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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/
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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: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/
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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/
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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/
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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:Webinar for Educators Supporting Military-Connected Kids April 13\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:In honor of April Month of the Military Child\, the National University-NBC Teacher Leadership Center is offering a free professional development online workshop\, “Strategies That Work! Supporting Military Connected Students and Families.” \nThe webinar is hosted by Amanda Trimillos\, author of “School Choices and Changes” in Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life. Amanda is a National Board Certified Teacher\, military spouse\, and mother of four. \nThis online workshop is designed to provide a foundation and understanding of the unique challenges military-connected students face throughout their education career and offers insight on how to best support students through these unique challenges. All educators and parent stakeholders are invited to attend. \nStrategies that Work! Supporting Military-Connected Students and Families\nMonday\, April 13\, 2015\n6 PM PDT / 9 PM EDT\nNo cost to attend\, online. \nRegister at NBCTwave.org.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/trimillos-nbct-apr2015/
CATEGORIES:Military/Military Family,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Army Wife Network Offers Field Exercise for Military Spouses at Ft Polk April 23-24\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Stories Around The Table co-author Tara Crooks and her team at Army Wife Network are bringing their popular military spouse seminar series Field Exercises™ Battle Buddies to Fort Polk\, Louisiana\, April 23-24\, 2015. \nThe event offers networking opportunities\, resources and great information for military spouses\, prizes\, food\, swag bag\, and more. Giveaways include two copies of the book Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life (one for the prize winner and one for a battle buddy!). \nIt’s free to attend. Register at Army Wife Network. \nPost-event note: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTara Crooks of Army Wife Network says\, “Being able to showcase Stories Around the Table in our Field ExerciseTM events is something for which AWN is very grateful. Our ‘Battle Buddy’ concept of this workshop is a great fit for the book as it encourages the same type of talk and sharing of stories among our guests. The lucky winners (with two books so they can gift their battle buddy with one) were thrilled to receive their books.”
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/awn-polk-apr2015/
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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: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:Dove Real Beauty Event for Women in Military Features Stories Around the Table Coauthors May 13\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:The Dove Real Beauty Self-Esteem Project presents: The 2nd Annual Real Beauty “Women of the Military” event featuring Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life coauthors. \nThe event\, open to all women in the military\, will be held Wednesday\, May 13\, 2015\, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Eastern\, at Kingsmill Resort\, 1010 Kingsmill Road\, Williamsburg\, Virginia. \nKaren Pavlicin-Fragnito will deliver a keynote on “The Moments In Between.” Briley Rossiter will share her inspirational story of how she and her family responded to her sister’s diagnosis with Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD). Star Henderson will talk about feeling beautiful for her service\, and how her military life lessons have translated to civilian life. Following lunch\, attendees will have an opportunity to share their own stories and experience the power of Stories Around the Table in an interactive Stories workshop led by the speakers. \nAll attendees will receive a copy of the book Stories Around the Table\, courtesy of Unilever’s Operation in Touch. All three speakers\, along with coauthor and event coordinator Tara Crooks\, will sign books following the luncheon. \nThis spectacular event also features a celebrity LPGA guest\, goodie bags\, t-shirts\, and a gourmet lunch. \nRegister for the event at OperationInTouch.com. Space is limited so please register early. 
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/stories-dove-kingsmill-may2015/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Elva Resa Represented,Keynote,Military/Military Family
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SUMMARY:Lori Eslick Art Exhibit May 19-June 5\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:The Arts Council of White Lake is featuring the artwork of nationally-recognized illustrator Lori Eslick May 19- June 5\, 2015 at 106 E. Colby St.\, Whitehall\, Michigan. \nLori is a children’s book illustrator and magazine author and illustrator. Her art accompanies great poets and author’s books\, and she is able to visually respond to a poem or manuscript with drawings and paintings. Lori describes her work as an illustrator as a “visual reactionary to text.”  A few of the books that Lori has illustrated include: DOES GOD KNOW HOW TO TIE SHOES? (which has sold over 200\,000 copies)\, IF JESUS CAME TO MY HOUSE\, BAREFOOT (Bank Street College List of the Best Children’s books of the year) and THE GOOD FIRE HELMET (Mom’s Choice Awards Gold). \nLori is often inspired by the state park a short distance from her Michigan home. She says\, “To paint just for me\, in the open air is a passion. How very lucky we are to live in such a beautiful place\, Western Michigan\, which for me\, is a four mile bike ride to Lake Michigan and even quicker in the car. For inspiration we go to the beach all seasons.  Listening to the waves\, walking the beach is so beautiful\, you will often find me painting at the beach\, while my family enjoys the waves.” \nLori’s art also appears in the May and June 2015 issues of Wyoming Wildlife Magazine\, and the May/June 2015 issue of Gray’s Sporting Journal. \nYou may view more of Lori’s work\, including her plein air paintings on her Pinterest site.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/lori-eslick-art-june-2015/
