WHO WE ARETWO LEGGED FACILITATORS
Tracy A. Weber, Ph.D. 12847 Rathbun Road Educational History:
Ph.D. in Leadership, 2002; Grade Point Average: 4.0/4.0 Dissertation: The design, Implementation, and Assessment of Initial Change and Growth in a Local Voluntary Organization and its Members. Chair: James A. Tucker, Ph.D. Rochester Institute of Technology,
Master of Science in Service Management, 1999; Grade Point Average: 4.0/4.0 Thesis: Researching Potential Partners for an
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Advertising, 1984; Grade Point Average: 3.3/4.0, Women's Studies Thematic Professional Experience: Originator www.myklc.com Originator of Kaleidoscope (KLC) a company that provides equine assisted experiential learning workshops and training programs for professionals, educators, and camping programs (Lasso and GoldRush Weekends). Project Director, American Assoc. of University Women
Community Action Grant,
February 2000 – August 2001 Responsible for creating, developing, and implementing a two-day retreat/workshop entitled, “The Glass is ½ Full.” The primary goal: to introduce mid-Michigan women and teens to effective communication, creative problem solving, and team building skills through experiential learning. Participants enjoyed and engaged in various sessions with trained facilitators, self-defense educators, and a family therapist in a nurturing & fun environment. Researcher and Writer, Rochester Institute of Technology,
November 2000 – February 2001 Researched and wrote the rationale for RIT's Doctorate of Professional Studies (DPS) proposal. Contributed to committee efforts by identifying and sharing valuable websites, reports, articles, and studies that helped RIT communicate the need for a new DPS program. In addition, responsibilities included helping with the development of curriculum, a survey for potential students and program presentation materials. Project Director, MI Humanities Council/Frankenmuth Historical
Partnership Grant,
June 1997 – December 1998 Upon securing the grant, my responsibilities included coordinating and developing eight multi-media and multi-disciplinary German Culture kits, designed for school children ages' K-6 and 7-12th grade. Our committee goal was to create an educational resource that can expand students' capacity for learning and understanding German people and culture through creative classroom instruction. Curator of Education and Interim Director , Frankenmuth
Historical Assoc.,
February 1996 - January 1998 Through June 1996 and during 1997 I managed the educational, marketing, and promotional activities. Working as Interim Director, from July to December 1996, my responsibilities included all Association activities for the Museum, Fischer Hall, Gift Shop, Nickless Hubinger Mill, and Wolkensdorfer Log House. Marketing Director, TEAM ONE Credit Union,
July 1991-February 1996 Responsible for all marketing endeavors, including membership relations, advertising, and promotional sales efforts. During my tenure, TEAM ONE grew by 6,500 members and 38 million dollars in assets to over 100 million dollars; also the marketing budget tripled to $160,000. Executive Director,
June 1988 - January 1991 Responsibilities included administering and developing marketing strategies for a 27 county regional tourist association. Accountable to EMTA's Board of Directors and membership for implementing our $400,000 annual budget. Primary duties included coordinating cooperative marketing and legislative efforts, grant administration, and visitor and media inquiry generation and fulfillment. Account Executive, Gibson Kelly Advertising & Dallas C. Dort & Company August 1987 - February 1988 Duties consisted of maintaining and organizing current client-agency relationships and prospecting potential accounts. Developed marketing strategies designed to increase both client and agency profitability. Promotion Coordinator, Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland,
November 1985 - March 1987 Responsible for creating and distributing advertising and coordinating promotional activities. Assigned to developing press releases, organizing publicity and media coverage, and representing Bronner's at various trade and community functions. Academic Positions & Programs:
Saginaw Valley State University, Youth Leadership Institute, 2005-2006
Birch Run High School EAL teacher in-service, 2006 Buena Vista Schools EAL teacher in-service, 2006 Carman-Ainsworth Schools EAL teacher in-service, 2006
Grand Blanc Schools EAL teacher in-service, 2006
Society for HR Management Annual Conference, EAL, 2006
Frankenmuth Community Education Summer Express, EAL, 2005 Rochester Institute of Technology, Pluralism Conference, EAL, 2005 Synergy
Medical
Paul Smith's College Dream Team Member, 1999-2004 RIT Course Elements Service Mgmt: Systems Approach, “Ask the Expert,” 2004
RIT Team Course Construction, Utilization and Effectiveness, Guest Instructor, 2002
Rochester Institute of Technology Micratomy Awards, 1999
