Alumnae: Kaleidoscope
Pam Oselka
Coordinator, LLLI Alumnae Association
LLLI Conference Team
From: LEAVEN, Vol. 36 No. 5, October-November 2000, p. 108
We're excited about the upcoming
LLLI Conference, which the Alumnae are calling "A Kaleidoscope
of Fun in 2001!" The LLLI Alumnae have found international conferences
to be one of the best - and most fun - ways of expanding our organization.
At the 1989 LLLI Conference in Anaheim, California, USA, many Leaders
and retired Leaders filled to overflowing a small room at the invitation
of Betty Wagner Spandikow. As a result of this meeting, several long-time
Leaders responded to Betty's poignant plea to keep the LLLI Alumnae
Association alive. The next conference (Miami Beach, Florida, USA in
1991) marked the Alumnae Association's first real "presence."
At each conference since then, our growth has mushroomed and our conference
program offerings have not only expanded, but received rave reviews.
What does an LLLI conference
have to offer to those of us who haven't nursed a baby in a very long
time? Plenty! We think you'll agree as we rundown our plans!
- A Lake Michigan dinner
cruise kicks off the conference offering a wonderful chance to visit
with friends and a terrific view of the beautiful Chicago skyline.
Cruises depart from Navy Pier, which has more than 50 acres of parks,
promenades, gardens, shops, restaurants, and entertainment attractions,
including an IMAX theater and Children's Museum. You might plan to
come for the whole day!
- A Sunday afternoon tea
in the elegant Grand Ballroom of the Chicago Hilton and Towers will
showcase a "Kaleidoscope of Fashion," for all ages and sizes
- on models you can relate to. The Founders will be our honored guests.
If you attended the 1999 Alumnae Tea in Orlando, Florida, USA, you
know what a special occasion this will be!
- New and interesting speakers
including retired LLL Leader and financial planner Ellen Jaffe on
"Journey to Financial Empowerment"; educational consultant,
Idene Goldman on "Alignment: Life and Livelihood - Synchronizing
Who You Are with What You Do"; long-time favorite Barbara Coloroso
on "Parenting with Wit and Wisdom in Times of Chaos and Loss";
and new presenters in the area of alternative health options, including
Dr. Lorene Wu on "Chinese Medicine through the Stages of Women's
Lives."
- Participatory workshop
sessions, including a unique look at temperaments through the "Family
Color Wheel" and "That's Life!" a unique drama experience,
to relive stressful life situations and bring resolution to unfinished
business in a supportive atmosphere.
- Rejuvenation sessions
to fill your heart and soothe your soul will be offered throughout
the conference. The possibilities we are exploring range from massage,
Tai Chi, yoga, Feng Shui, and Healing Touch to color analysis, computer
hair imaging, figure fashions, makeup workshops, pool aerobics, and
early morning walks along the lakefront or in Grant Park.
As LLLI Conference Team member
Nancy Franklin states, "Let's reframe the LLLI Conference for us
who have weaned at least once. Let's consider it as enrichment and play
time for grownups!" (Nancy is a play therapist by profession, and
will lead the session "That's Life!") "Imagine being
totally surrounded by women who practice LLL philosophy in every aspect
of their lives and relationships, and the energy and excitement that
can only generate when we all get together." Nancy continues, "Please
join me at the LLLI Conference in Chicago in July 2001. I'll be the
woman doing water aerobics early in the day and getting a massage during
late afternoon. You'll hear me laughing in the halls, reminiscing with
someone, or in spirited conversation as we envision the future when
we finally see the majority of the world's mothers breastfeeding their
precious babies. Hope to see you there! Let's play!"
If you'd like to help the
Alumnae Association's efforts, contact Pam Oselka, 9701 Kruger Rd.,
Union Pier, Ml 49129 USA , 616-469-2706, pamoselka at triton.net
(email). We guarantee good company and a great time!
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