The 45th WRAP CONFERENCE in 2023
September 20-22, 2023 at the Holiday Inn in Manitowoc, WI
The Theme: Cream of the Crop!! Just think how much fun that will be!! And considering Manitowoc is home of Cedar Crest Ice Cream, how delicious will it all be!! The Conference Committee will be busy preparing details for you. So save the date. Put it on your calendar and budget now!
Open this poster for a sneak peek!
The 2022 WRAP Conference is but a mere memory…..
But it was a GREAT conference with a diverse line up of speakers with lots of take-aways and lots of networking! The atmosphere was one of almost celebration…. of being together, of learning, of a physical and mental break and challenge to come back to some “normal”. Thank you to all who attended! And to all who made this confernce a success. Each one of those people volunteer their time to serve YOU so you can serve YOUR people!
If you want to refer to the conference brochure for any reason, here is BROCHURE: 2022 Conference brochure
Conference Vendors:
Welcome to our Virtual Vendor Showcase! In following protocols for such times as this, we did not have in person vending. Instead, we invited our Vendors to come alongside Virtually! Check them out and consider supporting their business!
MEternally, LLC
Through reminiscence we generate joy, happiness and comfort, based on an individual’s favorite things. In doing so, we bring about smiles, rouse emotions, and make connections by sharing memories with those we care for and love. We specialize in reminiscence therapy and use a person-centered approach rather than disease or generational specifics. Anyone can participate in and benefit from reminiscence. After all, bringing individuals and generations together in conversation and observation, is one of our favorite things!
Our company is nestled in the Root River Valley of Southeastern Minnesota, just outside of the City of Houston (population just under 1,000). As a small business we pride ourselves on being family run with the majority of our ownership in the hands of veteran and female employees.
Visit their website: https://meternally.com/
WHOLE BRAIN HEALTH
A healthy brain leads to a healthy life. Sure, there is tons of information out there on how to improve brain health. Why not get it all in once place with OUR community-focused brain optimization programs!
Want to sharpen cognitive skills, prevent age-related memory loss, and lower dementia risk? Here at Whole Brain Health Initiative, we have assembled a team of Neuroscientists and Behavioral Change specialists to help you prevent the decline of brain health as you age, improve your memory and reduce stress.
Our cognitive health programs are designed to keep your brain healthy and boost your mood. We want to make your journey to better brain health fun and simple. We offer virtual brain health programs where you can join group activities and exercises in a safe, welcoming environment.
We use interactive live classes with mind stimulating activities and brain games to boost brain power! Our free health coaching services and premium health coaching also help you holistically in other areas of health so you’ll be restoring both your brain and body to full potential. If you’re concerned about declining memory or Alzheimer’s, it’s never too late to make healthy lifestyle changes!
LET US HELP YOU IN YOUR JOURNEY! Come join our programs and strengthen your brain today!
Visit their website: www.wholebrainhealth.org
PHOTAVIA®
PHOTAVIA® creates time relevant, all-inclusive media experiences via art, part video experience and part education, with a strong and developing neuroscience focus premised on how pleasant thoughts invoked by visual memory triggers can be of therapeutic benefit to sufferers of dementia, Alzheimer’s, and PTSD, among others.
Our ‘A Moment In Time’™ series of V-Clips™, two-minute video shorts with original music beds and soothing, educational narratives are being usefully employed in environments where there is an opportunity to provide uplifting, soothing, or simply joyful exposure to art.
Caregivers whom have utilized Photavia media have expressed benefits that have included:
•Calm
•Stress Reduction
•Improved Emotional States, Moods, and Attitudes
•Personal Engagement ”
•Decreased Isolation
•Reductions in Supervisory Staff Time affording Increased One on One Time
Visit their website: https://www.photavia.net/
National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP)
NAAP is the National organization and is supported by WRAP. Here are some of the member benefits:
- Free CE’s for live webinars twice per month
- Free CEs with unlimited access to NAAP’s eLearning Library
- Discounts to NAAP Conferences and Products from Partners
- Weekly eBlast keep you abreast of national trends, regulation updates and hot topics
- NAAP Toolbox: printable in-services, resource article, innovative activity ideas and planning, activity forms.
Cost: $75 per year for your membership.
Sign up online at NAAP.info
NAAP.info
3604 Wildon Street
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Office@naap.info
(913) 748-7288
We will leave up past Conference schedules, brochure and poster in case you would like to refer to it.
Looking Back:
2021 WRAP Conference:
WRAP’s 43rdAnnual WRAP Conference “Be The Beacon” is a mere memory! Albeit, a good one! We are please to say 73 attendees were present for our conference which ran Wednesday, September 22 and Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Hotel Marshfield in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Things looked a little different with general sessions and attendees spread out in the Grand Ballroom…. but it was great to be together! We will leave the Brochure and the post up for you to have access to.
WRAP Conference 2021-Be The Beacon Brochure
2020 CONFERENCE: Given the continually evolving nature of COVID-19, the WRAP Annual Conference which was scheduled for September 23-25, 2020 in Marshfield, WI was canceled. A one-day Virtual Conference on Sept 24, 2020 was presented. The day started with the Annual Membership meeting, followed by four sessions and ended with the Installation of the 2020/2021 WRAP Officers. If you are interested in seeing the flyer from that day, Here it is
We will leave up the brochure for you to get an idea of what our conferences look like. We hope to see you in Manitowoc in 2021!
Here is the 2018 WRAP Conference Brochure .
Here is the WRAP Conference poster 2018. You can still print and hang in your Activity Office!
2017 CONFERENCE:
Download the Brochure here: WRAP Conference Brochure 2017
Here is the 2017 WRAP Conference poster
2016 CONFERENCE:
About our conferences: Each September, WRAP hosts its annual conference where an activity professional serving any type of facility within the senior population will find a wealth of education opportunities as well as networking with other activity professional from all over the state. Here are some of the highlights of each conference:
- Up to 13 hours of continuing education hours approved by APNCC and NCCAP
- Awards Banquet
- Vendors with the latest products
- Cultural Arts Presentation
- Networking with other activity professionals from the state