Keynote Address:Dr. Beverly O. Ford

 The Ohio Welfare Conference is pleased to showcase Employment and Training expert Beverly Ford at the 109th Annual Forum. Beverly has trained more than 15,000 employment and training and human services professionals across the country in case management, assessment, and counseling techniques. She has an undergraduate degree from Talledego College, a M.Ed. from the University of North Carolina, and a Ph.D. from Union Graduate School. She emphasizes the use of practical concepts and strategies that can be easily transferred into the workplace.

New Programming Format!

PRE-CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE SESSION

Wednesday, November 3,1999

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Kick off this year’s forum with a bang!
 
 

To take full advantage of the time we have with Dr. Ford, she has agreed to conduct an executive session with Directors, Administrators and Supervisors. The topic will be strategic planning for welfare reform and the Ohio Welfare Conference will offer this exciting "extra" at no additional cost to the first 75 qualified staff who pre-register for the 109^th Annual Forum. Simply indicate your desire to attend on the accompanying registration form (You will receive a confirmation of the reservation by October 29,1999.) Direct any inquiries regarding this new feature to OWC President Mickey Burns at (216) 987-7373.

Luncheon Speaker: Harvey Alston

This year’s luncheon address will feature the return of Harvey Alston to the Ohio Welfare Conference podium. Harvey regaled our Forum in the past and has inspired and entertained audiences throughout Ohio and the nation on the subject of being the best you can be. Mr. Alston has held a variety of positions throughout his career. He was a high school football coach, a counselor at Central State University, and a manager with the Wendy’s Corporation, to name a few. His speaking career has taken him throughout the United States, and he has addressed more than 1,000 audiences – both adult and student groups. Harvey has received numerous awards including one from the Ohio House of Representatives and another from the Boy scouts of America. He has produced instructive and inspiring audio cassette programs and is the author of the best selling book bearing the same title as his luncheon address: BE THE BEST.

ODHS Support for the 109th Annual Forum

As has been the case in each of the last two year’s, the Ohio Department of Human Services has contracted with the Ohio Welfare Conference to provide training to both ODHS staff and staff from county DHS’s. We are therefore happy to announce that the first 350 registrations received from DHS staff will be complimentary and not incur the $85 registration fee! Just complete the enclosed registration form and forward to First Vice-President Brenda Newsom at the address indicated. Any questions regarding the current availability of the complimentary registrations can be directed to Brenda at (614) 752-4540.

The Board of Trustees of the Ohio Welfare Conference sincerely appreciates this support from the Ohio Department of Human Services.

Turn on your creativity and earn $50!

Calling all artistic folks: we need your help. Our Forum Program Book is in need of a cover design. If you’re creative and able to submit your entry no later than October 11,1999, you can pick up a quick $50 (If your design is selected.) The book will be 8 & ½ by 11 inches and our theme is "What’s Growing On?" Send all entries to: Brenda Newsom, Bureau of Family Stability, 65 East State Street, 5^th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
 

updated 9/11/99