CBEA 2008 State Conference Attended by: Eva Jimenez and Casey Schurig Shasta College

Accommodations Sonoma County DoubleTree Hotel 1 Doubletree Drive, Rohnert Park, CA Great accommodations Free cookies Nice rooms Pleasant staff

FRIDAY EVENTS Registration –Tote Bags were given to all attendees –Complimentary Continental Breakfast –Exhibitors Opening Keynote Speaker –LeDonna Gatlin- Motivational speaker, incorporated music, singing and concepts of living your life the “right” way.

Exhibitors Textbooks Apples Chocolate Candy Jewelry Honey ( Organic and local!) Bookstands Software and Hardware Demos

Events “Instructional Innovations Microsoft Office System” - Eva scheduled to be facilitator of workshop. Speaker did not show. Workshop Canceled.

“Teach and Play the Feng Shui Way” –Sounds, light, colors and orientation of tangible items and their affect on student learning. Events

“Strategies for Teaching Business English” –Quiz on Syllabus –Effective On-line Strategies –Student Learning Styles –Teaching Tools –Changes in Communication Events

Keynote Speakers Rick Altman Creative Director, betterppt.com Second General Session— –Saturday, November 8, 11:45 am “Presenting for Dummies” Some people are just born with it – Rick makes it seem like some people are born with it, he is an excellent speaker – but he has so many useful tips and tricks to help the most timid of speakers.

Hands on Workshops Computers Vista/Office ’07 Tips & Tricks – 1:30-4:15 pm –Well presented introductory skills for using Microsoft Word and Vista 2007 –Useful link for fixing Vista Problems

First Time Attendee 3-D NETWORKING NIGHT! (DESSERT/DANCING/DJ) Friday, November 7 7:30 to 9:30 pm Chardonnay Room / Scrumptious Desserts / Dancing / DJ / No-host bar All first-time attendees were recognized and honored at this event. We all received an apple paper-holder.

Viva Italia Dinner Saturday, November 8 7:00 to 9:00 pm Fun / Casual Pasta and Italian wines Beautiful Chardonnay Room Delectable Pasta / Bread / Salad

RAFFLE TIME! Tickets were sold for amazing gifts….at least 50 were raffled. Raffles were also held for those who simply attended luncheons. THANK YOU!!!

NETWORKING Three days filled with opportunities to network with faculty and individuals with similar interests. Connections with vendors….picked up instructional material and supplies. Vendors were recognized and instrumental in the success of the conference.

THANK YOU! Thank you to everyone who played a role in a successful conference.