April 25-26, 2014Carriage House Inn, Calgary, Alberta

Professional Advisor Training Session With Sandra Woodhead Lyons and Kathleen Johnston

Conference Registration

Signi�cance of Quilting in Canadian Family HistoryWith Diane Shink, a Home Economist from MontrealQuilting is a means of communica-tion, chronicling histories, tales of human love and sadness, sorrows and triumphs.

Cash Bar

Dinner

Scheduled Program:

“Families - The Ties That Bind”AHEA Annual Conference

Friday, April 25�e Economic Costs and Health Consequences of Family/Friend Care GivingWith Sarah Lucas, Policy Analyst with Alberta Health Continuing Care Branch. Funded by CHEF Edith Rowles Simpson Family Finance AwardAs our population ages, care of older adults with chronic health problems may put a strain on family and friends. What are the employment consequences, out of pocket expenses and caregiving labour costs faced by caregivers?Empey Lecture - 20th Anniversary of the Year of the FamilyWith Nora Spinks, CEO , Vanier Institute of the FamilyNora will have us laughing, learning and interacting as we explore with her the three themes the United Nations is focusing on for the Anni-versary - elimination of poverty, work and family and intergenera-tional families.

11:30 - 1:00

1:30Foyer

2:00 - 4:002 PDUsWindsor B

5:00 - 6:00Windsor A

6:00 - 7:15Windsor A

7:30 - 9:002.5 PDUsWindsor B

Accommodation:A block of rooms will be held at the Carriage House Inn until March 24, 2014 at a rate of $139/night + taxes. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-661-9566 or by emailing

reserv@carriagehouse.net

Registration, Breakfast, AGM, Awards

Morning Break

�e Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD) Prevention Conversation: A Shared ResponsibilityWith Hazel Mitchell PHEc and Danna OrmstrupPlease join Hazel and Danna to learn about this exciting provincial project which will inform us about FASD and enlighten us on how to begin the conversation for healthy babies and happy families.

Lunch

New Realities in CareersWith a Panel of 4 speakers:Linda Whitworth - introduces “Go Barley” Cookbook, coauthored by Linda and Pat Inglis; Alberta Barley Commission.Adrian Watters - U of A Food Science Grad; operates Springbank Cheese in Willow Park Village

Program continued:Saturday, April 26

Shannon Yawney - Research Analyst in Product Innovation at Mark’sCarly Smith - Change Management Specialist at Talisman Energy

Afternoon Break

Jackson Henuset Memorial Culinary Garden (SAIT)With Andrew Hewson, SAIT ChefA 4200 sq. ft. culinary garden on the SAIT campus has produced 185 types of fruit, vegetables and herbs while a better-than-solar greenhouse supports a year round garden. Chef/Professional Cooking Instruc-tor Andrew Hewson will re�ect on the multidisciplinary opportunities these ventures provide.

Conference Wrap Up

8:00-10:002 PDUsWindsor B

10:00-10:30

10:30-11:451 PDU

Windsor B

11:45-12:45

12:45-2:001 PDUWindsor B

2:00-2:30

2:30-3:301 PDUWindsor B

3:30

Pricing:Early Bird Before March 24th:

Members: Full Conference $135Non-members: Full Conference $145

After March 24th:Members: Full Conference $150

Non-members: Full Conference $160Students: Full Conference $75

Discounted rates for only one day participation - See Registration form

Questions? Email Shannon Yawney at shannon.e.taylor@hotmail.com

Diane Shink Diane Macleod Shink started quilting at an early age in Nova Scotia. She has a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and Bachelor of Education from Mount Allison University in Sackville NB and a Master of Science from SUNY. She has now lived more than half her life in Montreal where she taught Home Economics. She has studied and trained in quilt related subjects and was certi�ed in 2000 by the American Quilters Society in Paducah, Kentucky. Her membership in the Professional Association of Appraisers Quilted Textiles and the American Quilt Study Group keeps her active in the world of quilts and involves travel and study in many parts of the continent. Diane gives lectures and trunk shows on a variety of quilt history topics as well as appraising quilts at large and small quilt show venues throughout Eastern Canada. In addition, her collection of 900 aprons is used to illustrate history of fabrics and women’s roles in society. As a trained teacher, she has been on the faculty of the AQS show in Paducah, KY, her specialty being History of Quilt Edge Finishes. A published writer, she has authored articles for Canadian Quilters Association newsletter for the past 14 years. In 2008 she coauthored Canadian Heritage Quilting, Quick Creative Designs with Karen Neary, published by Formac of Halifax, NS. In 2012 she self published a daily minder, agenda book titled Aprons, My Grandmother Always Wore One.

Sarah LucasSarah Lucas is a Policy Analyst at Alberta Health in the Continuing Care Branch. Her role involves managing Innovation Grant Projects in which time limited funding is provided to organizations, service providers or community groups to generate new information regarding the delivery of continuing care. Prior to her work in government, Sarah has worked in long term care as a Recreation �erapist as well as doing research with front line providers. Sarah completed her Masters of Science in Aging at the University of Alberta in which her research work focused on the consequences of family and friend caregiving.

