Strategies for Healthy Marriages in Texas Led by: Drs. Bobbye & Britton Wood, Leader Couple, A.C.M.E. Ambassadors for Better Marriages Texas has too many divorces -- Texans can change this trend. All interested individuals and marriage education related agencies, coalitions and organizations in Texas that enrich marriages and/or better equip couples considering marriage are encouraged to come together to plan strategies for building a marriage network encompassing the state. This workshop will endeavor to find ways to implement all kinds of efforts and training venues to help couple relationships start right and encourage marital growth. Issues to be addressed include: best practices for premarital education programs, training requirements, utilizing trained marriage education leaders, and exploring strategies for the implementation of programs to better prepare couples for marriage.

Please see the registration form in this brochure to register for this workshop.

The Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment (ACME) is an international organization that promotes better marriages. Each year the Texas Council of ACME presents the Marriage Enrichment Weekend as a continuing celebration of enhancing marriages. This year's schedule begins on Friday with an optional daytime workshop. The weekend program begins Friday evening. There will be opportunities to learn together as a couple, experience marriage enrichment, and meet with new and longtime friends. Participants will be able to attend two keynote addresses and three different workshops. Optional opportunities include the Friday workshop and Sunday fun activities. We hope to see you there!

Crowne Plaza Hotel Austin 6121 North IH-35 Austin, TX 78752
Phone 512-323-5466 or 800-227-6963

A block of rooms has been reserved for participants at $109.00 per night plus tax (includes continental breakfast Saturday only). To receive this discounted rate, you must call and register with the hotel no later than May 16, 2008. Be sure to mention ACME-Marriage Enrichment. This rate is available for Thursday through Sunday nights for those wishing to extend their stay. The hotel will not guarantee availability or discounted rate after May 16th, so don’t wait. The conference registration fee does not include your room cost.