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2005 WiLL/WAND National Conference: Report!

Ovation Photos: A few famous faces

Mingling Reception	Capitol Hill Day
Torchbearer Reception	March to End the War on Iraq
Dine Around Dinners	Young women of STAND
Ovations galore (a few famous faces)	Some great faces (having a great time)

Celinda Lake, president of Lake Snell Perry, presented recent polling results from women on "security."

Congresswoman U.S. Representative Lynn Woolsey presented her plan for SMART Security (smart, multilateral, alternative response to terrorism).

Congresswoman Gwen Moore gets ready to work some magic with her new wand from Susan Shaer.

State Senator Becky Lourey (MN), another Gold Star Mother, spoke on Sunday.

Marie Wilson, of The White House Project, spoke about the initiative to get women to vote, run, and lead.

Writer Deborah Smalls roused the crowd to a standing ovation.

Pacesetter and State Senator Lena Taylor (WI).

Iris Lav, deputy director of Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Congressman U.S. Representative John Lewis thrilled the women gathered on Capitol Hill for the Congressional Luncheon on Tuesday. Above, WiLL President and State Representative Nan Grogan Orrock (GA) introduces him to State Representative Regina Barrow (LA).

Congressman Lewis with the Gold Star Mothers.

Yes, some elected officials are capable of feeling the pain of losing their children in a war...

Martha Burk of NCWO and WAND president emerita Sayre Sheldon -- enjoying lunch!

State Representative Joyce Elliott (AR)

WAND national board member Karen Jacob presented a short talk from her materials available through the WAND Speakers' Bureau.

Cindy Sheehan, the Gold Star Mother of Casey Sheehan who held a vigil outside of President Bush's Crawford ranch, spoke on Sunday afternoon.

She also got her very own wand from WAND Executive Director Susan Shaer.