Promoting our Women Warriors--Join us in Cheyenne!

Women warriors are cordially invited to a free, all day networking and sisterhood-building event Aug. 15.

The Sheridan and Cheyenne VA Health Care System teams, along with the Wyoming Veterans Commission, cordially invite all women Veterans to “Promoting Our Women Warriors (POWW),” a free, full-day opportunity to gather and learn together on Saturday, Aug. 15, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

NEW location, same great event

 If you've been to POWW before, you know that this annual event has historically be in Casper, Wyoming. However, every year our team collects surveys from attendees and one common theme has been a request to change the location. Therefore, while we know this may mean more travel time for some of our ladies, we hope you'll still consider joining us at Laramie County Community College for this powerful opportunity to connect with others.

NOTE: Cheyenne offers an abundance of hotels. If you're staying in the area overnight, consider reserving/paying for one well in advance of the event.

So, what is "Promoting Our Women Warriors"?

POWW is an in-person gathering for all women Veterans who are interested in connecting with fellow ladies who have served in the military. The event runs all day and includes educational sessions and experiential activities that will provide attendees with many opportunities to meet and chat with their fellow sisters in service.

Tentative schedule for POWW

The event will officially kick off at 8:30 a.m., however we invite you to come as early as 7:30 a.m. to enjoy a light breakfast, coffee, chatting with your fellow attendees and checking out the vendor booths. 

After the welcome, we'll have a speaker, military service photos, then the first breakout session. After a nice lunch, the afternoon will continue with more breakout sessions (and plenty of breaks in between). We're then offering a short (30-minute) chair yoga session before the wrap up, with door prizes.

Something for everyone--breakout sessions we're planning

Our goal is to have something for Veterans of all eras, so our team has been working on breakout sessions  on a wide variety of topics. Here's what we have so far (though we have more that we're just waiting for final confirmation):

• Preventative health care -- breast, cervical and heart
• Understanding menopause: What to expect before, during, and after
• Rooted strength: A journey into pelvic floor wellness
• Sleep well, live well: Sleep strategies for every life stage
• Intuitive eating & making herb-infused olive oils
• Chair yoga for everyday wellness

We'll keep updating this list, so check back as we get closer to the event!

Friday night meet & greet -- Come early, enjoy more sisterhood

Several years ago we started doing a casual, less structured event on Friday night, so ladies who wanted to meet up would have a way to do it. This year we're continuing with the Friday Meet & Greet, so if your schedule allows you to be in the area early, mark your calendar to attend now. Details are still being worked out, so we'll share the information as soon as it's available.

Register now for POWW

Ready to reserve your spot (and help us with meal planning)? Copy & paste the below in an email to POWW@va.gov (adding your responses).

• Name (in VA record, if enrolled):
• Preferred name for name tag (if relevant):
• Branch of service:
• Years served:
• Phone number:
• Receive VA care (not required to attend)?
• If yes, which clinic?
• Do you need assistance with anything?
• Any food allergies (please specify)?
• Are you attending the Friday night event (Yes, no, undecided)?

Questions? 

Our lead organizer this year is Cheyenne's Women Veterans Program Manager, Andie McCann. She can be reached at .