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KNOXVILLE WOMEN LEADERS

Annual Kickoff Meeting: October 20, 2021 (In-Person and Recorded for Safety).


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MAIN GOALS OF THE CONFERENCE?


• Learn. Come learn how other women leaders rose up and strategies to move
professionally forward.

• Discover. Success stories and and ideas you did not know existed plus feedback
on what works.

• Connect. Mingle with other top women leaders to pick up on best practices,
mentors, and ideas.




ABOUT THE PLANNING ORGANIZATION?

A portion of our revenue is donated to Girls Inc. If you cannot join or attend
please consider donating directly at:  www.GirlsInc.org

The Women Leaders Association (www.WomenLeadersAssociation.org) is a fast
growing membership organization of over 30,000 women in executive and leadership
positions who are committed to the development and advancement of women in the
corporate arena. Each of our 70 metro-based chapters and 30 state-based chapters
features successful top local women executives who volunteer to share their
ideas, strategies, and what worked for them with other rising and aspiring women
at our monthly meetings or annual conferences. The overall planning of the Women
Leaders Association's yearly events and chapter meetings is managed by the
Executive Summits which is dedicated to supporting a number of associations
globally. The co-planners of the conference series are:



Shelley Taft  
Shelley joined the team 14 years ago and serves as a Senior Program Director
responsible for events planning and speaker selection for a number of our
events. Before joining our team she had a similar role with Vistage (a worldwide
association of CEOs) for 12 years.

Ginger Whatley  
Ginger is an accomplished events manager with a proven record of planning
dynamic events with diverse audiences. She has particular expertise in strategy
and events participation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the
University of Georgia.

Melissa LeEllen  
Melissa plans, directs and initiates marketing for a number of our events. She
has extensive success both in events planning and communications across a number
of industries. She holds a Bachelors of Science from Augusta State University.

Barbara Willis  
Barbara is responsible for keeping our planning team on task and efficient.
Barbara is highly personable, communicating directly with our speakers and
members to ensure their expectations and outcomes are exceeded before and after
event day.

Maria O'Mailey  
Maria is helping along our product line with event planning and speaker booking.
Maria is highly diversified and has studies all across the globe, including her
masters degree in Communications and Globalization from Aalborg University.

  Ginger Whitley  
Ginger is responsible for events planning and moderation across a number of our
key conferences and events. She holds a Bachelors in Management and holds her
MBA from the University of Phoenix.


Lori Evans  
Lori serves as an Events Planner and Moderator responsible for events planning
and speaker selection for a number of our events. She has a deep background in
special events, expos, and trade shows. She was a Communications Major at
Hofstra University.

Julie Carpenter  
Julie leads our research and publications function responsible for member
services. These include meeting summaries, monthly book summaries, best
practices and news. She has a Master of Professional Writing from the University
of Memphis.

Shannon Houze  
Shannon is responsible for moderation and events planning across a number of our
event product lines. She has vast experience in customer service, communications
and consultant work.

Shelly Fisher    
Shelly joined our team late last year for Shelly Fitz-gerald who left to pursue
other opportunities. She serves as an events planning director responsible for
key events, chapter speaker and event planning, and responsibility for our
annual conferences.




WILL SPECIAL DIET MEALS BE AVAILABLE?

Yes, vegetarian/vegan meals will be available upon request (identify yourself to
the hotel staff once seated).



ARE THE FACILITIES ADA COMPLIANT?

Yes, there is handicapped access to all main entrances and conference areas. We
can also make special accommodations if needed (please contact the hotel to
coordinate).



HOW SOON CAN I LOGIN TO THE ONLINE RESOURCES?

You may login to view the Knoxville Women Leaders Community online resources
(included in your registration) immediately after registering (note: use your
email as the password the first time and you will then be prompted to create a
unique password). The only exception to the immediate access is group tables as
we enter those people into the registration system manually (allow 2-3 days from
when you submit your group table reservation names/emails).



MAY I CANCEL?

Yes, you may cancel for a full refund up until a week before the event at which
time we will have paid the hotel for your meal and seating costs which is most
of the registration expense. You may wish to keep your registration as then you
will automatically receive recordings of all the speakers and you will also have
access to the Knoxville Women Leaders Community for a full year (new speakers
monthly, articles, book of the month, mentoring access and more. If you still
wish to cancel please start a chat.



