Senator Pat Jones to Receive 2008 Athena Award
Women & Business Conference also honors five Pathfinders
Senator Pat Jones will receive the 2008 Athena award and five others will be named Pathfinders Tuesday, November 18 at the 32nd Annual American Express Women & Business Conference and the Wells Fargo Athena Award Luncheon.
“Fully Engaged” is the theme for the 2008 conference, which was expanded this year to a full day with morning and afternoon sessions. The cost is $75 per individual and includes a light breakfast, opening keynote address, morning breakout sessions, luncheon, afternoon breakout sessions and closing panel discussion. Registration is available online at saltlakechamber.org.
Senator Jones, who recently became the first female senate minority leader in state history, is also President and Co-owner of Dan Jones & Associates, Inc. She is also actively involved in Chamber activities as a member of the Education Committee and the Board of Governors.
“Pat embodies the spirit of the Athena,” said Lane Beattie, President and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber. “She is a great example to aspiring business women, giving of her time and talents selflessly, not only to run her business, but also to our community, our legislature and to her wonderful family. The Chamber is proud to present her with this award.”
Active in two of her industry’s most important organizations, the Qualitative Research Consultants Association (QRCA), and the Marketing Research Association (MRA), Senator Jones also received the prestigious Quintus C. Wilson Alumni Achievement award from the Department of Communication at the University of Utah. She served six years in the Utah State House of Representatives, and currently serves in the Utah State Senate.
Margo Provost of Log Haven won the 2007 Athena. Other recent recipients include Governor Olene Walker (2004) and Patricia Richards of Wells Fargo (2000) who was the first female Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Governors.
In addition to the Athena Award, five women received the 2008 Pathfinder awards. They include Silvia Norman of Wells Fargo, Nancy Nowak of Intermountain Healthcare, Karen Suzuki-Okabe of Salt Lake County, Lisa Vehrenkamp of American Express and Andrea Wolcott of San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank.
Schedule of Events
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration, a light breakfast, and exhibit booths open.
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Opening Keynote Address
CHEQUED OUT, FULLY CHARGED AND READY TO GO
Presented by Lisa Vehrenkamp
Vice President, American Express
Sponsored by: Mountain America Credit Union
9:45 - 10:00 a.m. Exhibitor Display: Sign up at various booths to participate in the conference gift drawings to be announced at 4:30 p.m.
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Morning Breakout Sessions: During the first session, guests will be invited to pick from one of three different tracks:
Financial Track: Dollars and Sense - Learn how to ride out the storm of a volatile economy, avoid mistakes women make with money and discover new ways of doing “common sense” things that really make a difference in long-term financial gain.
Presented by Pat Richards, Senior Vice President and Senior Regional Manager, Wells Fargo
Communications Track: Gender Differences in Communication - Through research and personal experiences, Chris will share insights on how men and women communicate differently, professionally and personally.
Presented by Chris Redgrave, Vice President, General Manager, KSL News Radio, FM100 and Arrow 103.5
Technology Track: Online Business Relationships – Learn how to find and nurture professional and business relationships to help you in your job and career.
Presented by Jason Alba, CEO, JibberJobber.com
11:30 am. - Noon Exhibitor Display: Sign up at various booths to participate in the conference gift drawings to be announced at 4:30 p.m.
Noon - 1:30 p.m. Wells Fargo Women’s Financial Services Athena Award Luncheon: Honoring the 2008 Athena and Pathfinder Awards recipients. The 2008 Athena Business Leader of the Year Award winner is Senator Patricia Jones, President & Co-owner of Dan Jones & Associates, Inc. The 2008 Pathfinder Award recipients are Silvia Norman from Wells Fargo, Nancy Nowak form Intermountain Healthcare, Karen Suzuki-Okabe from Salt Lake County, Lisa Vehrenkamp from American Express and Andrea Wolcott from San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank.
Luncheon Keynote Presentation: Finding Your Purpose Through Giving by Anne Beiler, Founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and author of Twist of Faith.
1:30 – 1:45 p.m. Exhibitor Display: Sign up at various booths to participate in the conference gift drawings to be announced at 4:30 p.m.
1:45 - 3:00 p.m. Afternoon Breakout Sessions: During the first session, guests will be invited to pick from one of three different tracks.
Political Track: It’s a Jungle Out There, Women and Politics Do Mix - It’s all in knowing how! Learn from a seasoned pro the secrets of navigating the testosterone-filled waters of politics and the important role women play in making policy, impacting communities and making a difference.
Presented by Pat Jones, Dan Jones and Associates and 2008 Athena Award Recipient
Professional Development Track: Reclaim your Health and Elevate your Productivity - America is in a health crisis. Are you? Whether a business owner or an employee how you feel impacts how you perform at work and at home. Discover 12 secrets for feeling better, looking better and being more productive.
Presented by Tony and Randi Escobar, Share it Forward Academy
Business Track: Unlock your Potential and Live Life Fully Engaged – Many people live their lives, stressing over things that never materialize. Learn how to go from “good” to “great” by unlocking your potential and how to come out on top over and over again.
Presented by Brandon Mackay, President/CEO and
Charlie Johnson, Vice President, SnugZ USA
3:15 - 3:30 p.m. Exhibitor Display: Sign up at various booths to participate in the conference gift drawings to be announced at 4:30 p.m.
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Closing Session Panel Discussion: WORK/LIFE BALANCE TRACK : THE BALANCING ACT - Keeping Everyone Engaged! Making work, work for you, your company and your family is a full-time job. It’s complex, it’s challenging, it’s doable!!! Learn the different approaches these women have taken to make work, work for them! If they can do it, you can too!!!
Panel Discussion facilitated by Abby Bonell – Managing News Director, Clear Channel Broadcasting-Salt Lake City - KOSY 106.5 fm 570 am KNRS
Sponsored by: Mountain America Credit Union
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Prize Drawings Announced
About the Athena
The Athena Award, sponsored by Wells Fargo Women’s Financial Services, is a prestigious national award presented annually to an active member of the Salt Lake Chamber who demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in business, provides valuable service by devoting time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community and assists women in reaching their full leadership potential.
The Athena Award was established in 1982 by Martha Mertz to recognize women who had not received recognition for their contributions to Chambers of Commerce. Since the program’s inception more than 5,000 awards have been presented in over 500 communities in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, China, Russia and the United Arab Emirates.
About the Pathfinders
The Pathfinder Awards are presented annually during the American Express Women & Business Conference during the Wells Fargo Athena Award Luncheon to a select number of worthy community leaders who have a history of support for women and women’s issues and who have worked to further the development and recognition of women. This award has been a traditional part of the conference for many years.