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Upcoming Events
2008 Freedom Walk Begins at Women's Memorial Sept. 7
There is still time to register to participate in the 4th Annual National Freedom Walk to honor servicemembers and veterans and to commemorate victims of the September 11th attacks. The Women's Memorial is the official starting point of the Washington, DC-based National Freedom Walk on Sept. 7, however, Freedom Walks are taking place nationwide. To learn how to participate, read this Freedom Walk feature or visit the Freedom Walk Web site.
You're Invited to "Fallen Military Women" Quilt Unveling Sept. 17
This spring, quilters in Oregon used needle and thread to honor servicewomen who have died in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Their "Fallen Military Women Quilt" travels to the Women's Memorial this month for a special unveiling and tribute ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17. The names of each fallen servicewoman were applied to stripes that line a star-filled field of fabric. The quilters also sewed patriotic and memorial sayings into some of the squares.
Many of the quilters are traveling to the Women's Memorial to help unveil their 6'3"-by-8'5" quilt. The public is invited and encouraged to join them in unveiling this special tribute. The Fallen Military Women Quilt will hang at the Women's Memorial indefinitely until the tribute can travel on a national journey to help raise appreciation for servicewomen who have made the ultimate sacrifice. To preview parts of the Quilt, visit our Fallen Military Women Quilt page.
Academy Women Host Leadership Symposium at Women's Memorial
The Academy Women will host its fifth annual Leadership Symposium at the Women's Memorial Oct. 17-19. This year's "Stories of our Sisters" event will feature keynote speaker Rear Admiral Marsha Evans and a "Wisdom of Ages" panel of some of the first women to attain the rank of general officer. Weekend workshops will focus on "Women and War," the "Superwoman Complex," gender bias issues, setting boundaries, and mentoring. Additionally, a one-day career workshop will precede the symposium on Oct. 17.
Both the symposium and the career workshop are open to current and former military officers and to supporters of Academy Women. To register, or for more information, visit the Academy Women Web site. Academy Women is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the personal and professional growth of military women officers, officer candidates and veterans.
WAVES National Convention Scheduled for Sept. 8-13
WAVES National will hold its 2008 Convention Sept. 8-13 in San Diego, CA, at the Holiday Inn on the Bay. For more information about WAVES National and the convention, visit the WAVES National Convention Web site.
Women Veterans of America Sets National Convention for Sept. 12-14
Women veterans are invited to attend the National Convention of Women Veterans of America, Sept. 12-14, 2008, in Nashville, TN. For more information, visit the WVA’s convention Web site.
Vietnam Women's Memorial 15th Anniversary Planned Nov. 8-11
The 15th Anniversary Celebration of the Vietnam Women's Memorial (VWM) dedication is planned for Nov 8-11 in Washington, DC. Anniversary events include: a Candlelighting Ceremony, Storytelling at the Memorial, the Ceremony at The Wall, reunions and more. For details, updates and hotel registration information, visit the Vietnam Women's Memorial Web site.
Pass In Review Scheduled for Vietnam Women's Memorial
Vietnam Veterans of America is partnering again with the Vietnam Women's Memorial (VWM) to conduct a Color Guard Pass In Review Ceremony during the VWM's 15th Anniversary Celebration Nov. 8-11. Chapters and posts can register to participate in the Pass In Review by emailing bwhitaker@vva.org or visiting the VVA Web site after Oct. 15 for more information.
Save the Date—"Flygirls of World War II" Exhibit Coming This November
On Nov. 14, the Women's Memorial will welcome a traveling exhibit—"Flygirls of World War II"—dedicated to the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). The traveling exhibit will debut at the Memorial with a special grand opening ceremony at 11 a.m. The Memorial is the first stop on a nationwide tour of the exhibit, which is curated by Baylor University's Wings Across America Project. For more information about the exhibit, visit the WAAP Web site. (Editor's Note: Please mark your calendars with this new date, which is a change from the date published in last month's E-Register.)We Salute This Month's Celebrations
Several special military birthdays and anniversaries are feted in September. Learn who we are saluting this month on the Women's Memorial Web site.Foundation President's Activities
Brig. Gen. Vaught is scheduled to attend and/or to make remarks at the following events in September 2008:
Sep 7: National Freedom Walk, Women's Memorial.
Sep 12: INSCSOM CDRs & SGM Spouses Group, remarks, Women's Memorial.
Sep 17: Fallen Military Women Quilt Unveiling, remarks, Women's Memorial.
Sep 22: CA Women in Business Conference, remarks, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Washington, DC.
Sep 26-27: Wisconsin Women Veterans' Conference, remarks, Wisconsin Military Academy, Ft McCoy, WI.
Oct 2: Former Members of Congress Auxiliary Luncheon, remarks, Women's Memorial.(September 2008)