Indiana Commission for Women to host 2015 NACW Conference
Indianapolis, IN, June 15, 2015 — On July 19-23, 2015, the Indiana Commission for Women (ICW) will
host the 45th Annual Conference and Empowerment Summit for the
National Association of Commissions for Women (NACW). Open to all women’s
organizations, this three-day conference offers workshops in professional skills development, women’s issues and
creative programming ideas.
On Sunday, July
19, activities will begin with a kick-off Welcome Reception, featuring
U.S. Representative Susan W. Brooks, IN-5th District, and Co-Vice Chair
of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues. Breakout sessions on Monday,
July 20, will feature issues briefings on topics such as human trafficking,
trauma-informed care, pregnancy discrimination, preserving women’s history and
women in politics. The opening plenary luncheon will feature Dr. Corey Hebert,
a nationally known medical broadcast journalist, who has appeared on numerous
TV shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, Good Morning America and
The Today Show.
On Tuesday,
July 21, attendees will have an opportunity to focus on topics such as
resiliency, keeping girls safe on the internet and military families. Participants
will also take part in an interactive general session on Empowerment through
Partnerships to discuss ways in which organizations at all levels can
collaborate on critical community issues. On Wednesday, July 22, participants
will spend the day increasing their professional skills through breakout
sessions on such topics as: using social media to strengthen an organization’s
mission, creating partnerships with key stakeholders and engaging girls in STEM
(science, technology, engineering and mathematics). A highlight of this year’s conference is the
addition of the Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders Girls
Forum. Open to forty (40) high school girls, the Girls Forum will train
these young women on mentoring, leadership and reputation safety.
DETAILS:
DATE: July 19-23, 2015 LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis 123
West Louisiana Street Indianapolis,
IN 46225
PROGRAM: To view an up-to-date conference agenda, go to www.nacwconference.org
Registration for the full conference is $390 for NACW members and ICW partners
and $450 for non-members. Registration for any one of the three days is $200.00
(early bird). Registration for the Girls Forum is $85; sponsorships of $500
will cover the cost of four girls and a chaperone or parent. Individual
luncheon registrations for the Monday Opening Plenary Luncheon and the
Wednesday 45th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon are available for
$40 per person or $500 for a table of ten (10).
For more information about the 45th NACW Annual
Conference and Empowerment Summit, go to: www.in.gov/icw/2551.htm. For information about NACW, the Indiana Commission for
Women, or women’s commissions in local communities, contact ICW at (317)
232-6720 or info@icw.in.gov.
For additional information, contact:
Media Relations/Job Title
Kristin Garvey at (317) 232-6720
info@icw.in.gov
About the National Association of Commissions for Women (NACW)
The mission of the National Association of Commissions for Women
(NACW) is to sustain, strengthen and advocate for women’s commissions in their
work to promote equality and justice for all women and girls and ensure
they are represented and empowered in their communities
About the Indiana Commission for Women (ICW)
The mission of the Indiana Commission for Women (ICW) is to
understand the needs of Indiana women and their families, and to work
strategically both within government and in our communities to help bring about
positive solutions. ICW is committed to the full participation of women in all
aspects of society in order to make Indiana a better place to live, work and
raise a family.
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