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2022 WA STATE FATHERS NETWORK IN-PERSON GATHERING

Name: 2022 WA STATE FATHERS NETWORK IN-PERSON GATHERING
Start: 2022-07-30T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2022-07-30T15:30:00-07:00

July 30, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm PDT

$25

Wa State Fathers Network Gathering Flyer

Location: Bellevue School District Wilburton Instructional Service Center, Bellevue, WA
Who should attend: Men who have a child with a disability or special health care needs in their life.
Cost: $25 per person*

Keynote by Gene Boes: President and CEO of Northwest Center
Gene and his wife June are parents of two adult children: son Andrew and daughter Tori. Tori, who has autism, is also a client of Northwest Center Employment Services. During his keynote Gene will discuss his experience as a dad, his perspective on the importance of employment for people with disabilities and the work Northwest Center does to make that a reality.

Focus of this Gathering: Because of the pandemic, we haven’t been able to meet for two years. So, our focus will be on reconnecting, welcoming new members, and spending time together.

Agenda items include:

Built-in time to meet and mingle
The always popular dads panel
Legislative update from Stacy Dym, Executive Director of the Arc of Washington
Advocating Through Story presented by Fathers Network member Jeremy Kredlo
Lunch – Will be provided
An open mic session to share resources and brag about our children
Keynote message
Tribute to James May, the original Fathers Network Director, friend, mentor, and recently deceased