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"Imagine an experience that connects and empowers our PEARLS and Mentors with panel discussions, team building activities, breakout workshops and just good ole FUN! Where girls and women come together to not tear each other down but to build one another up. That’s exactly what our summer conference offers. It’s an event you won't want to miss!"
Aisha Erma Lenora Saffold
Founder and Executive Director
Click Here for SPONSORSHIP information
Aisha Erma Lenora Saffold
Founder and Executive Director
Click Here for SPONSORSHIP information
Time |
2017 Conference Agenda (Subject to Change) |
8:00 a.m. -8:45 a.m. |
Registration/Breakfast (Girls check in and enjoy breakfast) |
8:45 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. |
Welcome – Purpose of Conference P.E.A.R.L.S. Mentoring for Girls Founder Aisha Erma Lenora Saffold |
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Each group will attend 3 workshops Sessions are 30 minutes Round robin style rotation 1st session: 9:00 a.m - 9:30 a.m. 2nd session: 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 3rd session: 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions The Nurse is IN Saketa McEntee What's in your Wallet? Shana Strong What do you bring to the table? Princess Williams |
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Break |
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Each PEARL will attend 2 workshops of her choice Sessions are 30 minutes 1st Session: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 2nd session: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
The Energy of Confidence Krispin Watson Is that suppose to be Me-dia? Nikyta Wilkins |
12:00 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. |
Panel Discussion: Thee HBCU Experience: How it made me into the Woman I am today Rahnesha Bankhead Senior Claims Adjuster Sara Benson Doctoral Student and Professor Shandreka Brown Staff Attorney NaTosha DeVon Activist, Writer, Poet, and Actor Ashley F.G. Norwood Founder and C.E.O. of FG Media Productions Sommyr Paden Peer Educator/Mentor Chiquaisha Strong Foster Care Counselor |
12:55 - 1:00 p.m. |
Closing Remarks P.E.A.R.L.S. Mentoring for Girls Founder Aisha Erma Lenora Saffold |
2:00 p.m. |
P.E.A.R.L.S. Awards Luncheon Holiday Inn Vicksburg 115 Cypress Centre Blvd. Vicksburg, MS 39180 |
Is there a registration fee?
No, the conference committee believes in empowering our community through youth development and offers this conference at NO COST to participants. This is possible with the support of our community partners and sponsors.
How can I support girls participation in the P.E.A.R.L.S. Summer Conference?
Sponsorship. Individuals can also make donations instantly through visiting our website. We are a 501(c)(3) organization and your contributions are tax deductible.Packages begin at $50 and provide a unique branding opportunity for your business, institution or agency to collaborate, connect and empower over 100 girls and women in Mississippi.
What is the attire?
Every girl and mentor will receive a Conference T-Shirt upon check-in the day of the summit. Casual, comfortable attire is recommended.!
Can parents participate?
Yes! Parents may sign up as a volunteer. Parents are also invited to the Awards Luncheon.
Will we receive a reminder about the summit?
Yes, you will receive email reminders about the summit, so please use your best contact information when you register. We will send out the final event itinerary and include exciting updates & details about the day of the event.
No, the conference committee believes in empowering our community through youth development and offers this conference at NO COST to participants. This is possible with the support of our community partners and sponsors.
How can I support girls participation in the P.E.A.R.L.S. Summer Conference?
Sponsorship. Individuals can also make donations instantly through visiting our website. We are a 501(c)(3) organization and your contributions are tax deductible.Packages begin at $50 and provide a unique branding opportunity for your business, institution or agency to collaborate, connect and empower over 100 girls and women in Mississippi.
What is the attire?
Every girl and mentor will receive a Conference T-Shirt upon check-in the day of the summit. Casual, comfortable attire is recommended.!
Can parents participate?
Yes! Parents may sign up as a volunteer. Parents are also invited to the Awards Luncheon.
Will we receive a reminder about the summit?
Yes, you will receive email reminders about the summit, so please use your best contact information when you register. We will send out the final event itinerary and include exciting updates & details about the day of the event.
Our Host
Workshop Presenters
Panelist
Thee HBCU Experience: How it made me the woman I am today!
Sponsor a P.E.A.R.L. for ConferenceYour $50.00 donation will go towards a PEARL'S:
Registration Fee for Conference
Awards Luncheon
Transportation
T-Shirt
Registration Fee for Conference
Awards Luncheon
Transportation
T-Shirt