RIT Doctorate of Professional Studies Research Committee Member, 2000-2001 RIT Master in Service Leadership, Frankenmuth Development Committee, 2000-2001 Saginaw Valley State Univ. Annual Ring: Women's Retreat Scholarship Committee, 2001 Rochester Institute of Technology Tourism Planning & Analysis, Guest Facilitator, 2001 RIT & Chamber Breakthrough Management Conference Planning Committee, 2000
Equine Facilitated Mental Health Ass. H. & H. Post Conference, Research, 2000
Paul Smith's College Y2K Symposium Dream Team, 2000 RIT Breakthrough Management, “Speaking the Customer's Language,” 1999 Dissertations, Thesis & Academic Projects: Interviewed
for Doctoral Dissertation on the Effects of Using Horses to Develop
Leadership Skills, Beth Nelson,
Doctor of Philosophy Portfolio Defense Committee, Robert
Allen Reindel,
Contributor to Leif Hallberg, M.A., text book defining theory & practice of Equine Facilitated Mental Health Services, 2006 Leadership Skills through Equine Assisted Learning: The Participant's Perspective by Carolyn Stauffer. A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree Master of Arts in Organizational
Leadership,
Independent
Study of Animal-Assisted Practice, SW 950,
Professional Training: Soul Vision, Life
Leadership
Equine Assisted Growth And Learning Association (
Franklin Covey Principle-Centered Community Initiative, 2002
Chris Irwin HorsePower Productions Horse Training, 2002
Understanding Statistics with Dr. Fonnebo, 2000
Excellent Customer Service Training, Not∙So∙Basic∙Training, 1999 Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce Willkommen Club Advanced Training, 1999
Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce Willkommen Club Training, 1998
Dale Carnegie Institute Graduate Assistant, 1989 Dale Carnegie Institute “Effective Speaking and Human Relations” Certificate (100% attendance), 1989 Professional Workshop Presenter/Committee Member (non-academic): Industry Expert, Examination Development, Commission for the Certification of Equine Facilitated Mental Health and Educational Professionals, 2006 - 2007 Mid-Michigan Business Expo, “The Art of Prospecting - Matching Your Services to Potential
Clients” and “
Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, Educational Presenter, Change: We Love it in Our Pockets, but Do We Love it in Our Lives?, February 2007 Association of Experiential Educators, “Creating an
Animal-Assisted Community,”
Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce Networking Roundtable, 2006 Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce Willkommen Club Training, 2001-2006 Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association EAL Pilot at KLCenter, Feb. 2005
Association of Experiential Educators, Networking Day Host, 2005 Equine Assisted Learning Committee for the EAGALA, Member/Founder, 2002-2004
Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association Annual Conference, TN, 2004 National Honor Society Awards Dinner, Keynote Speaker, 2004 Celebrity Server for MS Walk Fundraiser, 2004 - 2007 Association of Experiential Educators,
Association of Experiential Educators, Heartland Region, 2003 The
Frankenmuth Community Arts Council Grant Committee, 2003
Wickson Memorial Library Long-Range Planning Committee, 2002 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Women's Initiative contact, 2002 American Assoc. of University Women
American Association of University Women “Glass is 1/2 Full” Workshop, 2001
AAUW Fall Conference, “Changing Face of Education,” 2000 Love & Logic meetings, staff training and community program, 2000 American Association of University Women District III Fall Event, 2000 List Elementary Blue Ribbon Report Contributor, 2000 AAUW Famous Women in History 3 rd grade presentation, 2000 Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce presentation for Lakeview Elementary, 2000 Team One Credit Union Board of Directors, 1996-1999
Team One Credit Union
Team One Credit Union Scholarship Committee Chair, 1998 Team One Credit Union Planning Conference Committee, 1998 Frankenmuth Representative for the “
Team One Credit Union Nominating Committee, 1997 Frankenmuth Historical Association Strategic Planning Committee, 1996 Tri-County Business Expo Presenter, 1995 Standish Chamber of Commerce, 1995
Familiarization Tours for travel writers, tour planners, 1988-1990 Travel Writer's Workshop. 1990 DNR/MSU
Seventh Annual Governor's Conference on Tourism, 1990
Managing Festivals & Special Events, Gaylord, 1990 Managing Festivals & Special Events,
Dale Carnegie's Effective Speaking & Human Relations, Graduate Assistant, 1989
Lake Huron Circle Tour project, 1989 Regional Tourism Marketing Workshop, 1988 Publications: PhelpsSports, Self Awareness and Equine Experiential Education by Andrea Reynes, Animal Journalist, March 2007 Marketing Ideas for Equine Professionals Storybook, “ The Demo” collection by Beth Woodward, January 2007 Animal Companion, “Learning Some Horse Sense Straight from the Source,” by Elsie Walker, January 2007.