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SUMMARY:MilitaryFamilyBooks.com Online Store Sale May 21-June 21\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Shop in our NEWLY-UPGRADED online store\, MilitaryFamilyBooks.com\, and enjoy FREE ground shipping on all orders over $25\, now through June 21\, 2015. \nMany items are ON SALE! \nNEW GIFT CARDS: Not sure what to buy? Purchase a GIFT CARD for yourself or a friend. Available in increments of $10\, $25\, $50\, and $100. \nShop for your book club\, find popular pairs in our gift packs\, or get your pen ready to write in these popular journals. You can also shop by topic\, such as deployment\, grief\,  or military life. Or shop for books for kids or grownups. \nLooking for less paper on your summer travels? Check out our ebooks. \nBulk discounts are available on select cases of books. Stock up for your next event while enjoying huge savings with free case shipping during our sale! \nLooking for even more of a bargain? We have shelf-worn books and closeouts as well! \nCheck back often as we add new inventory throughout the sale. Looking for an item from our old online store? Email us. \nSale prices and free shipping offers are good only on orders placed online at MilitaryFamilyBooks.com.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/memorial-day-sale/
CATEGORIES:Bookseller Event,Military/Military Family
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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: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: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:School Strategies to Support Military-Connected Students Aug 31\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Stories Around the Table coauthor Amanda Trimillos will lead a free webinar on “Back-to-School Strategies That Work! Supporting Military-Connected Students and Their Families” on Monday\, August 31\, 2015\, 6–7:30 PM Pacific. \nThis webinar is presented by National University’s Leadership Center. Amanda is a National Board Certified Teacher\, program ambassador\, and military spouse who has experienced first-hand what it is like to move throughout the county as a military-connected family. Her unique perspective as both a teacher and a parent helps provide educators insights into how to support students and their families coping with the challenges of military life. \nYou will leave the webinar with specific strategies you can use in your classroom\, as well as recommendations you can take back to your school or district to help make important changes that can help better support these students and their families. \nYou will receive access instructions approximately 48 hours prior to the start of the event and again on the day of the webinar. Please note that the start time is 6 PM Pacific (9 PM Eastern). \nRegister for free online.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/nbct-aug2015/
CATEGORIES:Military/Military Family,Webinar
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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: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:Lori McElrath-Eslick's Art Showcased in Grand Rapids Sept 23-Oct 11\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Illustrator Lori McElrath-Eslick’s artwork is being showcased as part of ART Prize September 23—October 11\, 2015\, in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. \nART Prize is an art exhibit in downtown Grand Rapids. Local businesses pair up with artists to host a three-week art show\, bringing art\, music\, and fun together in support of creativity. \nLori’s work on exhibit is an original oil on canvas painting published in the children’s magazine Cricket. The painting illustrates a poem by Children’s Poet Laureate\, J. Patrick Lewis\, titled “BALLAD FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING\, JR. 1963.” \nThe painting is on exhibit in the front window of Oppenheimer & Co.\, directly across from the Amway Grand Hotel on Pearl Street in the window next to the river. \nIf you are not near Grand Rapids\, you may view Lori’s ART Prize work online:http://www.artprize.org/lori-mcelratheslick/2015/martin-luther-king-jr
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/eslick-artprize-sept2015/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
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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: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: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/
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SUMMARY:Pavlicin-Fragnito Signs Children's Novel at SCBWI PAL Event\, The Red Balloon Bookshop\, Nov 3\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Author Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito will sign copies of her multiple-award-winning children’s novel Summer of Courage at a celebration of Minnesota Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Published and Listed authors and illustrators (SCBWI-PAL). \nThe book signing\, featuring several Minnesota children’s authors with recent releases\, is open to the public and will take place Tuesday\, November 3\, 2015\, 7-8 PM Central\, at The Red Balloon Bookshop\, 891 Grand Ave\, St Paul\, MN 55105. \nThe event is hosted by MN SCBWI. Books will be available for sale at the event. #MNSCBWIBookSigning \nSummer of Courage is a middle grade novel set in rural upstate New York\, where ten-year-old Andy spends the summer with Grandma. His adventure of the heart includes fishing\, family\, friendship\, rotten apples\, cow dung…and a little bit of faith as he deals with recent changes in his life. \n“ … an upbeat\, positive story … wise\, hopeful … with a subtle simplicity sure to touch hearts.” – School Library Journal \n“An enjoyable adventure of discovery … ” – Midwest Book Review \n“ … compelling … and woven with rich memories … ” – Stories for Children Magazine
