Meeting/Workshop Schedule with Descriptions
- Wednesday (Room: 554AB)
- Thursday (Room: 554AB)
- Friday (Room: 554AB)
- Saturday (Room: 554AB)
- Sunday (Room: Ballroom A)
Wednesday, June 20
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
State Chapters Coordinators’ Meeting
Room: 554 AB
Facilitators:
Debbie Mohney, Colorado State Chapters Coordinator
Judy Martin, Florida State Chapters Coordinator
Summary:
Meet and learn from these coordinators and share best practices.
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
State Organizations’ Meeting
Room: 554 AB
Facilitators:
Jeff Bonnell, Director, Georgia State Office
Elizabeth LeBarron, HLAA National States and Chapters Coordinator
Summary:
Review state organization best practices, discuss state goals and projects, and share the latest challenges and successes in the states.
Thursday, June 21
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Harnessing Group Dynamics for Successful HLAA Leadership: An Interactive Workshop Part I
Room: 554 AB
Presenter:
Scott Bally, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, aural rehabilitation consultant for HLAA and a retired professor of Gallaudet University
Summary:
Learn how individuals’ communication styles impact others in a group setting and how to leverage them for maximum success in an HLAA Chapter or State organization.
3 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Harnessing Group Dynamics for Successful HLAA Leadership: An Interactive Workshop Part II
Room: 554 AB
Presenter:
Scott Bally, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, aural rehabilitation consultant for HLAA and a retired professor of Gallaudet University
Summary:
Learn more about how individuals’ communication styles impact others in a group setting and how to leverage them for maximum success in an HLAA Chapter or State organization.
Friday, June 22
1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Starting a Parent Support Group
Room: 554 AB
Presenters:
Michelle Kraskin, Audiologist, Supervisor of Audiology Weill Cornell Medical College, Hearing and Speech Department
Joseph Montano, Ed. D., Audiologist, Director of Hearing and Speech, Weill Cornell Medical College and HLAA Board of Trustee
Krysty Krwko, Parent Leader
Summary:
Managing hearing loss in children involves more than diagnostics and amplification. There are multiple layers of adjustments for parents, siblings, friends and family as they seek to provide optimum care for their child. Expand your chapter’s reach by starting a parent support group. This presentation will provide practical steps for attracting and keeping parents of children with hearing loss.
2:45 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Grassroots Advocacy
Room: 554 AB
NOTE: This workshop will run until 5 p.m.
Presenter:
Lise Hamlin, HLAA Director of Public Policy
Summary:
Chapters and State Organizations are in a unique position to impact legislation and regulations locally, on a state level or support national initiatives. Come learn about what’s “hot” on the national scene and discuss ways to get your own chapter involved in local advocacy projects.
Saturday, June 23
8:45 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Getting the Word Out: Promoting Chapter Identity and Creating Marketing Collateral
(Attendance required for delegates)
Room: 554 AB
Presenter:
Ann Thomas, President, Diablo Valley Chapter
Summary:
Discover the “how” and “why” of developing materials that “brand” the chapter and make it easier to attract and keep members.
10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Involving Chapter Members in Solving Problems & Dilemmas of Communication Partners
Room: 554 AB
Presenters:
Sam Trychin, Ph.D.
Janet Trychin, Au.D.
Summary:
Hearing loss never affects just the person that has it: their communication challenges involve their family members, too. Come hear these popular speakers as they teach how to solicit feedback from both the person and their loved ones, to help them live a higher quality of life and to help your chapter thrive.
1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Newsletters: Keys to Success
Room: 554 AB
View Barbara Kelley's Presentation [PDF] View Cindy Dyer's Presentation [PDF]
Presenters:
Barbara Kelley, HLAA Deputy Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief, Hearing Loss Magazine
Cindy Dyer, Dyer Design
Summary: Newsletters are excellent educational tools as well as outreach vehicles. By attending this workshop, HLAA Chapters and State organizations will learn practical tips and techniques that they can apply in their own monthly, bimonthly, or quarterly newsletter.
2:45 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Office Hours Appointments NEW!
Room: 554 AB
Meet with:
Elizabeth LeBarron, HLAA National States and Chapters Coordinator
Summary: Meet one-on-one to discuss current problems and brainstorm solutions or share a success or idea. Each 15-minute consultation must be scheduled in advance.
Sunday, June 24
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Awards Breakfast and Ceremony
Room: Ballroom A
Emcee:
Suzanne D’Amico
Summary: Come to this free event that showcases best practices and honors those individuals and HLAA Chapter and State organizations that have gone above and beyond to serve others with hearing loss.
A plated breakfast will be served promptly at 8:30 a.m. A plate for late arrivals cannot be guaranteed. Please be sure to RSVP on your registration; a ticket will be in your Registration Packet.
