<strong>Let</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Star</strong> <strong>Shine</strong> <strong>Bright</strong>... DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS!CHILD LIFE COUNCIL 24TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON PROFESSIONAL ISSUESHYATT REGENCY DALLAS AT REUNIONPROGRAM OVERVIEWWhether you are a seasoned professionalor a student just beginning to explore thepossibilities, the <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> <strong>Council</strong> 24thAnnual Conference on Professional Issues has somethingfor you! Empower yourself with knowledge bytaking advantage of a diverse array of educationalopportunities, including a host of seminars and workshopsdesigned both for professional and personaldevelopment. Build your own curriculum based on yourexperience level and needs. Connect with colleaguesfrom around the world as you work together to tacklecurrent child life issues, share fresh ideas and resources,and contribute to the growth of the profession!Dr. Garry Landreth, the founder of the renowned Center for PlayTherapy at the University of North Texas, will kick off the conferencewith the Emma Plank Keynote Address. In addition to the nearly 50workshops and seminars available for you to choose from over thecourse of the three-day event, there will be ample networking opportunities,including a special dinner reception on Saturday evening atthe Dallas World Aquarium (tickets $45). At the closing session,speaker Randy Snow, one of the most successful wheelchair athletesin history, will inspire us to overcome challenges and achieve success.Recommit to furthering your education this year. Take inventoryof your professional development needs, then tap into the expertresources of many of the “stars” of the child life profession.Learn everything from practical hands-on techniques to the latestdevelopments in child life research and theory. See and learn howto do what you do better.Join us, and take your place among the stars of the child lifeprofession!2 CHILD LIFE COUNCIL
<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> <strong>Council</strong> 24th Annual Conference on Professional IssuesThe CLC Executive Board and Conference Planning Committees are pleased to invite you to the <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> <strong>Council</strong> 24th Annual Conference on Professional Issues.2006 Professional Conference Program Planning CommitteeKathryn Davitt, MOT, CCLS, OTR(Chair, Conference ProgramPlanning Committee)Community Program ManagerCook <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Medical CenterFort Worth, TXEllen Hollon, MS, CCLS(Chair, Local Planning Committee)Director, <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong><strong>Child</strong>ren’s Medical Center DallasDallas, TXToni Millar, MA, CCLSDirector, <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong>Rainbow Babies & <strong>Child</strong>ren’s HospitalCleveland, OHBarbara Blair, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> CoordinatorThe Gerry Frank Center for <strong>Child</strong>ren’s CareProvidence St. Vincent Medical CenterPortland, ORSheri Mosely, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> ManagerArnold Palmer Hospital for <strong>Child</strong>ren and WomenOrlando, FLKristie Opiola, MS, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> SpecialistCook <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Medical CenterFort Worth, TXDonna Trentel, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist<strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital ColumbusFamily and Volunteer ServicesColumbus, OHSenta Greene, MA, CCLSCEO, Full CircleAdjunct Faculty at California State University(North Ridge), Pacific Oaks CollegeStevenson Ranch, CAAdjunct ReviewersAudra Jenkins, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> CoordinatorThe <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Hospital of OU Medical CenterOklahoma City, OKErin Shaffer, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> SpecialistGreenville Memorial HospitalGreenville, SCRose Resler, MA, CCLS, CFCSDirector of <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialists ProgramSchool of Family and Consumer SciencesThe University of Akron, OhioAkron, OHShawn Brasher, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> SpecialistSt. Jude <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Research HospitalMemphis, TNShannon Gleditsch, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> SpecialistTexas <strong>Child</strong>ren’s HospitalHouston, TXSheila MacPherson, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> SpecialistSickKids, The Hospital for Sick <strong>Child</strong>renToronto, ON Canada2006 Local Conference Planning CommitteeChairEllen Hollon, MS, CCLSDirector, <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong><strong>Child</strong>ren’s Medical Center DallasDallas, TXFundraisingEugene Johnson, MA, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist<strong>Child</strong>ren’s Medical Center DallasDallas, TXEmily Parker, BS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> SpecialistOur <strong>Child</strong>ren’s House at BaylorDallas, TXVolunteersTracy Pipes, MS, CCLSShawna Weber, MS, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialists<strong>Child</strong>ren’s Medical Center DallasDallas, TXBook StoreKelli Gerard, MS, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> SpecialistMedical City <strong>Child</strong>ren’s HospitalDallas, TXPublicityKim Johnson, BS, CCLSCoordinator, <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> ServicesMedical City <strong>Child</strong>ren’s HospitalDallas, TXRegistrationBetsy Hillyard, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> ManagerJill Koss, MS, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> DirectorCook <strong>Child</strong>ren’s Medical CenterFort Worth, TXLocal EventsAmy Browning, BS, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> SpecialistTexas Scottish Rite Hospital for <strong>Child</strong>renDallas, TXShawnna Rogers, MA, CCLS<strong>Child</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Specialist<strong>Child</strong>ren’s Medical Center DallasDallas, TXDALLAS, TEXAS ★ MAY 26–28, 2006 3