Speaker Bios: Nora Spinks Nora Spinks is CEO of the Vanier Institute of the Family, an independent national research and educational nonpro�t organization committed to the well-being of Canadian families. For more than 25 years, Nora has been working with progressive organizations, and business, labour, govern-ment and community leaders to create e�ective, productive and supportive work environments; strengthen families; and build healthy communities. A renowned speaker, author and recognized thought leader, Nora provides leadership across Canada and around the world. Building on her experience while staying abreast of the trends and providing critical analysis and strategic thinking, Nora has added tremendous value to workplace, community, committees, executive teams, human resource professionals and practitioners, boards of directors, research organizations and public policy forums.

Hazel Mitchell Hazel Mitchell, a Professional Home Economist, is a 1969 graduate from the Faculty of Home Economics University of Manitoba. During 40 plus years in the work world, she has worked for Provincial Government, the Alberta College system and volunteered with numerous Not for Pro�t organizations that support her interests of commu-nity, children & families. �roughout her career, Hazel has embraced Program Planning concepts by engaging families and communities, and worked cooperatively and collaboratively with partners in the Community Development processes to support a “given” cause. Since the early 90s, Hazel has supported the work of individuals living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD), by helping to organize the �rst FASD Conference in Alberta, continuing to chair the South Alberta FASD Coordinating Committee, and being involved in the forma-tion of the Southern Alberta FASD Service Network prior to becoming the Network's Chair, and the Network Coordi-nator, the position she holds today. Hazel is also the Provin-cial project manager for the FASD Prevention Conversation: A Shared Responsibility. Let’s Talk – about alcohol and pregnancy.

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Danna Ormstrup Danna Ormstrup began working with kids and adults with Learning Disabilities in the early 80s while she com-pleted her Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Calgary. She continued with this work until she decided to branch into something a little di�erent and worked at Parents Anonymous with moms who had parenting di�cul-ties. From there, she took the Recreation �erapy Diploma program and moved to High River, Alberta where she worked as a teaching assistant, a manager of an agency that supported adults with Developmental Disabilities and �nally to the position she currently holds today – Director of the Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society. Danna believes that dealing with people who have been prenatally exposed to alcohol is the most challenging yet rewarding role she has held. She is excited about her role in rural Alberta which combines Care and Support of families, Prevention and Awareness initiatives in rural communities and Professional Education and Support.

Linda Whitworth Linda Whitworth, the Market Development Manager for Alberta Barley, has an extensive background in the food industry. She worked as a home economist for Calgary Co-op and as a consultant for 15 years for agricultural organizations such as Alberta Cattle Commission, Alberta Egg Producers, Beef Information Centre and Nova Scotia Egg Producers. She has also worked in retail management, mall management and marketing Linda holds a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from the University of Alberta and has taken additional courses in building management, marketing and small business development.

Adrian Watters Adrian Watters has worked in the restaurant/food busi-ness since age 13 as a cook, waiter, management, bartender, brewer, sales and business owner. Born and raised in Calgary, he is a graduate of the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Foods and Nutrition. Early career adventures included learning to brew beer with Wild Rose Brewery, starting a ski touring company and working in sales at Alberta Cheese Company.

In 2005, he and his wife opened their �rst store in the Willow Park Shopping Center, the successful Springbank Cheese Company. Unfortunately a second location in the Sweetgrass Market closed because the Market did not survive. �ey also brie�y owned a chocolate store in Willow Park Village which was subsequently sold to Bernard Calle-baut to open his Papa Chocolat store.

Shannon Yawney Shannon Yawney graduated from the University of Alberta in 2010 with a major in Textiles and Clothing and a keen interest in Textile Science. After �nishing her practi-cum at Mark’s in their Men’s Product Development team she starting working as a �t technician. Shortly after, an oppor-tunity came about within the new Mark’s Product Innova-tion team where she could put her Textile Science training to use. Her unique role involves researching and testing new textile technologies, including new fabrics, �bres, and �nishes. She works directly with textile mills and buyers to ensure that innovation test requirements are met.

Carly Smith  Carly Smith graduated from the University of Alberta in 2005 with a focus in textiles, clothing and business. She returned home to Calgary in 2006 to join Talisman Energy, a large Canadian based oil and gas company. Carly is currently Change Management Specialist supporting Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) through Change Management and Program Management. Her primary responsibility is engag-ing stakeholders at all levels of the organization on upcom-ing changes to health and safety programs through commu-nications and workshop facilitation. One of her current projects is focused on capability development of HSE professionals throughout Talisman's global operations.  

Andrew Hewson Chef Andrew Hewson completed his Certi�ed Chef de Cuisine (C.C.C.) designation at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). He is a member of the Calgary Academy of Chefs and Cooks and sits on the steering committee for the Hospitality 100 Club and Slow Food Calgary. Originally from High River, Chef Hewson has spent time working in Vancouver, New York, Philadel-phia and England.

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