2011

Monday, April 11, 2011 – Leading Ladies Reception  

• 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Reception honoring the  Leading Ladies, female public officials from throughout Oklahoma. You and a friend are invited to attend the reception. Please RSVP by email or phone: or 405-951-2277.
• Special Guest: Governor Mary Fallin
• Speakers: The Honorable Dana L. Murphy, Chair, Corporation Commission and Mary Mélon, President and Publisher, The Journal Record
  Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 – ADVOCATE 2011: Women and Girls Day in Oklahoma!

Crit­i­cal issues, hot top­ics, and advo­cacy tips from inspiring speakers, plus a trip to the Capitol!

• 8:00      Coffee & Networking – Jim Thorpe Association, 4040 N. Lincoln

• 8:45      Welcome & Opening Remarks

  • Shape Your Future! – The status of women’s health in Oklahoma and strategies for change
    Terry Cline, Ph.D., Oklahoma Commissioner of Health
  • Surviving and Thriving – Interviews with women who are thriving after violence  and incarceration
  • Incarcerated Women – Strategies for Hel – Efforts to reduce the incarceration rate of Oklahoma Women
  • Hot Issues for OWC – Update on bills impacting women and girls
  • Let’s Advocate!  – Effective ways to communicate with your legislator
  • A.C.T. Now! - What you can do to improve the lives of Oklahoma women and girls

• 11:30 - Lunch and Networking

• 12:45 – 2:30 – Let’s ADVOCATE!

  • Meet at the Capitol
  • Legislative visits
  • Introductions in the House and Senate