Event Schedule
| Saturday, March 31, 2012 8:00 am - 3:30 pm (Registration: 8:00 am - 9:00 am) |
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Registration and Continental Breakfast | Continental Breakfast behind the Main Stage Area and Cash Mimosa Bar! |
| 9:00 - 9:45 | Welcome and Musical Performance
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Main Stage |
| 9:45 - 10:30 | Breakout Session #1 | Breakout Rooms |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Break and Shopping Snack |
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| 11:00 - 12:00 | KEYNOTE SPEAKER Nicole Lee, Executive Director of TransAfrica Forum |
Main Stage |
| 12:00 - 1:15 | Lunch and Shopping | Pick up your boxed lunch and soup and feel free to have a seat in the Main Stage area, Simon's Rooms or Rich's Diner. Visit our many vendors for incredible shopping. Don't miss our Spa Services at the Gazebo! |
| 1:15 - 2:00 | Breakout Session #2 | Breakout Rooms |
| 2:00 - 2:15 | Break and Shopping |
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| 2:15 - 3:00 | Breakout Session #3 | Breakout Rooms |
| 3:00 - 3:30 | Intwali Award, Closing, Raffles and Music | Main Stage |
Sessions
| Session I (9:45 - 10:30) |
| Yoga Off The Mat - In Life & Business Alanna Zabel Yoga Managing a business with spirituality ethics is typically looked upon as antithetical. Alanna reveals how she 1) incorporates her yoga practices into her life and business, 2) how to maintain integrity of self and purpose, and 3) how to live a passionate life that serves others as well as fulfills personal abundance. |
| Sometimes It's OK To Be At the Airport When Your Ship Comes In: Stories of Fate, Faith and Livin' the Dash Mary DeNisco Fate & Faith In this presentation, Mary Frances (Hello Gorgeous) tells true stories of tragedy and triumph, often one and the same story, that not only underscore our fate and faith but challenge us to revisit our own personal bucket list and take a closer look at how we are livin' The Dash. |
| Starting Your Own Business Humanitarian & Chef Krista Van Wagner Entrepreneur & Cooking Krista Van Wagner from Curly's Grill & Banquet Center |
| Taking Charge of Your Financial Future Sondra Lily Finance We all know it's more important then ever to plan for your future; college expenses, retirement, and whatever else life throws our way. But where do you start? Debt Reduction, Investments, Health care, Insurances, and Social Security are just a few of the cumbersome things we all have to face and plan for. Come learn some basic necessities to make sure that your financial house is in order. It's NEVER too late to start! |
| Self-Defense Frank Rice Self-Defense Effective self-defense relies more on awareness and attitude than strength or years of training. This interactive seminar not only provides information on how to avoid being a victim but also teaches basic strategies and techniques for handling a violent situation should one occur. Topics also include safety at home, in the car, and in public. |
| Scrapbooking for Beginners Lindsey and Barb Metzger Hands on Art This is an introductory presentation on the basic tools, supplies, and ideas that one needs to create a scrapbook. For this presentation, we will also be creating one scrapbook page to bring home. (Please bring 5-10 pictures for this session.) |
| Session II (1:15 - 2:00) |
| The Grandma Effect Carl and Teresa Wilkens Volunteering & Taking Action Stories of the choices women made in the Rwandan Genocide. |
| Be Nourished - Be Empowered Jill Chiacchia Nutrition For Body & Soul Certified Health Coach, Jill Chiacchia will share her journey from sickness and stress to health and well-being. Discover how nourishing your body, mind and spirit will empower you to pursue your dreams and ambitions. |
| Create Your Own Jewelry! Amanda Brown Hands on Creations Create your own custom jewelry! Try your hand at making a hand strung beaded bracelet. This session will demonstrate to you how easy it is to create beautiful jewelry of your own. |
| Feel Better and Celebrate Yourself Dr. Deborah Bergfeld and Andy Gannon Feel Better Everyday: Medical & Fitness Tips There's an old saying: "If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself." Join Dr. Deborah Bergfeld and Andy Gannon for a Top 10 list of ways to improve your health ending on #1 - EXERCISE - with a hands on session of key exercises to optimize your health and fitness goals. |
| Bringing "Positive" Back into Your Life Ellen Dunwoodie and Debbie Gromek Life Coach Are you feeling stressed out? Are you expected to do more with less? A positive outlook can change your life. From everyday things you have to deal with to the bigger challenges in your life, we help you focus on what you have in your life that is wonderful and help you see that anything is possible. We will share several proven strategies and techniques that you can use immediately to accomplish the goals you have for yourself. We will make you laugh as well as give you useful information that you can get started with as soon as the class is over! Getting clear on what you want has never been easier. |
| Human Trafficking & Smuggling Investigations: A Victim-Centered Overview Mark A. LaMonte, Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) / Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Help Women Around the World A Comprehensive Overview of the U.S. ICE Homeland Security Investigations' (HSI) Human Trafficking & Smuggling Program. |
| Session III (2:15 - 3:00) |
| Dressing for Success at Any Age! Kelly Cultrara from AP Professionals & Tony Walker & Company Fashion Whether you are soon to be college age, recent grads preparing for interviews or women in business: Learn how to dress for success in your 30ís, 40ís, and 50ís. Models, TonyWalker Traveling Fashion Show Van and Web Wardrobe! |
| Grow it, Cook it, Eat it... Chef Kate Elliot and Jane Oles from Promised Land CSA Cooking Chef Kate Elliot and farmer Jane Oles will speak to the benefits of utilizing freshly picked seasonal fruits and vegetables for both their outstanding flavors and nutrition while demonstrating their preparation. |
| Keeping our Children Safe Online Robin Wilson Using Social Media With facebook's privacy settings constantly changing, learn how to keep track of your privacy and how to manage online images that you may not have any control over. Learn safety guidelines and how the pedophiles are using social media to find your child. Let's keep our kids safe! |
| Dealing with Grief & Loss Life Transitions Center & Hospice Grief
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| Starting A Business - 5 Key Strategies to Lead You to Success Lisa Coppola Legal Issues Creative, dynamic, and ambitious - you know what you want, and you're ready to execute your new business idea. Attend this seminar to learn 5 key legal strategies to help ensure your business is positioned for success. Experienced business owners will learn some tips and tricks as well. |
| ZUMBA Sue Kourt Exercise Fun, energetic workout to upbeat music! (Please bring a change of clothes) |
*Classes highlighted in yellow are great for both high school students and adult audiences.
*If you are taking an exercise class, be prepared to move in comfortable clothing!
*Please note some sessions have limited registration.
*All sessions subject to change.
