CAREGIVER CONFERENCE AND VOICES FOR CHANGE GALA

[Pamela]

Today is an exciting day as Clay is the keynote speaker at the Fearless Caregiver's Conference in Fort Lauderdale as well as the featured guest at the Voices for Change Gala this evening.

Clay's speech is this morning, according to the schedule.  If anyone finds any mentions of the conference or gala, this is the thread for sharing.

We have some lucky maniac friends who are fortunate to be in attendance today and/or tonight, so we wish them a wonderful and inspirational experience!

[Tiffany]

Thanks Pamela for starting this thread. Can't wait to hear all about it and hope our maniacs here have a wonderful memorable time. Fingers crossed for clack of his speeches, preformances and can't wait to see the pictures. I'll be here later at the cellcert.  

[PHILLYLUVSCLAY]

THIS JUST IN FROM THE CLAYBOARD...

He came about 11:20 and stayed about 30 minutes or more. He was wearing a Best Buddies T shirt. They said he's an angel. He talked to as many people as possible. Very hands on. Shovelled mulch with on of the kids. Also said he turned the reporters to mush. ( I'd have to see that to believe it. But I sure like the way it sounds.) They said it was an amazing experience.

I'm so happy for them. I'm so glad there were fans to report. I know they all respected his time with the kids

PLEASE LET THERE BE SOME NEW FRESH CLACK SOON!!

LOVE YA

PHILLY

[PHILLYLUVSCLAY]

FOUND MORE INFO ON THE CLAYBOARD...

asked about his hair. They said it was clean. Very funny.

Natural hair, glasses, no hat. They said he looked like a really cute nerd. I took that to mean he wasn't worried about how he looked. He really tried to speak to everyone. Also mentioned how someone taking pictures (not a fan) kept saying "This is so cool. This is so cool."

I couldn't find my glasses so there's probably a million typos. I apologize in advance.

***PLEASE LET THERE BE FRESH CLACK!!****

[PHILLYLUVSCLAY]

MORE FROM THE CLAYBOARD...

I have no computer skills but if the pictures are any good I'll try to get a friend help me post them.

Clay (armed with his laptop) was with Jerome, Nick, Mary and Quianna.

ARMED WITH A LAPTOP? HMM, THIS SOUNDS INTERESTING..:hmm

LOVE YA

PHILLY

[Tiffany]

Clay's speech this afternoon.

IT IS AN HONOR TO BE HERE

4 KINDS OF PEOPLE

NEED CAREGIVERS
CAREGIVERS
WILL BE CAREGIVERS


HE IS TALKING ABOUT AARP,, HE SOUNDS WONDERFUL

MORE CAREGIVERS ARE WOMEN,,
69 % OF CAREGIVERS WORK FULL TIME WHILE ALSO BEING A CAREGIVER


DISCUSSING CHALLENGES OF CAREGIVING
WHO IS PREPARED TO BE A CAREGIVER...
HE IS TELLING STATS OF CAREGIVERS

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HIS VOICE IS WONDERFUL

RECOGNIZING YOUR OWN STRENTHS AND LIMITATIONS
HE'S GOING TO SHARE WITH HOW TO DEAL WITH THAT

EVERYONE IS CLAPPING

HAVE A POSTIVE ATTITUDE
KNOW YOURSELF AND KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS
WHAT ARE MY LIMITS
ASSURE YOUR IN CONTROL.
YOU NEED SOMEONE TO BE PROACTIVE FOR YOU
PROACTIVE IS A PART OF KNOWING THOSE LIMITATIONS
BE PREPARED
LEARN ABOUT RESOURCES , LEARN ABOUT SUPPORT GROUPS

I'M CRYING RIGHT NOW, I AM SO HAPPPY TO JUST BE HEARING HIM TALK,, UGH.. SORRY


ASKING FOR HELP IS A CRITICAL THING TO DO
ESTABLIGHING COMMUNITY RESOURCES, THE COMMUNITY SHOULD CREATE RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS
CONTINUING EDUCATION

RESEARCH THAT BACKS THIS UP

TOO HARD TO DO IN COLOR AND KEEP UP,, SORRY,

IT IS IMPORTANT TO INCREASE AWARENESS, PUBLIC SUPPORT, AWARENESS IS THE KEY TO STRENGTH. CAREGIVER MAGAZINE, THIS WILL EFFECT YOU EVERYDAY, YOU ARE CREATING AWARENESS BY BEING HERE TODAY.
THAT IS STRENGTH EACH OTHER AND THE COMMUNITY, I THANK YOU ALL I THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE TODAY, THANK YOU FOR THE WORK YOU DO TAKE CARE GOD BLESS YOU
CLAPPING

[Her]

Thank you Tiffany....heavy sigh

[Pamela]

Thank you Philly and Tiffany!

I just spoke with Bocaqueen and she and Flakey and everyone else are having a wonderful time!  They were at the conference.  They said Clay spoke for 11 minutes.  He looked very dignified and spoke very well and with passion.  He was funny of course!  He was wearing a dark suit, white shirt and green tie.  And cowboy boots.  And no socks.

Why am I not surprised?  

Even so, they said he reminded them of an executive.  A CEO perhaps. He was presented with some kind of award at the end of his speech, and the woman who presented it said "this is for all the fans" then gave him a BIG hug.  Loud screams and applause of course!  They said Clay was bright red.

They met Diane Bubel already today and said she was incredibly open and friendly.   Previously, permission had been given by Fran for them to present our donation check to Diane this evening.  Diane confirmed that it will happen, and hopefully it will be covered by the local media.  They already have some pictures, can't wait to see them!

I'm so happy everyone in attendance is having a good time, getting to spend time with friends, and will be able to see Clay again this evening.

Thanks again to everyone (and that includes all you wonderful lurkers) who contributed to our BAF fundraiser.  Everything about this is good, and it's all because of you.

 

[Pamela]

Photos by PlatinumClay at the CB.

[Tiffany]

Thanks Pamela. Glad they are having a great time and that's so cool Fran can give him the BAF check from us.   Suit Clay looks so gorgeous.Have to see these boots.  

This is a site that has an mp3 of Clay's speech. It's hard to hear some things but he sounds wonderful. It's an amazing speech.

http://www.intriguedbyclay.com/

[Moonshot]

Those photos...

<dies>

[houstonclayfan]

Those photos...  <dies>

Will this revive you ?




Thanks to Invisible926 at the CB for the photos

[houstonclayfan]

[Tiffany]

More pictures and the boots.

[stargazer]

HE IS SUCH A GREAT PERSON.

AND THAT SMILE, THAT GORGEOUS SMILE

THANK ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR  WORK

THIS IS A GREAT THREAD.

[heater]

OMGoodness!!  I was in need of some fresh clack today!

He looks amazing and SO happy!  

I'm excited that Boca and Flakey will be able to present the check to Diane Bubel tonight!!

Thanks to those of you who brought over the information.

[Moonshot]

Those photos...  <dies>

Will this revive you ?

Holy Freaking Gah!


I...am...now...gone.


thud

[mrs. c.]

Those photos...  <dies>

Will this revive you ?

Holy Freaking Gah!


I...am...now...gone.


thud

Moonshot you took the words right out of my mouth!!!!

[Tiffany]

According to the Clayboard, Clay just arrived and they are about to eat. Wearing the same suit I think as earier today.

[Mary]

Fresh Clack!

Aren't they the most beautiful words in the English language?The pictures are definately great. A big thank you to all of the Clack gatherers.