A Retreat For Busy Women Everywhere
Ruttger’s
Sugar Lake Lodge - Map it.
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
October 3- 5, 2008
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Hosted by Karla Heeter of
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AGENDA
Friday, October 3, 2008
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Registration, Social Fun (light food & beverages served),
Vendor Area Open (4 pm vendor set up) / Cash bar
*plus special guest appearances!
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Opening Session: Getting to Know You…
Saturday, October 4, 2008
7:00 am – 8:00 am Yoga or Fall Color Walk/Hike (Optional)
8:00 am – 4:00 pm Vendor Area Open
8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am – 10:00 am General Session
Keynote Speaker: Louise Kurzeka
Presentation
Finding the Time for Yourself – Life Strategies for Busy
Women
Is your day so filled with time at work, time with kids and time running
the household that there’s no time left for you? It doesn’t have to
be that way! Organizing expert Louise Kurzeka will share strategies
on what you can do differently in your day to day life to find 30 minutes
each day just for you.
10:00 am – 10:30 am Break/Vendor Area
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Breakout Sessions
- What is an 8-track? Bridging the Generational Communication
Gap
(Donelle Hintermeister)
Each generation seems to have a unique set of values attached to it.
When we label these values/ experiences as right or wrong, conflict
may arise. We will take a look at the values and events that attributed
to the different generations and how we can use this information to
better communicate with others.
(J. Peterson)
Identity theft is a costly crime, but it’s not necessarily hackers and
techno-geeks that are our worst enemies. Sometimes it’s the people
we love and trust the most who have steered us from our true identities. Rediscover
who you are and what you can do once you know who you are!
- Create a Classy Wardrobe – Simply!
(Linda Saveraid)
Do you walk into your closet every morning and think to yourself you have
nothing to wear! Do you wonder how some women can look so put together every
time they walk out of the house? Are you tired of spending money on clothes
you ultimately don’t like? Discover how you can create a classy wardrobe
by simplifying the rules with a few key pieces and accessories that can
make your daily dressing an easier and more rewarding experience.
Here’s your chance to learn how to get the most out of your workout time.
We will explore a variety of types and levels of fitness to help you
be the best you can be with the time that you have.
- Are You On the Best Stressed List?
(Jeannie Fobbe)
Then come to this “Funshop” and get tips and tools for dealing with stress
that will take your name off that list – for a few days, or at least for
a few moments, at a time. The reality is - stress in part of life - and
we need it. It is the “dis” stress we can do with out. Learn how and why
humor is one of your best coping tools for dealing with stress, AND walk
away with some valuable, practical, stress busters to help you immediately
and in those everyday moments that we call Life.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm General Session: Louise Kurzeka
Presentation
Living a Clutter-Free Life
Is stuff taking over your home? Are closets overflowing with never used
possessions while everyday items lay out in the open? Has emotional clutter
stolen your focus and sapped your creativity and enthusiasm? Learn
how to streamline your life by eliminating both physical and emotional clutter,
while cutting down on visual noise. We’ll also discuss practical
and simple techniques to manage clutter using proven organizing guidelines
and strategies.
2:30 pm – 6:00 pm Mini-Sessions or Optional Free Time
Mini-sessions will be available on a first come, first served basis and will
include: Seated Massage, Bio Feedback, Reiki, Aroma Therapy, Travel, Yoga,
and more! Vendors will be open until 4:00 PM only. Free round of golf for
those who are interested!
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Dinner with Private Concert
By: Heart’s Cry
Sunday, October 5, 2008
7:00 am – 8:00 am Yoga or Fall Color Walk/Hike (Optional)
7:30 am – 8:00 am Optional Praise and Worship with Heart’s Cry
8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am – 10:00 am Breakouts (60 minutes)
- The Power of One
(J Peterson)
One is a powerful number. One person with an idea can change the
world. Discover the world-changer in yourself and learn how to
start your own ripple in the pond of life.
- Tear Down That Wall! Communicating to reduce defensiveness
(Donelle Hintermeister)
Defensiveness builds a wall between the speaker and the listener. In
this interactive session you will learn words and phrases that will
help lower defensiveness in others. You will also learn the importance
of your body language in your overall communication strategy.
(Jeannie Fobbe)
There are more benefits to journaling than you can shake a stick at!
Come learn why journaling is not only good for the soul, it is good
for the body and mind. You will leave with 111 reasons to journal and
some wonderful techniques to get you started in this ancient art.
- Create a Classy Wardrobe – Simply!
(Linda Saveraid)
Do you walk into your closet every morning and think to yourself you have
nothing to wear! Do you wonder how some women can look so put together every
time they walk out of the house? Are you tired of spending money on clothes
you ultimately don’t like? Discover how you can create a classy wardrobe
by simplifying the rules with a few key pieces and accessories that can
make your daily dressing an easier and more rewarding experience.
10:00 am – 11:30 am Closing Keynote Speaker: Karla Heeter
Presentation:
If You Think You Can…
Karla will close the retreat with some humorous life stories, powerful affirmations
and compelling thoughts to inspire you to greater personal happiness and
well being. You will be moved to live the life you’ve always imagined.
12:00 pm Departure!
Registration Fee
Retreat Registration Fee is $179 per person, and includes all sessions; all
meals and a free round of golf!
Registration deadline is September 1, 2008
$199 per person after September 1, 2008
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Vendor Fee
Vendor tables are available for $100 for the weekend (Fri-Sat)
Includes one 8-foot table and chair only. Location subject to availability.
Vendors must also register for the retreat in order to attend meals and
sessions. Contact Dana Ellis for more information.
Lodging
Rooms are available at Sugar Lake Lodge
for a special rate of $95 per room per night (plus tax) single/double or $190
per room per night (plus tax) for two bedroom townhouse style rooms, which
sleep up to four people
Register
Snail Mail or Email with: name, address, phone, email, breakout session preferences,
lodging preference and special needs – to Dana Ellis, Ellis International
Events, 4688 Flag Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN 55428 or email to dana@ellisinternational.com
Payment Options
Check – made payable to Humor Xchange
Credit Card – Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
