The ACR Elder and Family Section 2014 Retreat will be held October 10-11, 2014 in Cincinnati, Ohio in conjunction with ACR’s Annual Conference. The purpose of the Retreat is to provide advance practitioners in areas dealing with issues that affect elders and family an opportunity to connect and learn in a relaxing environment. The event organizers are currently looking for proposals for a 90 minute session, which meet the following criteria: Engage Experienced Mediators Focus in-depth discussion Provide opportunities for creativity Inspire new approaches Allow for a creative exploration of self Crosses both elder and family issues Intergenerational issues Each proposal should contain the following: Title 75 word description which can be used in the program, if selected Outline What will be the take away for participants? Presenter(s) contact information including name, address, phone and email address A biography demonstrating expertise in the area of the proposal The names and contact information for two references Deadline for submission is February 17, 2014. Proposals and/or questions should be submitted to: Zena Zumeta: zzumeta@igc.org Sue Bronson: sbronson@wi.rr.com
This 1-hour hands-on training for ACR Hawaii members is presented by Giuseppe Leone, founder of Virtual Mediation Lab, an online mediation project sponsored by ACR Hawaii, and is based on his experience running: More than 100 online mediation simulations of commercial, family, workplace and International disputes With mediators from 30 countries Connected with their PC, Mac, Ipad, Iphone or Android device Participants Will Learn What Makes Online Mediation Similar to – and Different from – Face-to-Face Mediation Live demo of Online Mediation with Info Sharing (Pictures, Documents and Video); Annotation; and Online Whiteboard 3 Benefits of Online Mediation What You Need to Do Before an Online Mediation Begins Which Cases are Suitable for Online Mediation How to Integrate Online and Face-to-Face Mediation Mediation Skills and Experience vs Technology How to Choose a Video Conferencing Software for Your Online Mediation Practice Q&A Time Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from Noon to 1:00pm Hawaii Time. Requirements: Basic or advanced mediation training Fast internet connection A PC, Mac, Ipad, Iphone or Android Device Max. 6 Participants (ACR Hawaii Members) In order to make this online training as interactive as possible, seating is limited to only 6 participants, who are required to be current ACR Hawaii members. FREE Video Recording After February 18, 2014, ACR Hawaii members who could not attend this event “LIVE” will receive its video recording.
On January 9, 2014 ACR Hawaii board member and past President Giuseppe Leone mediated the first United States Postal Service (USPS) online mediation for resolving a workplace dispute with the following participants: Parties: A USPS manager and an employee (with his union representative) in Guam Online Mediator: Giuseppe Leone in Hawaii. Giuseppe has been a mediator for the USPS REDRESS mediation program since 1998, and is the founder of Virtual Mediation Lab, an online mediation project sponsored by ACR Hawaii Observer: USPS EEO/ADR specialist in Sacramento, California For more information click here
The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) is the nation’s largest professional association for mediators, arbitrators, educators and other conflict resolution practitioners. On their website you can find a useful list of classic books on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and related topics
Source: The Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution – State of Hawaii, Judiciary
Here is the December 2013 issue of Lou Chang’s Mediation News, which you can also view in pdf format
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Remembering Earl Chapman
Earl Chapman was a long-time mediator, supporter and benefactor of the Mediation Center of the Pacific. An insightful businessman, Earl recognized the value of mediation, incorporating it into his professional and personal life, from his first introduction to the Mediation Center in 1988. Over the years Earl donated countless hours and financial support to help the Mediation Center grow. A past President, mediator and volunteer trainer, Earl mediated hundreds of cases to successful resolution, mentored countless new mediators and established a Building Fund to help the Mediation Center eventually reside in a permanent home. Thanks to Earl’s input, support and vision, the Mediation Center has grown and flourished. Earl was truly a peacemaker. While he will be greatly missed, his legacy and good work will live on.
2013 was certainly a good year to cement relations between the Mediation Center of the Pacific and ACR Hawaii. Three ACR Hawaii board members received MCP Awards. Karen Cross on May 4, 2013 Lou Chang and Giuseppe Leone on December 11, 2013
On December 6, 2013 ACR Hawaii members and board members met at the Payao Thai Restaurant in Honolulu to review the events that took place in 2013, and discuss the following agenda. Call to Order Approval of November 4, 2013 Minutes Membership Update: Giuseppe Leone Financial Report: Bruce McEwan 2014 Elections: Cindy Alm 2013 Recap/Mahalo – President Guest Speaker: Kerrie Urosevich, Ph.D, Action Strategy Coordinator for the Executive Office on Early Learning Incoming President’s remarks and acknowledgement of Silvert & Saibene Wines, LLP for donating the wine tasting for the event [portfolio_slideshow]
On December 4, 2013 Midweek published an article titled Pledge to Try Mediation First to Solve Conflicts written by Jerry Clay, President of the board, Mediation Center of the Pacific. In that article, Clay explains why the Center is engaged in an effort to get more organizations in Hawaii to take a pledge to try mediation first to resolve disputes, rather than become adversaries in the judicial system. To view and download the MCP mediation pledge click here