ICA Women in Corrections 25th Annual Conference
Location: Christian Conference Center
5064 Lincoln Street
Newton, Iowa
PURPOSE:
This conference provides an opportunity for team building, networking and deeper dive into the unique perspective of women working in Corrections and the momentum as we develop personally and professionally. We aim for this conference to be a combination of fun and learning that provides relief from the day-to-day stressors of our jobs and opens the door to both personal and professional growth. It is a way to renew our personal energy and to grow in the challenges of our jobs and personal life.
AGENDA Quick View
SEPTEMBER 26
7am-9am Registration and breakfast by the fire
9:00am Presentation of Colors-DOC Colorguard
9:15am-10am Introductions and opening activity-Cam Turner
10am-12pm Keynote: Dr. Argrow “Kit” Evans-Ford
12:00pm Lunch
1pm-3pm Building Inner Resilience after crime-Mary Roche
3:15-5pm Self-Care-Shelby (Montgomery) Harding
5:30pm Grill-out, yard games and evening activities
SEPTEMBER 27
7am– 9am Breakfast and coffee by the fire 9am-12pm Journeying with the Enneagram-Julie Honsey
12pm Lunch
1:00pm-3:00pm History of Women working in Iowa Corrections followed by panel of Women past and present
3:00pm Clean-up, if all help it will go quickly
Both day’s workshops + 5 meals + overnight stay with roommate: $150.00
We like to see participants attend the entire conference and be open to the opportunity to meet new people or reconnect with past participants by joining us overnight and for all of our meals. However, we also know that is not always possible, below are other options if your situation doesn’t allow you the full conference opportunity:
Day travelers:
1 day conference fee: $70.00, which includes 2 meals
2 day conference fee: $90.00, which includes 4 meals
Registration deadline: September 20, 2024
Due to space limitations, there will not be an option for a single occupancy room. We are limited to 30 overnight stays. Therefore, overnight stays will be accommodated on first come/first serve basis. There are hotel options close by the Newton Speedway including Boulders Inn and Suites and the AmericInn. The Conference Center also has 3 full hook-up camp sites available. Contact Julie Brandt if you chose this option.
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