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2013 Women’s Issues Conference

2013 Women’s Issues Conference

Start:               Saturday, 26 October  2013

Time:               09:00 a.m. –  01:00 p.m.

Location:

George Washington Middle School

1005 Mt Vernon Ave

Alexandria, VA 22301

Jim Moran

Join Congressman Moran and keynote speaker Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro for the 2013 Annual Women’s Issues Conference at George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301 on October 26, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Rosa DeLauro is a leader in Congress on issues affecting women, families and children, serving as the top Democrat on the influential Labor, Health, Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee.

The conference will include health screenings, information booths on a range of relevant issues, and a series of seminars on topics including women in the developing world, finance, professional and community leadership, and auto care.

Agenda:

  • 9:00am Registration, Light Breakfast, and non-profit informational tables
  • 10:00am Keynote Speaker – Congresswoman Rosa Delauro
  • 11:15am Seminar – Information Session I (must choose one)
  • 12:15pm Seminar – Information Session II (must choose one)
  • 1:00pm Networking

Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., event will start at 10:00 a.m. to prevent a conflict with the Alexandria Breast Cancer Walk.

Information Sessions:

Leading at Work and in the Community
This session will discuss the leadership skills women possess to advance professionally and attain leadership roles in the community.

Making “Cents” of it All: Wealth Building for the 21st Century Woman
Learn the basics of wealth building, including budgeting, investing, and retirement planning.

Women in the Military: Challenges Facing our Female Soldiers
Learn more about the experiences of women serving in the military including the increase in the reported number of sexual assaults, the debate over women serving in combat, and regulations on reproductive health care for women in the military.

Women in the Developing World
This session will review the challenges of women in developing countries and how we can support efforts for women’s equality around the world.

Navigating the Affordable Care Act
Learn more about the Affordable Care Act, what it means for you and your family, and how to successfully navigate this new health care law.

Car Care 101
This hands-on session will teach you the basics of auto care, and what to do when the unexpected happens.