2008 Multi-cultural Women's Development Conference

One Dozen Who Care, Inc. (ODWC), a 501 (c) (3) Community Development Corporation is proud to announce the ninth annual Multi-cultural Women's Development Conference at the Hinton Rural Life Center in Hayesville, April 25, 26, & 27. For information, or to register, call 828-321-2273. Visit www.odwc.org to print out a registration form.

The mission of ODWC is to strengthen leadership among local women and youth and to create strong community bonds through common cultural situations in far western North Carolina.

Elizabeth Solomon's premedical studies were at West Chester State University in West Chester, PA; Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, PA; and Tompkins Cortland Community College in Dryden, NY.

Elizabeth has studied acupuncture with the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture in the UCLA School of Continuing Medical Education. She studied Chelation techniques through the American College for the Advancement of Medicine (ACAM). Dr. Solomon's practice is now Health in Harmony of Hiawassee, GA. She administers Internal Medicine, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Photophoreses, Chelation, Heavy Metal Testing and Detox.

Dr. Liz Solomon is a presenter on Saturday, April 26, at 10:45 a.m.

Judith Alvarado grew up in New York City where she learned practical lessons in "street smarts". Her interest in travel led her to Taos, New Mexico, where she became involved in Women's Studies.

Judith is the executive director of Reach of Clay County, Inc., located in Hayesville, N.C. Reach is a non-profit organization whose mission, based on respect, empowerment and safety, is to break the cycle of family violence and sexual assault through advocacy, intervention, supportive services and community education. Judith is a presenter on Saturday afternoon, April 26, at 3 p.m.