Check Out the 2011 Spring Retreat Schedule
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We're so excited for all members of TDW to join us at the 2011 Spring Retreat in Salado. Please check out the updated schedule below and if you haven't already be sure to register by clicking here!
June 24th, 2011
Check In - Check-in at Stagecoach Inn starting at 3:00 pm
Retreat Begins - at 6 PM
Breakout Groups - 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Stagecoach Inn
Friday night will begin a two-part discussion among breakout groups regarding retaining memberships, community involvement and the upcoming 2012 election.
Entertainment – "Nunsense" at the Salado Silver Spur Theater
About the Salado Silver Spur Theater:
The Salado Silver Spur Theater is a true Texas landmark as it is the only theater of it’s kind in the state. The Salado Silver Spur provides family style vaudeville entertainment live on stage performed by professionally trained physical comics along with on screen entertainment with screen gems from the silent era. The annual summer melodrama, original each year, is always a crowd pleaser. This year's show is Nunsense, a good-time comedy that has been on broadway!
Tickets will be available for the show “Nunsense” at the Silver Spur Theater for $8.00/person.
June 25th, 2011
Check In - Retreat check-in continues starting at 7:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast - 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
A continental breakfast will be provided inside the conference center.
Leadership Seminar with Barb Walters, Collin County TDW - 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Texas Democratic women make natural leaders. This seminar will help you learn how to be a strong, positive influence within your community and the Democratic Party.
About the Speaker: Barb has been an community organizer and activist most of her life. In 2004 Barb became engaged with the Democratic Party of Collin County during the Kerry campaign. She helped found the Texas Democratic Women of Collin County in June 2006 and has served as president ever since.
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Professionally Barb has been a workplace trainer, manager and consultant for over 25 years. Barbara began her career teaching Language Arts to middle school students and then worked in the health care, e-learning and credit services industries. Her area of expertise is in training leaders and managers to be successful. She is currently a Senior Instructional Designer at FedEx Office where she designs leadership training and development. Barb earned a Master of Arts degree in Human Resource Development at the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction at the University of New Mexico in English Education. She is a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) awarded in 2006 by the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD).
Social Media Seminar with Caroline Sellars, Capital Area TDW - 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Come learn how to organize and expand your online outreach using new technologies and help build an even better TDW!
About the Speaker: Caroline grew up in Houston and began her career as an intern at the Feminist Majority Foundation in Washington D.C. After graduating from college, she was asked to return to FMF as their New Media Associate. While in DC, she also worked as a docent at the Sewall Belmont-House, the historic home of Alice Paul and the headquarters of the National Woman's Party.
After missing the Lone Star State, she decided to return and began working for the Texas Progress Council, where she spearheaded opposition research efforts on six top-targeted state house races. During the final months of the 2010 campaign, she attended the Annie's List Campaign School and was deployed to the Pati Jacobs and Valinda Bolton campaigns. She now works as the Outreach Director of Texas Watch, a citizen advocacy group dedicated to ensuring that corporations and insurance companies are accountable to their customers.
Breakout Groups (Continued from Friday) - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch with Guest Speaker (To Be Announced)- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
A deli lunch buffet will be served.
Discussions - Moderated by Rachel Farris, Capitol Area TDW - 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Executive Board Meeting - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
All membership is invited to attend.
Silent Auction:
We will be holding a silent auction with items for bid available for viewing on June 25th. If you have any silent auction items, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , President of BCTDW.
Registration:
Cost is $50/person and includes breakfast, lunch and workshops. Rooms should be reserved separately. Click here to download the registration form.
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