40th Anniversary Events
2013 is the 40th Anniversary of the OWA. We have included a variety of events throughout 2013 to give our members, former members, and friends of the organization the opportunity to participate in the celebration. Our goal is to offer choices that will live up to the diverse interest of our members as well as accommodate their busy
And should you be more interested is what has been going on in the OWA in the last 40 years please visit the
- OWA History Page as well as an updated
OWA at 40 Essay by Inge Horton in the forum.
The 40th Anniversary Videos are at the top of this page. Photos from the events when they become available are linked here:
-- Gilda Puente-Peters
OWA 40th Anniversary Committee:
- Gilda Puente-Peters (Overall Coordinator)
- Gilda Puente-Peters (Gala Party )
- Mui Ho (Symposium - Reception)
- Leslie Golden (Commemorative Video)
- Betty Woo (Anniversary Voyage)
- Suzanne Stewart (Bay to Breakers )
- Janet Crane (Retreat)
- Karlene Gullone (Symposium Exhibition)
- Caroyn Orazi (Symposium Exhibition)
March 16th, 2013 - Dinner Gala Party
Chair: Gilda Puentes-PetersApril 13th, 2013 - Symposium
Chair: Mui HoApril 13th, 2013 - Symposium Exhibition
Exhibit Coordinators: Karlene Gullone, Carolyn OraziMay 19th, 2013 - Bay to Breakers
Chair: Suzanne StewartSeptember 2013 - Anniversary Retreat
Chair: Janet CraneDate: Friday to Sunday, September 20-22, 2013
Venue: Westerbeke Ranch
"40 + 10 Celebrating Ourselves & Our Work" is this year's theme: sharing the experiences that have brought us together over the past 40 years, and looking forward to the next decade.
more information is here
Venue: Westerbeke Ranch
"40 + 10 Celebrating Ourselves & Our Work" is this year's theme: sharing the experiences that have brought us together over the past 40 years, and looking forward to the next decade.
more information is here
October 2013 - Anniversary Voyage
Chair: Betty Woo
Contact us at mail@owa-usa.org