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Subj: 2nd Annual Women's Environmental Leadership Conference '95
HOLLINS COLLEGE
presents
WOMEN'S ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE '95
on April 7 & 8, 1995
This conference is designed to offer a showcase of women and their
contributions to the environmental field of work. Our goal is to
provide an opportunity for participants to explore the diversity of this
work and celebrate its rewards. We are offering a program consisting
of outdoor adventures, speakers, workshops, exhibits, and more.
Hollins College, a women's college in Roanoke, VA, is serving as host
for this conference, and is able to provide an atmosphere that encourages
open exploration of topics and stimulates discussion. As a member of the
Environmental Consortium, Hollins College has a vested interest in this
field of work and the students who choose it. Hollins College is ready
to establish ties to the broader environmental community.
Friday, April 7, 1995
- A Day of Outdoor Adventures
featuring
Llama expert Judy Fee
and
Herbalist Robert Wooding
- Business & Art Exhibit Areas
-Panel Discussion on
Sustainable Development and
Community Involvement Issues
featuring
Pat Therrien of
Appalachian Region Recycling Consortium
Saturday, April 8,1995
- Interactive Workshops
- "EcoFashions" Display & Contest
- Denise Mitten, "Woodswomen"
Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Mark Plotkin, author of
"Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice"
- Julie Lewis, creator of Deja Shoes
(from recyclables) Tigard, Oregon
- Virginia Sexton, Cherokee Indian
Environmental & Human Rights Activist
Businesses and Organizations are encouraged to request exhibit area for the
course of this conference. Explain in detail the content of your exhibit
and the connection to the theme of this conference, being women as leaders
in environmental work. Exhibitors fees will be $50/nonprofits, and
$100/all others. Exhibitors who are workshop presenters will have their
fee waived.
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT: Bonnie Cranmer
(703) 362-6330
fax (703) 362-6399
e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Full proposals will be due by February 1, 1995
INVITED PARTICIPANTS
- Key women leaders in environmental work from the local region
to the national level
- Colleges and Universities in the southeastern United States
- Roanoke and New River Valley business communities
- Hollins College community, alumni & friends
Registration
Registration will include a conference guide, sponsors' materials,
Saturday Continental Breakfast, and conference report.
THIS CONFERENCE WILL BE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
CONFERENCE REPORT
This report will include details of the conference proceedings, and
listings of sponsors and participants. This will be an invaluable
resource for individuals, businesses and organizations in environmental
work.
This conference is being sponsored in part by grants from the following:
Contributing Sponsor: Virginia Foundation for the
Humanities and Public Policy
Luce Leadership Fund
Hollins' Student Government
Hollins' Student Government
Hollins' Environmental Pathway
If you have any questions of comments please contact:
Bonnie Cranmer
Women's Environmental Leadership
phone: (703) 362-6330
fax: (703) 362-6399
e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
thanks for your time,
Lousine Shamamian
Hollins Student
