HEALTHY COMMUNITIES • HEALTHY YOUTH CONFERENCE
2008 HCHY Conference

 

The Conference Schedule


See a list of all the Learning Sessions.

What the conference offers


• More than 100 sharing and learning sessions
• Keynote speakers
• Exhibits
• Authors
• Roundtable discussions and chat rooms
• Sector interest group sessions
• Intergenerational activities
• Strong youth leadership focus

Tuesday, November 3

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Pre-Conference Training Sessions



Wednesday, November 4

2:00 – 5:00 p.m  Conference registration

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Pre-Conference Training Sessions

4:00–7:00 p.m. Exhibit hall and bookstore open
Bookstore SALE! 20% Off

7:00 – 8:30 p.m.  Youth gathering in youth center which is open until 10:00 p.m.

9:15 – 9:45 p.m.  Optional rehearsal #1 for Conference Choir



Thursday, November 5

7:00 – 8:45 a.m.  Registration

9:00 – 10:15 a.m.  First Assembly: A Vision for Thriving
• Dr. Peter Benson and Dr. Maria Guajardo as keynoters
• The Harry Pickens Trio
• Illusion Theater

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.  Break to visit the Exhibit Hall

10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.  Learning Sessions – 20 Choices

12:15 – 2:00 p.m.  Lunch (included with registration)

12:15 – 12:45 p.m.  Optional rehearsal #2 for Conference Choir

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.  Breakthrough Sessions
• Karen Pittman, Larry Pasti, Gene Roehlkepartain, and other leaders
• Dr.Maria Guajardo
• Dr. Peter Benson, youth, and other leaders

4:00 – 5:30 p.m.  Networking and Fun Time  
• Connect options in the “Gather and Gab” areas
• Active games in the “Pit”
• Youth Center open
• Exhibit Hall

4:15 – 4:45 p.m.  Optional rehearsal #3 for Conference Choir

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pizza Party for All

6:45 to 8:15 p.m. Give Back Time – Meal Packing Event – Make an impact on those less fortunate

8:30 – 11:00 p.m.  Networking and Fun Time  
• Connect options in the “Gather and Gab” areas
• Active games in the “Pit”
• Youth Center open
• Exhibit Hall

8:45 – 9:15 p.m.  Optional rehearsal #4 for Conference Choir



Friday, November 6

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.  Second Assembly: Transforming Communities—The Gifts We Bring

• Peter Block as keynoter
• The Harry Pickens Trio
• Illusion Theater

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  Break to visit the Exhibit Hall

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.  Learning Sessions – 22 Choices

11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.  Lunch (included with registration)

1:15 – 2:45 p.m.  Learning Sessions – 22 Choices

2:45 – 3:15 p.m.  Break to visit the Exhibit Hall

3:15 – 4:45 p.m.  Learning Sessions – 22 Choices

4:45 – 5:30 p.m.  Break to visit the Exhibit Hall

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.  Taco Party for All

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.  Tips and Tools for Real Conversations

7:45 – 11:00 p.m.  Networking and Fun Time  
• Intergenerational Dance
• Connect options in “Gather and Gab” areas
• Active games in the “The Pit”
• Youth Center open
• Exhibit Hall

8:15 – 9:15 p.m.  Required rehearsal of Conference Choir



Saturday, November 7

8:00 – 8:45 a.m.  Ideas That Cook

9:00 – 9:45 a.m.  Third Assembly: What the World Needs Now is Positive People
• Dr. Chris Peterson and Dr. Nansook Park as keynoters
• The Harry Pickens Trio

10:00 – 11:30 a.m.  Learning Sessions – 22 Choices

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Fourth Assembly: A Call to Action
• Roberto Rivera as keynoter
• The Harry Pickens Trio and the Conference Choir