RICHMOND SINGLE ADULT CONFERENCE
"Spring Cleaning for the Soul!"
GENERAL INFORMATION
Saturday & Sunday, April 19-20, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sunday
MonumentAvenueBuilding
5600 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA23226
REGISTRATION:PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 10th! The Registration Form is on our web site. Printed forms are available in church foyers and from your Ward or Stake Single Adult Reps.
SATURDAY:Engaging Keynote Speakers and Workshops, Service Projects, Dinner, Dance & Games will be provided. Request your favorite songs on your RegistrationForm for the DJ to play at the dance!
SUNDAY:Continental Breakfast, Sacrament Meeting with Glen Allen Ward, Single Adult Testimony Meeting, and Sack Lunch provided.
SPEAKERS/WORKSHOPS:
Keynote Speakers: Chris and Erlynn Lansing - "Being Successful in Your Journey" - Bro. and Sis. Lansing will share insights on how they have become successful in their careers and personallives, the steps they have taken and thelessons they have learned, so that we can apply thesemethods for success in our own lives.
Workshop #1 - Kristi Birch - "Decluttering Your Life" - Sis. Birch will present a workshop onphysically getting our lives, and our houses, in order so that we can be at peace, focused andready for greater things to come into our lives.
Workshop #2 - Sherry Clarke - "Unpacking Your Baggage" - Sis. Clarke will present a workshop on understanding how to deal with past relationships in a healthy way, enabling us to learn from our experiences and break cycles that are destructive to ourselves and to our families.
Workshop #3 - Ryan Henry - "Dealing With Changes in Life" -Bro. Henry will present a workshop on dealing with change in our lives, how change impacts us, how to prepare ourselves, and how to deal with the impact of change. The message to take away from this workshop will be "Don't fear change - anticipate it!"
Our SERVICE PROJECT is two-fold: Showing our love, support and appreciation for our brothers and sisters who are currently serving in the Military away from home, and focusing on the needs of our Single brothers and sisters here at home. Come prepared to really make a difference insomeone's life!
DRESS CODE: Nice casual on Saturday. Church dress on Sunday.
HOUSING/HOTELS: For information on housing or hotels, contact Michelle Stone (see below).
IF ANY QUESTIONS ORFURTHER INFORMATION NEEDED, PLEASE CONTACT:
Michelle Stone @ 804-304-6028, (Richmond Stake Single Adult Rep)
Steve Rochkind @ 804-556-2403 (Richmond Stake Single Adult Rep)
JoAnne Botkin @ 804-714-5248, (Chesterfield Stake Single Adult Rep)
Monica Whitlock @ 804-627-1583, (Midlothian Stake Single Adult Rep)
All divorces must be final.
RICHMOND SINGLE ADULT CONFERENCE
“Spring Cleaning for the Soul!”
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
“Being Successful in Your Journey”
Bro. and Sis. Lansing will share insights on how they have become successful in their careers and personallives, the steps they have taken and thelessons they have learned.
Erlynn Ensign Lansing is a graduate of BYU. Among her many accomplishments, which include raising a beautiful family, she worked at the White House for four years, taught early morning seminary for seven years, was President of the Parents’ Association at Collegiate School, was Chairman of the Women's Association for the National Advisory Council at BYU, and currently teaches two Institute classes.
James Christopher Lansing (Chris) serves as President/CEO of Lansing BuildingProducts. The company,headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a national wholesale-distributorof exterior building supplies. Chris receivedhis BS from BrighamYoungUniversity in 1979. He remains activelyconnected to his alma mater through variousvolunteer positions. He is Past Chair of the National Advisory Council, Marriott School of Management and serves onthe Presidents' Leadership Council for BYU. In 1999, the Marriott School of Management named Chris their Alumnusofthe Year.
Chris has served in numerous positions within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daySaints including past Bishop andpast Stake President for the Richmond, VA Stake.
In recognition of his many contributions throughout the years, the Heart of Virginia Council – Boy Scouts of Americaawarded Chris its prestigious Silver Beaver Award. Chris also serves on the Regional Executive Board – SouthernRegion of the Boy Scouts of America.
Ernst and Young selected Chris as the 1998 Virginia Entrepreneur of the Year in theWholesale/Distribution category.
In addition to his extensive involvement at BYU, Chris also serves as a Board Member for Southern VirginiaUniversity in Buena Vista, VA and as a Board Member for the PolynesianCulturalCenter in Hawaii.