MAY WE DONATE TO YOUR ORGANIZATION?

Our board would prefer that any donations instead be made directly to Girls Inc
which is a wonderful organization we champion and support (direct also provides
them a little more since banks charge a few percent for processing cards) at:
 www.GirlsInc.org



ARE MEALS INCLUDED?

For any in-persons you decide to attend we will let you know in advance the meal
cost of each at our cost (for breakfasts usually under $30, a little more for
lunch or dinner depending on what we can negotiate with the hotel or venue at
our cost).



IS PARKING INCLUDED?

Usually not, the hotels set their own rates and often there is adjacent parking
at lower rates available nearby. We encourage registrants to go Green where
possible (mass transport options, ride sharing with their colleagues, or ride
share apps from their office parking where possible).



MAY I BE A SPONSOR OR SPEAK?

Potentially yes, if your product or service adds value to the participants.
Please see the Sponsorship page for more info. If you have a special story or
topic that would inspire the audience please send it to Shelly@WomensSummit.org
for consideration



DO YOU HAVE A NEGOTIATED OVERNIGHT ROOM RATE IF NEEDED?

We don't reserve a room block for overnight rooms as most attendees are within
commute distance of the hotel so the rooms usually go unused and then we are
charged for them. If you need a sleeping room we recommend hotels.com which
often has discounts for the event's hotel or one nearby.



WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?

For years we have said Casual yet everyone still shows up in Professional
clothing so we have given up and now say "Professional" :)



HOW DID YOU FIND ME?

It is always from one of two sources. Either a past registrant suggested your
name to be invited to this year's conference, or we researched your name, title
and what you do on LinkedIn and thought you would be a good fit with the other
attendees.



ARE THERE CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT HOURS (I.E. CEUS, CPES, ETC)?

Not automatically as credit approvals are state-by-state but you can manually
submit the agenda in most states for credit. Also if you login you can print a
completion certificate if needed for each speaker's presentation.



HOW MUCH IS THE REGISTRATION FEE TO ATTEND?

Go the the Event page to view the registration fee.



DOES THE LOCATION EVER CHANGE AFTER REGISTRATION?

Yes, on rare occasion the registration outgrows the hotel's available event room
capacity where it makes sense to change to a hotel with a larger ballroom on
that day. We encourage all registrants to check back on the site within 1-2
weeks of the event to verify the location for safety (you don't want to miss
half the first speaker's message by the time you get to the right place).



WHEN IS THE NEXT SUMMIT AFTER THIS ONE?

In most cities it is yearly although in a few cities like New York, LA, Boston,
etc the Summits get too big and so for better networking/culture we do them
twice yearly to get the crowd down to a more optimal size. Also keep in mind
that when you register you will also receive monthly benefits for a full year
(live webinar each month with a top woman leader discussing what worked, videos
of other women leaders posted each month, articles monthly, book summary
monthly, and access to the city's mentoring list, and much more all included).
Many women register even if they have a date conflict to be able to access these
extended benefits throughout the year.



REGISTRATION TERMS?

Our full attendee registration terms are located  Here






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"The Mix of presenters was very valuable/interesting. Enjoyed the Panel
discussion and open audience Q&A."  - Tia Bryant, Executive Director, S Phase

"I enjoyed the conference. I thought the topics and speakers were great."  -
Katelyn Stewart, Marketing Manager, Warren Averett

"The conference was very enjoyable. Really felt moved and am making some
positive changes in my life as we speak."  - Jennifer Efferson, Chief
Administrative Officer, The Powers Company

"I liked the diversity of speakers. The topics were relevant and enjoyed the
questions and answer after each speech."  - Jeannine Blanco, Manager, East Lake
Foundation

"Nice location! "  - Vicki Hall, Sr. Manager, Assurant

"All of the speakers were leaders in their careers and extremely inspiration." 
- Denise Pagliarulo, VP Finance, AXIS Capital

"I enjoyed the entire day. The speakers were the best!"  - Susan Waits, V.P.
Business Development, HSI Financial Services



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