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| WELCOME TO ACR UPDATE—the monthly e-newsletter sharing important conflict resolution news and organizational updates with ACR members. Your feedback is welcome! | ||
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To view past issues online, go to: http://www.ACRnet.org/publications/acrupdate.htm |
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OVERVIEW OF ARTICLES March 2007 |
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| [1] Organizational Assessment and Transition | ||
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ACR’s Board is making steady progress guiding the 2006-07 transition period. Linda Baron is in place as ACR’s interim executive director (previously announced). Most will know or know of Linda. She is the former Executive Director of the National Conference on Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution (NCPCR) and the National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM) and also worked for the ABA Section on DR. Recruiting someone like Linda was the Board’s first priority. Second priority was retaining consultants to conduct an organizational assessment and bring forth analysis and recommendations for Board consideration as we move ACR into the future. The organizational assessment is well along, with the help of consultant Maureen Robinson, assisted by Rick Moyers. Robinson and Moyers are assessing current organizational capacity and will recommend strategies and actions to improve ACR’s ability to serve its members and manage its affairs. There is a particular focus on key aspects of management, governance, and finances. They are also advising the Board on the skills and experience needed in its next executive director. Both Robinson and Moyers held senior positions at the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, which is now BoardSource, and have published books on non-profit leadership and management. Robinson authored Nonprofit Boards that Work: The End of One-Size-Fits-All Governance, John Wiley & Sons, 2001. Moyers is author of The Nonprofit Chief Executive’s Ten Basic Responsibilities, BoardSource, 2006; and co-author of Daring to Lead, 2006. He is Director of the Nonprofit Sector Fund at the Meyer Foundation in Washington, DC, and is working as an independent consultant on this project (the Foundation does not fund in the area of conflict resolution). During its winter meeting at the end of March, the Board will review the consultants’ report and recommendations. It expects to make initial decisions on new directions and then continue refining strategies and moving forward following the meeting. The April ACRUpdate will provide further news. ACR faces many challenges and the Board feels that the steps underway are producing concrete results.
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| [2] ACR 2007 Annual Conference - Save the Date! | ||
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Welcome to Phoenix!
The Arizona Chapter is looking forward to hosting the ACR 7th Annual Conference, Rethinking the Table: People, Places, and Practices, from October 24-27, 2007 in Phoenix. We join ACR in inviting you to come to the Annual Conference to rekindle friendships and meet new members, to learn about conflict resolution in traditional and non-traditional ways, to explore and share innovative ideas, and to continue our conversations about diversity and equity. Arizona is a culturally and geographically diverse State. Our heritage draws from Spanish and American Indian influences which stretch across Arizona from small towns like Bisbee or Jerome, former copper mining towns, to Tucson—the “Old Pueblo”—to Phoenix, the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States, to the Grand Canyon, truly one of the world’s great natural wonders. October is one of the most pleasant times of the year in Phoenix and throughout Arizona. Many attendees will come only for the Conference. Others may bring family members and extend their stay, either before or after the Conference. As hosts, we want you to enjoy and experience as much as possible in the time you have in Arizona. Between now and October, we will provide information each month in ACR Update that we hope will whet your appetite for the Annual Conference and make your visit to Phoenix, Arizona more enjoyable. In the coming months, we will highlight a range of topics, including:
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· We hope to see you at the Annual Conference! Ruth A. Lusby President, Arizona Association for Conflict Resolution
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| [3] Section and Chapter News | ||
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Chapter News
For more information, please visit www.mediate.com/ACRCentralCa or contact Diane Martin at 559-877-7610 or at dianemartin@netptc.net. SAVE THE DATE!
Section News
The EPP Section welcomes proposals from Section members and others who would like to participate as presenters in the 2007 EPP Section Mid-year Conference. The meeting will be held at the Florida Atlantic University’s Jupiter John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter, Florida. The conference starts on Thursday, June 7 and ends on Saturday, June 9. For information on how to submit your proposal, please visit www.mediate.com/acrepp. Upcoming Section Teleseminars!
One of the most empowering choices parties can make is to forgive those who they perceive to have injured or wronged them, rather than continue to feel victimized. Forgiveness enables parties to let go of the past and move forward in their lives. By learning more about the process of forgiveness, professionals can offer parties a critically important tool for gaining closure on a dispute. This session will look at why forgiveness is important -- in all types of disputes, be they commercial, workplace, family or other. For more information visit http://www.mediate.com/acrspirituality.
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| [4] ACR Marketing Teleseminar CDs Available | ||
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ACR Marketing Teleseminar CDs Available Each CD is just $12.00 for ACR Members ($18.00 per CD for non-ACR Members). All shipping charges are included. ACR members can order all three CDs for only $30 (shipping included for orders shipped to U.S. addresses). Ordering information is included below.
