More than 225 women veterans throughout Indiana will meet for the 2016 Indiana Women Veterans Conference hosted by the Indiana Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Beginning with a landing of an Indiana National Guard helicopter, the conference will feature remarks by former Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann and State Rep. Karlee Macer and a keynote from Col. Anna Schulte.
Workshops and breakout sessions will include VA health care benefits, resume building, positive parenting discipline, self defense and a reading from women veteran memoirs. Further details are below. Media are welcome to attend.
What:Â 2016 Indiana Women Veterans’ Conference
When:Â Friday, April 15, 2016; 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where:Â Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Who:Â Former Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann, State Rep. Karlee Macer and Col. Anna Schulte.
Agenda:
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.: Vendor setup
8:30 – 9:45 a.m.: Registration
9:50 a.m.: Landing of National Guard Helicopter
10:15 a.m.: Presentation of Colors; National Anthem; Invocation
10:30 a.m.: Welcome remarks (Former Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann and State Rep. Karlee Macer)
11:00 a.m.: Keynote (Col. Anna Schulte)
12:30 – 3:20 p.m.: Makeovers and massages
Workshops (50 minutes each)
12:30 – 1:20 p.m.: VA Health Care and Resume Building
1:30 – 2:20 p.m.: VA Benefits and Positive parenting disciplineÂ
2:30 – 3:20 p.m.: Self Defense and Art Therapy
3:30 p.m.: Gift basket drawings and Final Words
