Federally Empolyed Women's 40th National Training Program  ... Keys to Success
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Special Events

Highlights of the Week

FEW Awards Program
Monday, July 20 - 5:00 - 7:00 pm  

Welcome Reception and Networking Session
Monday, July 20 - 7:30 - 9:30 pm  

Opening Session
Tuesday, July 21 - 8:00 - 10:00 am

FEW and Federal Agencies - the Keys to Success!
Thursday, July 23 rd - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

FEW Friday Celebration
Each One Teach One”
Friday, July 24 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm


FEW Awards Program
Monday, July 20 - 5:00 - 7:00 pm

The special achievements of FEW members, chapters, and regions will be recognized in our annual awards program. We will also show appreciation for the valued support of those businesses and government agencies who have contributed to FEW’s many successes this year and promoted diversity and EEO in the workplace. Open to all attendees.

Welcome Reception and Networking Session
Monday, July 20 - 7:30 - 9:30 pm

The Welcome Reception is an opportunity to meet FEW leaders and to network with attendees from around the country. Meet old friends and make new connections! Open to all attendees, the reception is a fun, yet valuable, way to start the week. Dress: casual

Opening Session
Tuesday, July 21 - 8:00 - 10:00 am

The Opening Session and breakfast Tuesday morning will officially open the 40th National Training Program, providing you the Keys to Success in your career.

Susan Miller, a dynamic motivational speaker, will help kick off the NTP by sharing her observations into those key work and personal qualities that make us successful in these challenging times. You will find her strategies and stories insightful and immediately useful.

We will also honor the FEW sponsors and partners who have helped make this NTP possible and who share FEW’s goals. The Opening Session will inspire, motivate, and provide you the first of many keys to success you will find during NTP.

The Color Guard Support is being provided by Navy Operational Support Center Orlando. Our national anthem singer will be Tione Johnson.

Susan Miller, MA, MEd
President, Re-Energizing Communications, Inc.

International speaker and “Workplace Motivator™” Susan Miller has energized audiences for over a decade in thirty-nine states and six countries, from Akron ( Ohio) to Auckland ( New Zealand).

With two masters degrees and a “B.A. in Burnout,” Susan connects with her audience using humorous stories from her background in education and government and her experience as a teacher, small business owner, special assistant to the Mayor of Louisville, Kentucky and one-time-only bungee jumper! 

Susan addresses thousands of people annually at seminars, corporate meetings and conventions. She has spoken throughout Australia on five separate speaking tours “down under” and actually enjoys the seventeen-hour flight!

Susan's first book, Oomph Power! How to Get Re-Energized for Outrageous Success was published in 2003 and re-printed in 2006.  Susan is currently working on her second book, Working in The Positive Zone ® .

FEW and Federal Agencies - the Keys to Success!
Thursday, July 23 rd - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

This luncheon will bring together a diverse panel of agency and FEW officials to discuss the status of EEO compliance efforts at all levels. Panelists will discuss FEW’s efforts in the compliance area and the synergy that can be captured through collaboration with agencies. Invited panelists include:

  • Constance Barker, Commissioner, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
  • Charles E. James, Sr., Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Labor
  • Gail Puckett, EEO Training Manager, Federal Aviation Administration
  • Thomas Accardi, Director, Aviation System Standards, Federal Aviation Administration
  • Sharie Bourbeau, Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, U.S. Navy
  • Allie Latimer, FEW’s founding President (1968-1969)
  • Dorothy Nelms, two-time elected FEW National President (1978-1980, 1996-1998)

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear first-hand what is being done to ensure agency compliance with EEO and affirmative action program requirements.

FEW Friday Celebration
Each One Teach One”
Friday, July 24 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sponsored by Tri Star Engineering and SAIC

FEW members are invited for a celebration of giving back. Friday morning we will hold a special session for FEW members that focuses on the topic Each One Teach One. You will hear stories from individuals who have experienced their own personal success through the practice of reaching back or paying it forward. This event promises to be rewarding and inspiring. Don’t miss out!

Watch this page for more information about the keynote speakers.

Brunch will be included in the morning’s events. FEW Friday is presented as an added benefit for our members, and there is no cost to attend.




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