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The Home for Humor & Laughter Professionals February 2017 Save the Date! AATH Annual Humor Conference & Humor Academy April 27-30, 2017 Orlando, Florida Presenting Sponor: CTCA is the home of integrative and compassionate cancer care. They never stop searching for and providing powerful and innovative therapies to heal the whole person, improve quality of life and restore hope. 1-877-219-7471 Visit CTCA This complimentary Humor Connection newsletter is one of the many ways that AATH fulfills our mission to study, practice and promote healthy humor. You can join our efforts by joining AATH at www.aath.org Letter from the President Does AATH have a code of ethics? I was asked this question last month when I was talking to someone interested in becoming a member of AATH. Yes, I answered. It is posted on our AATH website, here. It also has been included as part of the instruction as a handout in Level I of our AATH Humor Academy. Although the Board of Directors signs a code of ethics each year, it had been a while since I had paid close attention to it. In reviewing it, I was impressed by the wisdom of the previous AATH leaders who wrote it. Included is the concept of treating others with courtesy and dignity, as well as maintaining trust and confidentiality. We need humor more than ever today! We also need more courtesy and dignity. I am gratified with the incredible kindness and supportive messages that are posted daily in our AATH media outreach. This is observed everyday as members share joyful humor and positive messages in our social media outreach including: Twitter feeds: @AATH_Assoc, and @TheHumorAcademy Linked in: AATH group Pinterest: AATH and Humor Academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AATHgroup/ It is quite rare that we need to delete a post on these sites because of a violation of our code of ethics. AATH members are a caring group that uses social media to support and share positive messages with each other. Do join in the discussions if you have not already done so. Our members continue to share our positive messages of humor in the media. AATH was prominently featured in: USA Today this month with an article from Kaiser Foundation written by Bruce Horovitz. "Laughing Until You Die" features stories and quotes by AATH members, Karyn Buxman, Chip Lutz, Ron Berk, Mary Kay Morrison and Allen Klein on the power of humor even in the face of death and grief. James Hamblin's new book, "If Our Bodies Could Talk". This book prominently features our very own Beth Usher and her story . As most of you know Beth and her parents will be presenters at our 2017 conference in Orlando. AATH and Mary Kay Morrison are also featured. Let us know if you are featured in a news article!. Please mention your affiliation with AATH. We are always happy to share the good news of humor, kindness and joy reflected by our AATH members. 1 of 7
Transcript of Letter from the President · from V-2, our management company. DONATIONS TO AATH ARE TAX...
The Home for Humor & Laughter Professionals February 2017
Save the Date!
AATH Annual HumorConference & Humor Academy
April 27-30, 2017Orlando, Florida
Presenting Sponor:
CTCA is the home ofintegrative and
compassionate cancercare. They never stop
searching for andproviding powerful andinnovative therapies toheal the whole person,
improve quality of life andrestore hope.
1-877-219-7471
Visit CTCA
This complimentary Humor Connection newsletter is one of the many ways thatAATH fulfills our mission to study, practice and promote healthy humor. Youcan join our efforts by joining AATH at www.aath.org
Letter from the President
Does AATH have a code of ethics? I was asked this question last month whenI was talking to someone interested in becoming a member of AATH. Yes, Ianswered. It is posted on our AATH website, here. It also has been included aspart of the instruction as a handout in Level I of our AATH Humor Academy.Although the Board of Directors signs a code of ethics each year, it had been awhile since I had paid close attention to it. In reviewing it, I was impressed bythe wisdom of the previous AATH leaders who wrote it. Included is the conceptof treating others with courtesy and dignity, as well as maintaining trust andconfidentiality.
We need humor more than ever today! We also need more courtesy anddignity. I am gratified with the incredible kindness and supportive messagesthat are posted daily in our AATH media outreach. This is observed everydayas members share joyful humor and positive messages in our social mediaoutreach including:
Twitter feeds: @AATH_Assoc, and @TheHumorAcademyLinked in: AATH groupPinterest: AATH and Humor AcademyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AATHgroup/
It is quite rare that we need to delete a post on these sites because of aviolation of our code of ethics. AATH members are a caring group that usessocial media to support and share positive messages with each other. Do joinin the discussions if you have not already done so.
Our members continue to share our positive messages of humor in the media.AATH was prominently featured in:
USA Today this month with an article from Kaiser Foundation written byBruce Horovitz. "Laughing Until You Die" features stories and quotesby AATH members, Karyn Buxman, Chip Lutz, Ron Berk, Mary KayMorrison and Allen Klein on the power of humor even in the face ofdeath and grief.James Hamblin's new book, "If Our Bodies Could Talk". This bookprominently features our very own Beth Usher and her story. As mostof you know Beth and her parents will be presenters at our 2017conference in Orlando. AATH and Mary Kay Morrison are alsofeatured.
