2019 Annual Legislative Conference

INFO

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

The National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL Women) is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization primarily composed of current and former appointed and elected Black women legislators. We represent more than 280 Black women legislators in virtually every state in the United States of America. Since its inception in 1985, NOBEL Women has worked tirelessly to increase and promote the presence of Black women in government, corporate, and nonprofit leadership.

Over the years, NOBEL Women has risen to become a global voice to address a myriad of issues affecting the lives of women and their families. The Annual Legislative Conference assembles more than 250 policy makers, industry experts, and community stakeholders from across the country. For more than 30 years, NOBEL Women has assembled Black women from across the country to discuss pressing policy issues and find solutions to very complex problems. We engage with locally elected officials, work through policy matters in real time.  

NOBEL Women’s 34th Annual Legislative Conference will be taking place June 26th-30th, 2019 at the Gwen Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. If you have any questions please let us know below.  

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION

*The preferred registration deadline is June 1, 2019, but registration will still be available leading up to the event.
 
Thank you for your interest in attending NOBEL Women’s 34th Annual Legislative Conference! Our conference is open to Legislators, stakeholders, advocates and community leaders! This year’s conference will provide an opportunity to engage with Black Women legislators from every region of the nation working on the issue that matter. With registration, you will get access to the following events:
  • Access to all NOBEL Women Public Issue Forums
  • Access to Presidents Reception
  • Access to the Shining Star Gala
  • Access to Host Night out event
  • Plenary Breakfast and Luncheons
  • Exhibit showcase

Registration Rates:

  • 3G Participant- FREE
  • Young Professional/College $100.00
  • Legislator- $250.00
  • Community Advocate- $300.00
  • Sponsor- $350.00 

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, June 26th 2019

  • 6:30 pm-Pre Conference Private Dinner (Invitation Only)

Thursday, June 27, 2019

  • 8:00 am to 1:00 pm- Girls Gigabytes and Gadgets  
  • 9:30 am to 10:00 am- NOBEL Women Corporate Advisory meeting
  • 10:00 am to 5:00 pm- Registration
  • 10:00 am to 11:00 am -NOBEL Women Board Meeting
  • 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm-Pre Conference (Invitation Only)
  • 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm- President Reception
  • 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm- Sponsors Reception ​

Friday, June 28th, 2019

  • 6:00 am to 7:00 am -Exercise
  • 7:00 am to 4:00pm- Registration
  • 8:00 am to 9:45 pm-Plenary Breakfast
  • 10:00 am to 10:30 am-Sponsor Presentation
  • 10:30 am to 11:30 am-Panel Discussion
  • 11:30 am to 12:00 pm- Sponsor Presentation
  • 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm- Sponsor Presentation
  • 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm- Plenary Lunch
  • 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm- Panel Discussion
  • 7:00pm to 11:00 pm- Host Night Out

Saturday, June 29th, 2019

  • 6:00 am to 7:00 am – Exercise
  • 7:00 am to 4:00pm- Registration
  • 8:00 am to 9:15 am- Panel Discussion
  • 9:30 am to 10:30 am- Panel Discussion
  • 10:45 am to 11:45 am- Panel Discussion
  • 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm- Luncheon
  • 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm- Panel Discussion
  • 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm- Panel Discussion
  • 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm- Shining Star Gala general and VIP Pre Reception
  • 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm- Shining Star Gala

Sunday, June 30th, 2019

  • 8:30 am to 12:00 pm- Farwell Breakfast

 

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTIONS

NOBEL Women paid member may submit policy resolution(s) to be considered for ratification during the 2010 Annual Legislative Conference. Please follow the instructions below to send the resolution(s).

