September 5 - 6, 2012 - Texas Council on Family Violence

Moving Forward - <strong>2012</strong> Statewide ConferenceConference HighlightsMember Appreciation Celebration - Tuesday, <strong>September</strong> 4 thAll TCFV members are invited to the TCFV Membership Appreciation Celebration on Tuesday, <strong>September</strong> 4, <strong>2012</strong>from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy the delicious hors d’oeuvres and refreshments or grab a drink at the cash bar.This party promises to be an exceptional networking opportunity. Try your luck at winning one of the wonderful giftbaskets and visit our photo booth. Also, look forward to a special recognition of <strong>Texas</strong> staff and volunteers with 20years or more of tenure in domestic violence work.The party will be held at Scholz Garten (1607 San Jacinto), located about 5 blocks from the AT&T ConferenceCenter. An Austin tradition, Scholz Garten has been in operation since 1866, making it one of Austin’s oldestoperating businesses.The party is free for all members. Non-members who would like to attend can sign up for membership at the party.Become a TCFV MemberMembers help raise domestic violence awareness and help create positive change for victims of family violencein their local communities and throughout the state of <strong>Texas</strong>. Your membership is important and helps further ourefforts with state and federal lawmakers to maintain essential funding for family violence services and to promotelaws that will assist victims of family violence.Membership consists of family violence service providers, supportive organizations, businesses and professionals,communities of faith, survivors of domestic violence, domestic violence advocates and other concernedindividuals. The four categories of membership are:• Friend Membership (Survivors receive a complementary lifetime membership)• Community Partners• Emerging Family Violence Programs• Family Violence ProgramsMembership Drive: <strong>September</strong> 4 th <strong>2012</strong> - February 14 th 2013Renew your membership or join today! All new or renewing individuals joining during the Membership Drive willbe entered into a drawing for a Nook Tablet. Current members, you can win a Sony MHS-TS10 Bloggie TouchCamera by recruiting your friends, family, colleagues and clients to join. Be sure they indicate on their form thatyou recruited them, so that all of your new recruits will count towards your total during the Membership Drive.Winners will be announced at Advocacy Day on February 15th, 2013.VIP Reception - Wednesday, <strong>September</strong> 5 thPlease join us for a special VIP Reception with renowned writer and activist Gloria Steinem. This is a great photoand autograph opportunity! Number of guests is limited and requires a separate registration. On-site registration isavailable. We hope you will join us for this special occasion! Cost: $35 members, $50 non-members.4Gallery of Voices Silent AuctionVisit the survivor-focused art exhibition, Gallery of Voices. Itexhibits the art of adult, children and teen survivors and allies,who are using art to listen to their hearts, value their storiesand find the strength within them to share their journeys.Art pieces will be auctioned off, with proceeds benefitingparticipating family violence programs and the Caucuses,Allies, and Networks.Auction items will be on display in the main conference areaadjoining the general session salon beginning Wednesday at 7a.m. Bids can be made until 10 a.m. on Thursday. Winning bidswill be announced at the end of the luncheon on Thursday.Items can be paid for with cash, credit or check. Art piecesshould be picked up before the end of the conference at theMeeting Level 2, Lobby Registration Desk.Morning Yoga - Thursday, <strong>September</strong> 6 thPublic Policy Manager and Yoga Instructor Krista Del Gallo will lead a 45-minute yoga class suitable for all levelson Thursday, <strong>September</strong> 6 at 7:00 a.m. in Conference Room 103. Expect stretching and gentle strengtheningexercises, moving with the breath to start your day off on a calm yet energetic note. Please dress comfortably.Towels will be provided if you do not bring a mat. Namaste, y’all!Walking Tour - Thursday, <strong>September</strong> 6 thFamily Violence Services Coordinator Hilary Andersen will lead a stroll across UT’s campus. Come enjoyThursday’s early morning air and scenery. During the walk, you will briefly visit historic buildings and famous waterfountains before settling into the conference for the day. All are welcome. Meet in the main lobby at 7 a.m.Prevention Roundtable - Thursday, <strong>September</strong> 6 thConference sessions offer great new perspectives, but there isn’t always time to process information and havemeaningful discussions with peers. On Thursday, grab your breakfast and join the Prevention Team in Salon Afor an informal roundtable at 7:15 a.m. This will offer space to talk about prevention, build collaborations withcolleagues from across <strong>Texas</strong>, and explore our work to put an end to the violence once and for all.Join a Caucus, Allied Group or NetworkSilent Auction Donors• Allies for Children and Teens (ACT)• Allies to Survivors with Disabilities (ASD)• African American Caucus• Legal Advocacy Network (LAN)• Survivors’ Caucus• The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans(LGBT) Caucus• Voces Unidas• Family Time, Humble• Women’s Center of East <strong>Texas</strong>, Longview• SafePlace, Austin• The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, PasadenaTCFV offers a framework for individual members and advocates to work with others in <strong>Texas</strong> to network andaddress issues facing victims of family violence, their children and <strong>Texas</strong> family violence programs. Each TCFVCaucus, Ally Group and Network (CAN) is formed by its own will and adopts its own process for choosingleadership, making decisions, and identifying work. There are currently seven CAN groups to join.Caucuses, Allies and Networks (CANs) Luncheon - Thursday, <strong>September</strong> 6 thIf you are a CANs member or you are interested in learning more, join us at Sholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto,on Wednesday, <strong>September</strong> 5 at 11:45 a.m. The first part of the meeting is an informational session, and thesecond part of the meeting offers a chance for CANs to meet with their groups. Lunch will be provided for thefirst 50 who register for the meeting, but registration is not necessary to attend.5