SCHEDULE
HIGHLIGHTS
Thursday,
October 26th
Families
in Crisis: This NAMI Pilot Program is designed for families with children
up to the age of 20 in crisis. (By invitation only)
Consumer Council: The NAMI Consumer Council is formed to advance the activities
and involvement of the consumer membership of NAMI at the
local, state and national levels by actively participating
in advocacy issues and program development. (Thursday)
Criminal
Justice Symposium: This year NAMI Pennsylvania is again proud to include a
Criminal Justice Symposium as part of our annual conference.
The symposium addresses front-end diversion and training,
beginning with the law enforcement officer who has first contact
with a mental health consumer; post-booking diversion such
as specialized courts; and finally, post-intervention for
police, corrections and probation and parole officers in the
aftermath of a critical incident while in the line of duty.
(Thursday)
Presidents’
Dinner: By invitation only (Thursday)
Friday,
October 27th
Annual Dinner:
NAMI Pennsylvania’s
Annual Business Meeting will take place after dinner on Friday.
Join us for an update on the highlights of the past year,
and be part of the planning for our future. The new members
of the Board of Directors will be introduced. A highlight
of the annual dinner will be the presentation of awards to
well-deserving nominees.
Art Show:
our Annual Art Show will take place on Friday and Saturday.
Winners will be announced during the Annual Dinner and Meeting
on Friday evening. Artists are also invited to sell their
art.
Exhibit Hall:
the Exhibit Hall will be open on Friday at noon. A NAMI
bookstore is planned for this year, as well. Save shipping
and handling costs by buying NAMI books on site.
Family to Family Teachers Reception will be held from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm.
Veterans Reception will be held from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm.
Presenters Reception will be held from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm.
(By invitation)
Saturday,
October 28th
The
Exhibit Hall and Artists’ Exhibits will continue through Saturday afternoon,
to allow individuals who can attend on Saturday only an opportunity
to enjoy these conference features.
Saturday Evening Celebration!!
Don’t miss out on this fun-filled evening. Saturday evening
is shaping up to be a night filled with great food, great
music, great friends, and some fund-raising thrown in, too!
Once
again we will be holding an Silent
Auction: a special opportunity for NAMI supporters
to contribute to the organization while receiving unique items.
A broad range of items to bid on are being contributed by
sponsors, friends and local businesses. There will be many
items for all budgets– bring your checkbooks and your generous
spirit to make this a huge success! Musical entertainment
will be provided. Be ready to dance the night away!
Full conference
registration fees include this special Saturday event. Additional
tickets are available for $50.00. Groups interested in buying
tables are welcome to contact us for more information at
nami-pa@nami.org or 800-223-0500.
Sunday
Events and Activities
Closing Service
of Music and Meditation Attendees at this year’s conference will have a unique opportunity
to feed their souls with a special inter-faith worship experience
on Sunday morning. This worship experience will be an opportunity
to nourish our spiritual selves, as we have spent the past
days nourishing our intellectual, emotional and social selves.
Special music will be interspersed with meditative readings
intended to heal and feed and sustain our souls. Join us from
8:30 to 9:30 am for this enriching worship experience. No
advance registration is necessary.
NAMI Pennsylvania Board of Directors Meeting
The newly elected
members of the Board of Directors will meet with returning
board members for their annual organizational meeting. At
this time, the Board will elect officers as well as plan activities
for the coming year. The meeting will begin with breakfast
at 9:30 am
Additional
Schedule Notes: The Welcome
Center
will be open during full conference hours. Computer Café open
on Friday and Saturday 7:30am-6:00pm
