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Conference 2009
Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry (HTSM) and the Institute of
Spiritual Healing and Aromatherapy.
Her keynote addressed how energy healers and aromatherapists
primarily get into this work because of a personal need
for healing or a desire to help heal family, friends or pets. Often
this develops into a desire to help humanity and/or animals. But
how do you tell the world about the great services that you can
provide Traditional hard-sell marketing techniques are like a
foreign language for most healers. What are the trade-secrets
to promoting from one’s spiritual heart
Recordings of these keynote sessions as well as other sessions
from this years conference can be purchased through MJB
Communications at www.MJBComm.com
amazing products and services. The room was filled with color,
healing sounds and wonderful energy. The Healing Touch Program
vendor table had it’s own set of remarkable volunteers as
well as Tasha from the HTP office. After a quick review of products,
forms and explanations they were on their own. Their dedication
and efficiency gave me the ability to try to be in six places
at once. They kept saying, “Go, we are OK, we can do this.”
By Friday evening, “the place was packed” with participants and
wonderful energy. Conference was in full swing. The next days
were a whirlwind and are somewhat of a blur in my mind, highlighted
by moments that shine like points of light -- hugs, smiles,
Behind the Scenes
by Margaret Nies, HTP Project Manager
After months of preparation with more details than I can list,
conference was happening. So many people had contributed
through the year - many who would be there and some who
could not come. It was time to stop holding our breath and
breathe deeply -- people were arriving, questions and conversations
were flowing like a great river, and last minute details
that remained. Franny, the amazing behind the scene’s master,
was on the move -- directing, explaining, organizing and making
sure that every detail was managed.
Early Friday morning the registration area began filling with
instructors. Hugs and warm greetings spread like a wave as
more and more attendees arrived. Behind the registration table
we had a staff of amazing volunteers. After a quick explanation
of what was needed, they were thrown into the thick of things.
They handled all that came their way with efficiency and grace.
How grateful we were to have their talents and skills.
Franny seemed to know everyone and welcomed all with
warmth, joy and hugs. I, on the other hand, thank God for name
badges. Faces and voices I remember well, but names fly in
and out of my head in seconds.
Meanwhile In the vendor room, people were meeting one
another, boxes were being unpacked and products arranged.
Within two hours the room was transformed from a drab, common
conference room into a beautiful display of delightful and
Above: Kathy Sinnett and Rumi Hashimoto “catching up” at conference.
exchanged words, a glimpse of others sharing a treatment, the
beautiful faces of two friends lost in conversation, and meetings
about future projects.
Mary Duennes, our master of ceremonies, was a true gem.
I truly appreciate her ability to provide a sense of levity and
balance that kept us at ease and smiling as the Conference
progressed.
She took in stride the announcement notes we gave her at the
last minute and presented them with thoroughness and a sense
of humor. In addition, she lent a hand at the registration table.
Then there was our incredibly responsive and friendly hotel
staff. They checked in with us, delivered water, rearranged
rooms, added chairs, adjusted the air conditioning, and served
meals. Everything was delivered with smiles and friendliness.
Franny and I were called Maam so many times it seemed like
our second name.
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