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HEAV's Virginia Homeschool Update

June 16, 2009

Above the Fold
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Virginia Homeschool Convention CONVENTION REPORT:
A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!
Our thanks to EVERYONE who made this year's Convention the best yet! Thanks to our exhibitors, speakers, HEAV board and staff members, all of the volunteers, the thousands of attendees, and, above all, the Lord, without whom none of this past weekend would have been possible.

While we don't have exact numbers yet, what we have so far indicates that there were more people at the convention than ever before. We're humbled and amazed by the multitude of people God sent despite the tough economy--we pray that each and every one of you were blessed and ministered to in a special way!

We were especially delighted to have many parents of preschoolers and beginning homeschoolers in attendance! A show of hands during the keynotes revealed that an amazing number of people had come to explore homeschooling!

It's hard to pick highlights because everything was so meaningful, but here are a few for starters:

  • Truth-Packed Keynotes - Our convention director, Florence Feldman, started the convention off Friday morning with a heart-felt message that brought many to tears. Later Friday afternoon, Voddie Baucham delivered the first of two truth-packed, powerful keynotes.
  • A Huge Used Curriculum Sale - A whopping 47,423 items were offered for sale!
  • A Packed Exhibit Hall - The Exhibit Hall was truly filled--both with people and wonderful materials!
  • Inspirational Workshops - Each session had a line up of wonderful workshops from which to choose. We've heard from many of you that you're looking forward to the MP3 because you couldn't make it to them the workshops.
  • Meeting with Friends - There's nothing like walking down the convention center halls and running into both old and new friends!
  • The Sweet Fellowship of the Lord!

We hope to see you again in 2010! (And to be sure to help us plan, please take the 2009 convention survey. We really read every single comment and suggestion to see what we can do to improve and serve you better.)

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Take the Survey - You Could Win a FREE Convention Registration!
Did you attend the convention? Please take a few minutes to fill out the 2009 Convention Survey. Your feedback is vital to the success of the convention--thank you for participating!

To say thanks, we'll be giving away one (1) three-day convention registration with two nights at the Marriott Hotel, and two (2) free three-day convention registrations for next year's convention. Winners will be notified by July 1, 2009.

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Mp3 CORRECTION: CONVENTION MP3 IS NOW $99
Good news! The Convention MP3 is now $99, not $129 as we stated in our last e-mail. We had accidentally printed it incorrectly on one sheet, and didn't catch the error in time.

Which means if you missed the convention or didn't get to all the workshops you wanted to attend, you can still get an MP3 filled with all the recorded convention workshops for just $99, plus tax and shipping and handling!*

This year's MP3 is packed with inspirational workshops by Voddie Baucham, Carol Barnier, Wade Myers, Rick and Marilyn Boyer, Joel Salatin, Mike Snavely, Dianne Craft, and MANY others! The MP3 will provide hours of helpful encouragement to keep you motivated all year long. Order your MP3 today!

Easy-to-Use - Even without an MP3 Player!
The convention MP3 comes in a case containing two CDs filled with MP3 files. While these CDs will not play in CD players, you can plug them directly into a DVD player or computer to listen, or download the files to your MP3 player. Listen while you exercise or iron, or grab a cup of coffee, sit down, and enjoy!

Individual MP3s and CDs
MP3s/CDs of individual workshops are also available. See www.bestchristianconferences.com for details.

*Exhibitor workshops, the Transcript Boot Camp, and Lap Books(TM) Across the Curriculum were not recorded.

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Lost Something at the Convention?
We found quite a few backpacks, shoes, clothing, and other miscellaneous items and took them back to the office. If you are missing anything, please send an e-mail to office@heav.org describing what is missing. Be sure to include a phone number where we can reach you.

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The Office Is Closed
While you unpack your suitcases, rolling carts, and coolers, we're unpacking boxes and boxes of convention supplies, signs, and resources, and getting settled back into our office. Feel free to still leave messages and e-mail us--we will begin returning messages, e-mails, and faxes on Monday, June 22, 2009.

