REGISTRATION
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Registration EXTENDED: March 11, 2013
Registration Fees are as follows:
Conference Registration: $75
(includes all sessions on Thursday, the Luncheon with Conference Keynote - Julia Paxton, and an evening networking reception with "Power of the Purse" Silent Auction)
Student Registration - Full: $75
(includes all sessions on Thursday, the Luncheon with Conference Keynote - Julia Paxton, and an evening networking reception with "Power of the Purse" Silent Auction)
Student Registration - Partial: $25
(includes all sessions on Thursday and an evening networking reception with "Power of the Purse" Silent Auction)
Networking Reception only with "Power of the Purse" Silent Auction: $25
The "Power of the Purse" Silent Auction winners will be announced during the Networking Reception. The "Power of the Purse" proceeds go to the Women in Philanthropy Endowment to promote financial literacy, philanthropic educational advocacy, leadership and volunteerism, while fostering a powerful tradition of giving among Ohio University students, alumnae and the entire OHIO community. Themed purses range from vacation package bags to smaller clutches.
The conference will highlight numerous speakers from around the area, to view the keynote speakers and their bios, please click on the link above.
HOUSING INFORMATION
Headquarter's Hotel:
OU Inn: A room block has been reserved at the Ohio University Inn. If making a reservation at the Inn please state you are with the "Women in Philanthropy" Please contact the OU Inn at: 866/593-6661 or visit their website: www.ouinn.com
Other Athens Hotel Options:
There are a variety of other hotels available in the Athens area. Please see a listing of these properties and the necessary contact information on the Athens Convention and Visitor's Bureau website.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
**Please note comfortable business attire is acceptable for the entire conference.
Wednesday, March 13th - Optional activities for attendees who arrive early
5-7 p.m. - Dinner on own
7:30 p.m. - Ohio University Performing Arts Event - Women of Ireland, Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Tickets $20 each
After conclusion of Women of Ireland performance - Dessert and Irish Coffee - Ohio University Inn
Thursday, March 14th
All sessions unless otherwise noted will be held at Baker University Center
9:30-10:00 a.m. - Conference Registration
10-10:30 a.m. - Conference Welcome
10:40-11:30 p.m. - Education and panel sessions featuring Ohio University alumni and faculty on the topics of Influencing Change and Women's Health
12-1:30 p.m. - Luncheon and "Power of the Purse" Silent Auction
1:40-3:30 p.m. - Educational and panel sessions featuring Ohio University alumni and faculty on the topics of Professional Communication/Social Media, managing Transitions, Building Entrepreneurs and Financial Savvy
4:30-7 p.m. - Networking Reception and "Power of the Purse" winners
7:30 p.m. - Lilly Ledbetter - Kennedy Lecture Series Speech, Memorial Auditorium (Women in Philanthropy will have a reserved block of seats)
*Full conference schedule available here.
WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY INFORMATION
For information on Women in Philanthropy or to make a general donation, please visit the Women in Philanthropy Website
Questions? - Please contact Dorothy Schey (schey@ohio.edu)
