Friday, August 8, 2008 The Jules Center Jefferson Community College Presented by the Greater Watertown Jaycees
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Friday, August 8, 2008
Professionalism involves much more than having a high degree of skill in a given field. It also involves how you look, talk and act. Learn the keys to true professionalism; how to determine your "PQ"; how to look and dress like a professional; keys to professional communications; and the "do's" and "dont's" of professional behavior.
Dan Sirmans, President of SCG, Inc., a national consulting and training company based in Syracuse NY.
12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Professionals have fast paced, stressed filled lives. Find out how to get relief for your tired, aching body and quite your mind with some simple office yoga stretches designed to be inconspicuous and effective. This session will give you the chance to try out these ancient moves within a contemporary setting — your workplace
Kathy Falge, Mala Yoga Studio, is a certified Integrative Yoga Therapy teacher, and has received over 400 hours of training from Richard Freeman, Boulder CO.
12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Mentoring can be one of the most rewarding and personally fulfilling endeavors in which one can engage. Mentoring can be described as the activities conducted by one person (the mentor) to help another person (the mentee) grow, develop, and progress. Learn the values and benefits of mentoring; formal vs. informal mentoring; types of mentoring relationships; the roles of each party; and the tools and techniques for successful mentoring.
Dan Sirmans, President of SCG, Inc., a national consulting and training company based in Syracuse NY.
Once you have the tools to be a successful mentor you have to take action. Learn what others have done in implementing successful mentoring programs across the state and how we can be successful in the North Country.
Catherine M. Hedgeman, Esq. founded the highly successful GenNEXT, a business council of the Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce for business professionals ages 23-40.
11:00 am - 11:50 am
We spend the majority of our day in the office, yet how do we spend it? As young professionals we can take an active role in reducing inefficiencies in our environment by thinking "green" in the workplace. Become a friend to the environment as we learn ways to conserve in the workplace.
James Juczak, founder of Woodhenge Sustainable Community, is an author and lecturer on topics such as self-reliance, true sustainability, building off grid energy systems and mortgage-free housing.
Young professionals are impacted daily by the decisions of politicians whether in Albany, Washington D.C., or town hall. Whether it is the taxes we pay or education our children receive decisions are made by the people that we elect to set the policy. Learn how we can set the policy by getting involved in politics and the issues facing us now and in the near future from an experienced voice — former Senator James Wright.
James W. Wright was first elected to the New York State Senate in 1992 and served on several Senate committees, including Chair of the Energy and Telecommunications Committee.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Hosted by Jefferson Community College
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Welcome / Introductions - Sturtz Theater, Room 4-111
Opening Remarks by Michelle Capone, Greater Watertown Jaycees President, and Dr. Carole McCoy, Jeffferson Community College President
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM: Kick-Off Speaker - Sturtz Theater, Room 4-111
Dr. Jason White, Samaritan Medical Center
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM Choose from 1 of 3 Concurrent Sessions
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM Choose from 1 of 3 Concurrent Sessions
Noon – 12:50 PM Choose from 1 of 3 Concurrent Sessions
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Closing Remarks and Lunch
Empower Yourself
Personal Polish
Presented by Dan Sirmans
11:00 am - 11:50 amProfessionalism involves much more than having a high degree of skill in a given field. It also involves how you look, talk and act. Learn the keys to true professionalism; how to determine your "PQ"; how to look and dress like a professional; keys to professional communications; and the "do's" and "dont's" of professional behavior.
Dan Sirmans, President of SCG, Inc., a national consulting and training company based in Syracuse NY.
Office Yoga
Presented by Kathy Falge
10:00 am - 10:50 am12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Professionals have fast paced, stressed filled lives. Find out how to get relief for your tired, aching body and quite your mind with some simple office yoga stretches designed to be inconspicuous and effective. This session will give you the chance to try out these ancient moves within a contemporary setting — your workplace
Kathy Falge, Mala Yoga Studio, is a certified Integrative Yoga Therapy teacher, and has received over 400 hours of training from Richard Freeman, Boulder CO.
Empower Your Community
Mentoring Others
Presented by Dan Sirmans
10:00 am - 10:50 am12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Mentoring can be one of the most rewarding and personally fulfilling endeavors in which one can engage. Mentoring can be described as the activities conducted by one person (the mentor) to help another person (the mentee) grow, develop, and progress. Learn the values and benefits of mentoring; formal vs. informal mentoring; types of mentoring relationships; the roles of each party; and the tools and techniques for successful mentoring.
Dan Sirmans, President of SCG, Inc., a national consulting and training company based in Syracuse NY.
Mentoring in Real Life
Presented by Catherine M. Hedgeman, Esq.
11:00 am - 11:50 amOnce you have the tools to be a successful mentor you have to take action. Learn what others have done in implementing successful mentoring programs across the state and how we can be successful in the North Country.
Catherine M. Hedgeman, Esq. founded the highly successful GenNEXT, a business council of the Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce for business professionals ages 23-40.
Empower Your World
Going Green in the Workplace
Presented by James Juczak
10:00 am - 10:50 am11:00 am - 11:50 am
We spend the majority of our day in the office, yet how do we spend it? As young professionals we can take an active role in reducing inefficiencies in our environment by thinking "green" in the workplace. Become a friend to the environment as we learn ways to conserve in the workplace.
James Juczak, founder of Woodhenge Sustainable Community, is an author and lecturer on topics such as self-reliance, true sustainability, building off grid energy systems and mortgage-free housing.
How You Impact Politics
Presented by James Wright (former NYS Senator, 48th District)
12:00 pm - 12:50 pmYoung professionals are impacted daily by the decisions of politicians whether in Albany, Washington D.C., or town hall. Whether it is the taxes we pay or education our children receive decisions are made by the people that we elect to set the policy. Learn how we can set the policy by getting involved in politics and the issues facing us now and in the near future from an experienced voice — former Senator James Wright.
James W. Wright was first elected to the New York State Senate in 1992 and served on several Senate committees, including Chair of the Energy and Telecommunications Committee.