SFLM Activism and Training Conference
Event Information
Description
Students for Life of Michigan's Annual Activism & Training Weekend is a unique opportunity for pro-life students to come together for a weekend of networking, education, and fun. Students will have the opportunity to meet with local pro-life speakers and organizations that are dedicated to their success on campus. If you are part of the Pro-Life Generation, this is a weekend that you will not want to miss!
Friday Event Schedule:
6:30pm Pizza and hangout at the Frederik Meijer Honors College, Multi-Purpose Room.
7:30pm Chalking on Grand Valley State University's campus- dress warm!
Featuring: Brendan O'Morchoe, Students for Life of America, Nicole Nuzzo, Grand Rapids Right to Life, and Christen Houck, Students for Life of Michigan.
Directions and Parking: Frederik Meijer Honors College, Multi-purpose Room. Come to 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401. Once on campus, turn left on Calder Dr. Parking is free in Lot M, across from the Honors College. Contact (616) 902-2639 for any additional help.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Sleep Inn & Suites
4869 Becker Dr. Allendale Charter Township, MI 49401
Phone: (616) 892-8000
Check-in is at 3pm.
*When you arrive please tell them your name, and that you are with the Students for Life of MI conference.
NOTE: If you have any problems, please call Mackenzie Kindel at (616) 902-2639.
Saturday Event Schedule:
8:30am Morning prayer protest at Heritage (abortion) Clinic for Women (optional)
Address: Planned Parenthood, 320 East Fulton Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
9:45am Registration
Address and Parking: Loutit Building, Room 106, 1 Campus Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Enter through the doors of Henry Hall. Free parking in lot F or G, across from the Loutit Building. Contact (616) 902-2639 for additional help.
10:00am Morning speakers
11:30am Morning breakout session
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Afternoon breakout session
2:30pm Afternoon speakers
Breakout Sessions Include:
-Know Your Rights on Campus (Alliance Defending Freedom)
-The Rape Exception (Rebecca Kiessling)
-Apologetics Training (R.J. McVeigh)
-A Discussion Panel for Club Presidents (SFLA and SFLM)
Speakers Include:
-Rebecca Kiessling, International Pro-life Speaker and Attorney
-Ed Rivet, Legislative Director for RTL of Michigan
-David Hacker, Attorney at Alliance Defending Freedom
-Christen Houck, Executive Director of Students for Life of Michigan
-Dr. Monica Miller, Prolife Activist and Author
-Brendon O'Morchoe, Field Director for Students for Life of America
-Jenny Klein, Bethany Christian Services
The conference fee includes all events and meals on Friday and Saturday. Breakfast on Saturday morning will not be provided.
Hotel Guests: You will be emailed with all hotel details and reservations one week prior to the event date. Any questions may be emailed to Director@sflmichigan.org.