Register now for the Proud Women of Wyoming retreat

A retreat created to honor Wyoming women and their journeys from the proud moment of Women’s Suffrage in 1869 to the today’s accomplishments has been scheduled.

Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism is proud to present the “Proud Wyoming Woman” Retreat, June 1-3 Rock Springs and Green River

The “Proud Wyoming Woman” Retreat (PWWR) will focus on networking, arts and culture, female health and wellness activities that incorporate outdoor activities such as fly fishing, yoga, self-care, a 5k/10k race and much more.

The PWWR was created and developed by Jenissa Meredith, Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism executive director.

“Wyoming is more than a place of residence, Meredith said. “It is way of life.”

Meredith was born in Cheyenne and grew up in Rock Springs. She attended Western Wyoming Community College and the University of Wyoming.

“After receiving my bachelor’s degree, I chose to come back home to Sweetwater County to raise my children and use my education to develop in this career that I love,” she said. “I have tremendous pride in Sweetwater County and in the state of Wyoming and I know that many other women feel the same way. I want this retreat to reflect the pride that originated at the time of women’s suffrage and that lives on today. I want it to reflect the ideals and unique lifestyles of a Proud Wyoming Woman.”

A kickoff reception will take place June 1 at the Broadway Theater in Rock Springs.

This reception will be focused on honoring the women in Sweetwater County who have dedicated their lives in the fields of business, community services, outreach, philanthropy and politics. Speakers will include, Meredith, Sadie St. Clair of Trout Unlimited, Senator and local business owner, Liisa Anselmi-Dalton, Karla Leach of Western Wyoming Community College, Irene Richardson of Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Lauren Schofield of the YWCA of Sweetwater County and Britney Gray of CLIMB Wyoming.

The speakers will share their own proud Wyoming woman stories, while guests will be surrounded by profile displays of Wyoming women from the past and present.

Wyoming Women’s Suffrage

Dec. 10th, 2019, marks the 150th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage for the State of Wyoming. Wyoming, then a territory, granted women the right to vote nearly 50 years prior to the signing of the 19th amendment in 1920. Wyoming derived its name as the “Equality State” because it was the first state to grant Women congressional rights such as voting and serving in political office.

Wyoming was proudly home to the first woman justice of the peace, first all-female jury, first female statewide elected official, first town in America to be governed entirely by women in Jackson, first woman governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross, who served from 1925 to 1927 and in 1933. She was the first woman to be appointed by Franklin D. Roosevelt to head the U.S. Mint.

The Proud Wyoming Woman Retreat is being hosted for the first time in 2018 with the intention of developing a successful framework and collecting photography and videography. The goal is to expand the event for 2019 and include participants from around the state at that time.

“We want to make sure that this event is created in a way that truly reflects the accomplishments and interests of a proud Wyoming woman,” Meredith said. “We want it to fully showcase the beauty of Sweetwater County, support and uplift women in Wyoming and properly represent local pride around the 150th anniversary of women’s suffrage.”

Other events

* Retreat attendees will be able to choose between two separate events on June 2. The first option will take place at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge. Sweetwater County Travel and Tourism has partnered with Trout Unlimited for a day of fishing at the refuge. On Saturday, 50 of the retreaters will have the chance to either fly fish or shoreline cast and tie flies at the refuge.

* The second option for June 2, 2018 will be a Health and Wellness Day at Bunning Park in Rock Springs. The health and wellness day will feature sample courses that include yoga, meditation, crossfit, pilates, nutrition, confidence 101 and self-care, as well as one-on-one time with healthcare and wellness professionals from around the county.

* On the evenings of June 2-3 retreat participants will be split into two groups and will work with the local crafting company, Stick To Your Guns, to create their own version of the “Proud Wyoming Woman” logo.

* The final day of the retreat, June 3, will feature a Proud Wyoming Woman “Super hero themed 5k/10k walk and run at Expedition Island. This portion of the retreat is open to the public and will begin at 8 a.m. with registration, and will include a collective yoga session starting at 8:30 a.m.

* Individuals who register for this event will be given the opportunity to submit a monetary donation, through the registration process, or donate unused basic needs/personal care products at the 5k/10k event. These donations will go towards the YWCA of Sweetwater County and the CLIMB Wyoming program.

Space is very limited for the retreat and costs $99 per person. For those who are only interested in participating in the 5k/10k portion of the event, the registration is $40. Registration for both is now open at http://www.proudwyomingwoman.com.

 

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