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Dear Members and Friends,
It's time to
RISE UP, REMEMBER and RECLAIM an agenda for People and The Planet. Let's come together in Chicago for our 33rd Triennial Congress, Thursday, July 27 - Sunday, July 30, and REIMAGINE a new future for WILPF and the world!
Registration deadline is
July 1st, so
REGISTER today!
For ALL Congress details, go to the WILPF Congress home page here.
Full Congress Access starts at $395
and includes all meetings, 6 meals, and lodging (shared room).
Come EARLY or stay LATE and EXPERIENCE the wild and windy city of Chicago!
Take the Pre-Congress Chicago Neighborhoods and Diversity Bus Tour for $25 (limited seating).
You must register by 7/1 (if lodging is needed).
Registration details
here
2. Program Line-Up
For more info, see program details
here.
Check out the exciting line-up of speakers and workshops planned!
Thursday Night Keynote Speaker: Phyllis Bennis
-- Director, New Internationalism Project, Institute for Policy Studies.
The Workshops and Issue Committee Discussions will be action-oriented work sessions. Workshop leaders with expertise in the subject matter will facilitate the discussions among attendees. Groups will report back on Sunday with next-step action items determined by the group.
- Program details here.
- Speakers details here.
- Schedule details here.
3. Leadership Institute
Apply by June 4th
WILPF members are invited to attend the WILPF-US Leadership Institute, which will explore how skillful leadership can help branches build their vision, their direction, and more effective local work.
For more details, see the Leadership Institute page
here
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4. I AM WILPF Tribute Video
Submit photos & videos by June 25th
What is the Tribute Video?
In lieu of a paper tribute book, the soon-to-be Brooklyn WILPF branch will be creating a Tribute Video. It will be filled with "I AM WILPF" proclamations, photo and video tributes of members you wish to honor. Instead of submitting "ads" (like you did for the printed tribute books), just send a photo or video with information and we will put it in the Tribute Video. Submit videos and photos from marches and protests, too. Simple videos taken with your phone work! It's that easy!
For more details on what and how to submit, see the Congress Member Showcase page
here.
5. Branch Exhibit Table
Reserve by June 25th
Reserve a Branch Exhibit Table to share your branch or issue committee story with others.
$50 reserves a full table, $25 a half table.
Reservation details are on the Congress Member Showcase page
here
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The Des Moines WILPF Branch will be hosting a
Book Corner
on Friday and Saturday, featuring a selection of books from the 2017 Jane Addams Children's Book Awards (JACBA). You are invited to browse and register to win a book for donation to your community. WILPF branches are also invited to share stories of their successful JACBA book programs.
For more details, see the Congress Member Showcase page
here
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Congress is where the MAGIC happens.
Where committed activists and issue expects come together to GET THINGS DONE. And, in the process, we'll have some FUN!
Don't miss out. REGISTER today!
We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!
WILPF National Congress Planning Committee
P.S. For ALL Congress details, go to the WILPF Congress homepage
here
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Or, contact the Congress Coordinator, Chris Wilbeck, at 515-229-6988 or
chris.wilpf@gmail.com
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Women's International League for Peace and Freedom/US Section
PO Box 13075 | Des Moines, IA 50310 | 617-266-0999 |
www.wilpfus.org
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