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Heartbeat International's 37th Annual Conference
Dallas, Texas
Mark your calendars now! April 16-19, 2008

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Pre-Conference Opportunities
Registration is required. Meals and materials are included in the cost.

Executive Roundtable - April 15-17

The Executive Roundtable is a gathering of Executive Directors/CEOs of large centers (those operating with a $300,000 or more budget). This training will include presentations by Executive Directors and informal roundtable discussions. This year's Executive Roundtable will be held concurrently with the Annual Conference beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday night, April 15th, with a Welcome Reception. Sessions will run on Wednesday and Thursday, ending with lunch on the 17th.

International Dinner - Wednesday, April 16

Join our international guests for dinner. Co-sponsored by Hope for the Heart and special keynote from June Hunt. All proceeds will benefit Heartbeat’s International efforts.

Minority Leadership Summit - Wednesday, April 16

A forum of Black and Latino pregnancy center leaders (current and emerging) to plan for greater leadership development and strategic planning opportunities for the possible key to victory over the business of abortion in America. The Summit will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, with registration opening at 8:00 a.m. The Summit will include the special International Dinner. Registration for the Minority Leadership Summit is $85 and includes meals.

In-Depth Day Trainings - Wednesday, April 16

Media Relations – Teri Goudie
With increasing focus and attention from the media and politicians on the pro-life movement, this is an essential training for all pregnancy center leaders to take learn not to fear, but welcome these opportunities.

Client Marketing – Julie Abel
Care Net Client Marketing Solutions™ (CMS) is an innovative training program designed to help pregnancy centers develop and implement a solid, results-oriented marketing strategy in their community.

Volunteer Training: The LOVE Approach – Sheila Boyle
This training offers the basics in peer counseling, with emphasis on relationship building and listening skills. Topics include: Listen & Learn, Open Options, Vision & Value, Extend & Empower.

Surrendering the Secret – Pat Layton
Long-time Heartbeat affiliate, Pat Layton, introduces Surrendering the Secret, a new interactive post-abortion Bible Study published by LifeWay Christian Resources. Pat covers the six common healing steps and time-tested how-to's for managing and maximizing this ministry.

Sexual Integrity Program Implementation – Katy Flood
A powerful training that will give you the biblical foundation for sexual integrity, introduce The Sexual Integrity Program to your center, and teach you how to implement the program with all of your clients.

Conference Schedule
Thursday, April 17th
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Opening Workshops
	Carol Everett Fr. Frank Pavone Julie Parton, Ph.D.

12:00 p.m. Lunch and Keynote - Dr. Alveda King

2:00-3:15 p.m. - Workshop A
General Leadership Development Medical Spiritual Refreshment Innovations Client Impact Series 1 Client Impact Series 2 Client Impact Series 3 Sexual Integrity Abortion Recovery Housing	Implementing Lessons Learned – Connie Ambrecht Building and Maintaining a Winning Team – Sol Pitchon Development 101 – Jor-El Godsey HPV Vaccine – Dr. Gary Rose Strategist VS. Spiritualist – Beth Diemert and Vicky Botsford Facebook/MySpace Marketing – Cheri Litchfield Getting Fathers Involved – Greg Austen Training Your Trainers Effectively – Debra Neybert, MA Overcoming The Myths of Adoption – Bethany Christian Services Negative Tests to Positive Outcomes: The Keys to Keeping Her Connected – Katy Flood Abortion Recovery as Outreach – Sheila Harper Connecting Your Maternity Home with the Community – Jeannine Flores

3:30-4:45 p.m. - Workshop B
General Leadership Development Medical Spiritual Refreshment Innovations Client Impact Series 1 Client Impact Series 2 Client Impact Series 3 Sexual Integrity Abortion Recovery Housing	Reaching the Beloved Community With The Message of Life – Dr. Alveda King Seven Habits of Highly Effective People – Ducia Hamm Building Strong Church Partnerships – Sol Pitchon Contraceptives and the Impact on Abortion – Dr. Del Hahn Combat Stress – Betty McDowell, LSW Volunteer Scheduling – Sylvia Johnson Thrift Stores as a Community Outreach – Becky Hyde Integrating Men's Ministry - The Impact on Marriage – Jim Pye Presenting Adoption in Your Center – Brenda Newport The Power of Marriage – Onalee McGraw and Catherine Wood Reconciling Your Account – Kurt Ramspott Dealing with Difficult Residents – Amy Jones

5:30 p.m. Dinner and Keynote - Gail Schreiner

8:30 p.m. - Questions and Answers: Abortion Recovery Efforts
Abortion Recovery International Network (ARIN) will be holding a panel and attendee discussion

Friday, April 18th
7:45 a.m. - Mass
8:30 a.m. - Praise and Worship
9:00 a.m. - General Session: Keynote - Jeanne Pernia

