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Young Women and Politics

February 9 to 13, 1994

Sponsored by the Alma Mater Society of the University of British
Columbia.


INTRODUCTION

Young Women and Politics is a conference sponsored by the Alma
Mater Society of the University of British Columbia, taking place
at The Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, from
February 9 to 13, 1994.  It is intended to encourage young women to
participate in their communities at a political level, and to
provide student leaders from across Canada access to a network of
support and information. Interested women and men are welcome to attend.

Agenda items include:

A historical review of women in politics, both in political parties
and elected office.

An overview of some of the social issues affecting many women.

Panel discussions with women experienced in the political process. 
Young women may discuss their concerns and aspirations with
seasoned veterans from many levels of political activity.

Workshops designed to educate young women interested in politics
about some of the skills required to participate successfully.


CONFERENCE AGENDA

Day 1 - Wednesday, February 9th
          
4:00 p.m.      Registration
               
5:30 p.m.      Hors d'oeuvres

6:30 p.m.      Keynote Speaker
               The Honourable Barbara McDougall, former Minister
			            of External Affairs, member of the Privy Council

7:30 p.m.      Dessert

Day 2 - Thursday, February 10th

8:00 a.m.      Continental Breakfast

8:50 a.m.      Announcements

9:00 a.m.      Women and Politics:  A Review, Part One
               Dr. Lynda Erickson - Associate Professor, Simon
               Fraser University

10:30 a.m.     Refreshment Break

11:00 a.m.     Women and Politics:  A Review, Part Two
               Dr. Lynda Erickson - Associate Professor, Simon
               Fraser University

12:30 p.m.     Lunch

1:30 p.m.      Panel Discussion:  Women and Political Parties

3:00 p.m.      Refreshment Break

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.    Overview:  Women and Poverty

Day 3 - Friday, February 11th

8:00 a.m.      Continental Breakfast

8:50 a.m.      Announcements

9:00 a.m.      Overview:  Women and Violence

10:30 a.m.     Refreshment Break

11:00 a.m.     Panel Discussion:  Women and Elected Office

12:30 p.m.     Lunch

1:30 p.m.      Panel Discussion:  Minority Women and Politics

3:00 p.m.      Refreshment Break

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.    Concurrent Workshops:  Working with the "Old
                    Boys"; Relating to the Media; or Being an
                    Effective Committee Member

Day 4 - Saturday, February 12th

8:00 a.m.      Continental Breakfast

8:50 a.m.      Announcements

9:00 a.m.      Overview:  Women and Employment

10:30 a.m.     Refreshment Break

11:00 a.m.     Panel Discussion:  Women's Ministries 

12:30 p.m.     Lunch

1:30 p.m.      Concurrent Workshops:  Getting the Nomination;
               Fundraising for the Campaign; or Enlisting Support
               for an Issue

3:00 p.m.      Refreshment Break

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.    Concurrent Workshops:  Getting the Nomination;
                    Fundraising for the Campaign; or Enlisting
                    Support for an Issue

Day 5 - Sunday, February 13th

9:30 a.m.      Breakfast

10:30 a.m.     Closing Speaker
               Rosemary Brown - Chief Commissioner, Ontario Human
               Rights Commission

12:00 p.m.     Closing Remarks


DELEGATE INFORMATION

Registration

To register for Young Women and Politics, please return a
registration form (contact numbers below) with your payment to:

Young Women and Politics
Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia
6138 Student Union Building Boulevard
Vancouver, British Columbia  V6T 1Z1

As space is limited, please register as early as possible.  Upon
receipt of the registration form and your payment, a letter of
confirmation will be sent to you.

Registration Fee

The registration fee is $150.00 per delegate.  This fee does not
include accomodation.  It does include breakfasts and lunches,
conference materials and a souvenir.

Cancellation

Cancellation of your registration by Wednesday, February 2 is
subject to an administration fee of $50.00 per delegate. 
Cancellation after this date does not qualify for a refund. 
Substitutions, however, are welcome.

Accomodation Fee

The accomodation fee is $225.00 per delegate based on double
occupancy at The Westin Bayshore.  As we are keeping a rooming
list, it is not necessary to make reservations with the hotel
directly.  Please indicate on the registration form your preference
for a smoking or non-smoking room.

For enquiries about the services available at the hotel, please
contact:

The Westin Bayshore
(604) 682-3377

Transportation

Transportation from the Vancouver International Airport to The
Westin Bayshore is provided by the Airport Express Bus Service.   
Buses leave from Level 2 on the hour and the half hour.  Tickets
may be purchased for $8.25 on the bus.

Activities

Vancouver, like any other large Canadian city, offers many types of
activities to the visitor and resident alike.  What makes Vancouver
special is the number of year round outdoor activities offered by
the surrounding mountains and ocean.  Tourist pamphlets are
included in the delegate package.  If you wish to enquire about a
specific activity, please contact:

Tourism Vancouver
  (604) 682-2222

If you wish to participate, a number of group activities are
planned for the evenings of the conference.  A list of these
activities are also included in the delegate package. 

Weather

One word describes Vancouver's weather in February:  rain.  We
suggest you bring an umbrella and appropriate footwear.  The
temperature ranges between 1 and 7 C.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

Carole Forsythe - Coordinator of External Affairs
(604) 822-2050

Sophia Lee - Coordinator, Young Women and Politics
(604) 822-2901

Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia
6138 Student Union Building Boulevard
Vancouver, British Columbia  V6T 1Z1
FAX (604) 822-9019

Or send e-mail to <dkmiller@unixg.ubc.ca>.

Delegate fees will not be refundable after February 2, 1994.

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