Celebrate the Journey: What a trip! |
Schedule of the Day |
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| Registration - 7:45 a.m. |
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Tickets may be purchased in advance for $20 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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| Continental Breakfast & Exhibits Open - 7:45 to 8:15 a.m. |
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Enter Maude Cobb Activity Center at 7:45 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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| Welcome and Opening Remarks - 8:15 a.m. |
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| Seminars |
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You may select two of four seminars to attend. 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 two to attend! |
| Session I - 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. |
| Session II - 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. |
| Susan Kay Smith Organizing for the Trip |
| Tracy Walker Traveling Our Personal Roads |
| Martha Baker, RN Negotiating the Professional Maze |
| Michelle Verser Treading One's Spiritual Path |
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Be sure to visit our fabulous sponsors and exhibitors during the 9:15-9:45 and 10:30-11:00 a.m. breaks. |
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| Entertainment - 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. |
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 Musical Entertainment by Shake, Rattle & Roll, singing tunes of the 50's and 60's.
www.myspace.com/shakerattleroll4 |
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Luncheon
Serving Line open - 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon 12:00 - Noon
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Keynote Speaker
Nancy Oelklaus, Ed.D. |
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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 The Denim Lounge & Perfume Bar, Dillard's, That Girl's Boutique, Hope's Closet, Stella T's, and Trumpet Apparel and Accessories . |
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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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Bobcat Mobility Go to their website (if applicable)
Cherry Martin, General Agent Colonial Life Go to their website (if applicable)
Fantasia Art Jewelry Go to their website (if applicable)
Hallsville Chiropractic Go to their website (if applicable)
KYKX / KOOI - East Texas Radio Group Go to their website (if applicable)
Lakeview Funeral Home Go to their website (if applicable)
Longview News-Journal Go to their website (if applicable)
Longview Regional Medical Center Go to their website (if applicable)
Luminant Go to their website (if applicable)
Mary Kay - Cathy Elliott Go to their website (if applicable)
Merry Maids Go to their website (if applicable)
Peak Performance Chiropractic: Dr. Cody Hopson Go to their website (if applicable)
Photos by Smitty Go to their website (if applicable)
RBC Dain Rauscher Go to their website (if applicable)
Sendoutcards Go to their website (if applicable)
SkinDearly Yours Go to their website (if applicable)
Southern Living At Home - Janelle Hudgins Go to their website (if applicable)
The Courthouse Athletic Club Go to their website (if applicable)
Women's Health Boutique Go to their website (if applicable)
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Non-Profit Exhibitors |
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Alzheimer's Alliance of Northeast Texas Go to their website(if applicable)
Buckner Go to their website(if applicable)
Christian Women's Connection Go to their website(if applicable)
East Texas Abstinence Program Go to their website(if applicable)
East Texas Child Advocates Go to their website(if applicable)
East Texas Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Go to their website(if applicable)
East Texas Wellness Group Go to their website(if applicable)
Good Shepherd Medical Center Go to their website(if applicable)
Handmade In A Village Go to their website(if applicable)
Heart'sWay Hospice Go to their website(if applicable)
Hiway 80 Recue Mission/HopeHaven Home Go to their website(if applicable)
Kilgore College Go to their website(if applicable)
Kilgore Crisis Center Go to their website(if applicable)
Longview Child Development Go to their website(if applicable)
Longview Community Ministry Go to their website(if applicable)
Longview Habitat for Humanity Go to their website(if applicable)
Longview Interfaith Hospitality Network Go to their website(if applicable)
Longview Wellness Center - Baby Love Program Go to their website(if applicable)
Longview Wellness Center - New Traditions Program Go to their website(if applicable)
Mountaintop Evangelistic Association, Inc. Go to their website(if applicable)
Partners in Prevention - City of Longview Go to their website(if applicable)
Pilot Club of Longview Go to their website(if applicable)
Presbyterian Children's Homes & Services Go to their website(if applicable)
Republican Women of Gregg County Go to their website(if applicable)
University of Texas Health Center at Tyler Go to their website(if applicable)
Women in Longview Day Go to their website(if applicable)
Women's Center of East Texas Go to their website(if applicable)
Workforce Solutions - East Texas Go to their website(if applicable)
Zonta Club of Longview 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)
Dorothy and Judge Alvin Khoury Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
East Texas Baptist University Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
East Texas Chapter of The Links Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Eastman Chemical Company - Texas Operations Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Good Shepherd Medical Center Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt 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)
KYKX / KOOI - East Texas Radio Group Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Letty Murdoch Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Longview Regional Medical Center Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Mary Murdoch Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Michelob Ultra Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Peg's Garden Gate Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Southside Bank Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
TEC Well Service, Inc. Go to sponsor's website (if applicable)
Texas Bank & Trust 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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Nancy Oelklaus, Ed.D.
"One Woman's Journey"
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 After a 30-year career in education including many in the Marshall ISD, Nancy Oelklaus has become a leader in the fields of organizational development, change, systems thinking, and adult learning. Her national and international experience brings diversity to her work, which is grounded in a knowledge base of brain and systems thinking.
Dr. Oelklaus has written for The Systems Thinker, Leverage, The American School Board Journal, Leaders of Learners and Austin Business Journal. Her leadership profile, "The Power of Love," appears in Appreciative Leaders: In the Eye of the Beholder, published by the Taos Institute.
Nancy Oelklaus holds the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University, Commerce. Awards include Vision to Action Award from the Visions of a Better World Foundation, Boston, MA.
Dr. Oelklaus is an executive coach who works with women to make positive, sustainable change in their lives. She now lives in Austin, Texas. |
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http://www.TheSuccessAccelerator.com |
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| Previous Scholarship Recipients |
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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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2007 Suzie Woodward Morris
2006 Suzy Humphries
2005 Barbara Richardson McClellan
2004 Ellen Herbert
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| Credits |
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Entertainment - www.myspace.com/shakerattleroll4 |
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Photographs – Photographs by Smitty, Longview, Texas |
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Website Design – www.Mousetrap-Designs.com |
