DADS and MOMS of Michigan eNewsletter
January 2008
Have a wonderful new year.
Be sure to attend the Midwest Fathers Conference January 26 in Farmington Hills and the 2008 DADS and MOMS of Michigan Gala and Awards Banquet, March 15 with Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Weaver. We rocked during the recent primaries and were present at many of the events around the State. Thanks to all that made it happen.
It will not change until it changes for all of us. The best parent is both parents. A child’s Best Interest is both parents.
DADS and MOMS of Michigan has grown its focus on education to expand education programs around the state. We meet monthly with the Board of DADS and MOMS University and recruited more staff to teach classes. We have partnered with some new groups. For information and to help, call 248-559-DADS (3237). Sign up for our eNewsletter at www.dadsofmichigan.org
Dads and Moms University Presents
DADS OF MICHIGAN FAMILY FORUM
BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSE,
380 S BATES, BIRMINGHAM,MI 48009
| 7:00 - 7:30: |
Dads Presentation |
| 7:30 - 8:30: |
Guest Speaker |
| 8:30 - 9:30: |
LEGAL ROUNDTABLE |
| For information, call 248-559 DADS (3237) |
February 5, 2008: 7:00 PM
Midwest Fathers Conference, Saturday, January 26, 2008
Register now at: http://partnershipfordads.org/
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
North Farmington High School
32900 West Thirteen Mile Road
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Keynote Speaker: Lem Barney
Detroit Lions Superstar & Pro Football Hall of Fame Legend
Featuring 24 all-new workshops and our first-ever Kids Panel, with children of all ages
talking about what their fathers mean to them. We are expecting a huge turn-out with many leaders in Family education and development
Breakfast and lunch are included. Child care available through the Farmington YMCA.
See below for more details
Proud Fathers Class
Jeff Keener and Jason Pearce, Professor of Dads and Moms University, will be starting a new 14 week Proud Fathers class beginning Wednesday, February 6 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This class focuses in on Fathering skills, discipline, communication skills, relating to the child(ren) and their mother, and nurturing skills. It's free, and we provide free dinner, day care, and help with transportation. We meet at the Maplehill Head Start on Maplehill street in Lansing. Maplehill runs east and west into Pennsylvania street (north of Cavanaugh) and Cedar Street at the Dairy Queen.
If anyone is interested please call Jeff keener at 517-482-1504.
2008 ANNUAL GALA AND AWARDS BANQUET, Saturday, March 15, 2008
Featured Speaker: Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Weaver
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Westin Hotels & Resorts: 248-827-4000
1500 Town Ctr
Southfield, MI 48075, US
Open Bar from 6:00- 7:00 p.m.
Dinner at 7: 00 p.m.
Business Attire, Black Tie optional
SUPPORT OUR VOLUNTEER PARENTS' ORGANIZATION TODAY ...
PREPARING PARENTS FOR RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD
PUTTING OUR CHILDREN'S WELL-BEING FIRST
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RE: DADS AND MOMS OF MICHIGAN ANNUAL GALA AND AWARDS BANQUET, March 15, 2008, SOUTHFIELD, MI
Dear Member, Friend, Supporter:
Our Annual Awards Banquet and Gala event raises funds and awareness with which to continue our efforts. Help us by purchasing tickets, or a table (8) and/or a program book advertisement for this exciting event? Please contact our ticket sales office at (248) 559-3237 or complete and mail in the enclosed order form today. We will recognize many distinguished contributors and advocates that promote families and children.
It has only been two decades since noted child psychologist, Michael Lamb, accurately described fathers as the "forgotten contributors of child development." For most of the last century, psychologist, child rearing experts, gender feminists, and the popular culture assumed that fathers were, at best, redundant with mothers and perhaps even irrelevant. The stereotypical view of many, and especially those within the human services agencies, courts, and the legislatures, was... the only adult with whom children have or need a significant relationship is their mother.
Today, much more research here and abroad unequivocally demonstrates that outcomes of children with involved fathers include the behavioral aspects of reduced contact with juvenile justice system/law enforcement, delays in initial sexual activity, and reduced domestic violence. Educational improvements include higher grade completion, greater mathematics and verbal strengths; while emotionally, children of involved fathers also exhibited greater stress tolerance, empathy, and moral sensitivity. Additional research found that children growing up in single-parent (mom or dad) families are twice as likely to develop serious psychiatric illnesses and addictions later in life...further demonstrating what our grandparents knew and most of us already intuitively know, that children really do need both of their biological parents to properly develop in life.
DADS and MOMS of Michigan and its volunteer affiliates are working diligently to prepare parents for responsible parenthood through its various educational programming through the DADS and MOMS University. Parents, state and court officials are likewise regularly informed of the importance of both parents remaining actively engaged in the lives of their children despite the ravages of divorce and custody, in most instances. As a result, we have seen over the past several years, here in Michigan and across the nation, a dramatic shift away from the once prevailing sentiments regarding irrelevance of fatherhood.
On behalf of our Board of Directors and gala committee, we graciously thank all those who have unselfishly volunteered their time and financial resources to promote our mission and cause. Thank you in advance to those who will answer our call for help in our important ongoing work by supporting our Annual Gala and Awards Banquet, Saturday, March 15th at the Westin Hotel in Southfield, Michigan. The children of Michigan and their families are indeed forever in your debt.
