Carter Center Community Forum/Gwen Skinner Retirement Reception
Please join Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Advocates
For an afternoon of programming to honor
Gwendolyn B. Skinner
Upon her retirement
34 years of dedicated service as a
Leader and visionary in Georgia State Government
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The Carter Presidential Center
Cecil B. Day Chapel
441 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. – Community Forum
Creating the Dream: Lives in the Community
highlights the importance of developing a “hope-based” system of care that supports a recovery-conducive environment for Georgian's with mental illness & addictive diseases. Further, it promotes community based services with emphasis on full participation in every community for persons with developmental disabilities.
3:15 - 5:00 P.M. – Retirement Reception
A tribute to Gwen Skinner, followed by a dessert reception
Forum/Reception $15
Registration is Required for the Forum and/or Retirement Reception
*Online registration/payment is preferred
Cash/Checks Only Accepted on Day of Event
Please register by June 24, 2009
Important Information regarding the Retirement Reception:
Additional donations are welcomed for Gwen’s farewell gift
Scholarships are available for consumers, however registration is required
Please bring a card or note to share a favorite memory with Gwen
If you are unable to click on the above link to register,