Greater Texas Community Partners

Greater Texas Community Partners
13th Annual Conference
Co-Sponsored by the
Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards

October 4, 5, and 6, 2009
Austin, Texas

DoubleTree Hotel

Honorary Chair
Former First Lady, Laura Bush

Come hear our Keynote speakers:
Ruby K. Payne, Ph. D., Monday, October 5 at 8:30am
Liz Murray, Tuesday, October 6 at 10:30am

Opening Keynote Address:
Bridges Out of Poverty

RUBY K. PAYNE, Ph.D.

Dr. Ruby K. Payne, author, educator, consultant and administrator, will be the opening Keynote Speaker on October 5. Dr. Payne’s presentation is based in part on her myth-shattering book, A Framework for Understanding Poverty. Her presentation, Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities reaches out to front-line staff, caseworkers, volunteers and managers who connect with the lives of people in poverty. A gifted synthesizer, Dr. Payne presents her research and observations in such a way that many people experience “eye-opening learning,” enhancing their abilities to help children of poverty succeed socially and academically. Dr. Payne received a BA from Goshen (IN) College, a master’s degree from Western Michigan University and her doctorate from Loyola (IL) University.

Closing Keynote Address:
From Homeless to Harvard

LIZ MURRAY

Liz Murray’s life is a triumph over adversity and a stunning example of the importance of dreaming big. Liz’s life as a child of cocaine-addicted parents in the Bronx was bitterly grim. By age 15, Liz’s mother had died and she was homeless-living on the streets, riding the subway all night and eating from dumpsters. She attended Columbia for a short period of time and has recently returned to Harvard to complete her degree. Liz’s story is exhilarating as she takes audiences on a very personal journey where she achieves the improbable. In 2003, Lifetime Television produced a movie about Liz’s life story entitled From Homeless to Harvard. Liz in the recipient of Oprah Winfrey’s first ever Chutzpah Award and is currently writing her memoirs. She received her B.S. in Psychology from Harvard University in June 2009.

Make Your Reservations Now!

$200.00 Early Bird Registration before September 15, 2009

2 1/2 Day Conference Fee Includes:
Sunday 6:00 P.M. Reception,
Monday Lunch, Snacks Monday Afternoon,
Dinner of Stars Monday 7:15 p.m.,
Monday & Tuesday Continental Breakfast & General Session,
2 Keynote Speakers & a wide variety of Workshops .

$250.00 Conference Registration Fee after September 15, 2009

$275.00 Conference Registration Fee Same-Day On Site

- Register for Full Conference Packages Online -

- Register for Selected Conference Activities Online -

FAX/Mail Registration Form

Limited scholarships available to members of affiliate Community Partners Groups.
Contact us at 214-824-4928 or gtcp@sbcglobal.net

CANCELLATION POLICY

There will be a $25 cancellation fee for any
cancellations received after September 1st.
No refunds will be given after September 15th.


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HOME ABOUT US VIDEOS NEWSLETTERS NOMINATION FORMS CONTACT US PARTNER LOGIN RESOURCES HOW YOU CAN HELP TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE CALL 911 or 1-800-252-5400 Sign up for email announcements! Email: First Name: Last Name:	Greater Texas Community Partners 13th Annual Conference Co-Sponsored by the Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards October 4, 5, and 6, 2009 Austin, Texas DoubleTree Hotel Honorary Chair Former First Lady, Laura Bush Come hear our Keynote speakers: Ruby K. Payne, Ph. D., Monday, October 5 at 8:30am Liz Murray, Tuesday, October 6 at 10:30am Opening Keynote Address: Bridges Out of Poverty RUBY K. PAYNE, Ph.D. Dr. Ruby K. Payne, author, educator, consultant and administrator, will be the opening Keynote Speaker on October 5. Dr. Payne’s presentation is based in part on her myth-shattering book, *A Framework for Understanding Poverty. Her presentation, Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities* reaches out to front-line staff, caseworkers, volunteers and managers who connect with the lives of people in poverty. A gifted synthesizer, Dr. Payne presents her research and observations in such a way that many people experience “eye-opening learning,” enhancing their abilities to help children of poverty succeed socially and academically. Dr. Payne received a BA from Goshen (IN) College, a master’s degree from Western Michigan University and her doctorate from Loyola (IL) University. Closing Keynote Address: *From Homeless to Harvard* LIZ MURRAY Liz Murray’s life is a triumph over adversity and a stunning example of the importance of dreaming big. Liz’s life as a child of cocaine-addicted parents in the Bronx was bitterly grim. By age 15, Liz’s mother had died and she was homeless-living on the streets, riding the subway all night and eating from dumpsters. She attended Columbia for a short period of time and has recently returned to Harvard to complete her degree. Liz’s story is exhilarating as she takes audiences on a very personal journey where she achieves the improbable. In 2003, Lifetime Television produced a movie about Liz’s life story entitled From Homeless to Harvard. Liz in the recipient of Oprah Winfrey’s first ever Chutzpah Award and is currently writing her memoirs. She received her B.S. in Psychology from Harvard University in June 2009. Make Your Reservations Now! $200.00 Early Bird Registration before September 15, 2009 2 1/2 Day Conference Fee Includes: Sunday 6:00 P.M. Reception, Monday Lunch, Snacks Monday Afternoon, Dinner of Stars Monday 7:15 p.m., Monday & Tuesday Continental Breakfast & General Session, 2 Keynote Speakers & a wide variety of Workshops . $250.00 Conference Registration Fee after September 15, 2009 $275.00 Conference Registration Fee Same-Day On Site - Register for Full Conference Packages Online - - Register for Selected Conference Activities Online - FAX/Mail Registration Form Limited scholarships available to members of affiliate Community Partners Groups. Contact us at 214-824-4928 or gtcp@sbcglobal.net CANCELLATION POLICY There will be a $25 cancellation fee for any cancellations received after September 1st. No refunds will be given after September 15th.
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