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[[image - logo]] [[image]] [[caption]] Dr. Howard V. Brabson Nat'l Pres., NABSW [[/caption]] ANNOUNCING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SOCIAL WORKERS 11th ANNUAL CONFERENCE April 17 — 21, 1979 STOUFFER'S RIVERFRONT TOWERS St. Louis, Missouri "OUR SECOND DECADE: CONTINUED STRUGGLE FOR LIBERATION” The struggle continues...sihouettes of past promises still haunt and engulf. For NABSW members and all Black human service workers, the struggle must include creative productivity in a variety of arenas. We must fight cutbacks in services, resist the rising tide of conservatism and repression, and assist in the development of coping and liberation strategies. We must cement linkages with our brothers and sisters in Africa and the Caribbean. It is the purpose and goal of this conference to analyze content and mobilize action in pivotal subject areas. Dynamic workshops and research papers will focus on the following areas. Our final pre-conference brochure will list workshops to allow preregistration for specific presentations. A. EDUCATION FOR LIBERATION - Tools for Individual, Family and Community Living - Physical and Mental Health - Military Service - Educational Needs of the Black Child - Family Life Education - Drug Abuse - Housing - Economics - Role of the Church B. POLITICAL/SOCIAL ACTION - Tools for Justice - Criminal Justice - Legislative Action - Social Welfare - Resisting Repression C. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT - Tools for Creative Intervention - Publication of Research - Develop and Manage an Agency - Interpersonal Intervention Skills - Family Therapy Techniques - Grantsmanship - Media Techniques - Continuing Education The conference program sketch below may assist you in planning your arrival in St. Louis. Registration will take place daily, Monday through Friday. Monday, April 16. National Committee meetings, Student Caucus. Tuesday, April 17. National Steering Committee Meeting, Opening Plenary*. Wednesday, April 18. Reports from National President, Executive Director and Treasurer, Workshops, Research Papers. Thursday, April 19. Workshops, Research Papers, Luncheon*, International Institute, Boatride-Dance Friday, April 20. Workshops, Research Papers, State Caucuses, Closing Plenary*. Saturday, April 21. Annual General Meeting, Resolutions, National Steering Committee Meeting. *Black leaders of national stature will address these sessions. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION - NABSW Annual Conferences are open only to members and potential members of the Association. - Pre-register to avoid lines, and to assure yourself a place at the luncheon and on the boatride-dance. - Pre-registration deadline is April 2, 1979. Only Certified checks and money orders will be accepted after that date. All registration materials arriving later will be forwarded to St. Louis, and will require on-site registration and fees. - Names of all pre-registrants will go into a drawing for six $30.00 cash prizes - three for students and three for non-students. - BRING YOUR PRE-REGISTRATION RECEIPT TO ST. LOUIS. - For on-site registration, proof of status will require current ABSW membership card or current student identification card. EXHIBITION HARAMBEE, 1979 Beautiful Exhibits Daily, April 17-21, 1979 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - FREE ADMISSION Interested Exhibitors, Contact: NABSW National Office, 2008 Madison Avenue New York, N.Y. 10035 - (212) 369-0639 Cruise-Dance on the famous S.S. Admiral "MOVIN' ON THE MISSISSIPPI" Boogie on the Boat - Part II Thursday, April 19 - $10 per person Use the Advance Registration Form to purchase your ticket. Open only to NABSW members and potential members. Pre-registration NABSW Member - $30.00 Non-Member - $35.00 Student - $20.00 On-site Registration NABSW Member - $35.00 Non-Member - $40.00 Student - $25.00 Daily Registration All Persons - $20.00 SPECIAL EVENTS Luncheon - $10.00 Cruise-Dance - $10.00 Package-Both Events - $19.00 46
