES:Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Judy Davis Keynotes Dove Real Beauty's Women in the Military Luncheon May 18\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Judy Davis\, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down is the keynote speaker at Dove Real Beauty’s 3rd annual “Women of the Military” luncheon. Sponsored by Unilever’s Operation In Touch\, the event takes place Wednesday\, May 18\, 2016\, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Eastern at the Kingsmill Resort\, 1010 Kingsmill Road\, Williamsburg\, Virginia. \nJudy’s talk includes: \nDiscover Your Difference \n\nMilitary life puts us in a constant state of change. It’s important to discover who we are\, manage expectations\, take care of ourselves\, and embrace our uniqueness.\n\nMaking Your Difference \n\nHow do you make a difference in the world without losing yourself?\n\nJudy will share tips from her book and also sign copies following the luncheon. All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Right Side Up. \nRegistration is free\, but seats are limited: http://bit.ly/1NkIu5m \n 
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-dove-may2016/
LOCATION:Kingsmill Resort\, 1010 Kingsmill Road\, Williamsburg\,\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Holly Scherer Shares Her Inspiring Story at the Spouses' Club of Fort Eustis Luncheon April 21\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:* * * PLEASE NOTE: Due to a family emergency\, Holly will not be able to make the luncheon as planned. However\, Fort Eustis spouses are still in for a real treat: Janine Boldrin\, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, will share her story! \n  \n* * * \nHolly Scherer\, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, and Military Spouse Journey: Discover the Possibilities & Live Your Dreams\, is the guest speaker at the Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis April luncheon on Thursday\, April 21\, 2016\, 10:30 AM – 1 PM Eastern at the Fort Eustis Club\, 2123 Pershing Ave\, Fort Eustis\, Virginia. \nIn May 2015\, several Fort Eustis military spouses attended Dove Real Beauty’s Operation in Touch event at Kingsmill Resort for women in the military and LOVED it! The event featured inspiring speakers\, all coauthors of Stories Around the Table. Everyone in attendance received a copy of the book. \nThe Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis chose to use Stories Around the Table as a launch pad for their yearly theme “What’s your story? Everyone has one!” Each month throughout this year\, a military spouse shared her story with the group. \nTo close out this exceptional year-long story sharing\, Holly will share her inspirational journey through military life and beyond. \nCheck-in begins at 10:30; lunch will be served at 11. Cost is $20 per person. Please RSVP to the Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis by April 18. Limited childcare is available for children nine months old to five years old. \nSharing stories creates supportive communities. Host a Stories Experience in your community. \n 
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/scherer-eustis-april2016/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention Seminar: Univ of Michigan Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
DESCRIPTION:Living Thru Crisis co-founders Judy Davis and her son Geoffrey bring “Are You or a Friend at Risk\,” a suicide prevention program created for college students\, to the sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority on the beautiful University of Michigan Campus\, Tuesday\, March 22\, 2016\, at 8:00 PM Eastern. \nLiving Thru Crisis tackles the growing issue of teen and young adult depression\, suicide ideation\, and addiction. The Davis team’s mission is to bring real life experience to an often stigmatized issue by sharing their family’s story.  After his suicide attempts resulted in a diagnosis of PTSD\, depression\, and addiction\, Geoffrey is in recovery and works with his mom\, Judy\, to help other families. \nTogether\, they provide strategies\, coping skills\, and hope by teaching parents\, community leaders\, and families that suicide\, depression\, and addiction aren’t selective. \nJudy and Geoffrey are coauthors of Warning Signs: A Parenting Guide for Discovering if Your Teen Is At Risk for Depression\, Addiction or Suicide. Judy wrote about their experience in “My Son’s Battle” in Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life. \n 
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/suicide-prevention-michigan-march2016/
CATEGORIES:Keynote,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Amy Bushatz Guest Expert for InDependent MilSpo's Guide to Self-Care
