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Conference 2009
Thursday, October 8 Schedule
7:00 AM-5:00 PM REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN
7:00-8:00 AM EARLY MORNING YOGA
7:30-9:00 AM BREAKFAST SERVED
8:30-10:00 AM KEYNOTE EVENT
Solutions from the Underground: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World
Paul Stamets
Keynote details
10:15 AM-12:15 PM WORKSHOPS: SESSION I
• Inspiring Staff in Tough Times
• Maximizing Cash During an Economic Downturn
• Organic and Beyond: Benchmarking Sustainable Business Practices
• Anatomy of a Performance Problem
• Therapeutic Uses of Essential Oils
• Brokers and You: Compelling Questions Answered
12:30-1:30 PM LUNCH SERVED
1:30-2:00 PM PROVENDER VISION QUEST II
All Provender members and conference attendees are invited to participate in this second annual Provender Vision Quest. The Board of Directors is asking for your presence and input at this meeting of the minds to facilitate more direct member involvement. We will meet as one large group to continue brainstorming about the direction and future of Provender.
2:15-4:15 PM WORKSHOPS: SESSION II
• Service Basics: First Alternative’s Customer Service
• Managing Inventory for Sales and Cash Effectiveness
• Cradle to Cradle SM Manufacturing
• Food Integrity, Seed Integrity, and Genetically Engineered Crops
• Successful Meetings
• Growing Farms, Growing Community
4:30-8:00 PM CHAIR MASSAGE
We will be offering chair massages for your additional enjoyment. Sessions are 15 minutes and are included in your conference registration. Sign up sheet at registration desk.
4:45-6:45 PM MEMBER MUNCH 'N MINGLE
Find the fun behind Door #1. Then we’ll see you behind Door #2. Finally, come fi nd the glee behind Door #3. Hosted by several Provender Board members, you’ll have an opportunity to progress through successive doors (rooms) where there will be exceptional food, fun and fi ne conversation.
6:30-8:00 PM DINNER SERVED
7:30-8:00 PM BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM
Five candidates for the Provender Board will address the audience, each stating their background and excitement to be part of the Board. Hear what they have to say and how they want to be effective board members.
8:00-10:00 PM DESSERT RECEPTION
Complete your delectable meal with mouth-watering desserts made especially for us. Through the generosity of Sundance Natural Foods and other supporters, enjoy organic wines and beers as well as organic coffee and espresso donated by Café Mam. Music will be provided for your listening pleasure by Belingham-based Lindsay Street.
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Provender Alliance
22835 Jennie Rd SE Lyons, OR 97358
Phone: (888) 352-7431
Phone: (503) 859-3600
Fax: (503) 859-3608
E-mail: info@provender.org
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