ESP January 2007 Newsletter
Upcoming Events
Elder Service Providers/WCTA January Lunch Meeting
When: Wed. Jan. 24th 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Lunch starts 11:30 sharp.
Where: St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Pkwy.
Guest Speaker: Whatcom Hospice.
Food: Haggen’s box lunch- includes sandwich and drinks. Bring $10 cash or check payable to Rob Westford.
RSVP: to Rob Westford at rob@westfordfuneralhome.com or call 734-1717 by Mon. Jan 22nd. Bring a friend! If you won a door prize last meeting, please bring one this time. Sponsor: Rob Westford, Westford Funeral Home & Cremation.
Annual Professional Dinner
When: Mon. Jan. 29th, 2007, 5:30-6:30 Social Hour, 6:30 Dinner and program
Where: Northwood Hall, 3240 Northwest Ave, Bellingham.
What: This year’s theme is “Stepping Out”- we will have local dancers performing throughout the evening. Treat the members of your organization to a great evening!
Activities include networking social hour, dinner, entertainment and door prizes.
RSVP: send a check for $25.00 for members or $30.00 for non-members to ESP, PO Box 30078, Bellingham, WA 98228. For more info contact Debbie Gann from Home Attendant Care at 360-734-3849.
Caregiver Conference Update
"Discovering the Hidden Treasures in the Depths of Caregiving" is the theme of the 2007 ESP Caregiver Conference that will be held at Christ the King Conference Center, on Friday, March 16, 2007. The Conference Committee is very excited to have keynote speaker Shelly Zylstra of Northwest Regional Council, as well as a huge variety of breakout sessions lined up. We are expecting 450 caregivers to attend, and there are several sponsorship opportunities available. ESP Members: If you want an exhibit/vendor table at the Conference, call Sue Ramey 360-733-2322. Spots are almost gone- the deadline is Jan. 31st. This is a great way to promote your organization.
Membership
ESP has been growing and expanding the opportunities and benefits of membership. We are excited about partnerships we have established in the community in order to bring even more networking and educational meetings to our membership. Potential new members can call Andrea Polchen, Membership Secretary 360-715-1338 with questions.
Note from the Editor
Thanks once again for the interest in the newsletter. Members please continue to submit your articles and announcements to rob@westfordfuneralhome.com.
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