DESCRIPTION:Stories Around the Table coauthor Amy Bushatz is among the all-star lineup of guest experts in the new InDependent online program for military spouses\, MilSpo’s Guide to Self-Care. \nThe free online program will occur monthly from January through September 2016\, with each month featuring experts presenting health and wellness content as it relates to military life. Program participants receive a 30- to 60-minute prerecorded interview\, book club recommendation\, access to a private support group\, one group coaching session\, and an in-person or virtual meet up. The program is designed specifically to help military spouses practice self-care and encourage them to invest time in themselves each month. \nMilitary spouses can register at In-Dependent.org. \nThe idea for the MilSpo’s Guide to Self-Care was inspired by the first-ever online 2015 Military Spouse Wellness Summit (MSWS) cohosted by InDependent and Army Wife Network. The event attracted more than 2\,000 participants from Kansas to Japan. The next summit is scheduled for October 2016. \nMilSpo’s Guide to Self-Care experts and themes include: \n\nJanuary: “Power of Choice” hosted by Kathy Stoddard Torrey\, Tapfer Consulting\nFebruary: “The Art of Advocating for Yourself” hosted by Olivia Jaras\, Salary Coaching for Women\nMarch: “Time Management” hosted by Amy Bushatz\, Humans Outside\n\nAll participants will be eligible to win monthly giveaways donated by program sponsors like eMeals\, Amazon\, and Elva Resa Publishing. \nInDependent was founded by military spouses for military spouses\, with the goal to create a thriving community of military spouses who inspire each other to make health and wellness a priority. InDependent is a campaign of Public Health Foundation Enterprises\, a 501c(3) nonprofit and nationally recognized leader in fiscal sponsorship for more than 45 years.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/bushatz-independent-jan2016/
CATEGORIES:Military/Military Family,Speaker,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Sara Horn Leads Stress & Forgiveness Workshops at Hearts at Home Conference\, Nov 13-14\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Sara Horn\, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life and author of several other books\, will lead two workshops on stress and forgiveness at the Hearts at Home North Central Conference on November 13-14\, 2015. The weekend event takes place at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester\, Minnesota. \nRegistration options range from $20 to $128. Visit Hearts at Home for more information and to register. \nHearts at Home’s mission is to encourage\, educate\, and equip every mom in every season of motherhood using Christian values to strengthen families. The North Central Conference includes a Moms Night Out on Friday evening and a full day of inspiring sessions on Saturday. Gathering with thousands of moms\, Hearts at Home main sessions are high energy opportunities to laugh and learn. Through drama\, music\, and speakers who understand the real challenges of motherhood\, you’ll find your vision refreshed\, your heart full\, and your perspective transformed. \nSara’s workshops: \n313 – The Proverbs 31 Guide for Stressed Out\, Far-From-Perfect Moms \nDo you picture the Proverbs 31 wife as Martha Stewart in robe and veil? Do you wish you could do half of what this superwoman does? Have you given up trying? In this workshop\, Sara offers a different perspective based on her year-long experiment studying this biblical woman so many say is our ideal but so many of us feel incapable of becoming. What DOES it look like to follow God in our day-to-day mom and wife life? And is perfection really required? Let Sara help you: \n\nUnderstand the most important lesson we miss when we talk about Proverbs 31 (and it has nothing to do with housework!)\nRealize the influence God’s placed within you for your family\, for better or worse\, and learn three ways you can quickly become an influence for good.\nKnow the five warning signs you’re becoming more concerned with Pinterest-Perfect than People-Passionate.\nThink about God’s call for your life as a wife and mom and develop your own set of Proverbs 31 traits.\n\nIf you’re stressed out\, worn out or just giving out\, come and get your encouragement bucket refilled! God doesn’t ask for our perfection\, just our availability. \n314 — How Can I Possibly Forgive? \nEveryone experiences conflict and disappointment in life. But some hurts are harder to get over than others. Forgiveness isn’t always easy\, even when it’s asked for. But refusing to forgive can impact you in ways you might not realize until years of bitterness have developed. In this workshop\, Sara will walk you through seven habits of highly resentful people\, as well as seven habits of highly forgiving people\, and how you can begin a healing conversation with yourself and God to forgive what’s kept you from moving forward once and for all. Let Sara help you: \n\nIdentify any bad habits you’ve adopted when it comes to forgiving others\, and learn the good habits you can apply today.\nLearn three steps you can use to move past hurt even when the person who caused it is unable or refuses to apologize or admit responsibility.\nRealize the importance of forgiveness\, and what it means in your relationship with God.\nDevelop a deeper understanding of grace and how you can apply it in your day to day relationships\, including your family members.\n\nSara is the founder of Wives of Faith\, a ministry for military wives. Her books include My So-Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife\, My So-Called Life as a Submissive Wife\, How Can I Possibly Forgive? and Stories Around the Table. She lives with her husband Cliff\, and their son Caleb near Baton Rouge\, LA. Connect with Sara: www.SaraHorn.com
