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Women's/Young Women's Leaders Conference

What is the focus of this conference?

SGI President Ikeda encourages: "All around the world, The Age of Women has arrived. I hope that our women and young women will work together, inspire each other and demonstrate a combined strength far greater than what either could achieve alone...Those who can join together like a powerful alloy will triumph." Through this conference, women and young women will come together to create indestructible bonds of friendship and camaraderie, refresh their lives and deepen their faith in Nichiren Buddhism.

 

Who should apply to this conference?

  • Open to all women's and young women's leaders who are taking responsibility at the chapter through zone level

Who are the facilitators?

Linda JohnsonLinda Johnson

SGI-USA
Women's
Leader

Barbara SnyderBarbara Snyder

SGI-USA
Chief
Secretary

Melanie MeriansMelanie Merians

West Territory
Women's
Leader

Barb JenkinsBarb Jenkins

Central Territory
Women's
Leader

Donna SnyderDonna Snyder

East Territory
Women's
Leader

Vinessa ShawVinessa Shaw

SGI-USA
Young Women's
Leader

Mahogany GambleMahogany
Gamble

West Territory
Young Women's
Leader

Shaifali BhallaShaifali
Bhalla

Central Territory
Young Women's
Leader

Ebony RoundtreeEbony Roundtree

East Territory
Young Women's
Leader

 
(Due to unexpected schedule changes, facilitators may change.)
The New Youth Division Website

"The Victory of the youth division of the SGI-USA signifies the victory of the youth division throughout the world"... Daisaku Ikeda, President, Soka Gakkai International
Youth Division Website

Florida Culture and Nature CenterFlorida Nature and Culture Center

The FNCC is located on 125 acres of restored wetlands surrounding Toda Lake. Here amid the Live Oak trees and Sabal Palms native to the Florida landscape, discussions on Buddhism, philosophy and everyday life take place in a relaxing atmosphere.
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