$60 includes morning and afternoon sessions plus lunch
10AM - 12 Noon
Sharon Kelly Hake, founder of the “Great Dames” organization, a global community of women committed to discovery, empowerment, and good work, recently released book titled “Great Dames”, a collection of 52 relatable true short stories of women’s struggles and triumphs, including one of our own members! A small panel of co-authors will join the Conference, sharing family values, overcoming sexual assault, validating that there is the possibility of a good life after serving prison time, and more. Come join us for an enlightened session of testimonials of heart wrenching experiences, and pivotal moments of support and bonding.
2PM – 4PM
“(Ascension)” with Dr. Lois Benjamin
In this newly released book and masterful work of family-focused sociology, Dr. Lois Benjamin considers the lives of Pennie and Roscoe James and their 12 children, revealing how a large, close-knit family with humble origins in a small town of North Carolina is shaped by the contours of its religious and ethical value system. Come meet the author and the family! It’s a discussion of how this intimately detailed story has impacted their lives and enjoy a trip down memory lane with this family strongly rooted in love, kindness, and humor. You will come to appreciate an American Family’s Generational Journey.
EVENING (7PM - 9PM) PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT SISTERS’ CIRCLE LIVE
In lieu of a separate District visit as the National Women’s Department Leadership Team has done with the other Districts, the Philadelphia visit will take place during the National Women’s Conference. All Philadelphia sisters are encouraged to attend, bringing an open mind, thoughts, concerns, creativity, and positive input to prepare the Women’s Department for future generations. There is no charge for this private session.
ALL NATIONAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE MONDAY-SATURDAY ACTIVITIES AND MEALS WILL BE HELD AT THE HOST HOTEL, THE DESMOND MALVERN, 1 LIBERTY BLVD. MALVERN, PA 19355
DEADLINE FOR ON-LINE PAYMENTS IS SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2025. PAYMENTS MADE IN PERSON IN PHILADELPHIA WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2025