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/horn-hearts-home-nov2015/
LOCATION:Mayo Civic Center\, 30 Civic Center Dr SE\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States
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SUMMARY:Adrianna Domingos-Lupher\, Judy Davis Speak at Online Military Spouse Wellness Summit\, Oct 19-24\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Adrianna Domingos-Lupher and Judy Davis\, coauthors of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, are among key speakers at the first Military Spouse Wellness Summit\, held online October 19-24\, 2015. \nThe free online summit is organized by In-Dependent.org and The Army Wife Network and sponsored by The USAA Educational Foundation. The theme is “Invest in Yourself” and is aimed at military spouse health and wellness.  Summit participants will receive ten interviews from health\, nutrition\, fitness\, and financial experts specially recruited for the summit to help inspire military spouses to thrive. Military spouses can register at the In-Dependent.org site. \nThe schedule for the week includes: \nDay 1/Oct 19: Invest in Your Future – Sponsored by the USAA Educational Foundation  \nScott Halliwell of the USAA Educational Foundation will speak about dealing with money stress in a relationship.  Scott is a Certified Financial Planner and financial readiness program lead with The USAA Educational Foundation\, a nonprofit\, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving financial readiness for the military and local community. \nAdrianna Domingos-Lupher will talk about bringing health\, wellness\, and balance to your finances.  Adrianna is the CEO of MSB New Media with its flagship online magazine\, NextGen MilSpouse. She wrote “Smart Money” in Stories Around the Table. She is also the cofounder of SpouseBox\, a subscription box that introduces subscribers to new and exciting military spouse and veteran made products. The White House recently honored Adrianna as a Military Spouse Entrepreneur Champion of Change. \nDay 2/Oct 20: Invest in Physical and Mental Health – Sponsored by QALO Rings \nJudy Davis\, The Direction Diva\, will talk about the emotions of military life.  Judy is a motivational speaker\, published author\, and lifestyle blogger as well as military life and teen suicide prevention expert. She is the author of multiple books including Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down\, Warning Signs: Is Your Teen at Risk? and the essay “My Son’s Battle” in Stories Around the Table. A spouse of an active duty Army service member\, Judy is known to reveal the unspoken truths of military life and provides action-oriented solutions to military families. \nRuvi Makuni\, owner of Fit. Active. Toned.\, will speak about how to make fitness non-negotiable. Ruvi is a certified fitness and nutrition coach who helps people get FAT online and in person. She is passionate about providing convenient fitness and nutrition solutions to make it easy for people to get back on track with their health and fitness goals. She knows how difficult it can be to try to make health and lifestyle changes on your own\, especially if you have a hectic work schedule and family obligations. \nDay 3/Oct 21: Invest in Eating Well – Sponsored by MSB New Media  \nCapt. Kimberly Elenberg\, of Operation Live Well\, addresses how to make healthy eating choices on your military installation. Capt. Elenberg supports the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs as the Defense Health Agency Program Manager for Health Promotion. During her career\, she has responded to many disasters and in 2009 was selected as the Nurse Responder of the year as well as the USPHS Responder of the Year from among all service categories and service members. \nKiersten Peterson\, nutritional therapy practitioner\, of the blog Vibrant Life Army Wife\, describes how to clean up your diet while maintaining your sanity. Kiersten is an Army wife and after years of digestive distress\, thyroid issues\, anxiety\, and constant fatigue\, Kiersten discovered real food and started her journey to heal her body with real\, nutrient dense food. She recently opened up her practice as a nutritional therapy practitioner with the goal of helping others find true healing and vibrant health through real food. \nDay 4/Oct 22: Invest in Your Relationship – Sponsored by Thrive Market  \nCorie Weathers is a licensed professional counselor and the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year who talks about how to build a strong relationship with your spouse.  Corie is a licensed professional counselor that has worked with individuals and families for almost 15 years. She is certified in Prolonged Exposure for use in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from the Department of Defense Center for Deployment Psychology.  