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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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OVERVIEW OF ARTICLES May 2, 2007 |
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| [1] ACR Annual Conference – Phoenix, AZ – October 24-27, 2007 | ||
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SIGHTSEEING AND ACTIVITIES AROUND PHOENIX
In addition to the 7th Annual Conference--RETHINKING
THE TABLE: People, Places, & Practices--activities abound
in Phoenix and around the state. Over the next several months, we
hope to give you a variety of ideas of how to spend your free time
in Phoenix including scenic ventures, overnight trips, world class
cuisine, sports activities and cultural events.
The greater Phoenix metropolitan area is commonly referred to as The Valley of the Sun. Approximately 90 miles south is Tucson and 225 miles north is the breathtaking Grand Canyon. In between, we have golf courses, museums, concert halls, hiking trails, red rocks and so much more.
If you have requests or interests for upcoming articles, please feel free to e-mail Roger Hartstone at properprocess@gmail.com. |
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| [2] Conflict Resolution Day 2007 | ||
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¶¶¶SAVE THE DATE¶¶¶ CONFLICT RESOLUTION DAY 2007 is October 18
Conflict Resolution Day 2007 – State, County and City Proclamations Since 2005, over 35 states, counties and cities have issued official proclamations recognizing Conflict Resolution Day (the third Thursday of October). Proclamations are an easy and effective way to take part in Conflict Resolution Day activities. Want to have a proclamation passed in your locale? Here’s how to do it: 1) Write a letter to your local representative. If you’re looking for a statewide proclamation, write to the Governor’s office. For a county proclamation, write to the Board of County Commissioners. And, for a city proclamation, write to your Mayor. Explain what Conflict Resolution Day is, how it has grown in the past years, and how other states/cities/counties have officially recognized Conflict Resolution Day. Download and print a copy of a past proclamation from www.ACRnet.org/crday and include it in your letter so that it is easy for them to edit and adopt. Make sure to let them know the importance of issuing the proclamation as early as possible so that people can plan events. Check out this letter that led to a State proclamation in Pennsylvania in 2006. 2) Follow up. Regardless of which elected official you write, he or she inevitably receives a lot of mail. Follow up with a phone call to his or her office to make sure that someone received the letter or to arrange a meeting to discuss the matter further. 3) Meet with your representative (or his or her staff). If your letter didn’t convince them to issue a proclamation, meet with your representative and his or her staff personally. Educate them about conflict resolution, let them know the important services that conflict resolution professionals provide and further explain the purpose of Conflict Resolution Day. 4) Tell the world about the proclamation! After the proclamation is issued, tell everyone yo u know. Inform your friends, family and co-workers. Call your local newspapers. And, most importantly let ACR know about your success! We’ll list it on our website and post a link to the PDF of the actual proclamation for the world to see. Want to see more sample proclamations? Visit www.ACRnet.org/crday to view a list of past proclamations and other Conflict Resolution Day events. Questions? Contact Andy Levin at alevin@ACRnet.org or (202) 464-9700 x211 or Sharon Press at presss@flcourts.org. 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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This Month... Virginia
Greater New York
Arizona
South Carolina
For more information about the conference (including rates and how to present) please visit http://www.columbiacollegesc.edu/graduate/conference/index.asp. For more information about the South Carolina Chapter, please contact Chapters@ACRnet.org. Georgia
Central California
Greater Delaware Valley
Next Month... Dallas/Fort Worth
Greater New York
Maryland
Washington, D.C.
The organizational and business side of mediation practice holds many questions for practitioners, partners, and practice administrators. In this seminar, three DC ACR leaders will discuss their practice’s structure and rationale and will compare and contrast the strengths and challenges. The presentation and discussion will be followed by wine and cheese and time to meet fellow members and exchange information about their work and yours.
Location:
Association for Conflict Resolution Headquarters, 1015 18th Street,
NW, Suite 1150, Washington, JOIN A CHAPTER! Are you making the most out of your ACR connections? ACR Chapter members broaden the membership experience by attending seminars and conferences and by networking with other members of the field. Meet your fellow practitioners, learn new techniques and explore all of your opportunities. Join an ACR Chapter today! For more information, please visit www.ACRnet.org/chapters.
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| [4] Section News | ||
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Upcoming Section Conferences Spirituality and Workplace
Environment and Public Policy
Organizational Conflict Management
Visit the OCM website at www.mediate.com/acrocm for more information. |
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Visit the ACR Master Calendar at www.ACRnet.org/webcalendar today!
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Member-Get-A-Member: Over 100 New Members Recruited! Since November, over 100 new members have been referred to ACR by a current member. Our list of recruiters continues to grow each month, with more and more ACR members inviting colleagues and friends to join. When you refer a new member to ACR, you support your professional organization and strengthen the field. To thank you for your efforts, we’ll take $10 off your next membership dues payment for every new member you recruit. Plus, you’ll be entered in the Member-Get-A-Member contest, which qualifies you for quarterly prizes and entry into a grand prize drawing for free registration to the Annual Conference in Phoenix. Want to get started? Visit http://mgm.ACRnet.org to learn more about the Member-Get-A-Member contest, download blank membership applications and read tips on recruiting. Thanks to all of our recruiters for helping ACR continue to grow. The greater our numbers, the stronger our voice. |
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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
Court TV Seeking Dynamic Mediator/Negotiator Court TV is developing a number of new primetime television projects and looking for expert mediators and/or negotiators to appear on-camera. This mediator will help individuals negotiate and resolve different types of conflicts and situations. We’re looking for mediators who are personable, comfortable in front of the camera and most importantly passionate about what they do. For more details on how to be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit: http://www.courttv.com/casting/ or contact: Eric Neuhaus, Director Talent Development Primetime Entertainment Court TV e-mail: Casting.CourtTV@Turner.com
Harvard Negotiation Insight Initiative Summer Learning Forum Are you a little tired of the basic nuts and bolts of ADR work? Do you want to take your practice to a new level? Would you enjoy a week this summer of learning totally new approaches with colleagues from around the world? Come join the Harvard Negotiation Insight Initiative Summer Learning Forum at Harvard Law School this July. Experience a week of stimulation, challenge, inspiration, friendship, and incredible professional and personal development: Choose Week One (July 9-13) or Week Two (July 16-20) or give yourself a treat and come for both. See for yourself why others have called the Summer Learning Forum "simply unforgettable." Details and registration are available at www.pon.harvard.edu/hnii or at 617-495-7711. All participants receive a Certificate of Completion from the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School.
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