Event Schedule
| Saturday, March 20th, 2010 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Registration: 8:30 am - 9:00 am) |
| 8:30 - 9:00 | Registration and Refreshments |
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Welcome Musical Performance: Frontier Singers
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| 10:00 - 10:30 | Maureen Orth: Keynote Speaker "One Woman Can Make a Difference" |
| 10:30 - 10:45 | Break and Vendors |
| 10:45 - 11:45 | Session #1 |
| 11:45 - 1:00 | Lunch, Spa, Shopping & Postcards |
| 1:00 - 1:30 | Janet Snyder: Keynote Speaker |
| 1:30 - 2:30 | Session #2 |
| 2:30 - 2:45 | Break and Vendors |
| 2:45 - 3:45 | Session #3 |
| 3:45 - 4:30 | Shopping & Networking |
Sessions
| Session I (10:45 - 11:45) |
| V-Day: Until the Violence Stops: Rachel A. VanKoughnet, Esq. V-Day Until the Violence Stops is a presentation about Eve Ensler's international effort to stop violence against women and girls by a V-Day volunteer since 2002. The presentation will highlight the foundation of the charity, the course of action it took and where we are today in terms of combatting violence and raising awareness about violence against women as a global issue. Portions of the V-Day Docudrama DVD, Until the Violence Stops, will be screened. |
| "You Are What You Think": Tom Haney from Independent Health Success in life (whatever that means to you) is not the result of luck or fate it is the result of knowing and applying certain "success principles". In this presentation you will learn some of the techniques that have helped people of all ages to reach their personal goals and live a life of achievement and satisfaction. |
| My Father Never Said "I love you": Empowering Women Through Forgiveness and Humor: Mary DeNisco Whether talking about her bout with cancer, aging parents or those we would most love to hate, Mary Frances' stories are hysterically funny and painfully true. Self-empowerment and freedom to move forward are ceratin when we use two very necessary weapons in overcoming life's challenges, hurdles and sudden surprises: FORGIVENESS and HUMOR. *Last year's Keynote Speaker: "Good Morning Gorgeous" |
| Empowering Women against Domestic Violence: Rebecca L. Stevens & Amanda Wozniak from Crisis Services |
| Connecting with Stories: Sharon Jordan Holley African Story-Telling |
| "Women and the Crisis in Darfur": Amanda Hsiao from the Enough Project Though the situation in Darfur is no longer dominated by organized violence and displacement, the region remains a humanitarian crisis for its population. Women are central to this current crisis, as its survivors, its spokespeople, and its advocates. This session will look at the lives of Darfuri women, the work of women in the Darfur peace process, and the efforts of women activists abroad. *Recommended for High School Students. |
| Buffalo-Tanzania Education Project: Building Capacity for Meaningful Collaboration: Dr. Mara Huber, Katie J. Biggie & Dr. Kathleen Kost In December 2007 the Center for Educational Collaboration began developing a partnership with a community to build a school for girls in the remote northern region of Musoma, Tanzania. In July 2009, a team composed of faculty from the University at Buffalo and selected community members visited Tanzania to learn more about the challenges, needs, and opportunities to education in rural villages. This presentation will discuss the exploratory trip as well as the local projects created to increase access to education. |
| Session II (1:30 - 2:30) |
| "Don't Be a Victim: Safety Issues for Women": Jeff Schober and Det. Dennis Delano Jeff Schober and Det. Dennis Delano are co-authors of Bike Path Rapist, the true crime account of a serial killer who operated in Western New York before his arrest in 2007. Over the course of nearly 30 years, Altemio Sanchez selected random women by choosing secluded locations for his attacks. The authors will discuss their book, details of the case, and provide safety tips to minimize the likelihood of becoming a victim. |
| Human Trafficking and Genocide Investigations: Kevin Ryan from the Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement Overview of ICE SAC Buffalo's effort involving Human Trafficking; I will also have a second agent who will provide an overview on ICE SAC Buffalo's efforts regarding investigating Human rights violators in Africa. This agent has spent time over the last year investigating these crimes in Africa. You can reference both investigations in local news papers, Democratic and Chronicle in Rochester and the other in the Buffalo News. |
| One Health: People & Mountain Gorillas: Heide Reukauf Introduction to Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project (MGVP) and the human health component of MGVP's 'One Health' initiative. How empowerment of women is integral to the success of programs at home and abroad. |
| Transforming Your Passion Into Success: Laura Anhalt *Cooking Demo Included. |
| Importance of Exercise for Women: Alice Loncto from Fleet Feet Sports |
| Simple Yoga for Stress Management: Sherry Robins Introduction to Yoga |
| The Power of Social Media: Robin Wilson Harness the power of social media for your business, event or cause. Hear how companies and organizations are utilizing this powerful tool, including many local and women owned businesses. |
| Session III (2:45 - 3:45) |
| Self-Defense: Frank Rice Violent crime is an unfortunate reality in today's society. However, there are many actions you can take to protect yourself and those around you. Learn how to avoid being a victim through greater awareness. Examine how to handle a violent confrontation, should one occur. Discover how to use the environment and the traits already within you to successfully defend yourself. |
| Domestic Violence in Immigrant Communities: Kathy Ahmed Participants will learn some of the struggles of domestic violence in African immigrant communities, primarily those with a Muslim background. Some of the causes and challenges will be addressed and how some perceptions that exist within their community and outside their community can become an added hindrance in effectively addressing this issue. |
| Breast Cancer in Young Women: A Survivor's Story: Kim Leavitt-Noble, Ph.D |
| Future in our Hands-USA: Linda Glaeser, SSJ |
| Human Trafficking in WNY... Does it Really Exist?: International Institute: Kelly Adams This session will provide an overview of the nature of human trafficking, and provide information on the global and local scope of the problem. Topics will include: the definition of human trafficking, elements involved in the trafficking process, what to look for, trafficking vs. smuggling, what you can do to help, etc. |
| Women & Investing: Sondra Lilly & Shawn Connolly from AXA Advisors |
| Planting Seeds for the Future: The Power of Human Rights Education in Our World: Drew Beiter, Matt Meader & Lori Raybold Learn more about Buffalo for Africa and the Summer Institute for Human Rights and Genocide Studies, an award winning program here in Buffalo for high school students and teachers designed to make the world a better place. (Please note that this session is perfect for any high school students who might be in the audience.) |