She sees many military members and their families who struggle with the hidden wounds of war. \nBrad Willis\, also known as Bhava Ram\, is the founder of Warriors for Healing.  He talks about Yoga for you and your spouse and how to mitigate anxiety and PTSD.  Bhava Ram is a former NBC News war correspondent who covered the Gulf War and Afghanistan.  A broken back and failed surgery ended his career. Dealing with cancer\, drugs and alcohol\, he healed himself through the mind-body sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda. He devotes his life to sharing the miracle of self-healing with others. Bhava Ram is the author of three books: The memoir Warrior Pose: How Yoga Literally Saved My Life\, The 8 Limbs of Yoga: Pathway to Liberation\, and Deep Yoga: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times. \nDay 5/Oct 23: Invest in Preventative Wellness – Sponsored by MetLife Dental  \nTracey Pearcell is the regional dental benefits advisor for Metlife TRICARE Dental.  She speaks on how stress affects your dental care.  As a dental benefits advisor\, she educates the military community about the benefits they are entitled to receive. In addition to working with MetLife\, she was an Air Force active duty service member and now serves as a member of the Air National Guard. Tracy is also a spouse of a retired active duty service member. \nLeslie Brians\, a military spouse talks about how to make Tricare work for you.  A former college athlete with a passion for real food and fitness\, Leslie understands the importance of a group setting to motivate and encourage a healthy lifestyle. Leslie married into the military in 2009 and has lived both stateside and in Europe. \nFacebook Group and GIVEAWAYS: \nAll participants of the Military Spouse Wellness Summit 2015 will have access to a private Facebook group (join when you register). In this group\, participants will be able to post questions\, interact with other summit participants\, and win some fun giveaways. Winners will be selected based on active participation in the daily prize discussion thread. \nAmong the giveaways: a Right Side Up Book Club Kit and a Military Spouse Journey Book Club Kit! \nOn Saturday/Oct 24 the SpouseBox grand-prize winner will be announced. \n  \n 
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/domingos-lupher-davis-wellness-oct2015/
CATEGORIES:Military/Military Family,Speaker,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Jacey Eckhart Leads AUSA Military Family Forum on Transition\, Oct 14\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Jacey Eckhart\, military sociologist and coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, will lead the Military Family Forum #5 at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting in Washington\, DC on Wednesday\, October 14\, 2015\, from 2-4 PM Eastern. The event takes place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and will be streamed live via webcast. \nThe topic of the Forum is “Transitioning to Veteran or Retiree Status—What Spouses Need to Know.” Joining Jacey is Noreen O’Neil\, Senior Advisor\, Military Spouse Program\, Hiring Our Heroes\, United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation. \nPanelists include:\nTeresa W. Gerton\, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy\, Veteran’s Employment and Training Service\, United States Department of Labor;\nCOL Adam L. Rocke\, Director of the Soldier for Life Program\, Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Army;\nCOL John W. Radke\, United States Army\, Retired\, Chief\, Army Retirement Services\, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff\, G-1\, United States Army;\nRosye B. Cloud\, Senior Advisor for Veteran employment\, United States Department of Veterans Affairs;\nJoe Quinn\, Director of Leadership Development\, Team Red\, White and Blue; and\nSGM LeeAnn M. Conner\, Senior Army Career Counselor. \nThe Forum will be moderated by Anthony J. Stamilio\, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army Civilian Personnel/Quality of Life. \nThe event will be streamed live from the AUSA Annual Meeting via webcast. Follow on social media: #AUSA2015 #AUSAFam
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/eckhart-ausa-oct2015/
