Deaf Women United 10th National Conference

Final schedule as of June 30, 2009

*Wednesday, July 22*
8 AM—3 PM	Mt St Helens Tour (meet in the lobby)
9 AM—5 PM	“The Art of Negotiation” by Janna Montagnino, Pre-Conference Workshop in the Pendleton Room. Lunch Provided for workshop attendees
9 AM—5 PM	Registration check in (as well as hospitality booth) in the lobby
9 AM—12 PM	Exhibitors check in and set up
12—5 PM	Exhibits. Silent Auction begins
7—10 PM	Opening ceremony in the Grand Ballroom Ice-breaker activity Entertainment by Pinky Aiello: “Pinky Tells the Real Story about Video Relay Service”
*Thursday, July 23*
8 AM—5 PM	Exhibits
8 AM—9 AM	Breakfast in the Grand Ballroom. Vendor presentation by Sprint Relay from 8:30-8:50 am.
9 AM—10 AM	Keynote Speaker: Miriam Richards (Grand Ballroom)
10 AM—10:45 AM	What is DWU? – DWU board officers (Grand Ballroom)
11 AM—12 PM	Concurrent Workshops I (60 minutes) Staying Optimistic in a Volatile Market – Stephanie Summers (Clackamas) Pioneerism: Thirty Year History of Deaf Women of Rochester – Vicki T. Hurwitz and Sally Taylor (Clark)
12—1 PM	Lunch in the Grand Ballroom. Vendor Presentation: Viable from 12:10-12:30 pm
1:15—2:45 PM	Concurrent Workshops II (90 minutes) Broadening Horizons of Acculturation Among Deaf Women – Shilpa Hanumantha and Beverly Buchanan (Multnomah) Trainings/Presentations: Skills, Styles and Tips? Which will work for me? – Keri Darling (Clackamas) Perspectives of Parenting Styles – Jennifer Yost (Clark)
3—6 PM	Multnomah Falls Tour (meet in the lobby)
3—4:30 PM	Concurrent Workshops III (90 minutes) Technology and Safety: What you don’t know CAN hurt you! – Gretchen Waech (Multnomah) Why Deaf Women are Misunderstood – Linda Cundy and Kay Vincent (Clackamas) Your Leadership: For You or Against You? – Deborah Mayer (Clark)
4—5 PM	Visit with Vendors, win door prizes!
5 PM and on	Dinner on your own
*Friday, July 24*
8—9 AM	Breakfast in the Grand Ballroom. Vendor presentation by Purple Communications, 8:30-8:50 am
8 —11 AM, 3 —5 PM	Exhibits
9 AM—10:30 AM	Concurrent Workshops IV (90 minutes) Minimize Flaws: Problem Solving Process – Wendy Dannels (Multnomah) Introductory to Age of Beauty in Make-Up – Susan Jones (Clackamas) Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes – Anne Marie Perdriau (Clark)
10:30—11 AM	Women get ready for lunch cruise, MUST BRING PHOTO ID TO GET ON THE CRUISE
11 AM—2 PM	Lunch Cruise Meet outside on the deck (go through Grand Ballroom to get outside) for Group picture in front of the Portland Spirit
2:15—3:45 PM	Concurrent Workshops V (90 minutes) Some Leaders Are Born Women – June Ann Lefors & Priscilla Abenchuchan (Multnomah) ADHD and the Deaf Community – Theresa Coughlan (Clackamas) No Meat? – Melissa Draganac-Hawk & Janna Montagnino (Clark)
3—6 PM	Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Tour (meet in the lobby)
4—5 PM	Concurrent Workshops VI (60 minutes) I am Volunteer-olic! – Beth Anne Metlay (Multnomah) Reaping the Benefits: Human Resources Inside Tips – Hollie Fallstone (Clackamas) Education Across Borders: The Case of Surinmae, South America – Alisha Bronk (Clark)
5—6:30 PM	Dinner, Grand Ballroom
8—10 PM	Entertainment in the Grand Ballroom: Ruthie Jordan “The Root of Deaf Womanhood”
*Saturday July 25*
8—8:45 AM	Breakfast in Grand Ballroom. Presentation by CSDVRS 8:30-8:50 am.
8 AM—1 PM	Exhibits
9 AM—10:30 AM	Concurrent Workshops VII (90 minutes) Adoption – Maureen Behrens and Lisa Peters (Multnomah) Go Green and $ave Money! – Keri Ogrizovich (Clackamas) Lessons Learned about Interpersonal Violence: Importance of Collaboration – Deirdre Schlehofer, Vicki T. Hurwitz, Sharon Haynes, and Mary Mowl (Clark) The New Digital Generation! How are we different from them? Come and find out! – Lori Bonheyo (Washington)
10:30—11:30 AM	Visit exhibits and pen your bid under the Silent Auction!
12 PM	Silent Auction CLOSES, announcement of winners at 12:30 PM
11:30 AM—1 PM	Lunch in the Grand Ballroom. Vendor Presentation by OTRS (12-12:20pm).
1—3 PM	Exhibitor take down
1—5 PM	DWU Business Meeting
7—11 PM	Semi formal Closing Ceremony (nice blouse/slacks, dress) Dinner (7-7:45 pm) Cake Auction (7:45-8:45 pm) 9-9:30: Honoring Ceremony by Deaf Women Pioneers Troupe 9:30-10: Awards and new Board Officer recognition 10-11: Candle Ceremony outside
*Sunday, July 26*
8 AM—11 AM	Brunch, Fond Farewells