Women Veterans Conference

Yakima Convention Center

June 8, 2024

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Calling all Women Veterans!

On Behalf of your WDVA, Women Veterans Advisory Committee, we invite you to this year's Women Veterans'

Conference at the Yakima Convention Center on June 8, 2024.

Schedule of Events:

7:00am - 8:15am

Registration/Check-in, with light breakfast

8:30am - 9:00am

Opening Ceremony

Presentation of Colors

Tribal Welcome/Prayer

Welcome: WVAC Chair/Vice-Chair

Welcome: WSDVA Director David Puente, Jr.

9:00am

Icebreaker activity

9:20am

Introduction of Keynote Speaker

9:25am - 10:00am

Keynote speaker

10:15am - 10:30am

Break, then shift to breakout sessions

10:30am - 11:45am

Learning and Laughter (Round 1)

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Lunch on your own!

1:40pm - 2:50pm

Learning and Laughter (Round 2)

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Closing Session: Women VA Healthcare Panel, moderated by Vice-Chair Julz Carey

4:01pm

Closing remarks, then shift to networking/resource tables

*During breaks/lunch, please connect with resources and visit relaxation zone for painting and massage therapy

6:00pm

Sneaker Ball! (light food and refreshments provided)

Attire: Come as you are, let the sneakers steal the show!

6:30pm: Doors open

7:00-9:00pm: Dancing, fun, socializing

Please contact womenveterans@dva.wa.gov for any questions.