LOCATION:Walter E Washington Convention Center\, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Raum Talks About Creating Books for Young Readers at Educator Appreciation Event in Fargo\, Oct. 11\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Barnes & Noble is hosting an Educator Appreciation Event featuring author Elizabeth Raum at 2 PM Central on Sunday\, October 11\, 2015 at Barnes & Noble Store #2606\, 1201 42nd St S\, Fargo\, North Dakota. \nElizabeth will talk about how she creates books for young readers\, including historical nonfiction and fiction books. Storm chasing. Vikings. Iguanas. Even toilets! Elizabeth has written more than 100 (yes\, one hundred!) books for young readers. She is an experienced writer\, librarian\, and teacher who makes learning fun. Meet this engaging author and educator as Barnes & Noble kicks off Educator Appreciation Days! \nCopies of Elizabeth’s picture book\, Cedric and the Dragon\, will be available for sale at the event. \nThis cheerful picture book reminds us there is more than one way to solve a problem and reinforces the idea that everyone has something special to offer. The unlikely hero in this story is young Prince Cedric\, who was slow to walk\, has a tough time with reading and math\, and fails miserably at dragon-slaying school. But with kindness and his love of hugs\, Cedric saves the kingdom. A gentle message about kindness with delightful watercolors and a lovable dragon. \nTeachers are invited to stop by the store October 10-18 for special savings\, prize drawings\, giveaways\, and events the entire week for Barnes & Noble’s Educator Appreciation Days.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/raum-bn-oct2015/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble #2606\, 1201 42nd St SW\,  Fargo\, ND\, 58103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Bookseller Event,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Davis Helps MilSpouses Rejuvenate Under Stress at USAA's DigitalMilEx Sept 22-23\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Judy Davis\, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down is a featured speaker at the 2015 Annual USAA influencers conference\, DigitalMilEx™\, presenting on “Rejuvenation Under Stress—Family Perspective.” The event takes place September 22-23\, 2015 at the Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade. \nJudy’s session focuses on helping military spouse entrepreneurs find balance for themselves and their families: \nAs an entrepreneur\, the task of serving the military community can be overwhelming. Add in a never ending to-do list and the daily task of finding balance between work and our family\, and it’s no wonder we are all stressed and on the verge of burnout. In a real and transparent way\, Judy will share tips and strategies for rejuvenating your passion under stressful situations\, injecting life back into your business\, and finding a healthy balance so you can move forward and keep your family and your business strong. \nDigitalMilEx™ offers two days of learning and networking with well-established and rising digital influencers who have a strong military connection. This unique opportunity provides a solution-based environment to tackle the unique challenges bloggers\, podcasters\, writers\, authors\, speakers\, and entrepreneurs face in fulfilling their mission to the military community. \nYou’ll hear from compelling\, high-achievement keynote speakers on how to: \n\nBe more social business focused\nSet up and track social analytics\nProtect yourself and your business in cyber space\nGet a program approved for sharing with a military audience\nSecure sponsorships and monetize\nDevelop financial strategies for success\nScale a business with sound strategies\nHelp the military community through hardships\nAppeal to millennials in your marketing and social media communications\nRejuvenate family and teams under intense stress\n\nRegistration for DigitalMilEx is now closed. Please join the conversation on social media: #USAADigiMil. \n 
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-usaa-sept2015/
CATEGORIES:Influencer Event,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Judy Davis Leads Suicide Prevention Faculty Seminar at Texas Tech Sept 11\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:As part of Suicide Prevention Week\, Elva Resa author Judy Davis will co-present a Suicide Prevention Faculty Seminar on Friday\, September 11\, 2015 at 12 noon at Texas Tech University in Room TLPDC 153. \n“Crisis on the Horizon” features Judy and her son\, Geoffrey Davis\, cofounders of Living Thru Crisis. The event is geared to university leadership\, faculty\, and staff and will provide insight for addressing the warning signs and at risk behaviors indicative of suicide and depression at colleges. Information will be presented in an interactive and engaging way. \nFree with Texas Tech University ID. \nJudy is the author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down and Warning Signs: A Parenting Guide for Discovering if Your Teen is at Risk for Depression\, Addiction or Suicide. She also wrote about her son’s experience with crisis in “My Son’s Battle” in Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-texastech-sept2015/
