SpeakOut Illinois 2004 Program

Master of Ceremonies
Sandy Rios, President, Concerned Women of America
1:00-1:45 p.m. Registration
Visit sponsor booths
1:45-2:00 p.m. Welcome and Opening Prayer
2:00-2:45 p.m. Keynote Speaker
Erika Harold, Miss America 2003
2:45-3:00 p.m. Break
3:00-4:00 p.m. Workshops
  1. "How the Christian Family Handles a Crisis Pregnancy" -- Joe and Carol Walsh (Aid for Women of Northern Lake County)
    Parents of children who have out-of-wedlock pregnancies discuss the impact, suggested responses and the importance of support from the parents.
  2. "Breaking the Silence, Opening the Dialogue" -- Elizabeth Verchio (Victims of Choice) and Margie Manczko (Archdiocese of Chicago Respect Life Office)
    Learn how to respond to someone who has had an abortion, based on real life experience.
  3. "Inside the Abortion Clinics" -- Anthony Levatino, M.D.
    The inside story from a former abortion provider.
4:00-4:15 p.m. Break
4:15-5:15 p.m. Workshops
  1. "After the Choice" -- Yvonne Florczak-Seeman (Love from Above) and John Morales (Relevant Radio)
    What happens after the "choice"? Learn the truth about abortion and its consequences.
  2. "The Church Response to Pregnancy and Abortion" -- Elaine M. Kindler (Aid for Women) and Karen Hayes (Concerned Women for America)
    How the church can help women facing pregnancy decisions and those who have had abortions.
  3. "Talking to Kids About Sex and Abortion" -- Mary-Louise Kurey (Archdiocese of Chicago Respect Life Office) Annie Scheidler (Generations for Life) and Susan Davinger (PASS Pregnancy Care Centers)
    How to instill the value of chastity and respect for life in our kids.
5:15-6:00 p.m. Reception
Cash bar
6:00-7:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00-7:45 p.m. Henry Hyde Life Leadership Award
Joe and Ann Scheidler, Pro-Life Action League
7:45 p.m. Memorial for the Unborn
Updated 1/12/04