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2013 Education Seminar ~ finding your DIRECTION


Here are a few more candid shots:


What a full class! What a lot of information! What a great day!

Information just for you from the experts!

You can't get this kind of one on one attention anyplace else!


Don't be left out next year! Plan on joining us next year for the 6th Annual Education Seminar!


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