Washington, D.C. 20530
June 8, 2001
MEMORANDUM FOR OFFICES, BOARDS, AND DIVISIONS TRAINING REPRESENTATIVES
FROM: Joanne W. SimmsSUBJECT: Department of the Interior Speakers Series
This memorandum and attached information announces the next three seminars in the U.S. Department of the Interior Speakers Series for the Fall 2001. The Department of Justice (DOJ), in partnership with a consortium of Federal agencies led by the Department of the Interior, is sponsoring this Series. DOJ is participating in this series on a pilot basis, and attendees will be asked to submit feedback for evaluation purposes. Please distribute the memo and attached information to your Offices, Boards, and Divisions' employees at the GS-11 level and above.
The fourth seminar in the series, with guest speaker, Gene D. Cohen, MD, PhD, on the topic of his published book, "The Creative Age - Awakening Human Potential in the Second Half of Life," will be held at the Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on September 6, 2001. There is a separate afternoon forum scheduled on the same day, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. hosted at the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Conference Center, Room 3102, 810 7th Street, NW. Photo identification will be required for entrance to the OJP facility.
There is no-cost for attending the seminars. The deadline for registration is two weeks prior to each scheduled seminar. Eligible participants can register by sending an e-mail to alejandro.m.bartning@usdoj.gov or by phoning Alex Bartning on (202) 616-3619. The seminars will be filled on a first-register, first-attend basis with eight registrants in the morning session, and 20 registrants in the afternoon session. If more than those individuals register in each seminar, there will be a short wait list, in case of last minute cancellations. All confirmed participants will be notified when they are registered, and a printed ticket will be issued, through you, to each confirmed attendee.""The Creative Age - Awakening Human Potential in the Second Half of Life"" by Gene D. Cohen, MD PHD
There is unprecedented growth in the number of people over the age of 50. Dr. Cohen offers compelling evidence that the unique combination of age, experience and creativity can produce exciting inner growth. Dr. Cohen is the founder and director of the Center on Aging, Health and Humanities at George Washington University where he is also a professor.
""Life is More Than Your To-Do List: Blending Business Success with Personal Satisfaction"" by Maggie McAuliffe Bedrosian
Have you ever felt trapped by your to-do list, drained by daily demands, or tired of doing more with less? Ms. Bedrosian's book may be just what you need; Maggie will share proven and practical pointers developed from her executive coaching seminars.
Maggie Bedrosian is an executive, entrepreneur and a past president of the American Society for Training and Development in Washington, DC. She is a frequent media guest and speaker at conventions and executive retreats.
""Respect"" by Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot
Join us for the final event of the season to hear this distinguished Harvard sociologist discuss insights about the crucial ingredient which is essential for all human relationships - respect.
Ms. Lawrence-Lightfoot is a Professor of Education at Harvard University and is a recipient of Harvard's George Ledlie Prize for research.