Call for Presenters - 2009 CAASP Retreat

The 2009 CAASP Retreat has been scheduled for the 2nd to 4th of September, and will once again take place at the beautiful all-inclusive Kempenfelt Conference Resort in Barrie, Ontario.

We are currently seeking proposals for Presenters for the 2009 Retreat in the following areas:

• Best Practices in Anger Solutions(TM)
• Innovation and Creativity in Service Delivery
• Business Development and Growth/Social Enterprise
  
• Personal/Professional Development
  
• Research
• Branding, Marketing, and Sales

The audience will be comprised of counsellors, addiction workers, mental health workers, social workers both in private practice and working for an agency, coaches, and students.

Our theme for the 2009 is "Building a Dream" ~ as Anger Solutions moves into other provinces across Canada, and internationally, the focus for 2009 is on creating sustainability for the program and its providers while maintaining the program's integrity. Authorized Anger Solutions Providers are working together to compile data on the success of their respective programs so that together we can see Anger Solutions universally recognized as an evidence-based practice. Moving forward from last year's theme of "Igniting Passion", we are looking toward working together to build a network that is solid in both its structure and its ease of communication regardless of geographical location.

To that end, we will give preference to submissions that achieve the following:

• are specific to the Anger Solutions program (especially in the area of research, best practices, and creativity and innovation)
• provide practical tools and strategies for private practitioners to build, expand, and/or effectively brand their services
• demonstrate viable ways for Authorized Anger Solutions Providers and/or the CAASP to participate in Social Enterprise projects
• addresses new research or emerging literature about trends in anger management services and/or presents recent findings about the success of Anger Solutions programs within specific settings
• engage the attendees in developing strategies to refresh, relax, and rejuvenate while at the retreat.

How to Submit:

The deadline for submissions is Monday, February 3, 2009. Please send in the following information in the order described below to the CAASP Retreat via info@angersolution.com.

Name:
Position:
Agency:
CAASP Member in good standing? Yes ________ No _________
Level of CAASP Membership: Facilitator ____ Trainer ____ Master Trainer ___
Contact Information: (Address with postal code)
Phone:
Fax:
Email:

Presentation Title:
Stream in which the presentation best fits:
Abstract of presentation (no more than 200 words please):
Percentage of presentation that is lecture style:
Percentage of presentation that is interactive:
Who is this presentation best suited for?
Will you have a co-presenter? If yes, please include their name and contact information as well.
Length of presentation: 60 minutes ________ 90 minutes __________
Would you be open to your presentation being delivered as a Poster Presentation?
Will you need visual aids? If so, please specify - e.g. digital projector, flipchart, screen
Will you be providing handouts to the audience members?

Please note that the CAASP is not in a position to pay our presenters; however, we do offer a special discounted all-inclusive conference rate to our speakers.

Submission Deadline is February 3, 2009!

Once all submissions are received, we will review and notify all applicants whether or not their presentation has been accepted for the 2009 retreat. Speakers for the retreat will be solidified by March 15, 2009.

Any questions? Call 1-866-754-6169 or email info@angersolution.com

Introducing Richard Elmes

It is my great pleasure to introduce you to Richard Elmes, the Sales Dating Guy (www.richardelmes.com). Rich and I have been friends and colleagues for some years now, and he is without a doubt one of the smartest people I know when it comes to sales and marketing strategies. Richard's goal is to help you make your product or service sexier so that you attract more sales, and at the CAASP Retreat this September 3-5 in Barrie, he aims to do exactly that. Here's a little more about Rich:

Richard Elmes is a dynamic keynote speaker, coach and workshop leader who is not afraid to get personal with his audiences. He follows definite themes, but each program is customized to meet the needs of the clients.

The expertise that Richard brings to his clients comes from over 21 years of selling experience, in retail, business-to-business, and institutional settings. This includes selling both products and services in both inside & outside sales positions. He is a wealth of knowledge, having read over 1200 books in the past 11 years on Selling, Business, Leadership, Self-Development and the Human Condition. He holds a Certified Sales Professional from Canadian Professional Sales Association and is the author of four audio-books titled:

* How to have the Life you have always dream about
* The Sales Professional's guide to becoming Sexier to your ideal customer, so you can sell more stuff
* 'Til Death do us Part (Understanding how to keep Customers for Life) * Instant Genius (18 business book summaries in less than one hour)the DVD:
*Attraction Marketing (Why women should be better @ Sales than Men)

and 3 Booklets:
* Making Connections (How to be more effective @ Networking Events)
* The Sales Professional's guide to becoming Sexier to your ideal customer, so you can sell more stuff
* The 7+ Habit of Highly Effective Husbands

We are so excited to have Rich part of our incredible lineup of speakers for the CAASP Conference this fall - September 3-5, 2008 at the Kempenfelt Conference Centre in Barrie, Ontario. Rich will be sharing how we as agencies and private practitioners can build our client bases (or our private businesses) through effective sales and marketing strategies. Rich is a top notch guy with some incredibly brilliant ideas to help us take Anger Solutions to where we want it to go. You won't want to miss his session on Friday, September 5th!

What Time Is It? (Viral Video - Pass it On!)

It's time for the CAASP to come together! Please note the dates have changed to September 3-5, 2008 - this is a GOOD thing! By changing the dates, we will be saving each attendee approximately $100 off your registration fees. Join us for this groundbreaking event! I hope to see you there.

Julie Christiansen

Gerry Visca - A Dynamo of Inspiration!

Gerry Visca of the IGNITE Idea Centre and Red Chair Branding, will be one of the great dynamic speakers sharing his inspirational and practical ideas with the attendees of the First Annual CAASP Retreat. Click and watch this short video - nothing I could say could describe Gerry's enthusiasm and passion any more than he can himself. I'm sure you'll agree - this fellow is worth coming out for!
http://www.redchairbranding.com/av/Red_Chair_-_Video_Blast_A_256k.wmv