The 2009 Washington State Prevention Summit theme is: "Be the Spark! Make Your Mark."
The 2009 Prevention Summit Planning Committee has planned another exciting event this year. The full detailed program will be available for download a few days prior to the event. Please check back here for regular updates.
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Program Highlights
Graphic Note Taking
Dana Boales will introduce attendees to graphic recording, a unique way to capture the essence of a meeting or event as it unfolds…..literally painting an emerging picture of the key points, messages, ahas, insights, breakthroughs and heavy-duty moments of a gathering of people. Your meetings will never be the same. Workshop: October 30, 2009, 7:15-8:15pm.
Native American Storytelling
Levina Wilkins is a respected elder of the Yakama Nation and is also a grandmother of many grandchildren she has raised. She has been very influential in the lives of many young students especially on the Yakama Reservation, but has also inspired the education of other students regionally and nationally. Levina is a fluent and life-long speaker of the Sahaptin Language, which has several diverse dialects. Levina has been recognized as the Washington State Indian Education Association “Elder of the Year” for her contributions in education and preservation of the Sahaptin language. Her background in nursing, substance abuse and school counseling and language teaching all contribute to wonderful lessons to be learned by all. In her stories, she shares what she has learned from her elders in her life. Students can expect to learn basic skills and knowledge essential to being respectful of self, others and the environment around them.
Prevention Professional Networking Soirée
Don’t miss this opportunity to see your colleagues from across the state. Come mingle with us Thursday evening and enjoy some light refreshments. If you are new to the field this is a great chance to discover new partners and collaborations with some of the fields most seasoned professionals. The Networking Soirée is hosted by the Prevention Specialist Certification Board of Washington.
Come learn a salsa style dance called CASINO RUEDA!
New and exciting evening workshop. Learn to dance Salsa the way it's done in Cuba from Dana Camarena! Learn the fundamentals to a dance that is rich in culture and history, emphasizing the social and movement aspects that make it unique. You will learn the dance as it's done in a group, known as 'Rueda de Casino'or a wheel of Cuban Salsa dancers. Stimulating and extremely energetic, this workshop will get you moving quickly toward mastering the beginning steps out on the dance floor!!!
Prevention Jam!
Prevention Jam! - Everyone bring your spirit and rally for a common vision! Youth and Adults join JAMTOWN for a musical team building event. Promote and celebrate your prevention work with excitement, hands on music, adult and youth testimonies, high-energy, and a prevention t-shirt contest! Everyone is welcome to the pre-jam which will begin promptly at 4:30 in suites 100-600s. It will be a great start to prepare and march the group across the street at 4:40 to begin the Prevention Jam! Bring your team t-shirts or your oldest Prevention Summit t-shirts and cheer for the best. You don’t want to miss this dynamic celebration of YOUR prevention efforts!
Yakama Warriors Association
The Yakama Warriors Association was created in 1991 to serve local veterans and their families. Many of the members are enrolled in the Yakama Nation and also include local veterans and their families. The Warriors perform military functions at conferences and gatherings, speak at schools and education functions, provide military services at funerals, travel to veterans’ events at the regional, national and international level, organize events to honor veterans and provide community service. One of the goals is to increase awareness and ensure younger generations honor the American flag. Another goal is to give as much comfort to families during difficult times. (Benton REA, November 2005).
Yakama Nation Performers
Vivian DelaRosa is the Indian Education Parent Committee Chairperson of the Toppenish School District. As a Yakama tribal member, mother and grandmother, Vivian shares her traditional teachings in the schools by her volunteer work she has provided for almost 30 years. During the past year, Vivian was named the “National Indian Education Association Parent of the Year” and was recognized at the national Convention in Seattle, WA. Vivian has worked diligently with her children and students to preserve and share their rich Yakama heritage through traditional dance performances. In the past few years, the “Palatisha Miyanashma” dance group has expanded to include preschool to high school student performers. The group has also performed before local, state and national organizations and diverse officials to share their culture.
Costume Policy
Since the Prevention Summit is during the Halloween season, please review the Costume Policy.