2010 Special Conference Features
“HAVING DONE ALL … STAND FIRM!”
- Register Now! Pre-Registration Discount Deadline ~ April 10th!
- After April 10th ~ Register at the Door
- ”I want to thank you for encouraging my husband and myself in attending the Christian Heritage Home Educators of Washington Conference. Surely it has been life changing. All Glory be to God.”
- “I liked how much time was allowed for looking through the Vendor Hall.” “Great selection!”
- ”Fantastic music!” “Great variety. Such an inspiration to see families making music together!”
- “Music … absolutely beautiful. My husband almost broke down in tears on Family Night.”
- “Keep on having the Chorale!”
Scroll down for Information on:
1 – Vendor Hall Only Evening
2 – Friday Family Night
3 – Christian Heritage Chorale
4 – Support Group Support Sessions (for leaders, members, & others interested)
5 – Roundtable Discussions
6 – Support Team Appreciation Banquet
1 – vendor hall only evening
Thursday, 7:00-9:00
• Vendor Hall Shopping Only
• No speaking sessions or other events during this evening
• Wide variety of excellent teaching and family discipleship materials and services!
And please support our vendors with your purchases so it will be worth the time & expense of coming back next year!
2 – family night concert & keynote address
Friday, 7:00-9:00
• Homeschooled musicians in concert
• Dramatic Reading & Scripture Recitation
• Inspirational addresses by Ken Ham & Kevin Swanson
“Family Night” is designed …
- To include children who will not be attending the full conference with their parents
- To give a taste of the conference to families who are unable to attend the full conference
- To introduce friends, relatives, pastors, legislators, and more to the wonderful & fruitful adventure of home education
For Full Conference Registrants
- Unmarried children and grandparents may attend this session with you for no additional cost.
- However, additional Family Night Passes must be purchased for any other guests you wish to bring. (See Registration Information)
For Family Night Only Passes ~ Special Pricing!
- NEW! See extra special pricing for those who cannot attend the full conference! Christian Heritage offers a special “Family Night Only” price.
- CLICK HERE for Family Night ONLY Registration Information! ~ coming soon!
3 – christian heritage student chorale
Instructor/Director – Neil Craig
Four Instructional Workshops plus
Saturday Afternoon Closing Session Performance
“One of the highlights of the conference!” And a unique opportunity for homeschoolers of the Northwest to blend their voices to the Glory of God. Each year’s chorale performance has been an inspiration and a stunning success!
Students, ages 13 and older who have a basic ability to read music and sing a part are welcome. Chorale instruction & practice takes place during two one hour Chorale Workshop sessions each day. Final Chorale performance: Closing Session on Saturday afternoon.
Chorale Music Selections—2010
- The Heavens Are Telling from The Creation by Joseph Haydn
hopepublishing.com – search C5531 - Fairest Lord Jesus arr. by Mary McDonald
Lorenz.com – search 10/3936L - Ain’t That Good News
JWPepper.com – search: #10070496; 3-part mixed; closer look - God So Loved the World
Arr. John Leavitt – no online audio sample
Please Note: So Chorale registrants can practice in advance, printed music will be sent 3 weeks prior to the conference.
Christian Heritage Chorale Workshop & Performance Schedule
- Friday – Mid-morning and mid-afternoon Chorale Workshops
- Saturday – Mid-morning and mid-afternoon Chorale Workshops
- Saturday afternoon closing session – Chorale Performance
(See Main Conference Page on website for link to Detailed Conference Schedule to find exact times for each 1-hour Chorale class. Classes will consist of musical instruction and practice in preparation for the Saturday afternoon Closing Session performance.)
Requirements for Christian Heritage Chorale Participants:
- Attending the Conference with a parent or grandparent with a Full Conference Pass.
- Attending all four Chorale Workshop sessions and the Saturday Closing Session Performance.
- Remaining with parent(s) except while attending Chorale sessions (except for adult children)
- Abiding by the Chorale performance dress code.
Chorale Performance Dress Code
We use the same dress code as The Tacoma Youth Symphony.
- Young Ladies:
White long-sleeved blouse; ankle-length long black skirt (no high slits); black tights or black pantyhose; black dress shoes. - Young Men:
White long-sleeved shirt; black pants; black socks; black dress shoes; black bow tie.
Neil Craig
Mr. Craig has the unique gift of being able to teach and inspire in a most enjoyable fashion! Past Chorale participants have been thrilled at what they learned in a few short hours together and at the fun they had in learning it. Washington homeschooled students & graduates are especially privileged to be able to participate in the Chorale and learn from this superb musician, arranger, instructor, and director.
