ACA Ohio Section Annual Meeting

January 25, 1996 - Morning Sessions

Fawcett Center for Tomorrow; Columbus, Ohio

Two-Hour Sessions from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

• Michael Brandwein

  Michael Brandwein is a National Educator/Consultant. He is recognized internationally as one of the leading trainers of persons in camping, education, and youth leadership. Michael's original techniques, dynamic style, and practical, "use it immediately" approach have made him one of the most requested speakers and staff trainers in camping. Based in the Chicago area, he is a frequent keynote speaker for national organizations, including both the American and Canadian Camping Associations. His credentials are endless! Don't miss out!

• Your Camp and the Information Superhighway - Stuart Weinberg, MD, Computer Consultant, Pittsburgh, PA

  ALSO PRESENTED IN THE AFTERNOON

  Dr. Weinberg is no stranger to the camping industry. He serves on the advisory board as Chairman of The Carl B. Kern Fund and is an active ACA participant. Stuart is also a computer consultant with a whole new realm of camping you can't afford to miss! This session will feature a live on-line demonstration of how camps are currently using the Internet, including e-mail and the World Wide Web.

• "Teamwork Concepts Through 'Team Challenge'" - John V. Fark, Ohio State University Extensions Agent, 4-H Extension Agent Marion Co.

  ALSO PRESENTED IN THE AFTERNOON

  Participants will be better able to use initiatives in teaching critical teamwork concepts of goal setting, group problem solving, respect, trust-risk, responsibility and communications.

• "Advanced Communications" - ACA National Public Awareness Committee: Ruth Lister or Bob Schultz Communications Dept. National ACA

  ALSO PRESENTED IN THE AFTERNOON

  This is a session built on the knowledge gained from the first two years of ACA's Public Awareness Initiative. It is the combined wisdom of the Fleishman-Hillard team (our national PR firm), a full national committee of camp professionals and national staff. Learn the benefits of describing your camp program in terms of the outcomes achieved (the successful development of children and youth). PLUS, you will see the footage of the many camp stories that have been flooding the media!

One-Hour Sessions from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

• "Project Ohio Outdoor Access: An Environmental Education Program for K-12 Students with Disabilities" - Karen Ricker and David Hoy, Recreation Unlimited National Challenge Center for People with Disabilities, Columbus, OH

  This session is a must for all educators! Participants will receive practical ideas for teaching inclusive environmental education activities; to model how to modify existing materials for a wide range of disabilities; and to practice applying these ideas in a hands-on, interactive workshop.

• "Is Your Camp a Public Water System?" - Carolyn O'Neal, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency - Division of Drinking and Ground Water, Columbus, OH

  This session will answer many questions you may have had but didn't know to ask. Now you do! This informative presentation will help you and your site staff safely manage your camp's water issues.

One-Hour Sessions from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

• "Standing Orders at Camp" - Myra Pravda, RN, MSN, Independent "Camp Nuse", Cincinnati, OH

  Who can use standing orders? How do you write standing orders? How and who may write and administer these orders? These and more questions will be answered by one of the countries leading educators and speaker. Come. For the health of it.

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