We've received many great questions regarding the conference including: What is the Passion into Action Conference? Can men attend the event? How do I become a sponsor? Following is a list of FAQs. You can also find the answers at www.seejanedo.com. We look forward to participating in this extraordinary day with you!
Passion
into Action FAQs
1. What is the See Jane Do Passion into
Action Conference?
In
serving as a platform for the voices of women and a variety of disciplines, the
See
Jane Do Passion in Action Conference creates a space for the women in their community to meet,
network, and explore ideas on how to work together on one another’s projects
and strengthen their community. Most
important the content of the event will hopefully transfer ideas into
action. The event showcases real women with real solutions; mixing local and
non-local female leaders, visionaries, artists and celebrate female empowerment
in all its forms.
The
conference is designed for everyday women who want to make a difference in
their lives and/or their community. The
event specifically serves women in
rural communities and small towns. These
are areas where little steps can lead to bigger changes at a rapid pace and
community members are vested on a personal level for taking care of each other
the community in which they live.
2.
What is See Jane Do?
See Jane Do is a social change
multimedia production that captures the stories of everyday women doing
extraordinary things for the planet. In November 2008, we received a grant from
the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and nationally acclaimed community
radio station KVMR based in Nevada City, CA to produce a series of twelve
one-hour radio magazine programs to be aired monthly.
Thus far, we have successfully
generated ten episodes, which is hosted and produced by co-founder Elisa Parker
and includes interviews with Gloria Steinem, Joan Blades of Momsrising and
Moveon, founders of BlogHer, Chef Ann Cooper, Marie Wilson of the White House
Project, Gloria Feldt, Goldman Environmental Winner Marie Gunnoe, among others.
In 2008, See Jane Do’s Director
of Business Development, Jesse Locks organized the first ever Ladyfest Nevada
County. With tremendous support from our community, See Jane Do is infusing the
spirit and fun of Ladyfest along with transformative tools everyday women can
utilize to incorporate their passion and create a positive difference in their
community and beyond. In addition to our current Soiree’s into Action (parties
with a purpose), we anticipate launching other conferences across the country,
and uniting local groups of women and connecting them globally via our media
program and open source website (launch date is November). We are especially
excited to collaborate with Gather theWomen as we kick off this historic event
and look forward to supporting their annual celebration of International
Women’s Day in March.
3.
What
are the workshops and do I need to stick to the same track?
The
conference offers fifteen workshops led by female leaders who demonstrate
excellence and passion in their field.
The workshops are intended to be hands-on, experiential, meaningful, and
fun. Each track is customized to fulfill
the overall needs of the attendees including:
·
Defining
You ~self development and personal growth
·
A
Greener You ~ green living
·
Taking
Care of You~ health and wellness
·
The
Value in You
·
Leading
Your Life
You may attend any
session and do not need to stick to the same track.
4.
Should I purchase my
tickets in advance?
Space is limited and we
suspect the conference will sell out. We
recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.seejanedo.com or BriarPatch Co-op in Grass Valley. Tickets are $45 in advance includes lunch and
$55 at the door if available.
5.
Are volunteer
opportunities available?
We have a limited
number of volunteer positions available for the conference. Please contact us at seejanedo@kvmr.org if you are interested.
6.
Is food provided at the
conference?
Continental breakfast and
lunch is provided by Summer Thymes and BriarPatch and is included with your
registration fee.
7. Is this an all-day event or can I attend
for part of the day?
We recommend that attendees
participate all day but understand this might not be possible for some. Participate when you can but we recommend you
purchase your ticket in advance. We
suspect the event will sell out and there are no discounts for half days.
8. What is the dress-code?
There is no dress-code for the
event. Come as you are. Dress comfortable, dress up, dress down, it’s
your day to shine and have fun!
9. I’m coming from out of town, is there a
special conference rate at the hotel?
The Holiday Inn is providing a
special conference rate of $99 per night.
You must call directly to make the reservation and mention the See Jane
Do Passion into Action Conference. (530)
477-1700. The Holiday Inn and conference
center is a new hotel in Grass Valley.
10. Where is Grass Valley, CA?
Grass Valley and Nevada City,
Ca are pristine, charming and historic towns located in the Sierra
Foothills. Our community revels the days
of the wild-west and the discovery of gold and now features a rich arts and
music scene along with outdoor adventure.
Grass Valley is approximately 1 hour from Truckee, 1 hour from
Sacramento, 2 ½ hours from the Bay Area, and 1 ½ hours from Chico. The closest airport is in Sacramento.
11. Where should I park?
Free parking is available
on-site at the Holiday Inn.
12. May I bring my children?
Babies six months or younger
are welcome. At this point we will not
have on-site childcare but we may be able to assist you in finding care for
your children.
13. Are men allowed to attend the event?
Guys are certainly welcome to
participate in the conference. While the
event is designed for women, we suspect men would find value in most of the
sessions.
14. Can I pass out materials at the event?
Please bring your business
cards! This is an opportunity for you to
connect with others and share your passion.
We ask that you not place promotional materials on chairs or tables
(sharing face to face is fine, we expect over 250 participants). Should you wish to further promote your
business please contact us about sponsorship opportunities or space at the expo
area at seejanedo@kvmr.org.
15. Who do the proceeds of the event benefit?
Partial proceeds of the
conference will benefit Women of Worth and Women’s Earth Alliance. Additional proceeds will also help sustain
the operation of See Jane Do and the radio program.
16. I want to buy a ticket for my friend or
for a student. How do I go about doing
that?
One option is to become a
Benefactor of the event. This includes:
·
Name listed in conference program and on the See
Jane Do website
Public Recognition during event
2 conference tickets plus lunch
Total Value $250
You
may also send the registration fee ($45) along with contact information to See
Jane Do, P.O. Box 2646, Nevada City, CA 95959 and we will reserve a ticket at
will call for your friend.
For further questions about the conference
please contact Elisa Parker or Jesse Locks at SeeJaneDo@kvmr.org.
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