CATEGORIES:Keynote,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Judy Davis Keynotes Vance AFB Spouse Resilience Symposium Aug 28-29\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Judy Davis\, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down\, will be the keynote speaker at Vance Air Force Base’s Spouse Resilience Symposium\, August 28-29\, 2015\, in Enid\, Oklahoma. \nOn Friday\, August 28\, Judy will lead a “Living Thru Crisis Suicide Prevention Parenting Conference & Leadership Seminar.” \nOn Saturday\, August 29\, she will keynote the Spouse Resilience Symposium\, talking about “Kevlar Kouples and Bulletproofing Your Marriage\,” with tips for building a stronger marriage within the military lifestyle. \nSaturday’s event includes a collection of helpful workshops for military spouses on finance\, personal organization\, healthy eating\, gratitude in your everyday life\, and even beauty tips. The symposium takes place at the Vance AFB Collocated Club\, Bldg 601. Includes brunch\, lunch\, giveaways\, and a male spouse lounge. \nFor more information\, call Maggie at 580-213-7709.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-vanceafb-aug2015/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Stories Authors at MCEC NTS July 30-31\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Stories Around the Table authors Janine Boldrin\, Jacey Eckhart\, Jeremy Hilton\, Holly Scherer\, and Amanda Trimillos will talk with school liaisons\, military leaders\, educators\, and other attendees at the Military Child Education Coalition‘s 17th National Training Seminar (NTS)\, July 30-31\, 2015\, in Washington\, DC. \nNTS is a premier training event for anyone interested in serving and supporting military and veteran-connected children. The event provides a unique opportunity for attendees to engage with senior military\, policy\, corporate\, and education leaders. This year’s theme is “Military and Veteran Kids: Their Story\, Our Mission.” Focused on character development\, systems of support\, and academics and innovation\, the seminar provides in-depth coverage of current issues relevant to military and veteran-connected children during a period of significant change and challenge. \nKey speakers include Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter\, General Martin E. Dempsey\, Admiral Harry B. Harris\, Jr.\, Dr. Ken Ginsburg of The Philadelphia Children’s Hospital\, and former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling. \nCopies of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life will be available for sale in the MCEC Bookstore throughout the training. \nMeet the authors and get your book signed at the official booksigning on Thursday\, July 30\, 5:15–6PM in the MCEC Bookstore. Authors will also be available at Table TT20 in the Expo on Thursday and Friday. \nAt the Expo\, authors will share ideas for Stories Experiences in school communities\, as well as information about Elva Resa resources for military-connected children. \nThe event takes place at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park\, Washington\, DC. Register online at the MCEC website or call (254)953-1923.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/mcec-july2015/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Elva Resa Represented,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Military Women in Business Summit\, June 3-5\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:At the 2015 Military Women in Business Summit June 3-5\, 2015\, twelve of the most influential military spouse women entrepreneurs share personal success strategies as business leaders within a military lifestyle. These talented women have experience building and selling businesses. They candidly reveal their secrets to success and how the military played a role in their businesses. \nFive Stories Around the Table coauthors are featured speakers for the summit. \nWed. June 3\, 12 noon Eastern: Jacey Eckhart \nWed. June 3\, 2 PM Eastern: Kristine Schellhaas \nWed. June 3\, 4 PM Eastern: Lori Volkman \nFri. June 5\, 8 AM Eastern: Tara Crooks \nFri. June 5\, 12 noon Eastern: Judy Davis \nThis online summit covers fours areas: \nPURPOSE: Reminding you of the difference you make in the world through your business. \nMINDSET: How to break through the fears and worries of entrepreneurship. \nMARKETING: The strategies to get leads\, customers\, and grow your business. \nMENTORSHIP: Learn from military women entrepreneurs who have achieved success. \nThe event is hosted by Kristen Robinson\, founder of KR Design and known as the Military Spouse Business Mentor. Kristen helps military spouses build online businesses that create flexibility and freedom within the military lifestyle. As a military spouse\, she created her business to support her husband’s military career while moving from one location to the next. \nPre-register for this free summit: MilitaryWomenInBusinessSummit.com
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/women-business-june2015/
CATEGORIES:Influencer Event,Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker,Webinar
