Women's Forum in Burleson County

In support of the Administrative Priority to Target Outreach and Expansion the annual Women's Forum in Burleson County addresses key topic areas specifically for women. The Women’s Forum is an educational event filled with a variety of educational topics from which participants choose to attend. The day of learning and fun includes a luncheon and a fashion show, and is topped off with a keynote speaker. A committee, of 12-15 people, meets during the first few months of the year to plan and organize the event and identify topics and potential speakers.

The keynote speaker for the 2009 Forum was Michelle Bright, Director of Education, St. Joseph Health System. Concurrent sessions included the following:

• Dealing with Diabetes
• Gold Medallion Club (Opportunities for Seniors)
• Home Care for the 21st Century
• Operating a Bed and Breakfast
• Ms. Do-it-Yourself
• Preparing Your Family for Pandemic Events
• Self Sufficiency and Saving Money at Home
• Super Scrapbooking
• Looking Your Best for Less
• Toss It Up
• You Should Be On Stage
• Livin’ Simple, Livin’ Green
• Landscaping
  

The 2009 Women’s forum was well received with over 100 attending. Participants were very complementary of the topic areas and overall program. The overall rating of the forum was 3.6 on a 4.0 scale.

This program will continue to address key issues and concerns of women and reach out to audience.

Content for this article was provided by Dale A. Fritz, Ph.D., District Extension Administrator-Texas AgriLife Extension Service.