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You’re Invited to our 24th Annual Pamper the Provider ProvidersVoice is published three times per year by Providers Choice Inc. TM Conference Saturday • September 27, 2014 Executive Editor Managing Editor Creative Director Gail Birch Christine Twait Roberta Wrobel Articles contributed by PCI staff and child care providers. Address your questions, comments, recipes and other contributions to the Managing Editor. Providers Choice Inc. is nonprofit, tax-exempt service organization. www.providerschoice.com [email protected] P.O. Box 390813 Minneapolis, MN 55439-0813 800.356.5983 • 952.944.7010 Many providers tell us they look forward to this conference all year. They especially appreciate the unique workshops, a delicious hot lunch, our friendly staff, and all the pampering, shopping, and fun raffle activities! RAFFLE Want to donate to the Pamper raffle? Wa We know many of you have special talents and unique services to offer, have you considered donating them? KEYNOTE Bruce Christopher • Psychologist and Humorist Laugh ‘til you cry. Learn ‘til you change. These are the only rules that apply at a Bruce Christopher presentation. At the heart of it all, what separates Bruce from the pack is his outrageously funny dynamic delivery of today’s hot topics. Bruce inspires audiences internationally by giving them real, immediate solutions for change without fluff and hype. In addition to speaking to child care providers on numerous occasions, Bruce has spoken at the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table Conference, London’s Royal College of Surgeons, and the Mayo Clinic. Bruce is a practicing supervising Clinical Psychologist holding a degree both in Professional Psychology and Interpersonal Communications. St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center We would love to feature them at our Pamper raffle! Plus, we know providers greatly appreciate having a variety of items to win! In the past, we have showcased homemade dolls, benches, birdhouses, artwork, even blankets! You could also donate a gift certificate. Donations are tax deductible. Plus your name will be recognized in our materials. Contact Jan Lassen at: 952.345.8106 Donations requested by Friday, August 15 Make your hotel reservations today! Ask for the Pamper the Provider™ room block. Best Western Kelly Inn 320.253.0606 Grand Stay Residential Suites 320.251.5400 Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites 320.253.9000 Le St. Germain Suite Hotel 320.654.1661 Watch our website for updates! providerschoice.com Registration Opens August 1st The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda. gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call [phone] to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax [phone] or email at [email protected]. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at [phone]; or [phone] (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 12 P R O V I D E R S V O I C E