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Upcoming EventsAcademy Women Host Leadership Symposium at Women's Memorial
The Academy Women will host its fifth annual Leadership Symposium at the Women's Memorial Oct. 17-19. This year's "Stories of our Sisters" event will feature keynote speaker Rear Admiral Marsha Evans and a "Wisdom From the Ages" panel of some of the first women to attain the rank of general officer. Weekend workshops will focus on "Women and War," the "Superwoman Complex," gender bias issues, setting boundaries, and mentoring. Additionally, a one-day career workshop opens the symposium on Oct. 17. Both the symposium and the career workshop are open to current and former military officers and to supporters of Academy Women. To register, or for more information, visit the Academy Women Web site. Academy Women is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the personal and professional growth of military women officers, officer candidates and veterans.
Vietnam Women's Memorial 15th Anniversary Scheduled Nov. 8-11
The 15th Anniversary Celebration of the Vietnam Women's Memorial (VWM) dedication is scheduled for Nov. 8-11 in Washington, DC. Anniversary events include: a Candlelighting Ceremony, Storytelling at the Memorial, the Ceremony at The Wall, reunions and more. For details, updates and hotel registration information, visit the Vietnam Women's Memorial Web site.
Pass In Review Scheduled for Vietnam Women's Memorial
Vietnam Veterans of America is partnering again with the Vietnam Women's Memorial (VWM) to conduct a Color Guard Pass In Review Ceremony during the VWM's 15th Anniversary Celebration Nov. 8-11. Chapters and posts can register to participate in the Pass In Review by emailing bwhitaker@vva.org or visiting the VVA Web site after Oct. 15 for more information.
Women's Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony Planned Nov. 11
The annual Women's Memorial Veterans Day ceremony will be held at 3:30 p.m., Nov. 11, 2008. The ceremony, one of three major observances in the nation's capital, is free and open to the public and will include formal military honors, a keynote address, and veterans' remarks.Save the Date—"Flygirls of World War II" Exhibit Coming This November
On Nov. 14, the Women's Memorial Foundation will welcome a traveling exhibit—"Flygirls of World War II"—dedicated to the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). The traveling exhibit will debut at the Memorial with a special grand opening ceremony at 11 a.m. This will be the first stop on a nationwide tour of the exhibit, which is curated by the Wings Across America Project. For more information about the exhibit, visit the WASP Web site. (Editor's Note: Please mark your calendars with this new date, which is a change from the date published in August E-Register.)We Salute This Month's Celebrations
Several special military birthdays and anniversaries are feted in October. Learn what we are saluting this month on the Women's Memorial Web site.Foundation President's Activities
Brig. Gen. Vaught is scheduled to attend and/or to make remarks at the following events in October 2008:
Oct 2: Former Members of Congress Auxiliary Luncheon, remarks, Women's Memorial.
Oct 10: VA Tech School of Architecture, tour and remarks, Women's Memorial.
Oct 17-18: 5th Annual Academy Women Symposium, remarks and panel participation, Women's Memorial.
Oct 18: 5th Annual Academy Women Symposium Panel Discussion, remarks, Women's Memorial.
Oct 25: VA Greater Los Angeles Women Veterans Tea & Luncheon, remarks, Los Angeles
Nov 5: Coatsville VA Luncheon, remarks, Coatsville, PA.
Nov 6: Government Printing Office Veterans Day Observance, remarks, Washington, DC.
Nov 7: American Veterans Center, remarks, Washington, DC.
Nov 8: Patten Museum Veterans Day Program, remarks, Chiriaco Summit, CA.
(October 2008)