From Staff Reports
Emmy award winning star Vicki Lawrence will be the keynote speaker for the Women Aware 30th anniversary conference Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Lawrence, who played Carol Burnett's sister as well as starring in her own TV series "Mama's Family," was the conference committee's pick for the event's keynote speaker. Committee members believe her presentation will go well with this year's theme "Laugh Your Pearls Off."
Early Bird Registration before Friday, Sept. 8, will be $40. After that date, the fee will be $50. Registration includes a year's membership in the organization.
A total of 20 breakout sessions dealing with networking, personal development and professional growth will be offered.
A variety of sponsorship levels and the benefits awarded include making donations are available. Anyone wanting to help sponsor the event may contact fundraising chairmen Rozetta Little of Sterling Insurance in Poplar Bluff and Leah Casteel of Southern Bank of Poplar Bluff. The different levels of sponsorship are awarded advertising in the Women Aware conference literature. Some also will receive advertising on the Women Aware Facebook page and website.
Businesses, individuals and not-for-profit organizations who want a booth where they may offer their goods or demonstrate their services at the event may contact Pamela Sullivan of Lisa Reynolds Insurance. Booths will vary in price. A corner booth is $225; wall booth $200; inner rows $175; and non-profit $150. Booth fees include two meal tickets. Additional meal tickets are $15 each.
To register go to womenawareinc.com. The group's email address is pbwomenawareinc@gmail.com. For information over the telephone, call 573-785-5418.
Women Aware Inc. is a community-based organization dedicated to providing an educational and informational conference for women. The conference is run entirely by volunteers and supported by businesses in the region. The group's mission is to create an environment where those attending may gain a fresh outlook on life while gaining the motivation to achieve success in every area of life.