2009 Boys to Men Conference | Exploring how to get there in one piece

May 21, 2009

7:45 to 8:45	Registration and Light Breakfast
8:45 to 9:00	Welcome and Opening Video
9:00 to 9:45	Project AWARE Performance
9:45 to 10:00	Break
10:00 to 11:30	Morning Sessions
11:30 to 12:15	Lunch
12:15 to 1:00	Keynote Address
1:00 to 1:15	Break
1:15 to 2:45	Afternoon Sessions
2:45 to 3:00	Closing Video

One of the most effective ways to combat violence and drug abuse is to ensure that boys have positive adult role models. Such models teach boys that strong relationships are based on respect, trust and responsibility rather than control and violence. Boys to Men is a program that promotes this important message.

— STEVEN ROWE, FORMER MAINE ATTORNEY GENERAL

mission statement

To reduce interpersonal violence by offering programs that:

support the healthy development of adolescent boys
provide assistance and educational resources to boys and those who raise them
increase community awareness about the specific needs of boys

core values

COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY FOR RAISING HEALTHY BOYS
NON-VIOLENCE
GENDER JUSTICE
RESPECT

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Parent Night with Dr. Dennis Embry

Thursday, May 21, 2009
South Portland High School Auditorium
7:00 — 8:30 p.m.

Sponsored by:
21 Reasons • City of Portland • PROP • Healthy Communities of the Capital Area • Sebasticook Valley Healthy Communities • Real Life. Real Talk.

Thank you for your support

Conference Champions

21 Reasons Maine Medical Center The Maine Office of Substance Abuse Maine Health Access Foundation STRONG Fathers Network Hannaford

Conference Sponsors

Muskie School for Public Service Wright Express Portland Public Health Division Maine Department of Education

Conference Supporters

Day One

And many, many individuals who have given generously to support the success of the conference.

NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Available to both adults and youth. Call Layne Gregory at 207-774-9994 to request a scholarship

FREE PARKING

Conference participants can park free of charge in any student or commuter lots on campus.
No parking permits are required. Two large parking lots are located on Bedford Street near Luther Bonney Hall.
The first is on the same side of the street as Luther Bonney, between Luther Bonney and the Campus Center.
The second lot is on the other side of Bedford Street directly across from Luther Bonney Hall.

REGISTRAION FEE:

$12/youth, $15/adult Fee includes:

keynote address
all workshops
lunch
refreshment breaks
closing activity

Preventing Substance Abuse and Promoting Wellness

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I learned that being a man is not to be a stereotype.

—ANTHONY, AGE 17

As a teacher, it was particularly useful for me to learn how to engage in conversations about positive Hip Hop culture with boys.

—JEREMY, AGE 27

By attending the conference I learned that there are like-minded fathers in the community.

—RICHARD, AGE 48