Everything You Need to Know About SPEAK UP!

SPEAK UP! A National Leadership Summit for Women Living with HIV is just one week away! Here’s everything you need to know, whether you’re coming to the Summit or following the happenings there from afar: PWN-USA SPEAK UP! Summit Orientation Webinar – slideshow and voice recording of a helpful presentation on the ins and outs of the Summit (here’s a PDF of just the slides from the webinar) SPEAK UP! Summit Official Website – the place to go for the full program, information on travel, a list of our generous sponsors, and much more! “I’m Going to SPEAK UP! Because …” – videos and images from SPEAK UP! Summit participants about why they’re making the trip to Fort Walton Beach Want to volunteer at SPEAK UP!? Contact Nerissa Irizarry to sign up: 510.698.3811 | [email protected] Here’s some background information on the Summit if you want to know more! Like us on Facebook and follow our Twitter account and the hashtag #PWNSpeaks for up-to-the-minute updates from the Summit! For those who are coming to SPEAK UP!: WHAT DO I BRING??

• Dress – Summit dress code is casual to business casual for hot weather. Bring your best pj’s because you will be sharing a room and we are planning a pajama party! Other suggestions:
• Beach towels
• Enough Meds – couple extra days supply just in case
• Medical insurance card
• Cellphone charger if you have your cell
• Laptop and charger if you need one
• State-issued ID
• Sunscreen and hat for the sun, bathing suit if you plan to get in pool or ocean
• Refillable water bottle
• Extra business cards if you have them for networking
• $30, in cash or on your debit card, to present at check-in for hotel incidentals (will be refunded)

Upon arrival at the Ramada Plaza Beach Resort:

• 2 pm: Summit registration Fill out a few forms, get your program & conference bag!
• 3 pm: Hotel check-in You will be assigned a shared, double room with mini-fridge & microwave
• 5 pm: Summit opening session and dinner begins

Florida, here we come!!!