ACR Update, September 5, 2007
Published by the Association for Conflict Resolution
http://www.ACRnet.org

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1. ACR Annual Board of Directors Elections
2. ACR Annual Conference - Phoenix, AZ - October 24-27, 2007
3. Chapter News
4. Section News
5. Conflict Resolution Day 2007
6. Invest in ACR!
7. Special Membership Offer

Voting for the President-Elect and Directors-At-Large will take place online September 9 – October 9. Members will receive ballot information via email at the start of the voting period. Those elected will take office at the conclusion of the Annual Conference (October 24–27, 2007 in Phoenix, Arizona).

To read the detailed announcement, click here.

ACR Seventh Annual Conference

October 24 - 27, 2007   Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix Convention Center / Hyatt Regency Phoenix

Rethinking the Table: People, Places, and Practices

The 2007 conference program features high quality educational sessions on a wide range of timely topics and enjoyable events to share with colleagues and friends. There is much to inspire both experienced practitioners and those new to the conflict resolution field.

 Conference Institutes – specialty and in-depth training on a variety of subjects.

 International Day – international conflict resolution issues and practices.

 Over 150 workshops – informative and thought provoking sessions.

 Keynote by William Ury – renowned authority on negotiation and dispute resolution,

    presenting “The Art of No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes.” 

 Special workshop series on topics such as:

• Applying neurobiology research to ADR
• The arts and conflict resolution practice
• Taking our work overseas
• Southwestern dispute resolution practices
• Advanced workplace issues

 Presidential Luncheon – includes a presentation by Rebecca Tsosie,

    “Native Nations and the Spirit of Reconciliation: The Global Context of Indigenous Peacemaking.”

 Special events – enjoyable networking and social functions.

For program, event, and travel details visit www.ACRnet.org/conferences/ac07.

For conference registration visit www.ACRnet.org/conferences/ac07/Registration.htm.  

Special early bird rate available until September 18, 2007

For hotel reservations use http://phoenix.hyatt.com/groupbooking/phxrpacr12007 to reach the Hyatt Regency Phoenix conference hotel online reservation page OR call 800-233-1234 and request the group rate for the ACR/ Association for Conflict Resolution conference. 

Special room rate available until September 13, 2007.

Thanks to ACR Seventh Annual Conference Sponsors 

Antioch University McGregor                                           The Werner Institute

                      Silver Sponsor                                                              Silver Sponsor

Join the Fun!

Find unique items for yourself, necessities for your business, or a special gift for someone. The Great Pumpkin Silent Auction takes place on Thursday evening October 25. Proceeds help support ACR scholarships and programs. Join the Halloween fun at this popular event!   

Please consider donating an item to this year’s silent auction. Your contribution is appreciated.

Contact Fetneh Fleischmann by October 10, 2007 email: fleischf@dcsc.gov  phone: 202-879-2887

Sponsored by

ACR Board of Directors and

Chapter and Section Leadership

We look forward to seeing you in Phoenix

We look forward to seeing you in Phoenix, Arizona - The Valley of the Sun - for the ACR Seventh Annual Conference. Phoenix is a vibrant city providing experiences a large urban area has to offer and it also has the nation’s largest municipal park and preserve. The city is set against a backdrop of the Sonoran Desert. Low lying valleys and rugged mountain ranges make the Sonoran the most stunning desert in the world.

Arizona, known as The Grand Canyon State, is geographically diverse – from its lush desert landscapes, to the red rocks of Sedona, to the magnificent Grand Canyon itself. Arizona is also culturally diverse – home to 22 unique Native American tribes, Hispanic influences felt throughout the state, and in many communities the Old West lives on.    

Articles about the city and the region, written by Arizona ACR Chapter members, are found on the conference web site at www.ACRnet.org/conferences/ac07. Be sure to read them all to learn about things to see and do in Phoenix and surrounding areas. For additional information, visit the Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitor’s Bureau at www.phoenixcvb.com or Arizona Office of Tourism at www.arizonaguide.com.

SAVE THE DATE!

Georgia

On September 12 join the ACR Georgia Chapter for a networking lunch and presentation.  For more information please visit www.mediate.com/acrgeorgia.

October 20 the ACR Georgia Chapter will hold its CR Day celebration.  For more information, please visit www.mediate.com/acrgeorgia.

Join the ACR Georgia Chapter on November 14 for Networking and a Presentation.  For more information, please visit www.mediate.com/acrgeorgia.

Greater New York

On October 2 the ACR Greater New York Chapter will host its next book discussion and potluck.  They will be discussing Social Intelligence by Daniel Goleman.  For more information please visit http://www.acrgny.org. 

All of these events, plus more, can be found on the ACR Master Calendar!

Visit www.ACRnet.org/webcalendar to see a full listing of upcoming ACR events, including teleseminars, trainings, networking and more!

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, go to www.ACRnet.org/chapters.

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.

Invest Now! You can make donations to ACR's Annual Fund Campaign online. Click here to learn how you can make an important investment in ACR's future.

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