Dear Friends,
I�d like to take this opportunity to encourage you to join the NAMC at this historic conference. A compelling keynote address, coupled with workshops on advocacy, parenting, work/life issues and more await you. Mothers� Center members can re-fuel and get consultation on issues that will assist them in the work of keeping their centers thriving. Plus, the NAMC�s 24th National Conference is unique in bringing together other national mothers� organizations to get to know each other and explore future collaborations and partnerships. There is nothing more energizing or fulfilling than connecting peer-to-peer, both organizationally & personally, with others who share common experiences and concerns. And having fun in the process!

On behalf of the Board & Staff of the NAMC, I�d like to welcome you to join us.
Best,
Linda Lisi Juergens
Executive Director

Visit this page frequently for updates!

Our partners in this event include:
The Motherhood Project * Mothers' Movement Online * The Mommies Network

Sponsors:
Mothering Magazine
Carol Scibelli
WALK Radio 97.5 FM

Registration
To register contact Ellen at [email protected] or 877-939-MOMS X104.
Online Registration will be available in early February.

Here is a look into the exciting program we are preparing for you...

Friday, April 4
Meet & Greet Dinner (separate charge) followed by
- Mothers' Center round table conversations with other Mothers' Center members and NAMC staff to gain insights into helping your center thrive
- Hospitality Suite where you can meet and network with other conference attendees.

Saturday, April 5
Keynote Presentation by Author and activist, Ellen Bravo. How to Take on the Big Boys When You Don't Even Have Time for Yourself, describing the things you can do right now, even with an infant under one arm, a toddler hanging from your ankle or a teenager to chauffeur 24/7, to make a difference for yourself and your family.

Other Workshops Include:
Crunchy Waffles, Baby Vacations, and Vicious Juice Cycles: How to Make Advocacy Come Alive, Kristin Maschka, Mothers & More
Go below the surface of our everyday challenges to find the assumptions about mothers, fathers, work and money that lurk in our own subconscious, in our culture and in our public policies.

From the Kitchen to the Corner Office: Building Resumes that Leverage the Motherhood Experience, Michelle Yozzo Drake CEO-The Cove Group & Meryl Otis Kessler, Publisher Hybrid Mom ~ a division of Moms-for-Profit:
Gain an understanding of how to describe workplace skills acquired during "Mommy Management Training" for a resume that rocks.

Creating Community for Mothers in the 21st Century: Stephanie Hughes, co-founder of the Greely Mothers' Center and NAMC Board member & Heather Meininger, Mommies Network: Learn about creating virtual and face-to-face communities for mothers .

The Power of Questions: It Can't Hurt to Ask..or Can It?
Alison Streit Baron & Mary Jacksteit, Public Conversations Project
Explore the power of questions in your own everyday personal and professional relationships, by deliberately crafting and responding to questions and expanding your capacity to engage difference or conflict in a constructive way.

Maternal Profiling.. It's Not How You Look from the Side, Kiki Peppard
Hear about this former Long Islander's battle to amend legislation to make it illegal in Pennsylvania to ask candidates about their marital/familial status during job interviews.

The Heart & Soul of Mothers' Center Programs, Terry Baver, Gay Novack, Roseann Weston-NAMC Board members and former Mothers' Centers Consultants: Learn what Mothers' Centers are all about and how women gain empowerment and confidence from their Mothers' Center experience.

Parenting: ENJOYING ADOLESCENCE (No, I�m not crazy!), Cecily Rose-Itkoff, MA, MFT & Lorri Slepian, NAMC Co-founder and Board Member: Building and maintaining respectful and growth-promoting dialogues with our adolescent children.

Understanding Your Child's Temperament: A Key to Effective Parenting, Doreen Miller, Parent Educator: Learn to identify your child�s temperament, your own temperament along with parenting practices that encourage cooperation and reduce daily battles.

You CAN Do Anything.. We CAN Help, Ron Dilbert, Single Parent Power & Terry Baver, NAMC
The transition to motherhood can challenge the confidence and self esteem of even the most successful and self assured women. This workshop will provide insight, information and resources to identify the causes of self doubt and create a more empowered life.

Activism in Childbirth and Mothering, Sally Dear, Binghamton University
Learn how an optimal birth experience can influence the long-term mental and physical health of mothers, babies and families.

Sunday April 6th
Advocating For Your Special Needs Child

Ignite the Fire: Inspire Next Generation of Empowered Women and Provide Tools for Change, Ellen Cooperperson, Corporate Performance Consultants, Judy Tucker, Mothers� Movement Online and Laurie Pettine, NOW Mothers� and Caregivers� Economic Rights Committee

Theatre for Empowerment - Rehearsal for Activism, Beth Osnes, Mothers Acting Up Experience theatre as a tool for developing effective public expression that is of vital importance for any kind of activism.

Turn Beauty Inside Out, Caroline Ticarro-Parker, Executive Director of Mind on the Media: Examine the messages the media gives to all our children and the values it cultivates concerning appearance, relationships, violence against women, and career/school choices.

A celebration / Alumni Reunion is being organized for Saturday.

Plus, traditionally on Saturday night, Mothers' Center members have sung parodies about life as a mom. The conference committee would like to see that happen this year! Do you have a creative idea or talent you would like to contribute? Let us know!

Full Conference Fee for members is $159, non-members $219.
Membership is just $35 for one year.
Lodging is available at the Sheraton at the special conference rate of $109/room/night.

Plan to be at our National Conference April 4 - 6, 2008 at the Long Island Sheraton. MOTHERS '08� - THINKING BEYOND OURSELVES AND BEYOND TODAY is an event you won't want to miss!

Want to Work With Us?
We have organized a list of volunteer opportunities. Take a look at the complete list along with who to contact by clicking the link below.

Registration
Online Registration will be available in early March.
For registration information contact Ellen at [email protected] or 877-939-MOMS X104.

(Program subject to change)