Greetings NGHWA Members and Associates,

Here are some important and timely announcements:

* New info on State Registration Status
* Friday's Meeting Reminder
* Deep Discount on Training from Mary Lee LaBay
* Petition for the right to use Complimentary Alternative Medicines
(CAM)

Thank you for taking a moment of your valuable time to peruse this
letter. I know you'll want to be well-informed.

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NEW INFO ON STATE REGISTRATION STATUS

I received some calls and emails today from the Washington State
Professional Counselors Association regarding the issue that has been
before the house and senate regarding registered counselor status. My
understanding is that up until now, Hypnotists and Hypnotherapists were
not affected by this bill. I was contacted today with information that
Senator Keiser had reworded the striker on the bill and is indeed
INCLUDING Hypnotists/Hypnotherapists. Apparently the bill with the new
amendments will be voted on this Friday morning.

Since I am not a legal professional and am not sure of the implications
of the verbage on the bill, I have contacted the National Federation of
Hypnotists and requested that they look into the situation, and will
let you know when/if I have an update.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?
1. If you haven't already, now is the time to join the National
Federation of Hypnotists' Union. Here's the link for information:
http://www.ngh.net/hypnosis/legislation1.html. The more members they
have in Washington State, the better they can serve us.
2. Call the Senate Hotline and voice your opinion at 1-800-562-6000.
3. Learn more at http://www.waproca.org
4. If you'd like me to email you the bill, please email me at
Lauren@... and I will forward to you what was sent to
me.
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NEXT MEETING: THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 13
7 PM AT THE SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUD OFFICE AUDITORIUM
FEATURING MARY LEE LABAY

We hope you can join us for Mary Lee's presentation this Friday
Evening, "Getting to the Soul of the Matter with Hypnotherapy
Techniques." Mary Lee will offer hands-on tools, practical techniques,
in addition to philosophical perspectives that will help you add
richness and depth to your session. I had a "sneak peak" at her
presentation outline and am enthusiastic about the presentation!

Here is the address once again for your convenience:
South Snohomish County PUD Office
21018 Highway 99, Edmonds WA 98026

The address is also posted on the NGHWA website at www.nghwa.org.

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DEEP EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ON JULY TRAINING WITH MARY LEE LABAY!

Experiential workshops and trainings have now been scheduled in
Bellevue, Phoenix, Palm Springs, Whistler, and Sacramento on the topics
of Past Life Regression, Communicating with Your Spirit Guides, and
Awareness Engineering and more.

You will want to know about the incredible savings with Early Bird
Registration for the professional training in July - Awareness
Engineering Fundamentals II: Past Lives and Present Possibilities. This
course provides 50 hours of classroom hands-on training and practice,
and you will receive a certificate of hours for Past Life and Between
Life Regression.

Implementing techniques of hypnotherapy and other healing strategies,
gain confidence in the exploration of past lives: their discovery and
interpretation, the philosophical and scientific foundations supporting
them, as well as powerful means for healing and altering their present
life effects. In this course, you will master your skills through
practical, hands-on experience with past life regression and between
lives techniques--some time-honored, and others developed and tested
exclusively by Mary Lee and unavailable elsewhere.

This course gives in-depth coverage of the concepts, techniques and
philosophy that are essential for the successful past life and between
life regressionist - or any health practitioner who wishes to be
professionally prepared and competent when past lives are indicated in
the course of their practice.

As a destination event, this 7-day experiential will include room, most
meals, group tours and entertainment for a full resort experience. Some
bit of free time is scheduled for tours, shopping, and spa treatments.
Wednesday night banquet includes renowned comedienne, Vanda. Check out
www.vanda.us . Separate tickets available for guests and significant
others joining us that evening. Also, a non-participant sharing your
room, without meals, stays for FREE. Also included: Resort fee, airport
transfers, valet parking, wi-fi, complimentary local and 800 calls, and
tip/tax on all included meals. You will be required to purchase only
two additional meals, beverages, and personal incidentals during the
week. Class starts 6 pm Friday night, and ends 6pm Thursday. Rooms are
booked until Friday morning check out. Inquire for rate adjustment if
you choose to not use a room Thursday night. Must be done in advance.

Although taking the Awareness Engineering Fundamentals training in
order is recommended, it is not required. All levels of experience are
welcome.

Regular Fee: $4500.00 Introductory price: $3495.00 EARLY BIRD
REGISTRATION: $3000.00 single room occupancy. Must register by May 15th
for these extraordinary savings! No further discounts. Contact Mary Lee
LaBay for more information at www.maryleelabay.com.

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In case you are interested in preserving the right to use alternative
medicines, here is the link to sign petition for preservation of right
to use CAM:
http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/healthfreedomusa/c
ampaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=7185

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Thank you again for your time and attention. We hope to see you on
Friday.

Regards,

Lauren Archer Finkelstein
NGHWA President
Lauren@...