Special Events

Hey pardners. . .

Get ready to put on your Wranglers and head on over to Heritage Square for a Western Welcome, Wednesday October 24, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There'll be party music playin' and we'll be servin' up finger food (Western for hors d' oeuvres) and plenty of margaritas. Let's kick off the Annual Conference with some good ol' fashioned Western hootin' and hollerin'.

Historic Heritage Square, a short stroll from the Hyatt Regency hotel, will take you back into Phoenix's Victorian past. It's the home of museums, shops, restaurants, and houses from the original town site of Phoenix. The Lath House Pavilion, in the far corner of Heritage Square, is the site of the Western Welcome Reception. The Pavilion is outdoors, but don't worry - it never rains in Phoenix in October.

So, here you go . . . imagine yourself under the Arizona stars, music's playing and you're sipping your favorite beverage. It's a cool 80 degrees and you're talking with old friends and meeting new folks. Not much could be better. See you at the Western Welcome!

Thanks to event sponsor
Lodestar Dispute Resolution Program
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

Interested in new developments in the field? Looking for services or products to support your practice? Thinking about going to school to study conflict resolution? Wish you knew more about resources available to you as a conflict resolution professional?

You'll find information in ACR's Annual Conference Exhibit Hall located in the Phoenix Convention Center. Meet in person with exhibitors to learn what they have to offer.

On Thursday evening October 25, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. an Exhibitors Reception showcasing the 2007 conference exhibitors will be held. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres while taking the opportunity to speak with exhibitors.

Great Pumpkin Silent Auction

Find unique items for yourself, necessities for your business, or a special gift for someone.

In conjunction with the Exhibitors Reception, the Great Pumpkin Silent Auction takes place on Thursday evening October 25. Proceeds help support ACR scholarships and programs. Join the Halloween fun at this popular event!

Please consider donating an item to this year's Silent Auction. Your contribution is appreciated. Contact Fetneh Fleischmann by October 10, 2007
email: fleischf@dcsc.gov phone: 202-879-2887.

Sponsored by
ACR Board of Directors and
Chapter and Section Leadership

Bienvenido amigos y amigas, we're having a Sections Fiesta!

ACR's Sections are throwing a big party and you are the guest of honor. You'll enjoy plenty of food, drink, music, fun and games on Friday, October 26, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Atrium of the Hyatt Regency hotel. ACR Sections will be showcased, giving you the chance to learn about Section activities as well as to celebrate the year's accomplishments with Section members. Section planners are busy putting together a unique extravaganza that will be fun for all. Stay tuned.

Sponsored by ACR Sections

[ACR Sections provide members with ways to interact with other professionals in their special areas of interest or practice. Members trade best tips and practices with other practitioners, share research, and work together to develop new ideas in the field.]

Presidential Luncheon

The Presidential Luncheon on Saturday October 27, 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., is a focal point of the Annual Conference with its traditional awards and presidential installation ceremonies. ACR is pleased to offer the following Presidential Luncheon presentation.

Native Nations and the Spirit of Reconciliation:
The Global Context of Indigenous Peacemaking

There is a collective force to the values and expression of justice within traditional Native legal systems. For several years, scholars have studied traditional peacemaking systems within the structures of Native Nations in the United States and Canada, Australia and New Zealand to explore the role of peacemaking in resolving interpersonal disputes. This scholarship linked up to work within the fields of alternative dispute resolution, restorative justice, and therapeutic jurisprudence. This presentation explores the lessons that have emerged from this important work to identify the agency of indigenous peacemaking within a larger global context.

Rebecca Tsosie, J.D., Professor of Law, Willard H. Pedrick Distinguished Research Scholar, and Executive Director, Indian Legal Program Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Arizona State University.

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