2007 Annual Fall Conference


"Being a Visible Leader"


Thursday, November 1st and Friday, November 2nd
Metropolitan State University; St. Paul, MN

To Register: (CLOSED)
Individual Registration Form   OR  
Group Registration Form w/ discount
Print/mail/fax form - Hotel info below.

Conference Program Details

Thursday, November 1 - Pre-conference activities

12:00n-1:00p              Registration/Check-In

1:00p-2:30p                Institutional Representative (IR) Orientation, Planning Session
Being an Effective IR on Campus
 This session is for current IR’s and members interested in becoming one on campus.

2:45p-3:15p                Member Welcome with IR’s
                                   This session is open to all.

3:30p-5:00p                2 concurrent sessions (choose one of the following)              

StrengthsFinder discussion
 Facilitated by Dr. Jen Engler/DeeAnn Bonebright
This session focuses on determining your strengths and working them to your greatest advantage in personal and professional arenas. 

“Peony in Love” book discussion - pre-purchase and reading of book required: Click here to order.
Facilitated by Kathleen Cargill
Written by Lisa See.  Based on a true story, Peony in Love uses the magic of ancient Chinese afterlife to explore the many manifestations of love.  The story is one of the bonds of female friendship, the need for all women to be heard, the power of words and the interplay of characters on both sides of the change called death.  A fascinating story that appeals to women from many cultures.

5:30p                          Dinner Event at W.A. Frost & Co. 
                                   Join us for dinner at this charming restaurant in the Selby-Dale area of St. Paul.  Minutes away from Metro State.  Pre-registration required.

Friday, November 2 - Main Conference

8:00a-8:30a                Registration/Check-In/Breakfast

8:30a-8:45a                Welcome Address
                                    Lisa Thomas, State-Chair
                                    Kathleen Cargill, Chair-Elect

9:00a-10:15a              Dr. Martha T. Nesbitt, keynote speaker
                                    President, Gainesville State College
                                    University System of Georgia
                                    Effective leadership depends on the authenticity of the leader, an understanding of the foundations of trust, respect, and integrity, and an appreciation of the role of relationships. 
                                    Drawing on her personal experience and studies on leadership, Martha will cover these topics while focusing on the skills women bring to the table as we face the challenge of leading positive change.

10:30a-11:45a            2 concurrent sessions (choose one of the following)

Preparing to Advance Your Career
 Facilitated by Jessica Evenson
This session will emphasize key strategies to creating an eye-catching resume and tricks to help you prepare for the interview. Come prepared for a collaborative and informative session on resume writing and interview preparation.

Becoming Visible
 Facilitated by Rachel Lund
 Visible Leaders are all about influence. A visible leader can be someone who is “center stage” or on the “sidelines”.  If you are a leader or looking to expand into the leadership roles and want to get into the “arena”. This session will identify and build a framework of key areas that help make us visible leaders no matter what we find ourselves doing.

12:00-1:30p                            Lunch & Networking 

1:45p-3:00p                            3 concurrent sessions (choose one of the following)

Personal Branding
 Facilitated by Carrie Hegstrom
 Personal branding is about rethinking your identity, your reputation, your career. Think of personal branding as the intentional management of your reputation. Come join us for a humorous, engaging session on how to have fun being yourself!

Etiquette in the Workplace
 Facilitated by Angelyn Davis
Refresh and refine your daily business interactions.  Learning concepts include: presentations, meetings, greetings, and introductions.  Discuss communication needs for face-to-face and electronic interactions, including phone and e-mail courtesy.  For those who lead meetings, projects, and staff.  General professional protocol for women at all levels. 

Life Song Coaching
 Facilitated by Bonnie Henriksen
 This session focuses upon how to help you reach your full potential, personally and professionally.  Become more confident, courageous, and creative.  Look with fresh perspectives at new courses of action and challenge yourself to seek new resources to reach your goals.

3:10p-3:30p                Dessert & Closing Remarks with Connie Gores, Business Card Exchange between members

Looking for a Hotel?

Holiday Inn-Rivercentre (651) 225-1515 175 7th St W, Saint Paul, MN  

Radisson-St Paul (651) 291-8800 411 Minnesota St, Saint Paul, MN

St Paul Hotel (651) 292-9292 350 Market St, Saint Paul, MN  

Four Points (651) 642-1234 345 Saint Peter St Ste 1900, Saint Paul, MN  

 Radisson-Riverfront (651) 292-1900 11 Kellogg Blvd E, Saint Paul, MN  

Economy Inn (651) 227-8801 149 University Ave E, Saint Paul, MN