As a woman who has served in the military, you may not realize that you are an American veteran. That’s why every two years, the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs partners with other state and federal organizations to host an Oregon Women Veterans Conference.

 

This free event offers women veterans an opportunity to connect with other women veterans and learn about the benefits that they have earned as a result of their honorable service.

 

The conference also offers workshops on topics such as women veterans health, military sexual trauma, VA benefits (federal and state), employment and stress reduction.

 

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, volunteering to organize and raise money, or to simply make a donation, please contact the Women Veterans Coordinator, Rene French at orwomenvets@odva.state.or.us.  More information regarding the 2014 conference will be posted on this page in late 2013.  Hope to see you there!

 

2012 Oregon Women Conference 
The 2012 Oregon Women Veterans Conference (WVC) was a huge success!  Nearly 350 women veterans gathered from across Oregon to learn, share and enjoy the camaraderie of others just like them. 
 
ODVA and volunteers work year-round to raise funds to keep this important, valuable and enjoyable conference free to all women who have served.  If you missed the 2012 conference, please join us in 2014 for two full days of education, entertainment, camaraderie, memories, shopping and more!
 

The Oregon National Guard's Color Guard.	Betty Pomeroy was presented Oregon's 2012 Outstanding Woman Veteran Award  for her exemplary military service record and outstanding community service.
Redmond VFW ladies enjoy the WVC.	ODVA's Leah Rickert answers questions from a veteran.
Two Sisters and a Mr. perform with a veteran.	Women Veterans form a Boogie Train as Two Sisters and a Mr. sing for conference attendees.
ODVA Director Jim Willis talks with Oregon   Congressman Kurt Schrader.	ODVA Deputy Director Val Conley bows as Chaplain Maj. Trisa Kelly offers a prayer before the remembrance ceremony.
Veterans make new friends during a break.	During a remembrance ceremony, five service branch memorial candles are lighted by (l-r) Renee French, Loriann Sheridan, Leah Rickert, Rosey Macias and Bridgette Marker.
The WVC's oldest veteran, Ruth Turley, 90, ODVA Director Jim Willis and the youngest veteran, Army Guard Spc. America Cunningham, 27, enjoy the conference.	ODVA Deputy Director Val Conley gets a hug from Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Lane of the Oregon State Defense Force.

 
 
Thank you to the 2012 Oregon Women Veterans Conference Sponsors