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March 17, 2008

Boston 08-- 38th National Council Conference-May 1-3, 2008

By Kenneth Briggs

The National Council Conference is the year's most anticipated event in mental health and addictions servises.

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Boston ‘08-38th National Council Conference-May 1-3, 2008

Framework of Excellence-General Sessions

The National Council Conference is the years most anticipated event in mental health and addictions services. The general sessions will feature some of today’s most provocative speakers and thinkers providing unparalleled insight, inspiration and motivation. It all begins at 8:30 am on May1 at the opening general Session as National Council President and CEO Linda Rosenberg presents a revealing assessment of the industry-where we are and where we’re headed.

Featured Speakers:

JAMES CARVILLE, Political Strategist

Election 2008: An Insider’s View of Politics and Political Influence

Thursday, May 1, 9:30 am

KITTY & MICHAEL DUKAKIS, Co-author of Shock and former Governor of Massachusetts and 1988 Democratic candidate for President, respectively

Now You Know: A Public Spotlight on a Very Personal Journey

Thursday, May 1, !:30 pm

JIM COLLINS, Author and Management Educator

Good to Great: Lessons for the Nonprofit World

Friday, May 2, 8:30 am

MARK McCLELLAN, MD, PHD, Former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

In the Eye of the Healthcare Storm: Reforming Medicaid and Medicare

Friday, May 2, 1:00 pm

SIMON T. BAILEY, Management Consultant and Author

Release Your Brilliance: 4 Steps to Transforming Your Workplace and Your Life

Saturday, May 3, 8:30 am

Planning your Conference Experience -A WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AGENDA

Dear Colleague,

Every year the National Council masses its resources to stage behavioral heathcare’s most important event-the National Council Annual Conference. Boston is growing accustomed to hosting the World Series and the 2008 National Council Conference promises to be no less an event for the behavior healthcare nation.

Whether you’re just entering the field or are an experienced veteran, the extensive program business and service opportunities will shape your personal and professional outlook for years to come.

TRACKS AT A GLANCE

Addictions services

Learning across diverse communities

Families, Children and Transition-age Youth

Financing Services

Good Governance--Board of Directors

Leadership and Workforcre

Lets Get Personal

Emerging Treatment Technologies

Measurement, Performance, and Outcomes

Delivering and Managing Clinical Sercices

Policy Influence and Political Power

Recovery

Integration of Healthcare

AND MUCH MORE….

Start each day with an energizing Wellness Walk and take in the historic streets of Boston at the same time. Visit the expansive Exhibit Hall to see the latest products and services on the market, And be sure to catch our afternoon and evening events.



Authors Bio:
An OEN Editor. Born-03/20/1934, BA Pol. Sci.-U of Washington-1956, MBA-Seattle U-1970, Boeing-Program Control-1957-1971, State of Oregon-Mental Health Division-Deputy Admistrator-1971-1979, llinois Association of Community MH Agencies[IACHMA]-Executive Director-1980-1987, District of Columbia Government-MH Division-Chief MH System Development-1987-1989, Illinois Real Estate-Associate Broker-1989-1995, Ohio-Retired-1995-1999, Florida-Retired- 1999-?
Operate an eBay book store, Ajax Books Etcetera, which currently [12/17/06] has approx. 435 items for sale, mostly mystery books . Ajax Books Etcetera can be found by searching Google, Yahoo search and some other search engines.
He has now found his true love;writing and consequently has joined the National Writers Association and the Society of Professional Journalists. Member Northwest Progressive Institute. Member Florida Progressive Coalition.

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