Events & Opportunities
23nd Annual Merrill Scott Symposium on Alcoholism and Other Chemical Addictions
August 20-22, 2008
Yakima, Washington
The symposium is dedicated to providing a high quality and meaningful educational experience.
Sponsored by: Sundown M Foundation in Cooperation with The Central Washington Chemical Dependency Treatment Providers Alliance.
There are a limited number of partial scholarships available for persons who would derive benefit from the Symposium but who are financially unable to pay the full registration fee.
Download the scholarship application here. Download the registration form here.
FAQ's:
Q: Who is the Banquet Speaker?
A: This year’s Banquet Speaker is Mark Lundholm, comedian, author, actor and speaker. Mark Lundholm has had his own Showtime Special, appeared on Comedy Central, and written and starred in his own one-man theater show, Addicted ...a comedy of substance and his more recent The Comedy Addition Tour. Mark also speaks around the world on the topics of humor, addiction, recovery and treatment of substance abuse.
Q: What topics will be covered in the three days?
A: Keynote Topics Include: Harold Briggs, Ph.D. on Evidence Based Practices, Dennis Donovan University of Washington School of Medicine on Evidence For and Applications of 12 Step Facilitative Interventions, Don Coyhis, Founder and President of White Bison Inc – topic to be determined.
Workshops include Treating Adolescents, Treating the Boomers, Motivational Interviewing, History of TX in Washington, Assessment, Spirituality, Welbriety, Ethics, Unmasking the Stigma of Addiction, and more.
Q: Do I need to pre-register to attend the Symposium?
A: Pre-registration is encouraged, since space is limited.
Q: What is included in my registration fee?
A: The $265 registration fee includes all symposium functions, two lunches, and the banquet.
Q: Can I register for one day only?
A: Yes, one-day registration is available at a cost of $150 per day.
Q: When sending in my registration, whom do I make the check out to and where do I send it to?
A: Please make your check payable to Merrill Scott Symposium, and mail to PO Box 244, Selah, WA, 98942. If you prefer to pay by credit card, complete that section of the registration form (make sure to sign it!) and mail that to the address previously listed. **Note: we are not able to accept credit card information via the Internet.
Q: What accommodations are available?
A: A block of rooms is reserved at the Fairfield Inn & Suites, 137 N Fair Ave., (509)452-3100;the Howard Johnson Plaza, 9 N. 9th St. (509) 453-6511. Rooms and conference rates are also available at the Red Lion Yakima Center, 607 East Yakima Avenue (509) 248-5900) and the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1507 N. 1st Street (509) 248-7850. MAKE HOTEL RESERVATIONS EARLY TO ASSURE AVAILABILITY.
Q: How many continuing education hours are available?
A: Up to 15.5 hours of continuing education are available.
Q: Can I purchase extra banquet tickets?
A: Yes. Extra banquet tickets are available for $40 per ticket.
Q: Are there scholarships available?
A: There are a limited number of partial scholarships available for persons who would derive benefit from the Symposium but who are financially unable to pay the full registration fee. Click here to find out more
Q: Whom do I contact if I have more questions or need additional information?
A: Please call Sundown M Ranch at 800-326-7444 or 509-457-0990 and ask for Cheryl Dale.
2008 NAATP Annual Conference
May 18-21, 2008
Indian Wells, CA
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort
Plan now to attend the YEAR 2008 Annual Conference of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers.
Reserve these dates May 18-21, 2008
For additional information on NAATP, its services and its Annual Conference, visit their website at www.naatp.org, or call (717) 392-8480.
National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
313 West Liberty Street, Suite 129
Lancaster, PA 17603-2748
Phone: (717) 392-8480
Fax: (717) 392-8481
Web: www.naatp.org
Sundown M Ranch
Chemical Dependency Professional
and Intern Openings
Sundown M Ranch, a premier residential chemical dependency treatment facility is seeking certified chemical dependency professionals and interns to be part of our treatment team, providing individual and group counseling, education and case management services to chemically dependent patients.
Sundown M Ranch offers successful applicants:
Competitive Salary
- Liberal benefit package including: Health, Vision, Dental, Retirement
- Continuing Education, quality on-site training, tuition assistance
- Unsurpassed facilities and stable work environment.
- Celebrating 40 years of continuous service
Applicants for salaried internship should have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a social science or related field, or an AA and have completed a recognized chemical class sequence.
Applicants for professional positions should posses a Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a social science or related field or equivalent counseling experience and experience working with youth or adult chemically dependent populations. Requires Washington State Certification as a Chemical Dependency Professional (WAC 246-811).
Send Resume to:
H. Charles Buttrey, Clinical Director
Sundown M Ranch
PO Box 217
Selah, WA 98942
