2007 LLLI Alumnae Association Awards, Founders Tea, Fashion Show! The La Leche League Alumnae Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2007 Alumnae Award: Barbara Parker, Martha Sears and Marian Tompson. Each of these women exemplifies the qualities in the award criteria. Each one has demonstrated courage and passion as they have worked for societal change. Barbara, Martha, and Marian make it clear that the passion and ability for their work was born out of a passion for La Leche League. By having the courage to take a stand against cultural norms, they have changed the hearts and minds of their own family members and countless others in the world. Barbara Parker, a retired LLL Leader, was diagnosed with two primary breast cancers in 1990 and has been a leader in the development of research and patient advocacy for breast cancer for the past seventeen years. Martha Sears, a LLL Leader for over 25 years, is the co-author of 24 parenting books that have been translated into over 12 languages and has advocated for breastfeeding and attachment parenting throughout the world in many and varied arenas. Marian Tompson, a LLL Leader for over 50 years, is the Founder, President and CEO of AnotherLook, focusing on educating, raising critical questions, and providing a clearinghouse and forum for health professionals and others about HIV and breastfeeding. You can read more about these women at <http://alumnae.llli.org/Alumnae/AlumAward.htm>http://alumnae.llli.org/Alumnae/AlumAward.htm. The awards will be presented at the Conference during the Founders Tea. Come share a wonderful time of songs, memories and stories! This year at the tea we're pleased to include a fashion show to present LLLI's new line of La Leche League International Nursing Bras & Intimates collection, and La Leche League International Baby Wear, both featured at: <http://www.llliclothes.com/>www.LLLIClothes.com. Other Alum Conference Opportunities Your Alumnae Association has been hard at work to make this your most enjoyable Conference yet. Kick off the Conference with the Thursday night before "Cruise Lake Michigan," a family affair, on Lake Michigan. Enjoy the food, the companionship, the magic of the dazzling lights of Chicago. On Friday, enjoy a private viewing of mother-baby art in the Print Drawing room at the Art Institute. Register with Barbara Kopec, [log in to unmask] (adults only). Start the days with an early morning walk along Lake Michigan's incomparable shoreline. Take time to visit the Founders Parlor and chat with Founders. Sign up early for this event. All day long, when you need that break, rejuvenation activities will be taking place in the Waldorf and Astoria Rooms. Join us in Connecting Conversations with fellow Leaders on a variety of topics. Saturday evening Leaders with 25 years (or more) experience are invited to share thoughts, memories and triumphs, and experience the powerful energy that radiates from each other. On Monday July 23 at 3:00 pm, come for "We Remember," a special time to remember and honor deceased Leaders who have been a part of the 50 year history of our La Leche League. The Alumnae Auction features Quilted Art. Don't miss Monday's Gala Celebration Dinner and Closing featuring special guest performer Billy Dean singing "Let Them Be Little" as well as other songs. The Alumnae Association will be selling raffle tickets for two special prizes: the words to "Let Them Be Little" handwritten by Billy Dean, and two seats at Billy Dean's table at the Gala Dinner. The Founders will present their special Founders Award at this event. These activities and more are waiting just for you at Conference. We invite you to become a member of the Alumnae Association, which isn't just for Retired Leaders. Contact information: For Alumnae information: Marilyn Thompson <[log in to unmask]> Alum Conference Activites and Planning: Sue Steilen <[log in to unmask]> Donation/raffle items: Karri Rickard <[log in to unmask]>> Alumnae Association Web Page: http://alumnae.llli.org/ *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html Mail all commands to [log in to unmask] To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or [log in to unmask]) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet or ([log in to unmask]) To reach list owners: [log in to unmask]