Jan.. 8, 2009
Conference for working women slated Feb. 27
MARTIN, Tenn. – “The Balancing Act of Juggling Life’s Many Roles” is the theme of the 11th Conference for Working Women, 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., Feb. 27, at the University of Tennessee at Martin Boling University Center Duncan Ballroom.
Sponsored by the WestStar Leadership Program, First State Bank and Gibson County Utility District, the conference is designed to appeal to all working women in West Tennessee. Whether you are an assistant, an executive, in management, an elected official or the chief executive officer of a company, this conference is for you.
Some of the speakers and their topics include:
• State Sen. Dolores Gresham, Somerville, “Taking Care of Business – Women in Leadership,”
• Ann Hams, Bethel College economic consultant, “You Got To Know When To Hold ‘Em, Know When To Fold ‘Em – The Economic Crisis,”
• Dr. Kimberly Thornberry, Union University vice president for student services and dean of students, “I Feel The Earth Move Under My Feet – What Do I Do Now?”
• Deborah Varallo, owner, Varallo Public Relations, Nashville, “You Make Me Wanna Shout – But I Can’t Because That’s Not Professional,” and
• Brian Smith, owner, Sideline Physical Therapy & Fitness Center, “Twist & Shout – Without Hurting.”
David Belote, WestStar executive director, will welcome the group and Mary Kate Ridgeway, UT extension director, Henry County, WestStar class of 2001, will lead the conference.
Lunch will be served from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the conference.
The deadline to register is Feb. 20. Forms may be mailed to WestStar, UT Martin, 321 Administration Building, faxed to 731-881-7019 or emailed to vgrimes@utm.edu. If registering via email, include name, business, complete address and phone number. If registering for two people, make sure to include all information on both registrants. The fee is $35 per person/$60 for two and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Make checks payable to WestStar. For more information, contact Virginia Grimes, WestStar coordinator, at 731-881-7298.
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