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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:Eckhart Keynotes USAA's "Thank a Military Spouse Everyday" Event May 5\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Jacey Eckhart\, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, will keynote USAA‘s Thank a Military Spouse Everyday event on May 5\, 2015\, in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Week. The event takes place at USAA headquarters in San Antonio\, Texas. \nWith plenty of crowd activities\, stories\, and demonstrations\, Jacey will teach the group about how the challenges of military life can lead you to a happily-ever-after transition. Attendees will receive a copy of Stories Around the Table and have the opportunity to talk with Jacey as she signs books following the event. \nFor employees who are unable to attend the event\, Stories Around the Table is also available to all USAA employees through the employee store.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/eckhart-usaa-may2015/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Pavlicin-Fragnito Keynotes MN National Guard Family Readiness Training\, March 28\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito is the keynote speaker at the Minnesota National Guard Family Programs’ Family Readiness Annual Training\, Saturday\, March 28\, 2015\, at Breezy Point\, Minnesota. \nThe family readiness training weekend offers commanders and other senior service member leaders and their spouses key training to effectively support military families. Workshops range from suicide resources to supporting geographically-dispersed family readiness groups. \nKaren will share ideas for supporting military families\, especially during deployment\, reunion\, and other military life challenges. She will also talk about the value of using stories\, as one of the soft qualities of leadership\, to connect families and create supportive communities. \nParticipants will receive a copy of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, written by more than forty military family writers. \nKaren is the award-winning author of several books\, including Surviving Deployment and Life After Deployment. She regularly works with military leaders and organizations to support military families. www.KarenPavlicin.com
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/pavlicin-fragnito-mnng-fr-mar2015/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Pavlicin-Fragnito Kicks Off Teen Leadership Forum\, March 27\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito will kick off a Teen Leadership Forum for military teens\, sponsored by the Child & Youth Program of the Minnesota National Guard\, Friday\, March 27\, 2015\, at Breezy Point\, Minnesota. \nKaren’s teen leadership keynote will help teens discover their natural leadership tendencies\, the soft qualities of great leaders\, and how their own leadership skills can help them face tough challenges as teenagers and in military life. \nThroughout the weekend in an interactive workshop setting\, teens will learn about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens\, based on the book by Sean Covey. The weekend program will be facilitated by service members and Child & Youth Program leaders. Registration is full. \nKaren is a Twin Cities business leader\, award-winning author\, and mom and stepmom of three teens. www.KarenPavlicin.com
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/pavlicin-fragnito-teen-leadership-mar2015/
CATEGORIES:Keynote,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Horn Leads Stress & Forgiveness Workshops\, Hearts at Home\, March 13-14\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Sara Horn\, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life and author of several other books\, will lead two workshops on stress and forgiveness at the Hearts at Home WOW MOM: Unleash YOUR Superpower National Conference. The conference takes place March 13-14\, 2015 at Illinois State University in Normal\, IL. Registration options range from $15 to $180. Some events are sold out. Visit Hearts at Home for more information and to register. \nSara’s workshops: \n113 – The Proverbs 31 Guide for Stressed Out\, Far-From-Perfect Moms \nDo you picture the Proverbs 31 wife as Martha Stewart in robe and veil? Do you wish you could do half of what this superwoman does? Have you given up trying? In this workshop\, Sara offers a different perspective based on her year-long experiment studying this biblical woman so many say is our ideal but so many of us feel incapable of becoming. What DOES it look like to follow God in our day-to-day mom and wife life? And is perfection really required? Let Sara help you: \n\nUnderstand the most important lesson we miss when we talk about Proverbs 31 (and it has nothing to do with housework!)\nRealize the influence God’s placed within you for your family\, for better or worse\, and learn three ways you can quickly become an influence for good.\nKnow the five warning signs you’re becoming more concerned with Pinterest-Perfect than People-Passionate.\nThink about God’s call for your life as a wife and mom and develop your own set of Proverbs 31 traits.\n\nIf you’re stressed out\, worn out or just giving out\, come and get your encouragement bucket refilled! God doesn’t ask for our perfection\, just our availability. \n114 – How Can I Possibly Forgive? \nEveryone experiences conflict and disappointment in life. But some hurts are harder to get over than others. Forgiveness isn’t always easy\, even when it’s asked for. But refusing to forgive can impact you in ways you might not realize until years of bitterness have developed. In this workshop\, Sara will walk you through seven habits of highly resentful people\, as well as seven habits of highly forgiving people\, and how you can begin a healing conversation with yourself and God to forgive what’s kept you from moving forward once and for all. Let Sara help you: \n\nIdentify any bad habits you’ve adopted when it comes to forgiving others\, and learn the good habits you can apply today.