More than 40 providers gathered Friday, February 22 through Saturday February 23, 2008 in Fresno for the Annual CAFCC President and Leadership Forum. Northern California had the largest representation with Muriel Sterling, the North Central Regional Representative taking home the prize for the most participants. Southern California was well represented by Diversified Children's Network in Whittier, the Federation and Hispanic Associations of Los Angeles, and Compton Family Child Care Association served as extremely gracious and competent hostesses. President Marva Lyons provided a motivating power point fired up the troops and helped to stir leaders to Step to the Plate in 2008! If you missed the Forum the Annual CAFCC Conference is April 18-20, 2008, at the Holiday Inn San Jose.
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Association members attended the recent CAFCC Conference in San Jose and won an award for having the most attendees and also tied for the best association banner |
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CAFCC 1st Vice President Sharon Coleman speaks on "Motivating your Leadership Team" |
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Marva Lyons with JoAnn Shalcub-Mejia sharing information on legislative strategies for 2008-09 |
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Muriel Sterling receiving recognition from President Marva Lyons for bringing the largest number of leaders to the forum |
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Compton Family Child Care Association Leaders |
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Maureen McSweeney, MAS and ECE Instructor from Solano College attended an association meeting and had some fun with providers doing ice breakers and teaching math and science curriculum for preschoolers. |
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Jon Gourdine of the Fairfield American Red Cross Office was a guest speaker and did a workshop on disaster training for providers |
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