Virtual Conference April Update

WFS Virtual Weekend Conference

June 12 – 14

Hello 4C warrior women,

We hope this notice finds you healthy and safe during these unprecedented times.  As you may have heard, our in-person annual conference had to be postponed to 2021 due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.  However, we are very proud to announce that this year we will be offering our first totally virtual conference June 12^th-14^th with the growth inspiring theme of ENVISION IT!

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ENVISION IT!

This exciting conference will feature the following:

• Live Keynote addresses by important thought leaders in the addiction field
• 13 inspiring workshops focusing on New Life topics and self- growth
• Live opening and closing ceremonies
• Live WFS meetings
• A fun New Life Celebration event complete with entertainment and fundraising.
• The opportunity to watch any portions of the live conference you may have missed by accessing recorded sessions that will be available only to registrants for the entire week following conference.

• $25 – Compassion Rate – Anticipated to be 50% of WFS’s actual costs for technology and other fees for the event.
• $50 – Sustaining Rate – Anticipated to be 100% of WFS’s actual costs for technology and other fees for the event.
• $75 – Benefactress Rate – Anticipated to be 150% of WFS’s actual costs for technology and other fees for the event. Women selecting this rate will receive a tax receipt for $25 of the fee.*

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What do I need to be able to attend the conference?
A: You can use just about any device – laptop, desktop computer, notebook, tablet, cell phone, or even a touchtone landline – to access the workshops and presentations. Live workshops will use Zoom.. There will also be a conference website with information and connection opportunities, so an internet connection and browser is highly recommended. To get the best interactive experience during sessions, you will want to have a camera, microphone, and speakers.

Q: Do I have to purchase a Zoom account to participate?
A: No. On most devices, you can attend as a guest, without any Zoom account at all, although you may wish to create a free Zoom account to enable a more streamlined sign-on experience.

Q: When I watch the live programs, will my face show up on the screen?
A: If you choose to enable your video, your face may be visible to others. To prevent this, do not activate your camera.

Q: I understand all sessions will be recorded to watch for up to one week after the conference weekend at my leisure. How do I access the content? Can I download the videos to watch later?
A: We will have a special conference website with embedded movie files. There will be a discussion section for each workshop, so you can continue to engage with other participants for an additional week. To respect the privacy of our presenters, downloading will not be possible, and you will be asked to agree to not attempt to record or download sessions as part of your registration.

Q: Can I still interact during the sessions even if I don’t want to appear on any recordings?
A: Yes! Some presenters may elect to pause recording during discussion periods, small group work using the “breakout” function of Zoom will never be recorded, and any typed chat will also be omitted from the recordings.

Q: What if I have technical problems during the conference?
A: We are training a Geek Gal Support Squad to support attendees. There will be practice Open House drop-in Zoom gatherings during the pre-conference week, and Geek Gals will be available by phone at the WFS office number (215-536-8026) throughout the event.

Check out the full FAQ here.

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Conference Agenda

We are so excited to share our fantastic schedule and line-up of amazing growth inspiring workshops led by both our generous professional and peer facilitators.

Pre-conference activities begin Sunday, June 7th.

Friday, June 12th, 2020

• 7:00 – 8:00 pm          Opening Ceremony – Visualizing Growth
• 9:00 pm                     WFS Meeting

Saturday, June 13th, 2020

• 8:30 am                    WFS Meeting
• 10:00 – 11:30 am     Workshops/Breakout Sessions
  • • • • Riding the Waves of Grief in a time of Uncertainty
        • EnVision Boards
        • Yoga and the 13 statements
        • Love Can Change the Course of My World.  Caring is all Important
• 12:00 – 12:45 pm    Keynote – Recovery as a Practice with Dawn Nickels, PhD
• 1:30 – 3:30 pm       Workshops/Breakout Sessions
  • • • • Five Money Questions for Women
        • Relapse:  Common but not Necessary
        • Practicing Peace: The Path to Joy and Prosperity
        • The Sober Mindset: Change Your Beliefs, Change Your Life
        • An Organization of Women, For Women
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm        WFS Meeting
• 5:00 – 6:00 pm        WFS Meeting
• 6:00 – 7:30 pm        New Life Celebration-Fun, Fundraising & Entertainment
• 10:00 pm                 Pajama Party WFS Meeting

Sunday, June 14th, 2020

• 8:30 am                  WFS Meeting
• 10:00- 11:30 am      Workshops/Breakout Sessions        
  • • • • Taking Back Control: Telling the Right Story
        • Exploring Different Types of Meditation to Enhance Sobriety
        • 4C Facilitation:  Bringing WFS to Your Community
        • All Love Given Returns.  I Am Learning to Know That I Am Loved.
• 12:00 – 12:45 pm    Keynote – Self-Compassion, Self Esteem and Recovery in Times of Great Uncertainty with Lynn Matti, MA
• 1:30 – 3:30 pm       Workshops/Breakout Sessions
  • • • • Intuitive Eating in Recovery
        • Gratitude is MORE Than an Attitude
        • Healing Power of the 13 Statement Bracelet Making
        • Expressive Writing: A Guide to Wonder and Wellbeing
• 4:00 pm                   Closing Ceremony – Manifesting a New You
• 5:30 pm                    WFS Meeting

Monday, June 15th, 2020 through Sunday, June 21st, 202

• Recorded sessions available via online streaming and discussion

ALL TIMES ARE LISTED IN U.S. EASTERN TIME – Click here to convert to your time zone!