Sisters of Today & Tomorrow Presents its 4th annual national “Sisters of Tomorrow” Conference (SOTC), Wednesday - Saturday, July 13 - 16, 2011, 10am-5:30pm, (doors open at 9am), at Big Bethel Village, 500 Richard Allen Blvd., SW, Atlanta, Georgia. 30331. Conference fees are: $150 for the entire conference; $50 a day and $15 per workshop.
“Preparing for Leadership” is the theme and focus of the 2011 Sisters of Tomorrow Conference (SOTC) hosted by Sisters of Today & Tomorrow. From CNN producers to Government officials, professional athletes, entertainers and civic leaders, Sisters of Today & Tomorrow will provide influential inspirational speakers during the 4-day conference as the organization opens its doors to all girls (ages 9-18) and their mothers; promoting leadership, self esteem, health & fitness, careers/entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
“Every year we bring in great, life changing presenters to work with the girls, and this year is no different; however, we are expanding where we will provide collaborative workshops for the mothers and daughters, in order for the parents to know and understand what we are teaching their daughters, as well as help with developing better mother/daughter relations,” says Carla Morrison, Founder/Executive Director/Producer of Sisters of Today & Tomorrow and the Conference.
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Mission: Sisters of Today & Tomorrow (SOT) mission is to raise the consciousness of women and children through innovative programs that focus on self esteem, education, health & fitness and careers/entrepreneurship.
- “Sisters of Tomorrow” Conference is an all day conference that consists of various workshops focusing on self esteem, education, health & fitness, careers/entrepreneurship and personal development. The conference is geared towards girls ages 9 -18, and their mother (or woman in their life).
SISTERS OF TODAY & TOMORROW PRESENTS…
4th Annual National Sisters of Tomorrow Conference (SOTC)
“PREPARING FOR LEADERSHIP”
Schedule
July 13-16, 2011
Big Bethel Village, 500 Richard Allen Blvd., SW, Atlanta, Georgia. 30331
Contact: Carla Morrison - (404) 319-2130 / (404) 699-5665
Entire Conference: $150; $50- a day; $15-per workshop.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
10am - 11am – Plan, Prep & Present Workshop: “Setting the Tone”, presented by Denise Hendricks, Producer.
11am - 12pm – Financial Literacy: “Financing your Life, Pt. 1”, presented by Operation Hope.
12pm - 1pm – Lunch.
1pm - 2pm – Who do you think you are? “Describing Your Leadership Characteristics through Art”.
2pm - 3pm – Leadership 101: “Embracing the Leader in You”, presented by Georgia State Representative Alisha Morgan.
3pm – 4:30pm – Careers: “When I Grow-up…” presented by professionals in various fields. (Peniece LeGall, SESAC; Shanti Das, Press Reset Entertainment; Officer Patricia Powell, APD; Alisha Thomas-Morgan, GA State Representative & Author; Keiona Johnson, CNN; Asha Jennings, Litigation Associate, King & Spaulding; Michelle Lawrence, Underground Atlanta, Keline Bornelus, Nationwide Insurance, Denise Hendricks, Mo’Nique Show and more.)
4:30pm - 5:30pm – Sisters Circle: “Bridging the Generational Leadership Gap”.
5:30pm – Parent pickup.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
10am - 11am – Learning How to Express Yourself Through Writing. (Journaling & Letter writing) Author L. Divine of “Drama High” & Empowerment Reading Academy (www.dramahigh.com).
11am – 12pm – Financial Literacy: “Financing your life, Pt. 2”, presented by Operation Hope.
12pm - 1pm – Lunch Break.
1pm - 3pm – Fitness: “Let’s Move”, presented by Atlanta Dream Cheerleaders.
3pm-4:30pm - Leadership 102: “Job Readiness: Applying for jobs & completing applications”, ages 14-18, Tahirah Works, Southern Company. “Dress for success”: Learning how to present yourself & look the part. “How to Apply Your Leadership style”, ages 9-13, Mona Scott, M.A., DTR-Founder/Facilitator Serenity Healing Arts Center / Author of “Nappy Sunrae Crown”.
4:30pm – 5:00pm – Expression through Art, Words & Music: A presentation by SOTC participants.
5:30pm - Parent pickup.
**Wear business attire and Bring exercise clothes**
Friday, July 15, 2011
10am – Meet at Big Bethel Village.
11am – 1pm A surprise tour.
1pm – 4pm Lunch & Learn - Pampering & Health Sessions with Iwi Fresh, featured guest Atlanta Dream Basketball star Angel McCoughtry #35.
4pm - 5pm – Conference rap-up session.
5:30pm- Parent Pickup.
**Bring walking shoes & a sweat rag**
Saturday, July 16, 2011
10am-12pm – Mommy Workshop – “Planting The Leadership Seed”, presented by Karen Mason, Mother of Child Prodigy & Magna Cum Laude Graduate of Howard University, C/O 2011, Kenya James at Big Bethel Village.
12pm -1pm – Mommy/Mentor & Me Workshop – “Pretti with a Purpose”, Presented by Glenda Stinson, “More Than an Image”.
7:30pm – Sisters of Today & Tomorrow goes to the Atlanta Dream Basketball Game, Philips Arena, downtown Atlanta. Cost $10pp. Purchase tickets online at www.sistersoftodayandtomorrow.org or call Quentin Martin of Atlanta Dream (678) 510-7470.