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WEDNESDAY, February 22, 2023
Wyoming Capitol Complex | Room W53/W54
Wyoming State Capitol | Cheyenne, WY 82001
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Sign in & Registration in Main Lobby
2:00 pm: Welcome & Introduction with Current WyWLC Board
2:15 pm – 3:45 pm: Opening Workshop – Wellness & Enneagram discussion – Leadership begins with self-awareness and understanding. The Enneagram is a scientific-based system of 9 distinct leadership styles. In this 90-minute interactive workshop, Orbis consultants Lisa Johnson and Dr. LeAnn Smith will discuss how this tool helps use our strengths and gifts to find meaning in our work, gain perspective on what it is like to work with us, and how to better collaborate with others. (Registrants will be instructed how to take the Enneagram Assessment in advance of the conference).
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm: Lessons Learned – Hear from two of Wyoming’s former Legislators, Representative Sue Wilson and Representative Cathy Connolly as they share their stories and lessons learned during the over a decade they served the State of Wyoming.
WEDNESDAY, February 22, 2023
The Metropolitan Downtown
1701 Carey Ave.| Cheyenne, WY 82001
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Cocktail Reception, Legislative Dinner and an evening with Wyoming’s Legacy Ladies at the Metropolitan Downtown featuring keynote speakers former Wyoming Legislators; Jayne Mockler, Ruth Ann Petroff, Barbara Cubin and Elaine Harvey and moderated by former Wyoming Legislator Bernadine Craft
- Presentation of the Wyoming Woman of Distinction Award

THURSDAY, February 23, 2023
Herschler Building | Room W53/W54
Wyoming State Capitol | Cheyenne, WY 82001
7:30 am – 8:30 am: Leap into Leadership Breakfast – hosted by Wyoming Department of Education with Superintendent Megan Degenfelder
8:30am – 9:30am – Fresh off the campaign trail – Hear from newly elected Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder as she shares her recent experiences, struggles and successes while on the campaign trail over the last year. Degenfelder will also offer a brief update of plans in her new role.
9:30am – 10:30am: Women who run statewide campaigns – From knocking on doors to hosting big gatherings, money managing or even food preparation, this panel will discuss all the parts and pieces that go into running someone else’s campaign.
10:30 – 10:45am: Break
10:45am – 11:45am: What to Know From the Clerk’s Office – Every jurisdiction is different, but there is always someone to help get you started when thinking about running for office. Hear from City, County and State Clerks on what you need to know, what you need to file, what forms you need to submit and who you need to talk to when you are ready to take that step and run for office in Wyoming.
11:45pm – 12:45pm: Lunch
12:45pm – 1:45pm: How to Work With Press When Running For Office – What do these media experts have to say when it comes to relaying YOUR message and ensuring you get coverage? How to write a press releases? How do you interact in a small-town environment?
1:45pm – 2:00pm: Group photos in the Capitol
2:15 pm: Introduction to Wyoming State Legislature, House & Senate
Questions... contact annie@orbisleaders.com or 307.630.8940





















