Diplomats from fifteen countries have partnered with Harbor House of Central Florida for the third consecutive year in the fight against domestic violence. Join us as we gather together for an evening of fine wine hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. You will enter this exclusive event on the Red Carpet to be greeted by these Consuls and a special guest from the Republic of France.

Proceeds of the night will benefit Harbor House of the Central Florida and its programs.

SPACE IS LIMITED – Please register today. For Sponsorship information contact Jessie Motley, Survivor Support Coordinator,  jmotley@harborhousefl.com or 407-886-2244 x 223.

I was able to attend multiple workshops. Some of them were refresher courses and some of them shared information that just astonished me. Above all, the two workshops that renew themselves in my mind daily are; “Creating a Successful State Triad” and “What is Triad? How Can We Enhance It?” I honestly ask myself daily, “why wouldn’t any state, county or community want to have a Triad?” It is a must, and it should be mandatory. As long as we have con-artists, scammers, abusers, thieves, dealer of all sorts, our seniors and communities need protection. If we cannot set aside an hour or two each month or day then shame on us. We will all be seniors/elders one day, (if the good Lord spares us to see those years) and we are going to want to have someone to look after and care for us. Your welfare is just as important as a strangers. That stranger may be your co-worker’s mother or father that is being abused. We need to get more involved and do our part while we can.

In my closing I have to say, I truly enjoyed talking to all of you and being able to answer all of your questions. I especially enjoyed the one on one conversations I had with some of my account representatives such as, Cindy Brown-MD, Kelli Brookshire-OK, Katie Walsh-IL, Sheriff Vanessa Crawford-VA, David Minns-VA, Cary Johnson–CO, Dale Gillette–IL, and of course Mrs. Butterworth-VA. They all really expressed an enormous concern for the seniors and you could feel the warmth within each of them and that’s what it takes. You all are appreciated, thank you for making the conference a success.

Bob Mikler

You are welcomed to join Triad Practitioners, Law Enforcement Personnel, Community Policing and Crime Prevention Officers, Victim Advocates, Social Service Providers, Adult Protection, and Criminal Justice professionals to learn how to keep older adults safe.

Workshop Topics Include:

• Pandemic Preparedness for Older Adults (Influenza H1N1)

• Aces 911 Cell Phone Bank & 911 Cell Phone Bank

• Helping Older Adults to Understand and Manage their Medications Safely

• Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers

• 10 Minutes or Less – Speaking Success

• Starting and Maintaining a Strong Triad

• Successful Triad Programs & Activities

 Registration Forms are available at: www.nationaltriad.org/Orlando09/ . Please direct your questions to Terri Hicks at terrih@sheriffs.org or 800-424-7827. For hotel reservations call: 800.327.0363