Spring Conference

The 2010 NRCSA Spring Conference

The 2010 NRCSA Spring Conference will be held on March 23-24 2010, at the Kearney Holiday Inn.

Further information and forms will be continue to become available. Check back often!

Registration Forms

Member Registration

2010 Spring Conference Member Registration (on-line format)

2010 Spring Conference Member Registration Form (PDF format)

Exhibitor Registration

Exhibitor Registration is closed, all tables have been sold.

Exhibitor Directory

Download the Exhibitor directory in PDF.

2010 Exhibitor Directory

Keynote Speakers

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MK Mueller--Shift Happens: A Powerful Process For Positive Change

International trainer and author MK Mueller began her professional life as a high school teacher when she hit rock bottom and found herself in a domestic violence shelter. From the depths of despair, she experienced life-changing insights as she discovered that we are not victims because the power to effect change is always within us.

From this bold foundation, she began a support group with five neighbors, which quickly grew to hundreds coming to hear her message each week. Now she trains over 100,000 people each year - from homeless shelter residents to Fortune 500 Executives.

She is dedicated to the empowerment of our youth, and trains thousands of middle and high school teachers each year in her 8 to Great Success Curriculum. It has touched so many lives it was recently mentioned on Dr. Phil! MK is a winner of the Heartland Hero Award and numerous music awards for her inspiring compositions. She is the mother of two grown children and lives in Omaha.

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Dr. Stuart Robertshaw a.k.a Dr. Humor--The Healing Power of Humor

Dr. Stuart Robertshaw, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and an attorney, currently serves as the President and CEO of the National Association for the Humor Impaired.

Dr. Robertshaw, a national speaker and humorist, is known throughout the nation as "Dr. Humor"®. His review of research led him to conclude that, "15 percent of people in America are humor impaired and another 15 percent are 'at risk,' and it's no laughing matter." As a result of his review, he founded the Association in 1990.

Dr. Robertshaw has presented to over 700 business, government, healthcare, and education organizations in 37 states.

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Carol Grace Anderson-- Get Fired Up Without Getting Burned Out

Carol has a colorful background. She lived in a tiny 18-foot trailer as a child, surrounded by circus performers. After flunking out of three colleges, she was determined enough to earn a Master's degree from New York University.

She taught Psychology in a New York prison for five years, but then moved to Nashville, TN to pursue her passion for music. When she got to Music City, she quickly started performing with a who's who of entertainers: Willie Nelson, Roy Clark, Jimmy Buffett, Johnny Cash, Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees, and many others. As an award-winning songwriter, Carol has had over 40 of her songs recorded. As an actress has had movie roles with Sandra Bullock and Faye Dunaway.

From the 18-foot trailer to the star-studded stage, Carol also knows first-hand how to overcome adversity, and stay fired up through all of life's challenges. After suffering a mini-stroke, she was left permanently blind in her left eye, she survived a level 4 tornado, and lost her younger sister to breast cancer.

Just like you, she learns the most powerful lessons during the toughest storms. Those Inspiring secrets are what Carol Grace Anderson shares with your audience.

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Concurrent Sessions

What Do Lawyers Know About Staff Termination-- Presented by Harding Schultz Law Firm

Legal Update for Rural Schools-- Presented by Perry Law Firm

Social Networking-- Presented by Perry Law Firm

Student Safety and Security-- Presented by Stenberg Law Firm

The Extent To Which Schools May Use Religious Music-- Presented by Stenberg Law Firm

State Aid Update-- Presented by Russ Inbody, NDE

High School Activities-- Presented by Jim Tenopir, NSAA

School Foundations: Beyond the Scholarships-- Presented by Brian Hale and panelists, NASB

The Engineers and Architects Regulation Act-- Presented by Jon Wilbeck Ne Board of Engineers and Architects

Appropriate Roles and Responsibilities for Superintendents and Board Members-- Presented by Dan Ernst & Larry Ramaekers, NCSA & Aurora Public Schools

Nebraska State Accountability: The New Tests-- Presented by Pat Roschewski, NDE

District Sharing: Option to Consolidation-- Presented by Rich Patton, Laurel-Concord Public Schools

Building Public Confidence: The Effective Board Meeting-- Presented by Larry Dlugosh, UNL

Retirement Rundown-- Presented by Randy Gerke, NPERS

NIMS: The National Incident Management System-- Presented by Aaron Alward, Nebraska Emergency Management Agency

National Center for Research on Rural Education: Directions and Perspectives-- Presented by Susan Sheridan & Panelists, UNL

Special Programs and Opportunities: Helping Students Find Their Way-- Presented by Maggie Rasmussen & Doug Kittle, Aurora Public Schools

Teachers and Principals Standards of Performance-- Presented by Scott Swisher, Deputy Commissioner of Education

The World's Most Powerful Positive Attitude Formula-- Presented by MK Mueller

Career Academies for Student Achievement-- Presented by Cynthia Baum, Northeast Community College

EHA Plan Renewal-- Presented by Kirk Genrich & Kent Trelford-Thompson, EHA & Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska

Schedule

**Schedule is tentative and subject to change**

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2010 Spring Conference Schedule

Monday, March 22, 2010

4:00 -- 9:00 PM Exhibitor Registration & Setup -- Ballroom

7:00 -- 9:00 PM Registration (pre-registration only) -- Back Foyer

7:00PM Hospitalitiy Rooms (As posted)

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

7:30 AM Registration -- Back Foyer

Coffee and Rolls -- Loper Hall Exhibit Area

8:30AM General Session -- Loper Hall

Presiding: President: Charles Isom, Superior Public Schools

Musical Welcome: Arapahoe Public Schools

Keynote: MK Mueller

10:15AM -- Refreshment Break- Ballroom

10:45 AM-11:45 AM -- Tuesday Morning Select-a- Sessions:

12:00 PM Lunch General Session -- Loper Hall

Presiding: Past President: Mark Norvell, Fillmore Central Public Schools

Keynote: Stuart Robertshaw (A.K.A Dr. Humor)

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM -- Tuesday Afternoon Select-a-Sessions

3:00 PM -- Refreshment Break- Ballroom

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM -- Tuesday Afternoon Select-a-Sessions

4:30 PM -- NRCSA Business Meeting

5:30 PM -- Christian Administrators Meeting- Rm F

5:30 PM -- Hospitality Room Open

6:30 PM -- Country Buffet

7:30 PM -- Casino Night

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

7:30 AM Registration -- Back Foyer

Coffee and Rolls -- Ballroom

8:15 AM-9:15AM -- Wednesday Select-a-Session

9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Brunch Buffet-Loper Hall

10:30 A.M. Closing Session -- Loper Hall

Presiding: President Elect: Tim Shafer, Broken Bow Public Schools

Musical Welcome: Pierce Public Schools

Keynote Address: Carol Grace Anderson