Let us know if you are featured in a news article!. Please mention youraffiliation with AATH. We are always happy to share the good news of humor,kindness and joy reflected by our AATH members.
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Mary Kay MorrisonAATH President
The LaughBox: A NewBenefit for AATH Members
If you have the good fortune to knowChip Lutz, you know the AATHLaugh Box podcast will be filled withlaughter. Do not miss Chip's latestinterviews with AATH membersincluding Julie Ostrow and KarynBuxman. You can find theseinterviews on our website, here. Besure to subscribe to the RSS feed.Members who would like to be partof the LaughBox can contact Chip [email protected].
Chip and Karyn Buxman enjoying alaugh at past banquet festivities.
Book Review
Proverbial Laughterof the World
by Nicholas Hoesl, RPh(Reviewed by Diane Roosth)
Retired Pharmacist Nicholas Hoeslbelieves in the power of healthyhumor as being one of the "mostbeautiful things" with the capacity to"color our daily life." In his mostrecent book, Proverbial Laughter ofthe World, our author offers ussayings from his travels as a student,teacher and volunteer reflecting theworldwide craving for "laughter andhumor that is common to all cultures."From Afghanistan to Guatemala toZimbabwe, we are engaged withwisdom from around the world andour author's commentary.
A few examples will illustrate thebeauty of our author's travels and thetales of humor he has acquired. FromAfrica: "THE BEST MIRROR OF ALLIS AN OLD FRIEND. Mirror, mirror,on the wall, who's the fairest of themall?" From Germany: "CLOTHES
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Thanks to CTCA for YourScholarships!
Marlene Chertok wrote a personalnote to Deb Price (ScholarshipChair) about her gratitude to CTCAas a former recipient of a CTCAscholarship. She says that withoutthe scholarship, she would not havegone to an AATH conference or haveparticipated in the Humor Academy.While she has been laughing for herown health for the last 14 years, shesays it was wonderful to connect withothers who share her passion forlaughter and humor. Marleneespecially enjoyed getting to meetsome of the staff from CTCA. She iseager to recommend CTCA topeople who might be interested.
Sandra Lutz (left) shown herewith Marlene Chertok at the 2016Arizona conference.
AATH Conference
Looking to Share a Room atThis Year's Conference?
If you'd like to keep conference cosstdown, consider sharing a room witha fellow AATH Conference Attendee.
MAKE THE MAN. But the cost ofwomen's clothes can break a man."From Russia: "GOSSIP NEEDS NOCARRIAGE. Gossip is nothing morethan mouth-to-mouth recitation."From Samoa: "FROM THEDIRECTION OF THE WIND. May thewind be always at your back, unlessit's coming from you." And from theUnited States: "THERE'S NO FOOLLIKE AN OLD FOOL. But someteenagers offer some pretty stiffcompetition."
Congratulations to Nicholas foranother fun and fun loving treatise!Many thanks to him for adding anappendix about AATH, dedicated to"educating health care, business andeducation professionals about thevalues and therapeutic uses of humorand laughter."
Nick Hoesl and his wife Ginny.
Members who would like their book tobe considered for an upcomingHumor Connection book review,should contact [email protected]. Pleaseuse Book Review Submission in thesubject line.
AATH Member News
Isaac Prilleltensky, Dean ofEducation and Human Developmentat the University of Miami, will be afeatured speaker at the WorldHappiness Summit starting on March17, 2017.
Jim Winter, CHP is a featuredspeaker at the ASCD Educationconference March 25th in Anaheim.Jim founded Wavelength in 1980
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To get in contact with others lookingto roomshare, please send thefollowing information to RoommateCentral's Carolynn Bramlett [email protected].
She needs:
Your Name
Your contact information (email,phone)
Your arrival and departure dates
Anything else you'd like to share
Who remembers the last time wewere at Disney World? Cannot waitto create new memories this year atDisney Springs Holiday Inn ExpressApril 27-30!
The AATH Board from Disney, 2010(L-R) David Jacobson, Lenny Dave,Karyn Buxman, Deb Gauldin, MaryKay Morrison, Adrianne Edmondson,Merletta Roberts and Chip Lutz.
Humor AcademyNews
Finding Love in theHumor Academy
You may not find your one and onlytrue love in the Humor Academy, butyou will love the benefits of joining!
Exclusive pre-conference andwrap-up sessions offered only toHA students at the AnnualConference.
Additional networking lunch
after attending Second City. As aformer high school English teacher,he created Wavelength to deliverprofessional staff developmenttraining. We have been blessed inAATH to experience Jim's talents atour AATH conferences.
