Writing Women Back into History |
Schedule of the Day |
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8:00-8:30 Registration
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Tickets may be purchased in advance for $25 at an outlet, including Barron’s Books, downtown branch of Texas Bank and Trust, and at City Hall. Tickets are also available by mailing the Ticket Form along with payment. A very limited number of tickets will be available the day of the event, so it is important to purchase your tickets in advance to be assured of admittance. |
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| 8:00-8:30 - Continental Breakfast & Exhibits Open |
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Enter Maude Cobb Activity Center at 8:00 a.m. and enjoy coffee, juice, muffins and rolls as you stroll the exhibitor aisles. A large variety of exhibitors appealing to women’s interests and needs will display their merchandise and describe their services. Some items will be available for purchase. Many vendors will award door prizes to attendees. |
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8:30-9:15 Opening General Session
 Joan Hallmark, Speaker
KLTV 7 Feature Reporter
A native East Texan and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Joan Hallmark began her television career at KTVT, Channel 11, in Dallas where she was host of the award-winning "The Joan Hallmark Show".
For the past 30 years Joan has been at KLTV 7 News in Tyler, where her "Proud of East Texas" has long been an audience favorite. She's also the producer of "Freedom Fighters" , which profiles military men and women both past and present.
Joan's features have aired on ABC's "Good Morning America," "ABC News One," and various ABC stations across the country. In addition, Joan has anchored KLTV newscasts and created the station's "MedTeam" report, awarded the State's top medical reporting awards. Her news reports have and features have also won Associated Press awards and national awards from The American Cancer Society and the Vietnam Veterans Association .
Joan has interviewed hundreds of "Headliners," including both Presidents Bush, Nancy Reagan, John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, George Foreman, Hank Aaron, Carol Burnett and many more. She also was selected to cover Queen Elizabeth's visit to Texas.
Joan's "Proud of East Texas," appears weekly on KLTV 7 News at 10 pm on Sundays. Freedom Fighters airs on Fridays at 10 pm.
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| 9:15-9:45 |
Networking
Visit the Exhibits |
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| 9:45-10:30 |
Seminars |
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Presenters will deliver pertinent information to enhance the personal and business lives of women and will provide opportunities for interaction among participants. Each presentation will contain specific information to help you recognize and develop your full potential on your journey through life performing daily your many roles as a woman.The hardest part of the day will be choosing which one to attend! |
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| Community Connections Susan Richards and Shirley Hook, Facilitators |
| Legendary Ladies of Longview, Part II Mary Murdoch, Facilitator |
| Empowering the Promotable Woman in You Daphene Singleton, Presenter |
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| 10:30 - 11:00 |
Visit the Exhibits |
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| 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. - Entertainment |
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Luncheon
Serving Line open - 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon 12:00 - 1:15 |
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Style show
Presentation of Scholarships
Keynote Speaker |
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Keynote Speaker
Van Craddock |
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Recognition of Scholarship Recipients
Women in Longview has awarded many scholarships making a difference in the lives of those women who have been the recipients. Applications are available on the forms page. |
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Enjoy lunch catered by Johnny Cace's Restaurant and a fashion show presented by check back later for update. |
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| Exhibitors |
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Participants are encouraged to visit exhibitors’ booths throughout the morning, especially during breaks. Exhibits will be closed during the luncheon. |
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Exhibitors |
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Artemis in the City Go to their website (if applicable)
Beacon Hospice Go to their website (if applicable)
Comfort Keepers Go to their website (if applicable)
East Texas Shredding Go to their website (if applicable)
Heartsway Hospice of Northeast Tx Go to their website (if applicable)
Luminant Go to their website (if applicable)
Miche Bag/LaKit Go to their website (if applicable)
RBC Wealth Management Go to their website (if applicable)
Sam's Club Go to their website (if applicable)
Stella and Dot Go to their website (if applicable)
Tammy Campbell Go to their website (if applicable)
Women Health Boutique Go to their website (if applicable)
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Non-Profit Exhibitors |
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Artsview Children's Theatre Go to their website(if applicable)
Brentwood Hospital Go to their website(if applicable)
East Texas Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Go to their website(if applicable)
Longview Wellness Center Go to their website(if applicable)
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| Sponsors and Underwriters |
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Because of the support of our sponsors, Women in Longview funds as many as four scholarships each year and still manages to keep the cost of admission to the event
reasonable. We greatly appreciate the generosity of our supporters. Be sure to thank them! |
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Casa Flora Flower Shop Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
City Hall Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Danita Utsman Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Dr. Peggy Coghlan Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Good Shephard Medical Center Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Ian and Mary Murdoch Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Jerry Anne Jurenka Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Judy Stiles Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Longview News-Journal Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Longview Public Library Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Longview Regional Medical Center Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Lowe's Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Marc Bailey Photography Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
McCarley's Jewelry Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Shag Salon Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Simone Kibbe Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
TEC Well Service, Inc. Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Texas Bank and Trust Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
The Honorable Bill Stoudt Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
The Mercantile Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Zonta Club of Longview Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
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| Keynote Speaker |
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The first male speaker for Women in Longview Day,Van Craddock is author of three books, "I Would've Been a Lumberjack but I Couldn't Hack It", "East Texas Tales: A Celebration of Pineywooods People,Places,Facts and Fables, and "Historic Gregg County." He is a favorite of readers of his Longview News Journal weekly column,which highlights historic East Texas people and events.
Originally from Gladewater, Van graduated Longview High School, Kilgore College and Stephen F. Austin State University. He is married to Bettye, and they have two children and one grandchild.
Van is a US Army veteran and a member of First Methodist Church of Longview,VFW Post 4002, Gregg County Historical Commission. and Longview Mayberry Union High Chapter of the Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club. |
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| Previous Scholarship Recipients |
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2009 Dana Dessesaure
2009 Alexandra Hart
2009 Erin Jeffers
2009 Kayla Fuller
2008 Cheryl Richardson
2008 Kelly Daniels
2008 Siarrah Spady
2008 Ashton Reed
2006 Ashley Sullivan
2006 Destinity McCoy
2006 Cinthia Rodriquez
2007 Diya Sikka
2007 Jessica Bray
2007 Amber Pickett
2007 Schrundagale Griffith
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| Past Speakers |
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2009Hon. Brenda Hill Cole
2008Nancy Oelklaus
2007Suzie Woodward Morris
2006Suzy Humphries
2005Barbara Richardson McClellan
2004Ellen Herbert
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| Credits |
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Entertainment - www.myspace.com/shakerattleroll4 |
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2008 Photographs – Photographs by Smitty
2009 Photographs - Marc Bailey Photography |
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Website Design – www.Mousetrap-Designs.com |
