2005 Europe Regional Conference
August 3–6 · Turku · Finland
The 2005 Europe Regional Conference was held in the beautiful seaside city of Turku in the southwest corner of Finland at Linnasmäki Congress Centre from August 3 to August 6. It was an excellent opportunity to make new friends, renew old friendships and exchange ideas with women who share the same interests and we would like to thank all those who participated in the conference and contributed to its success.
Programme
Monday August 1
| 08:30-17:30 | Tours to Helsinki and in Turku |
| 18:00-20:30 | Leadership Development Seminar for State Organization Presidents and other Officers 2005-2007 |
| Dinner and evening session, Seminar Participants |
Tuesday August 2
| 08:30-18:00 | Leadership Development Seminar |
| 09:00-17.00 | European Forum Seminars "From Images to Action" |
| 08:15-18:15 | Tours (Helsinki including a visit to Ainola; Turku tour) |
| 15:00-18:00 | Registration for the Regional Conference and Information |
| 18:00-20:30 | Dinner and Group Activity, Seminar Participants |
Wednesday August 3
| 08:30-16:00 | Registration and Information |
| 08:30-15:30 | Leadership Development for State Organization Presidents and Secretaries |
| Meetings for State Treasurers, State Committee Chairs and State Editors | |
| 09:00-16:00 | Archipelago Cruise; University Tour |
| 17:00-18:30 | Opening Ceremony and 1st General Session |
| Presiding Ms Marja-Leena Leskinen, Europe Regional Director | |
| Music | |
| Presentation of Flags | |
| Welcome to Finland, Ms Eija Liisa Sokka-Meaney, Finland State President | |
| Video show | |
| Singing together; German songs | |
| Introduction of International Guests, Ms Marja-Leena Leskinen | |
| Greetings of Headquarters, Ms Jacklynn Cuppy, International President | |
| Keynote Speech, Professor Lea Pulkkinen, Finland State Honorary Member | |
| Invitation to a Night on the Town, Ms Liisa Peltomaa, Chairman of the Steering Committee | |
| 19:30-23:00 | Night on the Town, Turku, WPK Banquet Hall |
| Music, Folk Dances, Medieval Dresses |
Thursday August 4
| 08:30-10:15 | 2nd General Session |
| Presiding ... | |
| Meeting women Artists in Europe; two countries: Germany and Great Britain | |
| Keynote Speech, Professor Leena Palotie | |
| Refreshing Exercise (a short introduction to Nordic Walking by Ms Helena Isomäki) | |
| Educational foundation info on projects | |
| Introduction of Info Fair | |
| 10:15-11:15 | InfoFair and Coffee; Tour for Accompanying Guests |
| 11:15-13:00 | 3rd General Session; Tour for Accompanying Guests continues |
| Presiding ... | |
| Meeting Women Artists in Europe, two countries: Iceland and the Netherlands | |
| Keynote Speech, Dr Kirsi-Marja Korhonen | |
| Introduction of workshops by Ms Maritta Stoor | |
| Invitation to Finland Night... | |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch Break |
| Lunch Meeting for Outgoing and Incoming State Presidents | |
| 14:00-14:40 | Workshops, First Round |
| 15:00-15:40 | Workshops, Second Round |
| 17:30-23:00 | Finland Night, Ruissalo Spa Hotel, Seaside Restaurant |
| Kalevala Performance, songs from Eastern Finland (Kiihtelysvaara), Lappish Yoik Fashion Show |
Friday August 5
| 08:00-08:30 | European Members on International Committees |
| 08:30-09:10 | Workshops Third Round |
| 09:30-10:10 | Workshops Fourth Round |
| 10:10-10:40 | Coffee Break |
| 10:40-11:20 | Workshops Fifth Round |
| 11:40-12:20 | Workshops Sixth Round |
| 12:30-13:30 | Lunch Break |
| 14:15-18:30 | Naantali Tour |
| 20:00-24:00 | Banquet, Congress Center Linnasmäki, Restaurant |
| Presiding... | |
| Thoughts of Inspiration, Ms Jacklynn Cuppy, International President | |
| Music |
Saturday August 6
| 08:00-10:00 | European Forum Meeting |
| 10.00-10.30 | Coffee break |
| 10:30-12:30 | 4th General Session and Closing Ceremony |
| Presiding... | |
| Meeting women Artists in Europe, two countries: Norway and Sweden | |
| Keynote Speech, Professor Pirjo Linnakylä | |
| Meeting a Woman Artist in Finland, Ms Kirsti Relander, Lecturer | |
| Invitation to Regional Conference in 2007, Great Britain | |
| Close of Session | |
| 12:30-14:00 | Luncheon, Society Birthday Celebration |
| Presiding... | |
| 14:15-17:15 | Walking Tour, Old Town |
| 15.00-20.00 | Adventurous Seaside Trip |
Sunday August 7
| 09:30-17:30 | Excursions to Tampere or Helsinki |
