Support Group Leaders’ Conference

2009 Support Group Leaders’ Support …

Provided this year in conjunction with the 2009 Christian Heritage Family Discipleship & Homeschooling Conference

  • April 23-25, 2009 (Thurs. night – Saturday afternoon)
  • Overlake Christian Church, Redmond, WA
  • Sessions specifically for Support Group Leaders
  • One trip & one weekend for both: 1) support for your family, and 2) support in your role as a support group leader.
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2008 SGL Conference:

Who, What, When, Where?

JANUARY19, 2008
Trinity Baptist Church
18652 – 116th Ave. SE
Renton, WA 98058

8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M.

  • Full day of leadership insight, sharing, ideas, Q&A, information, challenge, spiritual encouragement, & fellowship, ...
  • Sponsored by Christian Heritage & Christian Homeschool Network of Washington
  • Town Hall Discussions of Issues Vital to H/S Support Group Leaders
  • Speakers: (see bios below)
    Senator Val Stevens
    Representative Jim McCune
    Dick Karman, president of OCEANetwork, Oregon’s Christian state homeschool organization
    Scott & DiAnna Brannan, of Christian Homeschool Network of Washington
  • Buffet Luncheon Provided
  • 200+ page Leaders’ Manual available for each group
    This compilation of extremely helpful legal and practical documents and articles was collected to give you the information you need to lead your group and to share with the families you serve.
  • Be our guests! No charge for this event.

Who’s Invited?

Open to 2 leaders or perspective leaders (and their spouses) per bona fide homeschool support group, or 2 pastors/elders and wives per church.

Printable Invitation ~ in PDF format:

Directions:

(Click here ... for directions – or phone 425-228-5430)

If You Can Attend:

  • RSVP ONLINE by January 14th via: Registrations@ChristianHeritageOnline.org. Please register as soon as possible, but not later than midnight Monday, January 14th.
  • Other RSVP Options: By Phone: (360) 871-3279 or by Mail to: Christian Heritage Registrations, 4007 SE Baker Rd., Port Orchard, WA 98367
  • Include Your Contact Info: Include 1) name of your support group, 2) first & last names of those attending, 3) mailing & e-mail addresses AND phone number of those attending.
  • Send Your Town Hall Discussion Questions: By Jan. 10th, please send any questions you would like to see addressed during the Town Hall Meetings. Questions should regard issues that would be pertinent & helpful to most homeschool support group leaders. (This will allow Town Hall Meeting questions to be distributed for consideration before the conference.) See description of Town Hall Meetings below.

Conference Agenda, Purpose, and Special Features

Conference Agenda

8:30-9:00 ~ Check In & Welcome
9:00-12:30 ~ Sessions
12:30-1:30 ~ Buffet Luncheon
1:30-4:30 ~ Sessions & Closing

Purpose of Conference:

  • 1) To provide encouragement & refreshment to homeschool support group leaders and pastors/elders who are actively supporting homeschooling families in their congregations,
  • 2) To provide needed current information about WA State homeschool law, the upcoming legislative session, and other crucial issues facing WA homeschoolers,
  • 3) To provide support group leaders with information and helps necessary to better serve the families in their groups,
  • 4) To provide an opportunity for fellowship and networking among Washington homeschool leaders.

Town Hall Meetings ~ not included on SGL Conference CD’s:

  • An open forum for conference attendees to share their experiences & insight on a select list of questions submitted in advance by attendees and deemed to be significant & of common interest to all.
  • Questions/Topics to be submitted by January 10th via ContactUs@ChristianHeritageOnline.org
  • The discussions will be moderated and comments will be limited to two minutes per individual per topic.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Senator Val Stevens

  • Senator Stevens is a faithful friend and supporter of homeschooling in Washington State and a member of Christian Heritage Home Educators of Washington. She and her husband, Keith, have two adult sons and five grandchildren and are lifetime Washington residents. She has served in the legislature since 1992, first as a State Representative, and then as a State Senator in Arlington’s 39th District since 1996. Currently she serves as the ranking Republican Member on the Human Services and Corrections Committee and as a member or the Natural Resources, Ocean and Recreation and Rules Committees. She is a member of Calvary Baptist Church, was elected in 1991 to National Board of Directors for Concerned Women for America, is a Better Government Bureau charter member. and is a Christian Armed Services Association (CASA), ad hoc board member.

Representative Jim McCune

  • Rep. Jim McCune, homeschooling father of three teenage sons, is another ardent proponent of home education and is committed to protecting the values that honor families. He currently lives in Graham. He was first elected to the House in 1998 and serves on the Capital Budget, Housing, Rules, Technology, and Energy and Communications Committees, as well as on the Joint Committee on Veterans Affairs. A small business owner, Jim has been a provider of Copper River Salmon products for over 36 years. Amid his many civic involvements, he is an adoptive parent, active church member, and past Awana leader. He has received the following commendations: Cornerstone Award, Association of Washington Business (3 yrs.), Guardian of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business (3 yrs.), 100% Voting Record, Farm Bureau (4 yrs.), as well as numerous basketball coaching awards.

Dick Karman of Oregon’s OCEANetwork and The Alliance of Christian Home Education Leadership.

  • Dick and Dorothy Karman of Portland, OR began homeschooling in 1983. In 1984 they became leaders of a Portland-based support group, and in 1985 they founded the Oregon Christian Home Education Association Network. They’ve served in the OCEANetwork ever since. In addition, they have served for years on the board of The ALLIANCE (The National Alliance of Christian Home Education Leadership). Dick retired after 28 years as a Portland police and now works as an administrative analyst for the Clackamas County Sheriff’s office. Dorothy teaches biology and chemistry to homeschool students. The Karmans’ praise the Lord that their now-adult children are walking with the Lord and they have two young grandsons.

Plus sessions by Scott & DiAnna Brannan of Christian Homeschool Network (CHN)

  • “Washington Homeschool Law: What Homeschool Support Group Leaders Need to Know” + Q&A
  • “What’s All the Fuss? Independent Homeschooling versus Public School-at-Home Programs” + Q&A
  • “A 2008 Legislative Session Update” + Q&A
  • Scott and DiAnna Brannan of Kent, WA have been married twenty-two years and have two teenage children who have been homeschooled from infancy. Over the years the Brannans have served in several capacities within the homeschool community. They are founders of the Christian Homeschool Network of Washington (www.chnow.org). The CHN mission is to communicate legislative and local issues that effect homeschooling in the state of Washington. Scott works as an IT specialist for SAFECO Insurance.

Printable Invitation ~ in PDF format:

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