Red Cliffs Deaf Branch Conference

September 18 - 20, 2009

Agenda

All tours and presentations will be in ASL.  No interpreters will be available.

September 18

The Red Cliffs Deaf Branch Conference late registration will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the Snow Canyon Seminary Building and dinner will follow at 5:30 p.m.

Theme Introduction

This year, our theme is "Your Future is as Bright as Your Faith."  This quote was given by President Thomas S. Monson in the April 2009 General Conference.  Ron Burdett, our keynote speaker, willRon Burdett address this topic and teach us how we can learn from the faith of the pioneers and apply it into our own circumstances today. Brother Burdett has worked in various educational positions including Professor and Dean of Deaf Studies and Special Services at Ohlone College in Fremont, California.  Brother Burdett has also served as President of the California Association Post-Education of the Disabled which oversaw 107 community colleges, eight California State Universities, and three Universities of California.  Brother Burdett holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Studies and Accounting from Gallaudet University in addition to a Master's degree in Special Education and Rehabilitation from California State University, Northridge.  He has served in various branch presidencies for sixteen years including serving as branch president.  He is an outstanding teacher, so come ready to learn!

AnnieAfter we conclude Friday's dinner and presentation, those who are interested in seeing the Broadway play "Annie" at Tuacahn, may do so.  Tuacahn and the Southern Utah Center for the Deaf have arranged for interpreters to be at Tuacahn this night for those who wish to see the play "Annie" performed in the spectacular outdoor amphitheatre.  A group discount has been arranged for only $10 a ticket. This is a huge discount. Ticket prices are not included in your registration fee.  Please contact Danny Radford from SUCD for more information.

September 19

Tours of the Jacob Hamblin Home will begin at 10:00.  All tours will be in ASL.  No interpreters will be provided.

Lunch will be served at the Snow Canyon Seminary and then we will continue our day by touring the St. George Tabernacle.

After a small amount of free time, we will have dinner and then conclude the evening by enjoying the ASL session in the St. George temple. (Remember to bring your temple recommend!) For those who do not currently have a temple recommend, tours in ASL will continue at the St. George Temple Visitor's Center.

September 20

We invite you to participate in our worship services of the Red Cliffs 7th Deaf Branch.  Sacrament meeting begins at 11:00, which is then followed by Priesthood / Relief Society and Sunday School.