In this interactive presentation, V. Michelle Obradovic speaks about the vast array of experiences that have gone into building her successful mediation practice. Michelle covers a variety of topics in this hour-long program, including: identifying your market, what to anticipate as you begin your practice, and the ups-and-downs of the entrepreneurial cycle.
This hour-long program was originally presented as a teleseminar by Forrest Mosten and Diana Mercer on June 15, 2006. Listen as Forrest and Diana—both authors of articles in the Spring 2006 issue of ACResolution—discuss their time-tested methods of marketing, suggest strategies for building a successful mediation practice and share tips for attracting new clients.
In an hour-long teleseminar that aired on July 7, 2006, Bruce Blitman presents his top ten tips on marketing your mediation practice. Listen as Bruce shares anecdotes from the thousands of mediations he has conducted, recommends strategies and approaches to promoting your practice, and addresses questions submitted by listeners. To Order Teleseminar CDs: Please download and fill out a product order form and mail or fax with payment information to: Association for Conflict Resolution, 1015 18th St. NW, Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20036, or call the ACR office for assistance: 202-464-9700. Don’t forget to check out ACR’s other store items, including books, reports, training videos and ACR merchandise: http://www.ACRnet.org/library/catalogue.htm. |
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Inter-American Summit on Conflict Resolution Education in Cleveland, Ohio, March 14-17 The Research, International and Education Sections are partnering with the Global Issues Resource Center, Office of Community Continuing Education to present this event which will bring together government representatives from 50 states and 34 countries of the Americas and their non-governmental organization partners who have legislation or policies in place to deliver conflict resolution education at the K-12 level and in colleges of teacher education. This first-ever Summit offers a dynamic opportunity to develop a hemispheric infrastructure throughout the Americas to advance the work in the fields of conflict resolution education and peace education. The Summit will bring together policymakers and educators representing regions across the United States and select member countries of the OAS representing North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. These national and international educators will exchange program best practices, evaluation methodology, creation of policy implementation structures and consideration of obstacles to success. This event offers a needed opportunity for college students, college faculty, university scholars, K-12 educators, public health officials, prevention specialists and state, local, and national policymakers in the Americas to convene in one location to learn more about the most current work being undertaken. For more information go to http://www.global-issues.org/about/Inter-American_Summit.php. 3rd National Conference of Minority Professionals in Alternative Dispute Resolution The 3rd National Conference of Minority Professionals in Alternative Dispute Resolution is scheduled for May 16 - 18, 2007, with a pre-conference training day on May 15, 2007. In addition to 12 pre-conference trainings, this year’s conference includes more than 60 workshops, panel discussions and presentations, informational exhibits, as well as great networking opportunities to connect you with other professionals and mentors. It will be held at the Columbus Convention Center. ACR’s President, H. Ray Lanier, will deliver the keynote presentation. For more information, please visit www.law.capital.edu/adr. |
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Since November 2006, nearly 90 new members have joined ACR thanks to referrals from a friend or associate. Over 70 ACR members have participated in the Member-Get-A-Member contest, with some recruiting two, three and even five new members! Remember—for every new ACR member you recruit, you’ll receive $10 off your next dues payment. Are you interested in welcoming a friend or associate to ACR? Visit the Member-Get-A-Member website to download important forms and read recruiting tips. Are you a trainer looking for ACR membership materials to pass out at your trainings? Write us an e-mail at membership@ACRnet.org with your name and address and we’ll be happy to send you applications, brochures and more. Thanks for all your support in helping ACR grow. The greater our numbers, the stronger our voice. |
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ACR’s Master Calendar
is the place to look for exciting conflict resolution events in your
area.
Check out events
held by our regional Chapters and our professional interest
Sections.
Keep track of
upcoming teleseminars.
See national
events that ACR is sponsoring.
Find
opportunities in your city and in your field.
Find places to
network with other practitioners as well as ways to improve yourself
and your practice.Visit ACR’s Master Calendar at http://www.ACRnet.org/webcalendar for more information. |
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| [8] Conflict Resolution Day 2007 - Save the Date! | ||
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Conflict Resolution Day is held annually on the third Thursday of October. This year, Conflict Resolution Day will occur on October 18, 2007. Did you know that Conflict Resolution Day 2006 was celebrated in at least four countries and sixteen states? It’s never too early to start planning an event, arranging for a proclamation or brainstorming new ways to celebrate the benefits of conflict resolution. For more information and for examples of 2006 and 2005 events, please visit www.ACRnet.org/crday or contact Andy Levin at alevin@ACRnet.org. If you would like to order a 12 x 18 reproduction of the Conflict Resolution Day image at the right, please call (202) 464-9700 ext. 211 or e-mail ACR@ACRnet.org. |
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