Sincerely,
DADS of Michigan
MOMS of Michigan
A Child's Right Injects Fatherhood Issues During Mitt Romney Rally http://daddy.typepad.com/daddyblog/2008/01/a-childs-right.html
A Child's Right made sure to inject the fatherhood issue during a Mitt Romney Rally in Battle Creek, Michigan. Darrick Scott-Farnsworth, Angela Pedersen and Robert Pedersen were able to get the Governor's ear on fatherhood issues. Pictures - Robert Pedersen speaks with Mitt about VAWA and Fatherhood Issues. Robert's sweatshirt which states "Kids Still Need Both Parents" caught Mitt Romney's eye and he spoke about the issue on two different occassions...the video below is where Mitt Romney points out Robert Pedersen's sweatshirt. After the rally A Child's Right spoke with several other elected officials that were present.
Fathers Day Picnic:
WHEN: Saturday, June 14
12 noon – 5pm
WHERE: Halmich Park in Warren, MI
13 Mile btw. Dequindre & Ryan Rds.
COST: $5 per adult; $1 for 18 & under
Special Celebrity Speaker (TBA) !!!!
This event is for the whole family plus your friends!
---Parents & Children
---Grandparents & Grandchildren
---Mentors & Mentees
---Single Parents and Married Couples
---Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Friends, etc.
Join us in the park for
- Food & Fun
- Games & Music
volleyball, badminton, frisbee,
races, baseball, and more….
great playscape for young kids
- Honoring Ceremony for Dads
Come rain or shine – we have a covered pavilion in case of inclement weather.
Bring picnic food or a snack to share
Hot Dogs & other grill-friendly food,
plus non-alcoholic beverages, provided
(pets & alcoholic beverages not allowed at park)
Contact us if you have questions
and/or to let us know you’re coming:
Jim Semerad: 248-559-3237 or Dave Jacobs: windsordetroit@mkp.org
Tune In and Take Action in Michigan
Get Off The Bench TalkShoe
Hosted by Bob Norton and Lary Holland
Sunday evenings at 8:00 pm
Wednesday evenings at 8:30 pm
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The Eighth Annual Midwest Fathers Conference, January 26, Saturday
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Several book signings
| 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. |
Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:45 - 9:00 a.m. |
Welcome |
| 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. |
Keynote Address
Lem Barney, Detroit Lions Legend and Hall of Fame Superstar |
| 9:45 - 10:00 a.m. |
Break |
| 10 - 11:00 a.m. |
Workshop Session 1 |
| 11 - 11:15 a.m. |
Break |
| 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Workshop Session 2 |
| 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
Workshop Session 3 |
| 2:00 - 2:15 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. |
How I Feel About My Father |
WORKSHOP SESSION ONE
Parenting With Purpose: Tom Haller
The Wonder of Boys: Roger McPhail
King Dad: Tom FitzPatrick
College Savings Insider: Officials of the MET/MESP
Fathering in Blended Families: Dr. Lyle Danuloff
Dads and Daughters: Ted Braude
Raising Self-Determined Children: Dr. Bernie Les
The Challenge of Grade Schoolers: Randy Muffley
WORKSHOP SESSION TWO
The Only 3 Discipline Strategies You’ll Ever Need: Thomas Haller
Father/Child Rituals: Chris Edwards
The Challenge of Middle Schoolers: Mark Wilson
BoysWork: Ted Braude
Fathering the Special Needs Child: Craig Stone and Gillian Ogilvie
Making Room for Daddy: John Lynn
Navigating the Legal System: Jim Semerad
Internet Safety: Oakland County Sheriff’
WORKSHOP SESSION THREE
King Dad: Tom Fitzptrick
Transitions to High School: Bob Phillips
The Father Blessing: Peter Putnam
Fathering Outside of Marriage: Larry Herren
African-American Fathers: Roger McPhail
Substance Abuse 101: Blake Angrove of Maplegrove Clinic
Fathering in Tough Economic Times: Murray Davis and Milt Scott
Grandfathering the Next Generation: Mike Josephson
DADS Merchandise
http://www.dadsofmichigan.org/merchandise.html
Consider ordering some DADS merchandise for your favorite DAD this holiday season. Soon we will be adding MOMS merchandise. Sorry Moms, Stepparents and Grandparents, you are as important.
Dads and Moms of Michigan (www.dadsofmichigan.org) includes Dads of Michigan, Moms of Michigan, and Dads of Michigan PAC. These are volunteer responsible parenthood education organizations for fathers and mothers. They instruct on the importance of involved biological parents to the successful development of their children. Dads of Michigan PAC is an independent volunteer political advocacy group dedicated to legislation keeping both biological parents actively engaged in the lives of their children despite divorce and custody, in most instances. They believe men and women should be viewed equally under the law and their credo is: "fathers are responsible parents too...because the best parent is both parents." Dads of Michigan, the Michigan affiliate of the American Coalition for Fathers and Children, is also the developer of the Dads and Moms University of responsible education for teenage, divorced, and unmarried parents. This educational program employs several features to either directly or indirectly benefit nearly 2 million men, women, and grandparents and just under one-half million children each year in Michigan. For more information, please contact us at (248) 559-DADS (3237) or email info@dadsofmichigan.org.
DADS and MOMS of Michigan Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
"Fathers are responsible parents too...because the best parent is both parents"