\nLearn three steps you can use to move past hurt even when the person who caused it is unable or refuses to apologize or admit responsibility.\nRealize the importance of forgiveness\, and what it means in your relationship with God.\nDevelop a deeper understanding of grace and how you can apply it in your day to day relationships\, including your family members.\n\nSara is the founder of Wives of Faith\, a ministry for military wives. Her books include My So-Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife\, My So-Called Life as a Submissive Wife\, How Can I Possibly Forgive? and Stories Around the Table. She lives with her husband Cliff\, and their son Caleb near Baton Rouge\, LA. Connect with Sara: www.SaraHorn.com
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/horn-hearts-home-mar2015/
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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SUMMARY:Eckhart to Emcee MOAA Career Event Feb. 24\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Stories Around the Table coauthor and military wife Jacey Eckhart will emcee the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Military Spouse Symposium “Keeping a Career on the Move.”® \nThe event takes place on Tuesday\, February 24\, 2015\, 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM\, at The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center\, 4535 Commerce Street\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462. \nSponsored by JP Morgan Chase & Co\, the professional development conference is geared toward all military spouses. \nRegister via MOAA or contact Christine Gallagher MOAASpouse@moaa.org\, for more information.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/eckhart-moaa-feb2015/
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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SUMMARY:Green Keynotes Virginia Military Wives Dinner Feb. 19\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author and former military spouse Jocelyn Green is the keynote guest speaker at a Military Wives Appreciation Dinner at the Regent University Library in Virginia Beach\, Virginia\, on Thursday\, February 19\, 2015\, 6 – 8 pm EST. \nJocelyn will offer encouragement and hope to military wives with her presentation A Legacy of Faith and Courage: Inspiration From Yesterday’s Military Wives. \nThe event is free\, but has limited seating. Registration is required: FirstNorfolk.org/militarywives. The event is sponsored by the Women’s Ministry and Military Ministry of First Baptist Norfolk Church and Regent University’s Office of Military & Veteran’s Affairs. \nAmong Jocelyn’s inspiring works: “Speaking the Same Language” in Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/green-keynote-feb2015/
CATEGORIES:Keynote,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Barnes Discusses Spouse Calls at St Louis Public Library\, Nov 13\, 2014
DESCRIPTION:Military family journalist Terri Barnes will discuss and sign her book Spouse Calls: Messages From a Military Life at the St Louis Public Library. The library’s “Authors @ Your Library presents Terri Barnes” event will be held Thursday\, November 13\, 2014 at 7 PM Central in the library’s Training Room. \nTerri will talk about the lives of military families in war and peacetime\, read from her book\, answer questions\, and sign books. \nThere is no cost to attend and meet the author. This event is open to the public. Books will be available for purchase through Left Bank Books. \nIn Spouse Calls: Messages From a Military Life\, Terri takes readers beyond the headlines and homecoming videos for an inside look at the day-to-day hardships\, victories\, and many ways military life shapes\, challenges\, and enriches its families. \nTerri writes a weekly military family column for Stars and Stripes\, called “Spouse Calls.” She’s a military daughter and wife of an active duty airman stationed at Scott Air Force Base. She has lived her entire life in the military community and as a journalist\, has been recording and reporting her own experiences and those of others for many years. \nShe is also a contributing author and the editor of the newly-released Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, a collection of personal essays from more than 40 military family writers\, covering all aspects of military life. \nBoth of her books are available at www.MilitaryFamilyBooks.com or through Left Bank Books. \nPlease contact pr@elvaresa.com for additional information or to request an event.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/barnes-st-louis-library-nov2014/
LOCATION:Susan Phalen
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Library Event,Speaker
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