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ACR Update,
April 9, 2007
Published by the Association for Conflict Resolution http://www.ACRnet.org |
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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 April 9, 2007
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| [1] ACR Board of Directors - Spring Meeting Update | ||
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The ACR Board of Directors met March 30-April 1, 2007 in Washington, DC. Please look for a message from ACR President Ray Lanier in the coming weeks with further details about the meeting and information about ACR’s transition plans. |
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| [2] ACR Annual Conference - October 24-27, 2007 in Phoenix, Arizona | ||
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Phoenix “Valley of the Sun” is surrounded by history and mystery
The name “Phoenix”
was chosen by Lord Darrell Duppa who was inspired by the idea of
creating a new community from the ruins of the ancient Hohokam
civilization who had begun living in the area as early as 700
AD. However, historical record still credits Jack Swilling with
the naming of Phoenix.
Ongoing growth and development helped Phoenix later become the capital of Arizona. Presently, more than half the state’s residents live in Phoenix, which is now the 5th largest city in the United States and is projected to be the 4th largest by 2008. Phoenix offers plenty for the visitor to see and do. Tales of gunfights, ghosts and fortunes won and lost, beckon many a traveler seeking to learn if there really is gold to be found in the world-famous “Lost Dutchman Gold Mine” located in the Superstition Mountains, near Apache Junction, Arizona. Other visitors will find adventure in enjoying a round of golf, touring a winery in Sedona, relaxing at a spa, riding a mountain bike, hiking, boating, fishing or simply strolling in the warm winter climate from October through April. For those wanting to taste the history of Phoenix, you will want to consider seeking out Indian fry bread or authentic Mexican dishes as well as listening to the music of a Mariachi band.
The amateur botanist
will need not travel far to see the official state tree, the
palo verde or a saguaro (see photo below). The saguaro is native
to the Sonoran Desert and grows so slowly that it takes up to 75
years to develop a side arm. The saguaro is home to many small
creatures seeking shelter and food, including the cactus wren,
Arizona’s state bird.
Come early, stay late - Phoenix is eager to welcome you to the 2007 ACR Annual Conference, October 24 – 27. See you in Phoenix! -The Annual Conference Planning Committee
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| [3] Spanish Language Submissions for Annual Conference Workshops | ||
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In the coming week, ACR will begin accepting Spanish language proposals for workshops at the Annual Conference in Phoenix, AZ. More information will be posted shortly on ACR's homepage, http://www.ACRnet.org. If you have any questions, please contact conferences@ACRnet.org. |
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| [4] Conflict Resolution Day 2007 - Save the Date! | ||
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Conflict Resolution Day Facts at a Glance:
Conflict Resolution Day 2007 is October 18. How will you celebrate? For great ideas and listings of past events, visit www.ACRnet.org/crday. Want to order a Conflict Resolution Day poster? Each 12 x 18 reproduction of the Conflict Resolution Day image costs $5.00 (shipping included). To order, download a product order form and fax or mail with payment to ACR. |
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Section Conferences Environmental and Public Policy
Organizational Conflict Management
Visit the OCM website at www.mediate.com/acrocm for more information. Workplace and Spirituality
Section Teleseminars “Resolving Conflicts at Work” presented by Kenneth Cloke, May 1, 2007, 3 pm Eastern/12:00 noon Pacific The Spirituality Section’s teleconference series continues on May 1, 2007 with a teleconference on “Resolving Conflicts at Work” presented by Kenneth Cloke. Every workplace generates chronic conflicts, yet few organizations have examined their "conflict culture" to see how conflicts are generated, supported and reinforced. Fewer still have conducted "conflict audits" to discover where these streams of conflict come from, or designed multi-layered complex systems to improve their capacity for conflict prevention, management, settlement and resolution. Instead, conflicts are viewed as personal failures; structures, systems and strategies are left unexamined in spite of their contribution to the continuation of the conflict; and the human beings who work in the organization increasingly suffer from loss of communication, partnership, trust and morale. To register, please visit http://www.mediate.com/acrspirituality
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Arizona
Central California
Chicago
Georgia
Greater Delaware Valley
Greater New York
North Carolina
Virginia
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Congratulations to Ann Martin, the winner of our Member-Get-A-Member quarterly drawing! Ann’s name was randomly selected from all ACR members who recruited a new member between November 2006 and February 2007. To show our appreciation, ACR’s Membership Department is proud to present Ann with a $150 ACR gift certificate. To see a full list of ACR’s great recruiters and to learn how you can become eligible for the next quarterly drawing and for the Grand Prize—free registration to the 2007 Annual Conference in Phoenix—please visit the Member-Get-A-Member contest homepage. Thank you all for helping ACR’s membership grow.
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Are
you curious about activities going on in the ADR field? Are you
looking for a training, meeting, conference or teleconference? Look
no further than the ACR Master Calendar (www.ACRnet.org/webcalendar). The
ACR Master Calendar lists all of the activities that ACR is
hosting, including Chapter and Section events. Find activities
going on locally or via telephone. Find events that relate to your
area of practice. Meet with other practitioners, network, improve
yourself and improve the field. Visit the ACR Master Calendar
at
www.ACRnet.org/webcalendar
today! |
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| [9] Message from our Sponsor: Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution | ||
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Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution - Pepperdine University School of Law Upcoming Programs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20th Annual Professional Skills Program June 21-23, 2007 – Malibu, California Features eleven courses addressing distinct dispute resolution processes. Participants engage in three days of intensive skills instruction and practice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mediating the Litigated Case August 20-25, 2007 – Malibu, California – SOLD OUT! January 24-26, 2008 and February 21-23, 2008 – Irvine, California A sophisticated six-day program for experienced litigators, in-house counsel, and other practitioners. Professionals can study the mediation of litigated cases either to become a mediator or to be a better advocate. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- East Coast Professional Skills Program Co-sponsored with Vermont Law School October 4-6, 2007 – Woodstock, Vermont Features six courses addressing distinct dispute resolution processes. Participants engage in three days of intensive skills instruction and practice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For registration fees, course descriptions, and faculty bios contact Lori Rushford at (310) 506-6342 or lori.rushford@pepperdine.edu. http://law.pepperdine.edu/straus/training_and_conferences _____________________________________________________________________________
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