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2010 Conference A Success

The 2010 National Conference was a fantastic event, with attendance by nearly 500 HIPPY staff and guests from across the country. Among many highlights of the four-day program was the presentation of the Avima D. Lombard Award to National Program Director Gayle Hart and the keynote address by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin. And preceding the conference, the HIPPY Champion event also brought together a large number of HIPPY supporters to honor two extraordinary Arkansans. If you have conference photos you'd like us to share, please email them to Teri or mail them to: HIPPY USA, 1221 Bishop Street, Little Rock, AR 72202.

National Program Director, M Gayle Hart.
M. Gayle Hart, HIPPY USA National Program Director and 2010 Avima D. Lombard Award recipient, is pictured with her daughter, Tracie Hart. Tracie presented the award to her mother during the Sunday gala.

Smiling HIPPYs.
Two beautiful HIPPYs smile for the camera during the Avima D. Lombard Award Gala.

HUSA National Board of Trustees
Members of the HIPPY USA National Board of Trustees with United States Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin.

2008 Conference Highlights

HIPPY: What's Best for Children and Families!

Father helping son tie shoes.

The 2008 Conference gave all in attendance an opportunity not only for professional development training, but a chance to reunite with old friends, forge relationships with new friends and celebrate HIPPY USA's 20th Anniversary!

Conference Highlights include:

Carol Rasco was presented the Avima D. Lombard Award for her long-term advocacy for children and families.

HIPPY International Directors provided a unique insight into how HIPPY is implemented in countries around the world during a special Monday morning session.

During concurrent workshops, coordinators learned about, and provided feedback, on the latest training and technical assistance tool - the SAFE (self-assessment for excellence!).

Dr. Thomas Moore entertained and engaged conference attendees at an exhilarating luncheon hosted by Florida State HIPPY on Tuesday.

Interesting and informative workshops were held on all three days - including some on Wednesday that repeated sessions that have proven vital to coordinators.

Home visitors shared their success stories and talent during the motivating closing session on Wednesday.

A huge THANKS to all of the Florida State HIPPY programs, Florida T&TA staff, state advisory committee, coordinators, funders, national trainers, home visitors, parents and children for helping to make this an outstanding conference! HIPPY USA also extends sincere appreciation and deep gratitude to the wonderful volunteers, presenters, guests, Avima Event charis and honorary co-chairs, and our very own quilt lady, Alice Greenwood, for all your contributions to our 20th Anniversary Conference.

Thanks again for participating in our 20th Anniversary Conference. See you in Little Rock in 2010!

2008 Avima Gala - This document contains information about the 2008 Avima Gala.
2008 Conference Booklet - This document contains general information about the 2008 National Conference.
2008 Conference Scrapbook - Enjoy highlights from the HUSA Conference!