Multicultural Affairs Committee

Fifth Annual Diversity Conference - March 2002

Mr. Stephen Mahfood, the Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources welcomes associates to the Fifth Annual Multicultural Affairs Committee Diversity Conference in Jefferson City.
Ms. Krystie Bird Bowers thanked everyone for the honor of being selected as one of the five women on the "Celebrating the Contributions of Women" poster.
Mr. Stephen Mahfood, the Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources welcomes associates to the Fifth Annual Multicultural Affairs Committee Diversity Conference as he introduces Ms. Krystie Bird Bowers, one of five women honored on this year's Women History Poster. This year's conference was held at Ramada Inn in Jefferson City on March 20 and 21, 2002. During the Wednesday morning general session, Ms. Krystie Bird Bowers thanked everyone for the honor of being selected as one of the five women on the "Celebrating the Contributions of Women" poster for this year's Woman's History Month.
Mr. John W. Bachmann, Managing Partner of Edward Jones gave a message of inclusion as a strategic issue.
Chairman of Public Service Commission, Mr. Kelvin Simmons delivers his observations on Diversity.
The message of inclusion as a strategic issue was the hallmark of the luncheon speech delivered by Mr. John W. Bachmann, Managing Partner of Edward Jones, a financial services company employing 23,000 worldwide. Chairman of Public Service Commission, Mr. Kelvin Simmons delivers his observations on Diversity and how it functions within a community during the Wednesday morning general session.
Facilitating the "Diversity Starts at Home" session, Kathy Williams, Diversity Manager for the Farm Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Ms. Vonda Sager, Kansas City Power and Light Company encouraged participants to develop concepts of teambuilding.
Facilitating the "Diversity Starts at Home" session, Kathy Williams, Diversity Manager for the Farm Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, outlined how subtle but powerful changes in our work activities encourage the teamwork concept and enrich our life as well as improve the climate of the Department. A climate of mutual respect for others is the key to successful team building and Ms. Vonda Sager, Kansas City Power and Light Company encouraged participants to develop concepts of team building to improve their work environment.
Dr. Maurice Tate, Sr. discussed how being aware of public image and perception may assist with the Department's goal.
Radious Guess, EPU Consultants, observes the employee interaction and approaches to the teamwork concept at the conference.
Engaging department personnel during the breakout session, "Networking Opportunity in Missouri Communities", Dr. Maurice Tate, Sr. discussed how being aware of public image and perception may assist with the Department's goal of protecting the citizens of Missouri and the environment. Radious Guess, EPU Consultants, observes the employee interaction and approaches to the teamwork concept during the 'A New Co-Worker: "I want to be a part of the Team!"' Breakout session.
Jose Soto, Southeast Community College, Lincoln Nebraska, lists techniques employees and employers could use to improve the workplace.
Father George Clements shared a moment with Ms. Llona Weiss, Deputy Director, Outreach and Assistance Center.
Jose Soto, Southeast Community College, Lincoln Nebraska, lists techniques employees and employers could use to improve the workplace during the "Diversity Starts at Home" session. Father George Clements shared a moment with Ms. Llona Weiss, Deputy Director, Outreach and Assistance Center after his powerful speech during the Wednesday luncheon.

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