Lori McElrath-Eslick’s Art Showcased in Grand Rapids Sept 23-Oct 11, 2015
Illustrator Lori McElrath-Eslick's artwork is being showcased as part of ART Prize September 23—October 11, 2015, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Lori'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." The painting is on exhibit in the front window of Oppenheimer & Co.
Davis Helps MilSpouses Rejuvenate Under Stress at USAA’s DigitalMilEx Sept 22-23, 2015
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. Judy’s session focuses on helping military spouse entrepreneurs find balance for themselves and their families.
Judy Davis Leads Suicide Prevention Faculty Seminar at Texas Tech Sept 11, 2015
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. As part of Suicide Prevention Week, the interactive event will provide insight for addressing the warning signs and at risk behaviors indicative of suicide and depression at colleges.
School Strategies to Support Military-Connected Students Aug 31, 2015
Stories Around the Table coauthor Amanda Trimillos will lead a 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. Her unique perspective as both a teacher and a military parent helps provide educators insights into how to support students and their families coping with the challenges of military life.
Judy Davis Keynotes Vance AFB Spouse Resilience Symposium Aug 28-29, 2015
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. On Friday, Judy will lead a "Living Thru Crisis Suicide Prevention Parenting Conference & Leadership Seminar," and on Saturday, she keynotes the Spouse Resilience Symposium, talking about "Kevlar Kouples and Bulletproofing Your Marriage,"
Stories Authors at MCEC NTS July 30-31, 2015
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. The event includes a booksigning on Thursday, July 30, 5:15–6PM in the MCEC Bookstore and discussions at Table TT20 in the Expo on Thursday and Friday.
Military Women in Business Summit, June 3-5, 2015
At the 2015 Military Women in Business Summit, twelve of the most influential military women entrepreneurs share personal success strategies as business leaders within a military lifestyle. Features five Stories Around the Table coauthors: Jacey Eckhart, Kristine Schellhaas, Lori Volkman, Tara Crooks, and Judy Davis. June 3-5, online.
MilitaryFamilyBooks.com Online Store Sale May 21-June 21, 2015
Shop in our NEWLY-UPGRADED online store, MilitaryFamilyBooks.com, and enjoy FREE ground shipping on all orders over $25, now through June 21, 2015. Shop book clubs, gift packs, bulk discounts, closeouts, gift cards, and more!
Lori Eslick Art Exhibit May 19-June 5, 2015
The Arts Council of White Lake is featuring the artwork of nationally-recognized illustrator Lori Eslick May 19- June 5, 2015 in Whitehall, Michigan.
Dove Real Beauty Event for Women in Military Features Stories Around the Table Coauthors May 13, 2015
Stories Around the Table coauthors Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito, Briley Rossiter, and Starlett Henderson will share their stories and lead a workshop at the Dove Self Esteem Project's 2nd Annual Real Beauty "Women of the Military" event Wed., May 13, 2015, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM ET, at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia. All three speakers, along with coauthor and event coordinator Tara Crooks, will sign books following the event. The luncheon is free, but space is limited so please register early.
Pape, Volkman Lead Stories Experience for Military Spouse of the Year Town Hall, May 7, 2015
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 May 7, 2015, in Crystal City, Virginia.
Eckhart Keynotes USAA’s “Thank a Military Spouse Everyday” Event May 5, 2015
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.