Richard Paul Evans is the #1 bestselling author of The Christmas Box. Each of his fourteen novels has appeared on the New York Times bestseller list; there are more than 14 million copies of his books in print worldwide. His books have been translated into more than twenty-two languages, and several have been international bestsellers. Evans is the winner of the 1998 American Mothers Book Award, two first-place Storytelling World Awards for his children’s books, and the 2005 Romantic Times Best Women’s Novel of the Year Award. Four of his books have been produced as television movies. Evans received the Washington Times Humanitarian of the Century Award and the Volunteers of America National Empathy Award for his work helping abused children. He lives in Salt Lake City with his wife, Keri, and their five children. His newest book, The Walk, releases April 6, 2010.
Don't miss this great luncheon. Tickets are still available. You can pay at the door {$25} but you must RSVP by Monday, February 15th to melandevan@msn.com. It will be held at the Downtown Marriott and begins at 11:45.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH
Come join other dental spouses and friends for a fun and worthwhile
day at Alliance Day at the UDA Convention.
8:30 - 11:30 am
The Power of Effective Communication
Gary and Joy Lundberg
Room 151 Host: Marilyn Lundberg
Audience: All
Enjoy a fun and enlightening presentationwith a generous touch of humor and a littlemusic. Discover creative ideas for improving communication with your fellow workers,patients, and associates. Feel the weight of the world lift off your shoulders as you learn these concepts that have the power to bring peace and joy into your life.
Gary is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Joy is a writer and lyricist of nearly 200 published songs with composer Janice Kapp Perry and has written numerous magazine articles. Gary and Joy are the authors of bestselling books on relationships, and appeared on numerous radio and TV talk shows throughout the United States.
11:45 – 1:45 pm
Alliance to Utah Dental Association Luncheon
Marriott Downtown, 75 S West Temple
Richard Paul Evans
Helping Families: Yours and Others
Enjoy a delicious lunch while visiting with friends old and new... and maybe you'll win a fabulous door prize! Richard Paul Evans will speak about families and their impact on society. Help prepare blankets and oral hygiene kits for Christmas Box House locations around the state, as well as Haiti relief efforts.
Contact Becky Richards at uptownendo@hotmail.com or
Melanie Roundy melandevan@msn.com
2:00 - 4:00pm
How Happiness Causes Success:
Cultivating Incredible Patient Loyalty
Through Emotional Elevation
Lynn Johnson, PhD
Room 151 Host: Tamara Reed
You will learn how to elevate the emotional atmosphere so you achieve unforgetable customer service. What psychologists have learned about the value of cultivating happiness. You will learn specific tools you can begin using immediately, no matter what your intrinsic level of happiness might be. The positive/negative ratio; cultivating gratitude; playing to personal strengths; the critical component of positive relationships; secrets of positivefamily connection.
Dr. Johnson is a psychologist in Salt Lake City. He received his PhD at the University of Utah, and has been in private practice at the Brief Therapy Center of Utah since 1978. Lynn has written five books, including Enjoy Life: Healing with Happiness,and several professional articles. He has trained thousands of therapists and counselors.
Drop off new or gently used purses and handbags at
the Alliance information table in the Salt Palace during
the convention to support Jr. League’s “Women Helping
Women” program.