Chris served for several years on the Virginia State Board of the National Conference for Community and Justice(NCCJ) and was the Chair for the 2002 NCCJ Humanitarian Award Dinner. The NCCJ presented him with their Humanitarian Award in October, 2004.
Chris and Erlynnhave four children and one ‘and a half’ grandchildren. Their oldest son, Ted, is a BYU graduate now working for Lansing Building Products as Vice President - Sales & Marketing. Another son, Hunter, is a graduate of the University of Utah and resides in the Charlotte, NC area with his wife, Stephanie Grant. He works for LBP as a Branch Manager. Their only daughter, Lindsay, also graduated from BYU and is an Event Planner for a Trade Association in D.C. Their youngest son, Chase, is currently serving a church mission in Brazil. Upon returning later this summer, he will resume his educational endeavors at BYU. The family enjoys traveling together, skiing, scuba diving, boating and golf.
RICHMOND SINGLE ADULT CONFERENCE
“Spring Cleaning for the Soul!”
WORKSHOP PRESENTERS
Sherry Clarke – "Unpacking Your Baggage"
Sis. Clarke will present a workshop on understanding how to deal with past relationships in a healthy way, enabling us to learn from our experiences and break cycles that are destructive to ourselves and to our families.
Sherry is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has been in private practice since 1994. She is a Life Coach specializing for ten years in Adults with AD/HD, a Relationship Coach for Singles and a member of the Relationship Coaching Institute for two years.
She is presently the 6th time Chairman of the 17th Annual Seneca MD Stake “Joy in the Journey” SA Conference – June 20-22, 2008. She is a member of Quince Orchard Ward, Seneca, MD Stake. She is the mother of six adult children and doting grandmother of seven, and does she have the pictures to show off!
“I am looking forward to the Richmond Single Adult Conference (a great theme – ‘Spring Cleaning for the Soul!’) and facilitating the ‘Unpacking Your Baggage’ workshop. What an opportunity to learn from the past, feel joy in the present and design a brighter, more positive future,” says Sherry.
Ryan Henry – "Dealing With Changes in Life"
Bro. Henry will present a workshop on dealing with change in our lives, how change impacts us, how to prepare ourselves, and how to deal with the impact of change. The message to take away from this workshop will be "Don't fear change - anticipate it!"
Ryan is the third of six children in his family of origin. He grew up in Florida and served a mission in Australia. He met his wife in the Singles Branch in Tampa, Florida. He graduated from USF with a Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology and then went on to get a Masters and PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from BYU.
He has worked for LDS Family Services for the past five years. He currently lives in Midlothian, VA with his wife and three boys.
Kristi Birch – "Clear Your Clutter and Transform Your Life!"
Clutter is ‘stuck energy’ that has far-reaching effects physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. The simple act of clearing clutter can transform your life by releasing negative emotions, generating energy, and allowing you to create space in your life for the things you want to achieve.
Kristi will guide you through the liberating task of clutter clearing, including the psychology of why we keep clutter in the first place. Through group seminars and individual coaching, Kristi has empowered hundreds to reach their full potential by helping them release emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical clutter from their lives.
Kristi earned her degree from BYU in Communications. Her varied experiences from the NASDAQ Stock Exchange to humanitarian aid in Rwanda to running her own business have given her the opportunity to work with all types of people in all walks of life. Kristi lives with her family in Ellicott City, Maryland.
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RICHMOND SINGLE ADULT CONFERENCE
“Spring Cleaning for the Soul!”
APRIL 19-20, 2008
2:00p.m. Saturday to 1:30 p.m. Sunday
MonumentAvenueBuilding
5600 Monument Ave., Richmond, VA23226
TO REGISTER, PLEASE SEND THE BELOW INFO TO:
OR MAIL IT TO:
Julie Hanks, PO Box 156, Claremont, VA23899
OR HAND DELIVER IT TO:
Your Stake or Ward/Branch Single Adult Rep
To email, just copy & paste the below in your email andtype in your responses:
Full Name:
Gender: Male Female
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Ward & Stake:
AgeRange:31-4041-5051-6061-7071+
Will you be attending for Saturday & Sunday, or Saturday only?
Song requests for DJ?
Do you wantyour email address included in a group email list for reminders about regional Single Adult events? Yes No
***PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 10TH SO WE CAN PLAN ACCORDINGLY!!***
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE CONFERENCE!!