Currently, our categories are:

  • Agriculture (AGR)

  • Children and Families (CF)

  • Education (EDU)

  • Energy (ENE)

  • Health (HEA)

  • International Affairs (INT)

  • Leadership (LEA)

  • Social and Economic Justice (SEJ)

  • Technology (TEC)

  • Telecommunications (TEL)

Instructions for Resolutions

  1. All resolutions MUST be submitted by PAID NOBEL Women members.
  2. All resolutions MUST be submitted according to approved resolutions format. For approved format please click here.
  3. All resolutions MUST be submitted as an editable Word document to resolutions@nobel-women.org according to the provided requested format. No resolutions will be excepted unless submitted in the required format.
  4. All resolutions MUST be submitted to the Resolutions Committee by the 11:59 pm EST, Monday, April 8th, 2019 deadline. No resolutions will be considered after this time.

If you have any questions please contact Krystal Leaphart at 202.507.6246 or email the Resolutions Committee at resolutions@nobel-women.org.  

SPONSORS

SPONSORSHIPS

Dear Current and Prospective Sponsors,
 
NOBEL Women is the country’s premier organization of Black women legislators committed to increasing and promoting the presence of Black women in government, non-profit and corporate leadership. The organization accomplishes its mission by facilitating leadership training and development, protecting the public interest of women and families, and supporting policy initiatives that contribute to the enhancement and sustainability of the Black community.
 
We have designed a number of tiered packages that provide you and your organization the opportunity to tap into our network and garner an excellent return on your investment. Past sponsors include AT&T, Comcast, Duke Energy, Merck, National Installment Lending Association, Toyota, Verizon, Waste Management and more.
 
Thank you in advance for your consideration. We truly appreciate your support!
 
Representative Karen Camper (TN)
National President
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LODGING

LUXURY, SPACE AND SPECTACULAR VIEWS

There’s a new boutique hotel in downtown Chicago where the suites reflect the luxury and style of the 1930’s wrapped in 21st century amenities. Suites range in size from 475 to 1,400 square feet. Guests enjoy views of the Magnificent Mile, Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, and amenities including, ultra-lux elegant Frette linens, luxury collection bed, plush bathrobes and slippers, flat screen television, Keurig brewing system, a wet bar with customizable refreshment center and complimentary WiFi to make their stay more comfortable.

1930’S STYLE WITH 21ST CENTURY AMENITIES

A new entry among boutique hotels in downtown Chicago, The Gwen offers 311 newly renovated guestrooms ranging in size from 375 to 425 square feet and suites ranging in size from 475 to 1,400 square feet.  Pampering amenities include ultra-lux elegant Frette linens, luxury collection bed, an in-room safe, flat screen television and complimentary WiFi.

THE GWEN HOTEL

521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL, 60611
312.645.1500 | Reservations 866.716.8136
©2017 The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago

SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIPS

Named in honor of NOBEL Women Co-Founder, and former National Vice President, the late Representative Lois DeBerry (TN), The Rep. Lois DeBerry Memorial Conference Scholarship is available for paid members of NOBEL Women interested in attending our 34th Annual Legislative Conference, in Chicago Illinois at the Gwen Hotel. Read more about Representative Deberry here.

 

To be eligible for the Rep. Lois DeBerry Memorial Conference Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be a Black woman legislator;

  • Be a paid member of NOBEL Women, pay your dues here.

  • Be a paid conference registrant register here.

  • Made reservations at the Gwen Hotel.

  • Able to attend the entire conference, from June 27-30, 2019.

  • Submit a completed scholarship application.

Submit Application

ELECTIONS

During this year’s Annual Legislative Conference, NOBEL Women will be electing its 2020-2022 Executive Board. The Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominations through Friday, May 10, 2019, by 5:00 pm EST. All nominations and letters of intent to serve on the NOBEL Women Executive Board should be sent electronically to info@nobel-women.org addressed to the attention of Nominating Committee). NOBEL Women, 20 F. Street, NW Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001.
 
To be eligible to serve as an Executive Board Member, candidates must:
  • Be a Black woman legislator currently serving in office;
  • Be a paid member of NOBEL Women. Pay your dues here.
  • Be registered to attend the 2019 Annual Legislative Conference. Register here.
Letters of Intent received after the deadline will not be considered for the 2020-2022 term. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact NOBEL Women Headquarters at 202.507.6246 or email the Committee Chairwoman at info@nobel-women.org.
 
Best,
Nominating Committee