2nd Annual South Bay Womyn¡¯s Conference Weaving our Wisdom: from Roots to Wings Saturday, March 9, 2013 San Jos¨¦ State Student Union 9:00am-6:00pm

Mission We are proud to announce the 2nd Annual South Bay Womyn¡¯s Conference, Weaving our Wisdom: from Roots to Wings on Saturday, March 9, 2013 inside the San Jos¨¦ State Student Union. The South Bay Womyn¡¯s Conference partners SJSU students with community members to create a safe space for all ages that promotes learning, expression, and education. In order to unite community members of all genders, sexual orientations, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Event Description This year¡¯s theme, Weaving Our Wisdom: from Roots to Wings will honor the intersection of shared experiences across generations, in hopes of strengthening the South Bay community. Weaving Our Wisdom seeks to celebrate, learn, and reflect upon the herstory of womyn warriors working in our community, while engaging the concerns faced by today¡¯s generation of womyn. The day will begin with lessons in social, economic, political, and environmental issues that South Bay area womyn have historically confronted throughout the course of their lives and careers. By mid-day, the offering of workshops will have us think deeply on how these issues evolve in ways which challenge us differently, demanding our critical attention with fresh eyes. The conference will end in full blossom as we weave together our collaborative spirits and create new ways to produce a strong, healthy community of womyn and allies.

The Application Process ¡ñ Applications are due on Monday, December 10, 2012. ¡ñ Please visit www.southbaywc.org to submit your application. ¡ñ The South Bay Womyn¡¯s Conference reserves the right to accept or decline any proposal submitted. ¡ñ Applications are reviewed and chosen anonymously to prevent bias. ¡ñ Please do not include any information in your workshop description that indicates your organizational affiliations.

Workshop Presentation Suggestions ¡ñ Session I-Honoring Herstory: What does it mean to speak up for something greater? What historical lessons can we learn from the past in order to build the future? ¡ñ Session II-Health, Wellness & Healing: Meditations on the growth of our minds, bodies and souls in today¡¯s environment. How can we keep a steady path to healthy living by minding how we eat, think, say and love? ¡ñ Session III-Facing Forward: Come together to reflect, get creative, collaborate and take action. How shall we make our world anew by working together?

We welcome educators, students, activists and community members of all backgrounds and gender identities to submit their workshop proposals for the South Bay Womyn¡¯s Conference by Monday, December 10, 2012 for consideration. Please see the attached application for more information or visit our website at southbaywc.org.