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/pavlicin-fragnito-scbwi-nov2015/
LOCATION:Red Balloon Bookshop\, 891 Grand Ave\, St Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Bookseller Event
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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:Kathie Hightower Shares Fav Books at Cloud & Leaf's Indies First\, Nov. 28\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Kathie Hightower\, coauthor of Military Spouse Journey and Stories Around the Table is one of several Oregon-based authors who will participate in Indies First at the Cloud & Leaf Bookstore\, 148 Laneda Ave\, Manzanita\, Oregon on Saturday\, November 28\, 2015\, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pacific. That day is also Small Business Saturday\, one of the busiest shopping days of the year and the perfect time to find books for holiday gifts. \nIndies First is a way for authors to show their support and gratitude for their local independent booksellers. One of the things independent bookstores do well is handsell books\, introducing readers to books they might not hear about otherwise. These can be bestsellers\, but just as often they are great books from small publishing houses or self-published books that don’t quickly get press\, titles that might not gain a foothold in the book world without the efforts of indies. \nAuthors participating in Cloud & Leaf’s  Indies First event will share some of their favorite books–not their own books\, but other books they personally love. The local authors who will be at Cloud & Leaf in addition to Kathie Hightower include:  Lauren Kessler (Counterclockwise\, The Write Path)\, Holly Lorincz (Smart Mouth\, How Do I Find A Literary Agent?)\, Phyllis Mannan (Torn Fish)\, Deborah Reed (Things We Set on Fire\, Carry Yourself Back to Me)\, Floyd Skloot (Approaching Winter)\, Mark Scott Smith (Enemy in the Mirror). \nFor information\, contact Kathie Hightower at 503-739-1505\, or Jody Swanson\, at 503-368-2665.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/hightower-indiesfirst-nov2015/
LOCATION:Cloud & Leaf Bookstore\, 148 Laneda Ave.   \, Manzanita\, OR\, 97130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bookseller Event
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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: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:Judy Davis Guest on The Bruce & Blanquita Show Friday\, April 15\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Legendary radio hosts Bruce Hathaway and Blanquita Cullum welcome guest Judy Davis on The Bruce and Blanquita Show\, Friday\, April 15\, 2016\, 7 AM – 8 AM Central\, airing on the No Bull Radio Network 92.1 FM in San Antonio\, Texas. \nJudy is the cofounder of DASIUM (formerly Living Thru Crisis)\, a company leading the way in prevention of depression\, addiction\, and suicide in teens and young adults. Judy will talk about the growing crisis of suicide in the military community\, sharing tips and strategies families can use in everyday life to maintain healthy lives and support systems. \nJudy is the author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down; Warning Signs: A Parenting Guide for Discovering if Your Teen is at Risk for Depression\, Addiction\, or Suicide; and “My Son’s Battle” in Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life. \nThe Bruce and Blanquita Show is available live 7 AM – 8 AM Central and replayed throughout the day on No Bull Radio. \n—— \nDid you miss the broadcast? Listen online.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-blanquita-april2016/
CATEGORIES:Military/Military Family,Radio Show
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SUMMARY:USO San Diego Distributes Disney DVDs for Month of the Military Child
DESCRIPTION:Courageous boys and girls throughout the US stand in steadfast support of their military service member throughout moves and deployments. Every April\, organizations and communities honor children of military families as part of Month of the Military Child. \nThis year\, USO San Diego thanks our brave military children’s readiness and resiliency with a giant DVD distribution. Each registered child will have the opportunity to select a Disney DVD. \nProgram Details \nDate: Wednesday\, April 20th\nTime: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: USO San Diego Downtown Center\nAddress: 303 A Street\, Suite 100\, San Diego\, CA 92101\nRefreshments: Papa John’s pizza will be served in the Café\n\n\n*10 military children have the opportunity to select a family friendly Disney movie every 5 minutes! \n\nParking\nThe ACE Parking Lot #12\, located diagonally across from our Downtown Center entrance\, is available. Parking passes are located on the USO website and are available at the center. Metered street parking is also available. No parking will be allowed inside USO San Diego’s garage.\n\n\nProgram Requirements\n\nA valid Active-Duty\, Reserve\, Guard or Dependent Military ID\nOpen to legal dependents of Active-Duty\, Reserve\, or Guard (Ages Birth-18)\n\nRegistration\nPLEASE NOTE: Registration is now closed; all 480 spots have been registered. Please arrive in time for the slot you signed up for during registration.\n\n\nPlease check the USO San Diego Facebook page for updates.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/uso-sandiego-april2016/
CATEGORIES:Military/Military Family
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