MSU TTRRC, “Tourism in the
Dept. of Education, Thumb area schools Technology Grant Application editor, 2001 “The Need for Research in the EFMH Field, Editor, 2001 List Elementary Blue Ribbon Report, Editor, 2000 Frankenmuth AAUW, Community Action Grant Writer, 2000 MI Family Involvement Council, “Youth Marketing: Your Credit Union's Future,” 1993 Festival Management Bulletin for
“Cheboygan: Tip Top Snowmobiling at the Tip of the Mitt,”
“Gaylord Early Snow and Plenty to Do,” 1990 Brochures, newsletters, press releases, correspondence, public relations & marketing for: East Michigan Tourist Association press and media information, Frankenmuth Historical Association Education Employees/Team One Credit Union Frankenmuth Women's
Club Motor, St. Matthew's
Civic and Community Activities Leadership or Board Position: Commission for the Certification of Equine Facilitated Mental Health and Educational Professionals, 2007- Saginaw County Business and Education Partnership Board member, 2006- National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Walk, Local Frankenmuth Co-Coordinator, 1997- Current Member: Frankenmuth Historical Association, 1996- North American Riding Handicapped Association (NARHA), 2000- Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association (EFMHA), 2000- Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (
Association for Experiential Education (AEE), 2002- Frankenmuth Rotary Club 2003- and Program Committee, 2005-
The Valley Society for Human Resource Management (VSHRM), 2006- EAGALA MI Networking Group, 2006- Leadership Positions & Committees (former): Frankenmuth Women's Club Edelweiss Award Committee, 2000-2004 Frankenmuth Women's Club Scholarship Selection Committee, 2000-2004 Frankenmuth Rotary Club (100% attendance), Sergeant-At-Arms, 2003-2004 Frankenmuth Area 4-H Horse Club, Leader, 2003-2004 American Assoc. of University Women (AAUW), F’muth Area, President, 2001-2003 Frankenmuth American Association of University Women, Program Chair, 2000-2001 Frankenmuth AAUW, College/University Chair, 1999-2000 List Elementary Friends of the Children Teacher Appreciation Program, 1999-2000 Bavarian Festival Kindertag Co-Chair Frankenmuth Civic Events Council, 2000 Election Day Co-Chair,
St. Matthew's
National MS Society Saginaw Valley Service Council, Public Relations Chair, 1997-1999 Civic Events Council Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival Kindertag Chairperson, 1996-1998 Frankenmuth Area Jaycees Co-Chair, MDA Shamrocks/Chili Cook-off, 1997 Frankenmuth Area Jaycees Haunted Haus committee, 1997
YMCA Community Corporate Challenge Team Leader, 1992 Frankenmuth Civic Events Council Bavarian Princess Selection Committee, 1986 Former Member: Equine Guided Education Association, 2005 Frankenmuth Women's Club, 1996-2004 Frankenmuth Area American Association of University Women, 1997-2004 Friends of List Elementary and Parent/teacher organization, 1997-2004 Frankenmuth Chamber/Convention & Visitors Bureau Information volunteer, 1998-2004 International Federation of University Women, 1999-2004
Hungary Harvest Plant-A-Row for the
EAGALA NE Networking Group, 2003-2004 MSU Extension/Saginaw
Delta Society, 2001-2003 American Society of Training & Development (ASTD), 2003
Kids Kingdom Playground, 5th Birthday Clean-up Party Volunteer, 2001 Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce World Expo of Beer volunteer, 2001 Large Munsterländer's in Frankenmuth Oktoberfest Parade, 2000 Frankenmuth Rotary for American Association of University Women, 2000 Fourth grade chaperone to
Frankenmuth Area Jaycees, 1997-1999 St. Matthew's
City of
Multiple Sclerosis Society Service Council Library Project, 1998 Heritage Arts Committee Chair & Historical Assoc. Rep.- F'muth CEC , 1997 Frankenmuth Historical Association Logo Committee, 1997 Mid-Michigan Credit Union Cooperative Advertising & Marketing Group, 1992-1996
Circle
Conference Attendee: Association of Experiential Educators, 2002-2005 Association of Experiential Educators, Heartland Region, 2003-2005 Equine Guided Education Association (EGEA), 2005 Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association Conferences 2000-2004 Association of Experiential Educators, Networking 2004
AEE Women's Professional Group, A Woman's Journey, 2002 International Federation of University Women Conference,
Horses & Healing Partners in Equine Facilitated Mental Health, 2001 A Four-Footed Journey Home: Exploring Animals & Nature as Healers, 2000 Horses & Healing Partners in Equine Facilitated Mental Health, 2000 Hidden Dimensions of Family Communication, 2000 Electric Commerce Seminar, 2000 SVSU Annual Ring: Women's Body, Mind and Spirit Retreat, 2000 Team One Credit Union Board of Directors Planning Conferences, 1996-1998 Community-Based Tourism Development,
Credit Union Marketing Conference,
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