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Register for the National Fathers Rights Conference – June 16-18, 2005

This conference will bring together parents, advocates, experts and professionals who are interested in promoting a meaningful and continuing relationship between divorced, separated or never married parents and their children. With a certain emphasis on the integrity of the father-child relationship, conference participants will hear presentations by nationally recognized speakers who will identify the problems, solutions and best practices for parents facing the breakup of a marriage or dating relationship. Through presentations, question and answer sessions, networking, and conferencing, participants will share their collective knowledge to understand the current playing field and meaningfully contribute to the national dialog of family law reform. The conference will be a unique, informative and exciting gathering for all participants.

Thursday, June 16th’s program will feature hotel guest reception and a speaker at 7:00 pm. Friday, June 17th’s program will feature four speakers in each of the morning (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) and afternoon (2:00 pm – 5:00 pm) sessions with a roundtable panel discussion immediately after the lunch hour. After the final presentation on Friday, the conference will hold an evening social and networking event from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Saturday, June 18th’s program will feature four speakers in the morning (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) and three in the afternoon (2:00 pm – 5:00 pm) with a roundtable panel discussion immediately after the lunch hour (2:00 pm – 5:00 pm). An awards ceremony and special announcements after the presentations will conclude the conference. Throughout the conference period there will be several parallel strategy sessions to allow leaders and advocates the opportunity to caucus together and refine a national dialog and strategize for greater organization and advocacy.

Presenters and Panelists (Partial List – Invited Guests)

Dr. Steven Baskerville – Professor of Political Science, Howard University, President of the American Coalition of Fathers and Children, prolific author on Marriage, Family and Father issues.

Dr. Terence Campbell – Forensic Psychologist, Distinguished Author, Expert on Child Custody Evaluations.

Jim Cook – Founder of the Joint Custody Association, Board Member of National Congress for Fathers & Children.

Bruce Eden – Advocate, Paralegal, Director of Fathers Rights Association of New Jersey and Mid-Atlantic Region.

Richar’ Farr – Founder of Kid’s Rights Radio (KRightsRadio) and internet radio talk show host.

Hon. Rep. Jacob Hogendyke – Michigan Representative for the 61st District, Member of the House Family and Children Services Committee, Gubernatorial Candidate for the 2006 election.

Dr. Ned Holstein – President of Massachusetts based Fathers & Families, an organization of men and women who believe that a child’s best interests are most often met with two actively involved parents.

Dr. Don Hubin – Professor of Philosophy Ohio State University, Director of Columbus Ohio Chapter of Parents and Children for Equality (PACE); Author of “Constitutional Rights of Parents.”

Jeffrey Leving – Distinguished Family Law Attorney, Author of “Fathers’ Rights,” Longtime advocate for children, fathers and grandparents.

Robert Muchnick – Children’s Justice Advocate and founder of Center for Children's Justice, author of Uniform Parental Rights Enforcement and Protection Act (UPREPA).

Ken Pangborn – Psychologist and Trial Consultant, Founder of the A-Team, Expert in Defending False Allegations

Mark Rogers –Founder of Guideline Economics, Expert in Child Support Economics, Former Economist for Federal Reserve Bank, and Author of “Handbook of Key Economic Indicators.”

Carnell Smith – Founder and Executive Director of US Citizens Against Paternity Fraud, National advocate for paternity fraud legislation.

Two hour long panel discussions with question and answers periods are planned after lunch on Friday and Saturday. The panels will consist of noted speakers and authorities who will address key conference issues.

Check in and registration for the Fathers Conference will start at 8:00 am on Friday and Saturday June 17th and 18th. The conference presentations will start at 9:00 am and run through 5:00 pm. with two 20 minute breaks.

The conference will be held at the newly renovated Detroit Airport Marriott Hotel conveniently located across the highway from Detroit Metro Airport. The address and phone number for the Metro Detroit Airport Marriot Hotel is: Detroit Airport Marriott Hotel, 30559 Flynn Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174, (734) 729-7555.

The cost of conference admission is $60 if your registration is received by June 3rd, 2005. This price includes admission to both days of the conference and an optional lunch at the cost of $10 per day. Single day registration or registration after June 3rd, 2005, will be $35 per day.

All conference attendees will receive copies of the conference program, presentation literature and handouts. Additionally, conference attendees will receive various take home memorabilia as will be arranged by the conference committee.

Fathers Conference 2005 Registration - Conference Fee: [ ] Friday Only $35 [ ] Saturday Only $35 [ ] Friday & Saturday $60; Lunch: [ ] Friday $10 [ ] Saturday $10. Please include Name, Address, Phone, and Email Address. Make check payable to Family Rights Coalition. Mail to Family Rights Coalition, P.O. Box 131423, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48113

For more information, visit the website www.Fathers05.org, email info@Fathers05.org, or phone (734) 322-2974. Sponsored by The Family Rights Coalition of Michigan; DADS of Michigan – an ACFC Affiliate [michigandads@yahoo.com]; Fathers for Equal Rights; and Citizens for Parental Rights.