Each year, ACR (National) seeks dedicated, energetic, enthusiastic, talented and knowledgeable members to become volunteer leaders as Board Directors and Officers. If you are such a member or know a member who qualifies, this is the time to consider becoming a candidate (or nominating someone) for a seat on the Board. Read more
Author: Lisa Nakao
ACR National announces a Request for Initial Proposal Ideas for the 2015 funding cycle of the ACR/JAMS partnership in supporting Conflict Resolution Education. The funding focus for the 2015 funding cycle is to support projects that advance the development, implementation, and/or assessment of conflict resolution education serving special needs youth populations in formal or informal educational contexts. Read more
On June 10, 2015 Pacific Business News published an article written by Lorin Eleni Gill and titled “Mediation Center of the Pacific Starts Memorial Fund to Aid Hawaii Seniors”. It reads ~~ The Mediation Center of the Pacific is establishing new mediation fund for Hawaii seniors and their families as a memorial to one of its most successful mediators, Charles “Chuck” Hurd, who died last month. The Charles H. Hurd Memorial Fund for Kupuna Pono will allow the center to reach more families encountering conflict when caring for an elderly family member. Tracey Wiltgen, executive director of The Mediation Center of the Pacific, says Hurd championed the Kupuna Program, which is still developing after its creation in 2012. Read more
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ACR National New Executive Director
Cheryl Jamison, Esq. is ACR National new Executive Director. Cheryl is well-known to the ACR and the larger ADR community. Over her years on the ACR Board, she has held leadership positions, and most recently as ACR’s Immediate Past President. Cheryl brings her dedication and wealth of knowledge to her new role as ACR’s Executive Director. Her critical skills in organizational, management and outreach work will continue to serve ACR and its membership well. Read more
Chuck Hurd: A Celebration of Life January 7, 1946 – May 20,2015 When Saturday, June 20, 2015 Gathering 9:30am – Celebration 10:00am Where Koolau Ballrooms and Conference Rooms 45-550 Kionahole Road – Kaneohe – Map VIEW/PRINT INVITE
To the Community of Conflict Resolvers, One of Hawai‘i’s leading advocates for ADR, Charles “Chuck” Hurd, passed away during the night of May 20, 2015. The sadness of this loss to the ADR community cannot be measured. Chuck was a mentor, fixer, compassionate listener, committed trainer, and friend. His list of credentials would fill the page and a summary can hardly do justice. Chuck devoted his skills to public talks promoting the need to use mediation alternatives and the counterproductive nature of litigation, and spent decades mediating or arbitrating a wide range of cases. His most recent efforts, besides his commitment to the Board of Directors of the Association for Conflict Resolution, were put toward helping resolve disputes about inheritance and guardianship of elderly persons and related estate planning issues. Chuck was a master, and too humble to ever wear it on his sleeve. We all know his value, and will notice the hole his absence leaves in Hawai‘i and our hearts. Please read (below) the tributes by colleagues who honor Chuck’s life with their shared thoughts. With appreciation and highest regards to a colleague, Anne Smoke Matsuda President, ACR-Hawai‘i ~~~ “Chuck has been a close personal friend for almost 40 years, and his contributions and value to so many and the community, professionally and personally, will be with us, as he will be in spirit, for many years to come. He has without exception exhibited the highest degree of integrity, honesty, compassion and character, and the courage of his convictions.” Chuck Crumpton ~~~ “He was an exceptional professional and wonderful person. This is a great loss to our community. Chuck faced his illness with his usual positive attitude and determination to beat it.” Frances Mossman ~~~ “I remember serving on the Program committee of ACRH with him and finding out how creative and fun he was. I am grateful for knowing such a very good man in our community.” Karen…
Hawai‘i Island’s Foreclosure Mediation Program has helped 172 homeowners to stay in their homes. Through a partnership of Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center and West Hawai‘i Mediation Center, along with the Third Circuit Court, lenders and borrowers have the opportunity to utilize mediation services while in judicial foreclosure. Read on
West Hawaii Mediation Center (WHMC) announces a basic mediation training July 10, 11 and 12, 2015. Not only will this training offer instruction to those interested in becoming professional volunteer mediators for WHMC, it will help people: Learn to manage and resolve conflict in general Communicate more effectively at home and work Become better negotiators and problem solvers Contribute to conflict resolution in the community Attendees will learn about the process of professional mediation and how to apply advanced communication skills and a variety of approaches to help parties in conflict resolve differences. The instructors for this training are Diane Petropulos, M.A. and Franco Acquaro, Ph.D., and its cost is $175. For more information, call (808) 885-5525, read the WHMC Press Release or visit their website To register send an email info@whmediation.org
The Association for Conflict Resolution Hawaii Chapter and the ADR Section of the Hawaii State Bar Association present Conscious Mediation & Maintaining Neutrality with Difficult Clients: Transference & Counter-transference Presentation Objectives To present transference and counter-transference in a comprehensible manner To show how transference and counter-transference apply to, and in, mediation To provide an opportunity to experience it happening To provide some tools and techniques for managing it and practice using the techniques About the Presenter LoAnn Flom is a former Social Worker now focusing her time and energy on being a Co-Mediator and Personal Coach using tools taught by Gay and Katherine Hendricks. These coaching techniques were identified as Conscious Living and Conscious Loving Coaching, but the Hendricks’ have recently updated the focus to The Big Leap Coaching to reflect the current impetus of clients. When, Where, and How to Get There When: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Where: HSBA Conference room, 1100 Alakea Street, Suite 1000, Honolulu, HI 96813 Parking: Available at Alii Place building, 1099 Alakea Street. Please note that we do NOT validate parking. Admission and Registration Admission is FREE for current ACR Hawaii members. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. REGISTER ONLINE NOW
“Using Online Tools in Your Conflict Resolution Practice” is a new FREE webinar offered by the International Section of ACR and presented by Jonathan Elston, co-founder of Mediate to Go Participants will learn how to build and augment their current practice with Mediate to Go. The session will touch on all critical aspects of running a successful dispute resolution business; from social media awareness, case intake, case management, secure messaging, and document management to process agreements. Participants will also get a live tour of the web app, and will be able to participate live on their own devices with a special discount code. When: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm Central Time – 11:00am to Noon Hawaii Time To sign up click here