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Convention Speaker Handouts Still Available
You can still download handouts for some of the workshops on our Speaker Handouts page.

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Help Wanted! Help Reach YOUR Community
Can you help us pass along information about the convention and HEAV events? We've found the best way to encourage involvement in HEAV activities and events is through "word of mouth," and are looking for help from people who are willing to pass along information about upcoming seminars and events (such as next year's convention!) to their community, churches, online groups, MOPS group, etc. Our new Outreach Partner program makes it almost effortless! We'll send you ready-to-go announcements and information that you can forward along to your church or group, or post in your community. Sign up using our online form.

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Save the Date for the 2010 Convention!
We're planning on holding the 2010 HEAV convention on June 10, 11, and 12. Watch for more details later this year.

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Voddie Baucham's Interview
If you missed it before convention, you can still hear Voddie Baucham's interview on WAVA's Don Kroah Show here!

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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
HEAV wishes all of the fathers on our list the VERY BEST Father's Day this coming Sunday!

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1) Homeschool Items
View All Homeschool Items
1.1 Home School Week at Shirley Plantation - Charles City - June 18-22
1.2 Dyslexia Workshops - Sutton, WV/Lexington, KY - June 22-23
1.3 Spell to Write and Read Basic Seminar - Weyers Cave - Register by July 6
1.4 Article - The Homeschooling Father's Role

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2) General Interest Items
View All General Interest Items
2.1 Free Admission to National Parks - Various - June 20-21, July 18-19, and August 15-16
2.2 Civil War Camp: "Aunt Betsy's Sewing Circle" - New Market - Register by July 15
2.3 Article - "TV Causes Learning Lag in Infants"
2.4 YouTube - Our Judeo-Christian Nation
2.5 Hurricane Season

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3) Cool Sites for Homeschoolers
View All Cool Sites for Homeschoolers
3.1 Happy Homemade Father's Day Ideas
3.2 Learn HTML
3.3 Animal Tracking Website
3.4 Luminarium - Anthology of English Literature
3.5 Trigger Memory System Math Freebies

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4) Parting Thought - Father of Mine
Father of mine, some years ago
You showed me the way I ought to go;
You led my feet past the treachr'rous sand
By the gentle clasp of your own strong hand.

Father of mine, let me thank you for
The prayers you prayed and the burden you bore.
Like a guiding star thror' the tempestsr' strife,
All your precepts have shone on my path of life.

Father of mine, when the time has passed
And the work of my life is complete at last,
When I step ashore on the glory strand
With a grateful heart I will clasp your hand.

- Sarah K. Marinee

From Poems for Patriarchs: The Verse and Prose of Christian Manhood, compiled and edited by Doug Phillips of Vision Forum Ministries. Used by permission.

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5) Worth Repeating
"One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters."
- George Herbert (1593-1633), Anglican clergyman and poet. Learn more about him and read much of his poetry on this website. Although the poems are short, they are known for their frequently complex rhyme schemes.

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6) Verse of the Week
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
- 2 Corinthians 1:3 (KJV)

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7) Homeschool Laugh of the Week
Laugh of the Week
Taken from the Official Book of Homeschooling Cartoons (www.familymanweb.com). Reprinted with Permission.

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Submit an Item
Know of an event, contest, or resource that would be of interest to homeschoolers? Please submit it using our online form at www.heav.org/resources/update/submit-event.html.

Note: We compile information for publication at least two weeks prior to send-out date, so please submit items as early as possible (preferably one month in advance). HEAV reserves the right to accept or reject any material submitted.

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Disclaimer
The Virginia Homeschool Update is produced by Kathleen Dillie (copy editor), Chris (editor), Anna Dykhoff (graphic designer), Sarah Kohrs (manager), Katherine Loop (assistant director of publications & marketing), and Anne Miller (director of publications & marketing).

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