10:30-11:45 a.m. - Workshop C
General Leadership Development Medical Spiritual Refreshment Innovations Client Impact Series 1 Client Impact Series 2 Client Impact Series 3 Sexual Integrity Abortion Recovery Housing	Public Policy – Nathan Burd HR Basics – Bobbie Glotzhober, MBA and Peg Wolock, J.D. The Right Steps for an Effective Walk – Vicky Botsford The Practice of Ultrasound – Connie Ambrecht Danger Zone: The Battlefield Between Your Two Ears – Barbara Willis Cafés – Lori DeVillez Incentive Programs: Mom to Mom – Sandy Helbing Volunteers: Finding and Keeping Them – Betty McDowell, LSW Working with Birth Mothers – Rose Jones The Sexual Integrity Program in Action – Panel Discussion Now What? Steps of Recovery AFTER Group – Stacy Massey and Georgette Forney Starting a Maternity Home – Jeannine Flores

12:00 p.m. Lunch and Keynote - Allan Parker
FREE TIME
7:00 p.m. - Pro-Life Puppet Show

Saturday, April 19th
7:45 a.m. - Mass
8:30 a.m. - Praise and Worship
9:00 a.m. - General Session: Keynote - Dr. John Diggs, Jr.

10:30-11:45 a.m. - Workshop D
General Leadership Development Medical Spiritual Refreshment Innovations Client Impact Series 1 Client Impact Series 2 Client Impact Series 3 Sexual Integrity Abortion Recovery Housing	Stateriffic! Meaningless Data Collection vs Purpose Driven Statistics – Rev. John Ensor Networking/Coalitions – Lori DeVillez Tackling, Taming and Turning Around a Funding Crisis – Kirk Walden OB-General Nursing Knowledge in Pregnancy Centers – Dr. Susan Cole Our Hearts Toward Those We Serve – Anne Pierson Online Appointment Setting: Plus Link – Joe Young Client Life Coaching – Kathy Cunningham Answering the Hard Questions – Bri Laycock and April Ponto Caring After Adoption – Bethany Christian Services A Body of Worth: She Needs to Know – Kathleen McGee and Katy Flood Recovery through Message Boards and Chat Rooms – Carla Simmert & Cathy Foster Housing the Older Client – Beth Ward

12:00 p.m. Lunch and Keynote - Phill Kline

2:00-3:15 p.m. - Workshop E
General Leadership Development Medical Spiritual Refreshment Innovations Client Impact Series 1 Client Impact Series 2 Client Impact Series 3 Sexual Integrity Abortion Recovery Housing	Speech 101 – Peggy Hartshorn, Ph.D. Organizational Challenges – Mark Conrad The truth about relationship building – John Tabor Prenatal Care: Beyond Ultrasound – Paula Cullen Peacemakers – Bobbie Glotzhober, MBA STD Testing and Treatment – Cindy Sunday Powell Having IMPACT through your Services – Focus on the Family Cultural Awareness in Your Center – Jackie Agers The Moses Project – Keli Wild I’ve Been Trained, Now What? – Katy Flood, Becca Hernandez, and Natalie Kane Listen to What They’re NOT Saying: Personality Types and Body Language – Kim Olson Going the Distance - keeping your staff for the long haul – Amy Jones

3:30-4:45 p.m. - Workshop F
General Leadership Development Spiritual Refreshment Innovations Client Impact Series 1 Client Impact Series 2 Client Impact Series 3 Sexual Integrity Abortion Recovery Housing	Medical Malpractice – Robert Bragalone, J.D. Managing Multiple Locations – Becky Hyde Major Donors: How to Pop the Question – Lindsay Brown Three Keys to Avoid Burnout, Breakdown and Battle Fatigue– Pat Layton Working in a Community with the Enemy Next Door – Panel Discussion Unmasking Sexual Congames – Kathleen McGee Through a Client’s Eyes – Debra Neybert, MA and Sylvia Johnson The Redemptive Power of Adoption – Anne Pierson Fertility Care – Dr. Susan Cole Opening the Prison to Those That Are Bound – Rev. Rhonda Arias Presenting Adoption to in Maternity Homes – Beverly Kline

6:00 p.m. Closing Banquet - A Special Speaker + the Colorado Wranglers

Workshop Tracks

Leadership: “Leadership is influence”, says John Maxwell. All directors, board members, staff and volunteer leaders are invited to delve into some specifics from this broad and important topic.

Development: Fundraising and friend-raising are critical for ministry and mission. With something for novices and seasoned veterans this track is open to anyone working in or with development efforts.

Spiritual Refreshment: If the hustle and bustle of ministry has you running on empty or simply looking for ways to strengthen your serve or those who serve with you, these workshops are for you.

Medical: Featuring medical professionals, this track will cover a wide range of relevant topics and is specifically for the medical and health care professionals serving pregnancy centers.

Innovations: This here track includes new, interesting ideas for pregnancy centers to look beyond conventional models and methods.

Client Impact Series: We all want the best for our clients. Our Client Impact Series track is for those leading and/or working in direct client services.

Sexual Integrity: Learn to implement effective techniques and tools to help clients embrace the greater plan and vision for their sexuality. This track is for centers that have or plan to have the Sexual Integrity Program.

Housing: Hear from experience leaders in the field. From starting a Maternity Home, to Long-Term Housing Care, this track is especially for affiliates offering housing services.

General: Just like the General Store in the Old West, this has got something for everyone.

Abortion Recovery: Heartbeat International has partnered with ARIN to bring you a spectrum of seasoned servants to integrate, expand and enhance your healing services.