Neil and Mary have homeschooled their five children (21-34) since 1982. Neil has wide and varied professional musical experience, including ten years as arranger/accompanist and Director of Music at Back to the Bible Broadcast. The Craig family then worked with Russian orphans for 7 years, living in Moscow, Russia and Indianapolis, IN. The family now lives in Spokane, WA where Neil teaches piano and serves as Executive Director of Christian Heritage Home Educators of Washington. He also works with Behemoth.com, provider of downloadable excellent, family friendly media. In addition, the Craig family created & operate Family Music Service, providing downloadable hymn accompaniments and instruction in 4-part hymn singing. And, as you might guess, they love to sing and play their musical instruments together as a family!
4 – support group support sessions
by Dick Karman of Oregon’s OCEANetwork
Friday & Saturday Workshops ~ For Leaders, Members, & Others Interested
- The Role of the Support Group in Family Discipleship
The secret ingredient that lies at the heart of homeschool success also lies in the foundation of the modern day support group: Home education isn’t a method of academic achievement; it is a way of life. If you wonder what role a support group might play in your homeschooling success, bring your notebook and your shock absorbers. Success isn’t measured by the stock market or popularity ratings. For the Christian homeschooling parent, it is measured by progress toward God’s design for your family. - Tools for Christian Support Group Leadership
Dick Karman shares wisdom from his 25 years of experience as a state and national homeschool leader. Whether you are just starting, carrying on, or picking up the pieces from a struggling support group, Dick provides helpful tools for ministering to local homeschoolers: setting goals; planning your year, measuring progress; establishing qualified leadership and effective leadership transfer, and more. Come and gain valuable insight into the pitfalls and the blessings of Biblical leadership in the homeschool community.
Dick Karman
Dick & Dorothy Karman, parents of two and grandparents of four homeschooled grandsons, have been state and national homeschooling leaders for the past 25 years. They serve on the boards of OCEANetwork (the Oregon state Christian homeschool organization) and the National Alliance for Christian Home Education Leaders, speak at conferences across the country, and minister selflessly to the homeschooling community. Dick & Dorothy and the OCEAN board have been a continual help and support to Christian Heritage since its founding, and the Karmans, with their son Rob, have served as our on-site recording and duplication directors at each annual conference and at other CH events.
5 – roundtable discussions
During lunch hour on Friday & Saturday
- Informal, lunch hour discussions led by speakers and/or experienced homeschooling parents.
- Bring your lunch and join a discussion that interests you.
- See insert in Registration Packet for Roundtable Discussion titles, hosts, locations.
Schedule of Round Table Discussion Topics & Hosts
- Friday, 12:15 -1:00
Room H—Adoption—Joy Casey
Room I —Purposeful Young Men—Stephen, David, & Daniel Craig
Room J —A Father’s Role in Home Education—Craig Houston
Room K —Purposeful Young Ladies—Cecily Bradrick
Room L —Special Needs & Home Education—Cyndi Ringoen
- Saturday, 11:45 -12:30
Room H —Moving Beyond Home Education—Tom Denlea, Ryan Yamane, & Woody Robertson
Room I —Support Group Q & A—Chad & Tawni Rodgers, Dick & Dorothy Karman
Room J —A Mother’s Role in Raising Sons—Mary Craig
Room K —Homeschooling Nuts & Bolts: Getting Started through High School—Susan Bradrick
Room L —Special Needs & Home Education—Cyndi Ringoen
Please Note: Roundtable Discussion sessions will not be recorded and available on CD.
6 – christian heritage
speaker & support team banquet
Saturday, 7:00-9:00
As an expression of our gratefulness for their important investment in this ministry, the Christian Heritage board will be hosting a dinner following the Conference for our Speakers and our Support Team Donors & Volunteers.
After dinner, there will be a special Support Team Banquet address by Keynote Speaker, Kevin Swanson.
Post-conference Banquet attendance by invitation only to Conference Speakers, Key Volunteers, and qualifying Christian Heritage donors.
LEARN HOW to become a qualifying Christian Heritage donor . . . and be included in this special occasion.
REGISTER NOW!
Early Bird Deadline ~ February 27th
Pre-Registration Deadline ~ April 10th
After April 10th ~ Register at the Door
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2010 CH Conference Brochure
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2010 CH Conference Poster