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July 12, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Contact: Lahne Mattas-Curry 202-336-8228 lcurry@naswdc.org |
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS (NASW) ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD IN BALTIMORE
NOVEMBER 1-4, 2000
"Strategies to Succeed in the New Market Economy"
Ronald Dellums and Tyne Daly as Keynote Speakers
WASHINGTONWith Campaign 2000 unfolding and society changing faster than ever, social workers examine how managed care, aging, privacy and technology, as well as social security and childrens mental health effect our day-to-day living. These issues will be prominent themes of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Annual Meeting.
Session highlights cover a wide range of social and mental health issues from understanding and treating shame as a driving force in excessive anxiety, the new world of living with HIV/AIDS, critical incident stress management in school settings, and healthcare in the 21st Century.
Keynote speaker Ronald Dellums, former U.S. Congressman, has been praised as one of the most compelling and articulate speakers to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. Prior to his election to Congress in 1970, Dellums had a distinguished career as a psychiatric social worker, among other accomplishments. Dellums will be opening plenary speaker.
Tyne Daly, the most honored dramatic actress in Emmy history, will speak about her role as social worker Maxine Gray on CBS Judging Amy. As this seasons top-rated new drama, Judging Amy depicts true-to-life social work realities. Daly will be closing plenary speaker at the meeting
NASW President, Ruth Mayden, MSS, LSW will brief attendees on NASWs eletoral program, focusing specifically on Campaign 2000 and the decision on who will lead our country.
Logistics
The press facilities for the meeting will be in the Baltimore Convention center. The pressroom will be open for on-site registration during each day of the meeting. Working space, telephones, fax machines and phone lines for data transmission, as well as NASW Public Affairs staff resources will be available as needed. The press area will also be the site of any news briefings held during the meeting.
To register before the meeting, please contact NASW Public Affairs by calling (202) 336-8228 or fax contact and affiliation information to (202) 336-8312. By registering early, you will automatically receive a copy of the program as well as any future releases on specific meeting sessions.
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), in Washington, DC, is the largest membership organization of professional social workers with 153,000 members. It promotes, develops and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the well being of individuals, families and communities through its work and through its advocacy.