We believe...
that there is a real hunger among women everywhere to finally give themselves permission to be the fully powerful and amazing beings that they are, and that Time for Our Power! is part of a larger transformation that is happening in this country and around the world. Women all over are waking up to their power!

We believe that there is no force more powerful than a woman who believes in herself, follows her passion and brings her unique gifts to the world. In doing so not only does she benefit, but so do all those around her - her family, friends, community, and ultimately the world.

We also believe that humankind's existence on this planet has never been in such jeopardy. The perils are clear: environmental degradation, global warming, war, nuclear proliferation, widespread human rights abuses. Women are uniquely positioned to spark a much needed revolution in human consciousness. The world is in critical need of feminine energy and perspective, and it has never been more important for us to claim and own our power to bring about change.

Its time!

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

FRIDAY JUNE 20, 2008

3PM:
Haywood Park Hotel		Registration and Exhibit Viewing opens.
5-6:45PM:
Haywood Park Hotel		Welcome Reception with light appetizers (sponsored by Picholine).
7-7:45PM:
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium		Opening Ceremony: Documentary filmmaker Debra Roberts facilitates this magical and mega-powerful kickoff with the help of poet Glenis Redmond, Cherokee/Choctaw tribal elder and storyteller Grandmother Red Leaf, drummers, dancers and others.
7:45-8:15PM:
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium		Conference Planners welcome participants, set intention and explain logistics.
8:15-8:30PM:
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium		Mayor Terry Bellamy: "Welcome Address."
8:30-9:30PM:
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium		Debra Roberts introduces "Prasad for Women." Plus more magic from Glenis Redmond and Grandmother Red Leaf.



SATURDAY JUNE 21, 2008 SUMMER SOLSTICE

7:15-8:15AM:
Haywood Park Hotel		Registration, Exhibit Viewing and Breakfast.
8:30-8:40AM:
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium		Summer Solstice Ritual: Cherokee/Choctaw tribal elder and storyteller Grandmother Red Leaf will lead us in celebrating and honoring this sacred day.
8:40-9:30AM:
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium		Vicki Donlan: "Why It's Time For Women To Lead in America."
9:30-10:30AM:
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium		Kate Thomsen, MD: "Healing Healthcare."
10:30-11AM:Break.
11-12:15PM:
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium		Jane Fonda: "Our Leadership is Needed"
12:15-12:45PM:
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium		Morning Speakers Panel: Q&A with Jane Fonda, Vicki Donlan and Kate Thomsen.
12:45--2:PM:
Haywood Park Hotel		Lunch and Exhibit Viewing.
2:15-3:45PM:
Locations TBA		Breakout Sessions 1
1. Linda Stout: "Creating a Different Future: Changing the World Through Community."
2. Jaquelyn McCandless: "Calling All Women: How to be Juicy and Sexy at Any Age."
3. Kenneth Bock, MD: "The 4-A Disorders: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies; Prevention and Treatment of the New Childhood Epidemics."
4. Barbara Waterhouse: "Prosperity."
5. Shelli SuZanne Stanback: "Sensational You: Power of Movement."
6. Mary James, ND: "Holistic and Natural Approaches for PMS, Depression, Breast Cancer and Menopause."
7. Denise Hedges: "Creating Everyday Miracles In Your Life And Work"
4-5:30PM:Breakout Sessions 2 (Same choices as Breakout 1)
5:30-6:30PM
Haywood Park Hotel		Wine Tasting Reception with light appetizers (sponsored by Picholine).
5:30-7:30PM:Explore Asheville: Our downtown area offers more than 50 restaurants and coffee shops, many with outside dining, as well as 200 locally-owned stores, including 15 antique shops and 30 art galleries - all within several blocks walking distance.Grab a bite to eat, shop or stroll around as you enjoy one of the best collections of art deco architecture in the country as well as the lively street scene of this 'Paris of the South.'.
7:30-10:00PM:
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium		Evening Entertainment: Featuring the local talents of comedy troupe LYLAS, the sassy cowgirls of The Buckerettes, singer-songwriter Mary Davis, multi-instrumentalist Sue Ford, and drumming & dancing by Wild Bodema with Jessie Lehman.



SUNDAY JUNE 22, 2008

7:15-8:15AM:
Haywood Park Hotel		Registration, Exhibit Viewing and Breakfast.
8:30-9:30AM:
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium		Phil Borges: "Stirring the Fire."
9:30-10:30AM:
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium		Starhawk: "Women Take Action: Using the Insights of Feminism to Change the World."
10:30-11AM:Break.
11-12PM:
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium		Cheri Britton: Village Power... Drawing on the Power of Others.
12-12:30PM:
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium		Morning Speakers Panel: Q&A with Phil Borges, Starhawk and Cherri Britton.
12:30-1:45PM:
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium		Lunch and Exhibit Viewing.
2-3:30PM:
Locations TBA		Breakout Sessions
1. Cheri Britton: "BOOM Thinking."
2. Lisa Sarasohn: "Gutsy Women!"
3. Judith Alvarado: "Empowerment Through Awareness and Self-Defense."
4. Jack Zimmerman and H Hanson: "What Men Need to Know to Live Successfully with an Empowered Woman-But Are Afraid to Ask."
5. Starhawk: "Earth Spirit, Earth Action."
6. Jacquelyn Hallum: "Recognizing, Understanding and Appreciating Differences: A Journey of Multicultural Transformation."
3:45 4-30 PM:
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium		Environmental Sustainability Panel: Featuring Starhawk, Julia Butterfly Hill and Janell Kapoor. (More information coming)
4:30-5PM:
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium		Closing Ceremony: Grassroots organizer and activist Linda Stout leads us through a powerful Creative Visualization followed by inspiring songs from Asheville women's chorus Womansong.