Carol Collins was interviewed bySlate.com about the Creepy Clownscare that was going on aroundHalloween. The interview "How Doesa Clown Work?" can be found here.
Meet Our Newest Members
Lisa Sturge - Laughter EnthusiastMy laughter journey began when Irealized how serious I had become. Ilearned to give myself permission toexplore, play and laugh heartily andam now a laughter yoga teacher andpersonal trainer. My new book"Laugh" by Lisa Sturge (Quadrille,£7.99) will be published on May 4,2017.Connect with Lisa atwww.laughterlinescoaching.co.uk [email protected].
Glen Strange - Making Life FunGlen's programs include magic andcomedy. His interactive sessions aredesigned to share the upliftingmessage of laughter for everyday life.Today he provides quality comedyprograms for corporations andassociations in the USA.Keynote Comedy Entertainerwww.glennstrange.com.
Our AATH president would like toextend a personal welcome to Dr.Derryl Block, Dean of the College ofHealth and Human Sciences from heralma mater, Northern IllinoisUniversity. Everyone will have theopportunity to meet her at the 2017conference in Orlando. As anotherAATH past president and NIU grad,Chip Lutz says: "GO HUSKIES!"
SEND YOUR MEMBER NEWS:[email protected]
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provided to HA participantsduring the intensivepre-Conference Academy day.
Research-based Instruction: HAmembers will have access tocurrent humor/laughter researchand resources shared in a varietyof formats.
Monthly study group meetingsfacilitated by an Advisor.
Networking and Collaboration:The HA community ofprofessionals, experience aunique learning environment withcollaborative networking duringthe Conference and throughoutthe year.
Participation in exclusive HumorAcademy-sponsored webinars.
Graduates who have completedthe 3-year Humor AcademyProgram can make applicationfor designation as a CertifiedHumor Professional.
Now is the time to join! Consider thisyour personal invitation. Contact NilaNielsen at: [email protected]
Certified Humor Professional(CHP) Recognition
Masako KusakariHappy Lucky Me
Masako Kusakari is acommunication trainer who teachesHumor and communication in bothEnglish and Japanese. She uses
This is a complimentary newsletterthat reaches far beyond our ownmembership and we thank you forsubscribing to our humor news. If youlike our newsletter, you will LOVE,LOVE, LOVE being a member. Checkout our member benefits here.
Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Barb Best; The tweeter behindthe AATH Humor Academy twitteraccount: @TheHumorAcademy
Barb is an Erma Bombeck GlobalHumor Recipient and award winningblogger. She is a graduate of theAATH Humor Academy and lives inCalifornia. For an insight into herwonderful work, sign up for hercomplimentary newsletter and followher blog.
Barb Best registering for theconference with Michele St. Clairfrom V-2, our management company.
DONATIONS TO AATH ARE TAXDEDUCTIBLE: Thank you for yourcontinued support of AATH!
You can write a check to AATH andsend to the office or you can:
1. AATH 2017 CONFERENCESPONSORSHIP: There are manyways that you can be a sponsor forour AATH conference for as little as$50.
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English as a tool to help studentsexpress emotions more easily andbe more playful. Masako started herhumor journey when she lived in theUnited States for 8-1/2 years, whereshe learned the importance of humorand laughter in communication andas a healing tool. After March 11,2011, when the great Eastearthquake hit Japan, she used herimportant mission to introduce humorand laughter to overcome a tragicevent. Masako is changing Japaneseculture, one smile at a time.
Kathy LaurenhueHumor and Aging: Bridges forConnection, an online course
Kathy Laurenhue, MA, is CEO ofWiser Now, Inc., a publishing andtraining/development companyprimarily focused on wellbeing inaging. She is both a creator oflighthearted, brain-stimulatingexercises for older adults and atrainer/curriculum developer in thelong-term care industry where she isknown for giving practical advice inan upbeat manner. Through herthree books and more than athousand MindPlay Connectionsexercises, she aims to build newbrain connections by arousingreaders' curiosity and new socialconnections as people share whatthey learn. Her mantra is Laughterbuilds rapport. Rapport builds trust.Trust builds relationships.
2. SCHOLARSHIP DONATION: Youcan designate your gift to the WilliamFry, Patty Wooten or Ed Dunkelblauscholarship fund.
To make a tax-deductible gift toAATH, you may send checkdonations to the AATH office at:220 East State St., Floor GRockford, IL 61104
MEMBER ASSISTANCE: If you needhelp with renewing your membership,or if you have questions, reach out toMichele St. Clair and her team at815-708-6587.
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REMINDER: AATH is officially recognized as a 501c3 and has been vetted by UNITED WAY. If you or anyone you knowmakes donations through United Way, please consider designating a portion of your generous gift to AATH and please
let others know of this opportunity.
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