RICHMOND SINGLE ADULT CONFERENCE
April 19 - 20, 2008
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, April 19, 2008:
2:00-3:00 p.m.Welcome & Keynote Speakers – Cultural Hall
3:10-3:55 p.m.Workshop #1 (45 minutes)
4:05-4:50 p.m.Workshop #2 (45 minutes)
5:00-5:45 p.m.Workshop #3 (45 minutes)
5:55-6:55 p.m.Dinner break
7:00-7:40 p.m.Service Project - mingling with those in your area
(those you might know)
7:50-8:30 p.m.Ice Breaker - mingling with those out of your area
(those you might not know)
8:30-11:30 p.m.Dance & Games
Sunday, April 20, 2008:
9:00-9:45 a.m.Continental Breakfast in Cultural Hall
10:00-11:10 a.m.Sacrament Meeting with Glen Allen Ward, Richmond, VA
11:20-12:20 p.m.Single Adult Testimony Meeting in Cultural Hall
12:30-1:30 p.m.Sack Lunch following Testimony Meeting in Cultural Hall
* * * * * Directions to MonumentAvenueBuilding * * * * *
From Chesterfield area: Take the POWHITE PKWY/VA-76-TOLL NORTH exit. Merge on VA-76 NORTH. Continue on I-195 NORTH. Take the GROVE AVE/PATTERSON AVE (VA-6) exit. Continue on N THOMPSON ST. Turn Left on KENSINGTON AVE. Bear Left on PATTERSON AVE. Turn Right on N HAMILTON ST. Turn Left on MONUMENT AVE.
From Points North (WashingtonDC): I-95 SOUTH to theI-195 SOUTH/I-64 WEST/POWHITE PKWY exit towards CHARLOTTESVILLE, exit #79. Merge on I-195. Take the HAMILTON ST/(US-33)/BROAD ST (US-250) exit. Continue on N HAMILTON ST. Turn Right on W BROAD ST. Turn Left on BYRD AVE. Turn Right on MONUMENT AVE. Chapel is ahead on the RIGHT.
From Points South/North Carolina: I-85 North to I-95 North towards Richmond. Take the CHIPPENHAM PKWY/VA-150 NORTH/(US-360 W)/(US-60) exit, exit #67. Take the POWHITE PKWY/VA-76-TOLL NORTH exit. VA-76 becomes I-195 North. Take the GROVE AVE/PATTERSON AVE (VA-6) exit. Continue on N THOMPSON ST. Turn Left on KENSINGTON AVE. Bear Left on PATTERSON AVE. Turn Right on WILLOW LAWN DR. Turn Left on MONUMENT AVE. Chapel is ahead on the RIGHT.
From Points East (Williamsburg/Norfolk/VA Beach): Take I-64 WEST. Continue on I-64 WEST/I-95 NORTH. Take the I-195 SOUTH/I-64 WEST/POWHITE PKWY exit towards CHARLOTTESVILLE, exit #79. Merge on I-64 WEST. Take the I-195 SOUTH. Merge on I-195 SOUTH. Take the HAMILTON ST/(US-33)/BROAD ST (US-250). Continue on N HAMILTON ST. Turn Right on MONUMENT AVE. Chapel is ahead on the RIGHT.
From Points West (Charlottesville): Take I-64 EAST towards RICHMOND. Take the BROAD ST/GLENSIDE DR/US-250 exit, exit #183. Turn Right on GLENSIDE DR. Turn Left on MONUMENT AVE. Chapel is about 1.5 miles ahead on the LEFT.
MonumentAvenueBuilding
5600 Monument Ave.
Richmond, VA 23226
HOTELS NEAR MONUMENTAVENENUEBUILDING
(5600 Monument Ave., Richmond, VA23226)
HOTELSMINUTESMILES
Courtyard by Marriott2 minutes1.42 miles
6400 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA23230
804-282-1881
Crowne Plaza Hotel2 minutes1.60 miles
6531 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA23230
804-285-9951 or 888-303-1753 (toll-free)
Days Inn Richmond West Broad3 minutes1.68 miles
2100 Dickens Rd.
I-64 Exit 183
Richmond, VA23230
804-282-3300
Holiday Inn3 minutes1.68 miles
2000 Staples Mill Rd.
Richmond, VA23230
866-270-5110 (toll-free)
Best Western4 minutes2.34 miles
7007 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA23294
877-722-3422
ComfortInnExecutiveCenter4 minutes2.62 miles
7201 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA23294
804-672-1108 or 877-424-6423 (toll free)
Econo Lodge4 minutes2.76 miles
7300 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA23294
804-672-8621
Quality Inn6 minutes3.60 miles
8008 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA23294
804-346-0000 or 877-424-6423 (toll-free)