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The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce
invites you to the
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Pitser Garrison Civic Center
Registration $99 | $79 Early Bird Discount Until March 30, 2012
The mission of the Women’s Conference of East Texas is to connect women of all career levels, strengthen their professional networks, and engage them in the East Texas business community. The Women’s Network will achieve this vision through offering prominent speaker programs, spotlight women leaders, and promote the positive impact women have made in the East Texas area.
Schedule
Wednesday, April 11 | |
| 5:30-7:30 pm | Wind down, socialize and network |
Thursday, April 12 | |
| 7:45-8:30 am | Registration |
| 8:30-8:45 am | Welcome |
| 8:45-9:45 am | Opening Session - What's Keeping You Up at Night? Speaker: Pam Benson Owens |
| 9:45-10:00 am | Travel to Breakout Sessions |
| 10:00-10:45 am | Breakout Sessions |
| 10:45-11:00 am | Travel to Breakout Sessions |
| 11:00-11:45 am | Repeat Breakout Sessions |
| 11:45-12:00 noon | Break & Vendor Exhibits |
| 12:00-1:00 pm | Lunch Keynote Speaker: Alice Reinarz Athena Award Presentation |
| 1:00-1:15 pm | Break & Vendor Exhibits |
| 1:15-2:15 pm | General Session - The "It" That You Must Get! Speaker: Pam Benson Owens |
| 2:15-2:30 pm | Break & Vendor Exhibits |
| 1:15-2:15 pm | Closing Session - Deeper Still: A Panel Discussion About Building a Stronger Community of Engaged Women Moderator: Heidi K. Murray |
Breakout Sessions
Creating Your Own Board of Directors
By: Heidi K. MurrayYou’ve heard of Roberts Rules of Order, right? Well there is another system of governing yourself that is just as important. Come learn the importance of doing a two-step process that will create a personal board of directors in your life and strategies to juggle around those who are energy vampires, toxic and positivity drainers!
Maximizing Your Strengths
By: Pam Benson OwensYou’ve got strengths, now use them. During this session you will focus on your strengths and determine the best way to deploy those strengths now and in the future. Whether you are absolutely clear on what your strengths are or you are still discovering them, this session is for you.
The Art of Reinventing Yourself
By: Pat Alva GreenIt isn’t always about changing jobs, starting a new career path or walking away. If you’re maxed out, wanting more, retooling for the future, or simply don’t know what is next for you, this session will help you best strategize how to reinvent yourself and discover a deeper sense of satisfaction and motivation.
The ATHENA Leadership Award® Program
Supporting, Honoring, and Developing Women Leaders
The ATHENA Leadership Award® is presented to a woman who is honored for professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills.
Embodying the qualities of the ATHENA Leadership Model®, developed through a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the ATHENA Leadership Award® represents eight distinct attributes that are reflective of women’s contributions to leadership: Authentic Self, Relationships, Giving Back, Collaboration, Courageous Acts, Learning, Fierce Advocacy, Celebration and Joy.
The ATHENA Leadership Award® Recipients are individuals who fit this criteria:
- Demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business or profession.
- Provide valuable service by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community.
- Actively assist women in realizing their full leadership potential.
Nominations will be taken through March 30, 2012. Please submit a deserving person’s name and a written description of how this person meets the above criteria. Letters of recommendation are not required but encouraged. An anonymous committee will select the recipient.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Lodging & Hotel Accomodations
Mention the Lufkin CVB when making your reservations.|
Best Western Plus Crown Colony Inn & Suites 3211 South First St. (936) 634-3481 |
Comfort Suites 4402 South First St. (936) 632-4949 |
Courtyard by Marriot 2130 South First St. (936) 632-0777 |
Hampton Inn & Suites 4400 South First St. (936) 699-2500 |
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La Quinta Inn 2119 South First St. (936) 634-3351 |
Holiday Inn Express 4404 South First St. (936)-699-3000 |
Quality Inn & Suites 4306 South First St. (936) 639-3333 |
Hotel Fredonia 200 N. Fredonia Nacogdoches, TX (936) 564-1234 |
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Wisteria Hideaway 3458 Ted Trout Dr. (936) 875-2914 |
Bent Oak Bed & Breakfast 877 Holmes Rd. (936) 632-0288 |
Southern Stables Bed & Breakfast 3500 North Medford (936) 632-5219 |
