Copyright © 1997 by Robert A. Hirschfeld, reprinted with permission
The National Congress for Fathers and Children (NCFC), founded in 1981, will hold its 1997 Convention at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, within the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport complex, from Thursday, August 7, 1997 through Sunday, August 10th.
Registration is $75.00 before August 1, or $100.00 after August 1.
For the additional "Family Program" add $35.00, and for the "President's Dinner, $25.00 per person.
Hyatt Regency Hotel Rooms are $91.00 per night, single or double.
Contact Convention Chairman Dave Shelton, Fathers for Equal Rights, for information on nearby economical accommodations.
The convention itself will provide multiple educational workshops of interest to Fathers, their families, and all those who support the cause of Preserving and Improving Father-Child relationships.
To register for the convention, phone (310) 247 6051 between 9 AM and 5 PM Pacific Daylight Savings Time, or inquire by Internet email to Contact Convention Chairman Dave Shelton, Fathers for Equal Rights.
6:00 p.m.
President's welcoming address.
Registration office and book store will close at 6:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. to 10:25
MEETING ROOM B
10:35 a.m. to 12 noon
MEETING ROOM B
12 noon to 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
MEETING ROOM B
Registration office and book store will close at 6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
New Candidates for the board should make themselves available in the lobby during the evening so that they can talk with the voters and expand on their wishes and plans for being on the board.
7:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. to 10:25
MEETING ROOM B
10:35 a.m. to 12 noon
MEETING ROOM B
12 noon to 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
MEETING ROOM B
3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
MEETING ROOM B
Office and book store will close at 6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
PHIL HOLMAN will speak on "The D.C. Front - Fathers Rights in National Government"
The Keynote Speaker will be announced soon.
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For more information, email Dave Shelton, Fathers for Equal Rights or see NCFC's web page.
MEETING ROOM A
Bob Hirschfeld, JD will present a class on "The Appeal Process and Appealing Without a Lawyer"
George Kelly will present a class on effective fund raising at the local chapter level.
MEETING ROOM A
John Smotherman will present a class on how to do a cost effective deposition in a custody case. Mr Smotherman will cover all forms of depositions.
How do you get 100 fathers per month to join your local chapter?
David Allen Shelton
Lunch (on your own)
The two meeting rooms will be opened into one room and the candidates for the board of directors will be presented to the members of NCFC. Each candidates will be given 3 minutes to state his or her reason for wanting to be on the board and their qualifications for being on the board.
MEETING ROOM A
R. Joseph Powell and Lisa Hagenauer will present a class on the use of interrogatories and request for Production of documents in a child custody case.
Victor Smith will make a presentation,"How the old timers did it."
Final meeting of the 1996/97 Board of Directors.
SATURDAY August 9,1997
Board of directors will meet for breakfast.
Office and book store will open.
MEETING ROOM A
Warren Farrell will present a class on the importance of fathers in a child's life.
Sandra Trent will present a lecture on the importance of mediation, and how fathers can use mediation to win.
MEETING ROOM A
Jeff Leving will give his views on effective lawyer representation for fathers in contested custody cases.
Peace Pipe Dispute Resolution will present a sample mediation session regarding custody.
Lunch (on your own)
MEETING ROOM A
Steve Finstein will present a class on the use of Social studies in custody determinations, and how to prepare for one.
Luke Gunstaks will present a class on the most effective way to win custody when you are falsely accused of child abuse.
MEETING ROOM A
Personal Touch Investigations will present a session on why and how private investigation can improve your chances of winning in custody. Jay Bailey and Bill Madding will show how to do your own investigations and when to bring in the professionals.
How To Use a Law Library will be taught by Jerry Johnson and Doug Clark of Father for Equal Rights.
PRESIDENT'S DINNER
Sunday Morning, August 10, 1997
The new Board of directors will meet for the election of Officers, The Executive Board, appointment of Committees and setting of the agenda for the next 12 months.
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