2008 Conference Schedule

THURSDAY, APRIL 17th:

  • 7:00-9:00 “Vendor Hall ONLY Evening”
    No speaking sessions or to distract you from shopping at our excellent Vendor Hall
    ~ Click Here for List of Vendors ~
    (Open to Full Conference and Vendor Hall Only Pass holders)

FRIDAY, APRIL 18th:

    PLEASE NOTE: Registration opens at 8:00 A.M. both Friday & Saturday.
    Come early on Friday to have time to register and shop before the first General Session.
    No early shopping on Saturday.

  • 8:00-9:00 REGISTRATION & SHOPPING TIME (Vendor Hall open at this time for Full Conference registrants only)
  • 9:00-10:15 OPENING GENERAL SESSION #1 (Vendor Hall CLOSED during this session)
    Keynote Address: Doug Phillips … “From Fear to Eternity”
  • 10:15-10:45 BREAK & SHOPPING TIME
  • 10:45-11:45 WORKSHOP ~ A
    Roger Erber … “Home Education … Just One Aspect of Life”
    Donald Chittick … “The Question of Origins”
    Maggie Erber … “Making the Most of the Pre-School Years”
    DiAnna Brannan … “The Legislative Process: How a Bill Becomes a Law”
    Susan Bradrick … “Handling the Pressures of Your Homeschool Day”
    Ryan Yamane … “College Credit by Exam: No Classroom Required”
    Neil Craig ... Christian Heritage Chorale ~ Session #1
  • 11:45-1:15 LUNCH & SHOPPING TIME
    Vendor Workshops & Roundtable Discussions – 12:00-12:45
  • 1:15-2:15 WORKSHOP ~ B
    Doug Phillips … “How to Think Like a Christian”
    Roger Erber … “Helps for Understanding the Why, What, & How of ‘Courtship’”
    Jessica Erbe … “Joyous, Purposeful Daughters at Home”
    Tom Denlea … “The Exceptional Employee & How to Become One”
    Ed & Debbie Davis … “Charting Your Course: Beginning Homeschooling”
    Ryan Yamane … “Preparation for the Future – God’s Vision or Your Vision?”
  • 2:15-3:45 BREAK & SHOPPING TIME
  • 2:45-3:45 WORKSHOP ~ C
    Roger Erber ... “Fathers & Their Sons”
    Donald Chittick… “What About Earth History?”
    Maggie Erber … “Tips for Homeschooling a Houseful”
    Tom Denlea … “Working for God, Not for Men”
    Ed & Debbie Davis … “Navigating the ‘Daunting Seas’ of Curriculum Choices: How Do I Know What’s Right for My Family?”
    Scott & DiAnna Brannan … “Washington Homeschool Law Simply Explained”
    Neil Craig … Christian Heritage Chorale ~ Session #2
  • 3:45-4:15 BREAK & SHOPPING TIME
  • 4:15-5:30 GENERAL SESSION #2 (Vendor Hall CLOSED during this session)
    Keynote Address: Doug Phillips … “Victories! Moments, Large & Small, Which Define Christian Parenthood”
  • 5:30-7:00 DINNER & SHOPPING TIME
    Overlake Christian Church concession stands will be open for your convenience.
    VENDOR HALL open until 7:00

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Friday Family Night!

  • 7:00-9:00 FAMILY NIGHT: MUSIC & MESSAGES (Vendor Hall closed all evening)
    ~ Homeschool Concert
    ~ HISTORICAL RE-ENACTMENT: Patrick Henry & the 2nd Virginia Convention
    ~ Keynote Address:     Doug Phillips … “Persevero! The Indefatigable Spirit of George Washington”

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SATURDAY, APRIL 19th:

  • 8:00-8:30 REGISTRATION & SHOPPING TIME (Vendor Hall CLOSED)
  • 8:30-9:45 GENERAL SESSION #3 (Vendor Hall CLOSED during this session)
    Keynote Address: Doug Phillips … “Secrets of Successful Multi-Generational Visionaries”
  • 9:45-10:15BREAK & SHOPPING TIME
  • 10:15-11:15 WORKSHOP ~ D
    Roger Erber … “Plan the Work; Work the Plan”
    Don Chittick … “The Puzzle of Ancient Man”
    Scott & DiAnna Brannan … “What’s All the Fuss? Independent Homeschooling vs. Government ‘School-at-Home’ Programs” (Included: showing of new film … “Exposing the Trojan Horse”)
    Tom Denlea … “Employers Will Give Account: Characteristics of a Righteous Master”
    Ryan Yamane … “Bachelor’s Degree by Eighteen—You Can Do It Too”
    Neil Craig … Christian Heritage Chorale ~ Session #3
  • 11:15-12:45 LUNCH & SHOPPING TIME
    Vendor Workshops & Roundtable Discussions – 12:00-12:45
  • 12:45-1:45 WORKSHOP ~ E
    PANEL DISCUSSION ... “Courtship & Preparation for Marriage” - Erbers & Others
    Donald Chittick … “The Dinosaur Puzzle”
    Susan Bradrick ... “How to Write Well?—Include the Essential Ingredients!”
    Tom Denlea … “What I Need to Be Prepared for Today’s Job Market”
    Ryan Yamane … “Preparation for Future Leadership”
  • 1:45-2:15 . . . BREAK & SHOPPING TIME
  • 2:15-3:15 . . . WORKSHOP ~ F
    Doug Phillips ... “Uniting Church & Family”
    Roger Erber … “Support Group Leaders’ Workshop”
    Maggie Erber … “Anyone Can Do This Better Than Me! Encouragement for Homeschooling Moms”
    Wes Olson … “Teaching “Science? Start with the Bible!”
    Ryan Yamane … “Mentoring: Rediscovering a Lost Art”
    Neil Craig … Christian Heritage Chorale ~ Session #4
  • 3:15-4:15 FINAL VENDOR HALL SHOPPING TIME (Vendor Hall Closes at 4:15)
    Pick up Conference CD’s
  • 4:15-5:45 CLOSING GENERAL SESSION #4 (Vendor Hall CLOSED)
    CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHORALE PERFORMANCE
    Keynote Address: Doug Phillips
    “Providence & Perseverance: God’s Message from History for Our Children”
  • 5:45- 6:15 Final opportunity to pick up Conference CD’s
    Please vacate building promptly.
  • 7:00-9:00 CHRISTIAN HERITAGE SUPPORT TEAM BANQUET ~ OCC Chapel (By invitation only)
    Banquet Address: Doug Phillips
    “Toxic: Seven Poisons Which Threaten The Health of the Home School Movement—and their Antidotes”

(Click Here to learn how to become a “Christian Heritage Support Team” Member
and be invited to this banquet.)

    FOOD NOTE: The Overlake Christian Church concession stands will be open throughout the conference in various parts of the building for your refreshment and dining convenience. Also, many restaurants, sandwich shops, and fast food establishments are within a 15 minute drive. OCC asks that no food be brought inside the facility.

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