2002
Fall Professional
Improvement Conference
Oct. 4-5
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
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Conference Schedule
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Arkansas Press Women in
Northwest Arkansas invite you to another fall
gathering that promises to be as rewarding as 2001.
Members and guests are invited for continuing education
and good times in historic Eureka Springs for the 2002
Fall Professional Improvement Conference.
Conference fee: $35.
Non-members may apply the fee to the $66.50 annual
membership dues. Fee includes all sessions, Friday
reception, and Saturday breakfast and lunch.
Registration deadline: Sept. 19. Use
the registration form in your fall APW newsletter or
contact: Debbie Miller, dmiller@nwaonline.net,
(479) 273-7600.
The conference commences Friday
night, Oct. 4, at the Ellis House Bed and Breakfast for
an evening reception and continues throughout Saturday,
Oct. 5, at the Inn of the Ozarks for a full day of
workshops, speakers and door prizes. (Click
here for addresses and directions.)
 Dr. Janine
Parry of the University of Arkansas Political
Science Department will be the featured luncheon speaker
on Saturday, discussing the creation and concerns of the
newly created Arkansas Poll, an organization delving into
the issues that affect Arkansans on a political level.
Also featured Saturday will be a
presentation by the executive director of the recently
established Dairy Hollow Writers’ Colony.
The colony is a place of contemplation for writers,
including journalists and other professional
communicators, to use to tap into their creativity. Sandy
Wright will also be accompanied by a resident writer at
the colony, based in Eureka Springs.
The popular silent auction
will return, with some wonderful items from vendors and
retailers in Northwest Arkansas. And, we are arranging
for free short massages by the finest
hands in the region. We encourage you not to leave your
spouses at home because our conference coincides with Corvette
Weekend in Eureka Springs, when vintage and
contemporary ’Vettes cruise the hills of town,
something your significant other might enjoy taking in.
There promises to be good evening entertainment
throughout the weekend for the car enthusiasts that you
can enjoy, too.
Registration this fall is $35 per
person and includes all events. Guests and
prospective members are welcome to attend. The
registration deadline is Thursday, Sept. 19. The fee
includes all meals: heavy hors d'oeuvres and wine on
Friday night at the Ellis House; Saturday morning
breakfast provided by local APW members; and the catered
lunch Saturday. Also, a health snack will be offered at
the end of the conference for those needing a bit of
energy to shop or drive home.
For more information about the
conference, contact:
Jennifer
Fulford, jennysound@yahoo.com,
or call 1-800-522-KUAF to leave a message; or
Beckie
Tyson, prtnews@mc2k.com,
Times of Northeast Benton County
Because of the Corvette Weekend,
overnight accommodations will be at various locations
throughout the city.  No rooms will be blocked off at one
hotel, but several options are available by contacting
the city and bed and breakfast associations. For room
availability, call:
Chamber
of Commerce at 1-800-6EUREKA
Association
of B&Bs, Cabins and Cottages, 1-800-847-8994
B&B
Connection, 1-800-243-8218
Coach
House Inn, 479-253-8099
Also, for other information, check www.eurekasprings.org.
Reception, Friday
night, Oct. 4, 5-7 p.m.
Ellis House Bed & Breakfast, #1 Wheeler at the end of
Wall Street
Conference,
Saturday, Oct. 5, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Inn of the Ozarks (Cedar Red Bud Room)
Highway 62, just above the historic downtown loop
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