Governor Gregoire's 2008 ICSEW Conference
"Today's Women, Today's Leaders"
Vancouver, May 5-7, 2008
Sponsored by the Interagency of State Employed Women, this conference is an excellent training opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills for all levels of employees in state government. Each agency is encouraged to send multiple employees; there is no limit on the number of attendees from each agency.
Select from the following to learn more:
Attendees will choose from multiple workshops in each of nine sessions, PLUS we will have fabulous speakers including:
- Representative Deb Wallace
- Kathy Bote´
- Barbara Burgener
- Deanna Davis
- Sandra Smith
Conference Fees
The cost of the conference is $350, with an early registration discount of $50 if registered AND paid in full prior to April 12th. Make checks payable to ICSEW Conference.
The registration fee includes all conference sessions, three breakfasts, three lunches and an evening dessert theater program on Women’s Suffrage by Living Voices.
The registration fee DOES NOT include hotel costs, but you can get a per diem rate for rooms at the the listed facilities.
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Facilities
We have secured the Vancouver Hilton Convention Center as our conference location.
Hilton Convention Center (HCC)
This hotel is full.
301 W 6th Street
Vancouver, Washington 98660
(360) 993-4500
The following hotel has been provided for your convenience, and a block of rooms is available for you to reserve.
The Red Lion On the River - Across the bridge 1.7 miles from HCC. (State travel policy does NOT consider this hotel as out of state travel.)
909 N Hayden Island Dr
Portland, OR 97217
503-283-4466
Note: Per Diem rate:$106/night, Tax: 12.52%
Complimentary parking.
For group rates ask for Governor Gregoire ICSEW Conference.
Restaurants
View an extensive list of area restaurants, with phone numbers, maps, directions, and some menus.
View restaurants within one mile of the convention center. Includes phone numbers and addresses.
Sessions and Speakers
Click here for Session Descriptions and here for a Conference Agenda.
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Health & Wellness Fair
On Tuesday, May 6th, the ICSEW Health and Wellness Committee is sponsoring a Health and Wellness Fair at the conference. The event will run from 9:00 am until 1:30 pm. There will be a variety of activities and events at the Health and Wellness Fair. View the agenda.
During the Women's Health Fair, you will have an opportunity to give back to those in need by donating blood to the Southwest Washington Blood Program. You may schedule your donation time in advance online. The blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6:
- 7:30 am - 10:00 am
- 10:45 am - 1:30 pm
Both the Women's Health Fair and the blood drive are open to all conference attendees and employees in the local area. For those attending the conference, we will also have some fun wellness activities scheduled for Tuesday.
If you have questions or suggestions, please contact the Health and Wellness Chair, Kristin Reichl at 360-236-4985.
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FAQ
How did Vancouver get chosen as the site for the 2008 Conference?
The location of the conference rotates to various areas of the state. The last conference was held at the Tri-Cities, so the committee reviewed facilities on the west side for the 2008 Conference. After site visits to several locations in western Washington, Vancouver was selected. We were impressed with the facility, the visitor's bureau support, and the opportunity to introduce people to a fast-growing area in our state.
Who will be speaking?
Please check the Speakers/Sessions link for a list of speakers and session descriptions.
What is the agenda?
We have a one-page agenda available with registration materials. The conference is to begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday May 5, 2008 and end on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, around 11:30 a.m.
How can I help?
If you will be attending the conference and want to help, please email Karen DeWitt, at Karen.Dewitt@wsp.wa.gov. We still need volunteers for room administrators and other positions.
Why is the conference fragrance free?
We want to make sure the conference is enjoyable to all attendees.
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QUESTIONS? Interested? Have ideas? Contact:
Connie Riker, Conference Committee Chair at 360-438-8246 or by email at criker@ga.wa.gov.
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