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The 2005 LifeRing Congress

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  The Program  
  Welcome to the
2005 LifeRing Congress
Friday evening April 29, 2005
All day Saturday April 30
Sunday morning May 1
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
 

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  Friday evening April 29

At Faculty Club (University of Guelph, University Center Building)

6:30-9:00 p.m.     Reception

 

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  Saturday April 30 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

At Rozanski Hall, University of Guelph

8:15 a.m. Registration opens
8:45 a.m. Welcoming Remarks: Jason Kelly, Congress Coordinator
9:00 a.m. Alan Ogborne, Ph.D.
Alan Ogborne and Associates
More about Alan Ogborne
"Research Evidence for the Effectiveness
of Different Treatments for Substance Abuse"
10:00 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m.  Ronald E. Warner, Ed.D., D.Psych.
Director, Solution Focused Therapy Certificate Program
More about Ronald E. Warner
"Introduction to Solution Focused Therapy"
11:45 Lunch
1:00 p.m. Martin Nicolaus, M.A., J.D.
CEO, LifeRing Secular Recovery
Author: Recovery by Choice: Living and Enjoying Life Free of Alcohol and Drugs, a Workbook
More about Martin Nicolaus
"Empower Your Sober Self: The DNA of LifeRing"
2:00 p.m. Break
2:15 p.m. Charlotte Kasl, Ph.D.
Author of Many Roads One Journey: Moving Beyond the Twelve Steps
and other works

More about Charlotte Kasl

"Many Roads, One Journey"
3:45 p.m. Break
4:00 p.m. LifeRing Convenor Workshops
 

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  Saturday evening April 30

Banquet. At Faculty Club (University of Guelph, University Center Building)

Menu

 Appetizers (Standing Service)

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Smoked Salmon on Pumpernickel with Onions and Capers

Salad

Mixed Garden Greens (with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing)
 

 Second Course

Manicotti stuffed with a delicate blend of Ricotta Cheese and Spinach, topped with a homemade tomato sauce

 Choice of Entrees

Medallions of Beef Striploin
Succulent Beef Medallions served with a Peppercorn Sauce
Served with Baby Red Potatoes and Julienne Vegetable Medley
 Or
 Chicken Paupiettes
Boneless Chicken Breast stuffed with your choice of Spinach and Cremini Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes and Olives or the Classic Garlic Butter and Chives
Served with Baby Red Potatoes and Julienne Vegetable Medley
Or
Vegetarian Option (To Be Announced)

 Dessert

Chocolate Raspberry Truffle

 

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  Sunday morning May 1, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Delegates' Assembly

(LifeRing organizational business meeting)

Rozanski Hall Room 107, University of Guelph

 

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