Army | TOOBS & FOOBS | Advertising at Conference | Volunteers | Secrets of Love - the Movie! - 12/ 17/07

Mon Dec 17 22:25:30 EST 2007

- SAVING ARMY MARRIAGES TO SAVE LIVES
- TOOB PROGRAMS
- TOOBS AND FOOBS - GETTING LISTED
- ADVERTISING AT CONFERENCE
- CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERS
- LOOK AT WHAT'S COMING!!: MOVIE FROM THE SACRAMENTO MARRIAGE INITIATIVE

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- SAVING ARMY MARRIAGES TO SAVE LIVES

Diane, 

Did you see last week's article about the increase in Army suicides?

There is an 18.4% suicide rate army-wide, the highest since they started
counting in 1980.

"Research released by the Army in August shows that almost 70% of suicides
in 2006 were spurred by failed relationships."

Soldiers are avoiding help because help is still medicalized and
stigmatized, when what soldiers need most is relationship education. We
should hammer this point very hard - that relationship education bypasses
therapists and keeps the soldier's record clean, AND saves not only
relationships and marriage, but lives.

CC
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- TOOB PROGRAMS

>> Greetings, I Heard about your organization through the American Association
>> of Wedding Officiants/AAWO.  I am a Certified Wedding Specialist, A
>> Professional Bridal Consultant, and a Nondenominational Ordained Minister and
>> I am interested in the TOOB trainings.  My schedule does not permit me to
>> attend an out-of-state training session.  Can this TOOB training be done as a
>> "home study program," and if not, what is available through "home study."
>> What should I order?  What is the fee for the TOOB training?  Any information
>> would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> TOOBs are "teach out of box" programs.  The "training" is all in the box on
> DVDs, leader's guides, couples guides, etc.
> 
> To order, click here:
> http://www.smartmarriages.com/directory_browse.html#type_16
> 
> And/or, here: http://www.smartmarriages.com/toobs.html

- diane 

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- TOOBS AND FOOBS - GETTING LISTED

First, an answer to a question: YES, a program can be both a TOOB and a FREE
ON-LINE program. IN FACT, I think all of the Free On-line programs, so it
may be that by definition, FOOBS are also Toobs (teach-out-of-box).

After many many thoughtful email suggestions, we're down to either FOOBS or
FOBS.  
FOOBs - Free Online On weB programs
FOBs - Free Online-Based programs

Some prefer FOOBS because it rhymes with TOOBS.
Some prefer FOBS because it DOESN'T rhyme with TOOBs, they think the aural
distinction will be helpful and sounds less silly.  ??

But the most often asked question is how you can get your TOOBS and FOBS
listed.  For TOOBS, visit "how to list" on the Directory at:
http://www.smartmarriages.com/directorylisting.html

For, FOOBs or FOBs, I'm still trying to figure out how this will work.  But
do let me know if you have a program that qualifies.

- diane   

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- ADVERTISING AT CONFERENCE

> Diane, 
> I know you must have advertising opportunities connected with such a large
> conference. I see that you are expecting more than 2500 attendees and I
> imagine you must have promotional options in the conference program and in the
> on-site tote bags or sponsor opportunities for receptions, breakfasts, on
> attendee badges, etc. I cannot find this information on your website.  Please
> let me know how we can reach your attendees with information about our
> training program.
> Duane 

The most effective way to reach conference attendees is to exhibit.  The
exhibit area at Smart Marriages conferences is like a conference unto itself
- we don't hide the exhibits away in a ballroom, but, instead place them out
in the lobby/prefunction area so that they see action throughout the four
days.  Exhibit info and applications are posted on the website.  Click
Conference and then click Exhibits.

We do also have advertising options in the conference brochure and in the
on-site packets.  However fill quickly.  The on-site packet spots are all
taken.  All the large ads in the brochure are also filled. We have two
smaller ad spots available.  Let me know if you want that info and I'll
email it.   We haven't started a sponsor program, but are open to your
suggestions.  Let me know what you have in mind.  - diane sollee, director

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- CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERS

Dear Smart Marriages,
My professor distributed your yellow conference fliers in class this morning
and said that in past his students have attended on a work-exchange basis
and have raved about the experience.  He apologized for not letting us know
about this earlier and was concerned that we might be too late.  Please let
us know if you still have any openings. A group of us is talking about
driving down to SF together. If you have openings please let us know how
many you might be able to accept.
Mandy 

I DEFINITELY STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS.  It's great to attend as a group and to
room together in the volunteer dorm rooms (which also helps reduce your
costs - 4 to a room.)   To volunteer, EACH student must email me to request
the volunteer information and application.  (You can't apply as a group -
each of you must email and then apply individually.)  There are also still
openings in the wonderful pre and post conference training institutes  -
attend and be trained in the programs by the founders! For the list see
http://www.smartmarriages.com/institutes.html  For conference keynotes,
check out Conference Details on the web.  I can take at least 12 more
volunteers so spread the word. Email me at:  diane at smartmarriages.com

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- LOOK AT WHAT'S COMING!!: MOVIE FROM THE SACRAMENTO MARRIAGE INITIATIVE

Take a look at the "Secrets to Love" trailer. If the trailer is any
indicator, this looks wonderful....another arrow in our quiver, tool in our
toolbox.  It should be ready in time for us all to see it in SF. Or, sooner!
I'm excited.  Go to the site and post a comment.  But not until you write
your letters to Pelosi and Schwarzenneger....
 - diane 
> 
> Hi, 
> Just wanted to share with you that the trailer to our film is now posted on my
> old film editors website.  If we send people to view it and comment, we can
> move the trailer to the front page of "most viewed videos". Talk about the
> grass roots marketing! Here is the link
> http://www.fest21.com/video/secrets_to_love. Send it to everyone you know to
> log on to comment and view it!
> Tracie

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