Four years ago this coming spring, Deena Ortiz realized a dream.
She had wanted to host a forum where people could come be rejuvenated and inspired on a deeper level; in their quest to practice Leadership Education.
It was a tremendous success.
I was fortunate enough to be in attendance for that first forum, and haven’t missed one since.
I have been asked by more than one individual what FATJEF stands for.
First Annual Thomas Jefferson Education Forum.
This is my creative license...Deena uses another photo for FATJEF
Because that’s what it was…
And the acrostic stuck….
This happens…
Even though we all know that the first “F’ will only apply for First, Fourth,( we’re in an on- a- roll year, folks),
Fifth, Fifteenth, Fiftieth, Five Hundredth…you get the picture.
This event has taken on a life of its own.
People from all walks of life, all educational forms, and all levels of knowledge regarding Leadership Education, enjoy attending.
And lunch is included for this day long event.
This means that it’s pretty much a one stop gig for enlightenment, educational methodologies, epiphany and eating.
My kind of function!
A day for intellectual stimulus, adult “fun”, frivolity and fellowship… sans kids.
Unless you’re in scholar phase at your house…
Then it’s a semi sans kids situation, since your cherubs are in the same building with Dan Ralphs.
Who happens to be one of the best youth presenters ever to walk this planet.
I know this, not because I myself am youthful…(Lordy!)
But rather, because Sons #1-#3 have attended multiple events with this man…
the”Ghandi-of-all-youth negotiatiors”…
They would pretty much walk over hot coals for the guy.
Therefore, it unashamedly “works for me” to have them bask in his presence…
whenever it is humanly possible.
It is with confidence that I announce that this year of the FATJEF promises to be the best ever.
This is not a marketing ploy.
Let me remind you that I must return to this website and face you three times a week…
I have seen the roster of speakers.
And since I maintain pretty much an “open book’ policy on this blog,
I have decided to feature speakers in upcoming posts…
I will also be spotlighting individuals, who for the sake of God and country,
have agreed to assist us with the FATJEF, so you are afforded a great experience.
Right now, if you go to Monday’s post and leave a comment, you will be eligible to win a couple’s admission
to the FATJEF on April 24, 2010!
That’s currently a $75.00 value.
It never hurts to put tickets to FATJEF on your holiday list…
Or safer still…just flat out ask!
You can download the registration form and mail it in by December 31, 2009…
And you will attend at last year’s prices!
$45.00, person
$75.00, couple
$30.00, per scholar age youth
Jan 1, 2010 pricing: $55.00, person; $90.00, couple; $35.00, youth.
So, print your form, enter to win by leaving me a comment on the link above…
If you’ve been…
What did you enjoy most?
If you haven’t…
Tell me why you think you’ll go!
what do I like about FATJEF? The like mindedness of people who believe we can make a difference in this world. Why will I attend? Because in the hectic I live there are days when I wonder if I am making a difference. After a day at FATJEF my husband and I come away excited and energized and ready to continue on this adventure of life education!
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Thank you for all you do to bring FATJEF to our community! It is a once a year boost to our family’s hope and dreams of a liber education and a great time with our Southern California Liber-Community! Each of my family members comes away inspired by the people we sit next to, the speakers and the vendors! We come home with renewed energy to strive even more for something that is so worth it! Thank you Teri!
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