You’re invited to the CRC’s International Women’s Day Luncheon 2025
The City of Goshen Community Relations Commission invites you to a special luncheon in honor of International Women’s Day 2025. This event will bring together women from across the community to celebrate achievements, foster connections, and inspire action. Speakers will share their personal or professional journeys in overcoming obstacles—whether in life, work, relationships, or beyond using the presentation style of Pecha Kucha, which is Japanese for “chit chat.”
Event Details
When:
- Friday, March 7, 2025
- 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where:
“Creating opportunities like this luncheon encourages a spirit of engagement, which leads to a stronger and more connected community.”
Goshen Mayor Gina Leichty
How to buy tickets
- $45 per person (includes a catered lunch from Bread & Chocolate)
- Advance purchase required – secure your spot today!
Purchase tickets now by clicking HERE
Join us for an afternoon of inspiration, community, and celebration!
Who will be speaking this year?
The city is finalizing the speakers list and will announce the line up later this month. See a slide show and listing of 2024 International Women’s Day speakers below
A Unique Presentation Style: Pecha Kucha
This year’s event will feature Pecha Kucha-style presentations, a fast-paced and engaging storytelling format designed to keep audiences captivated. Speakers will present using 20 slides, with each slide advancing every 20 seconds, making for dynamic and inspiring talks that highlight this year’s theme of women breaking barriers,
This year’s theme: Breaking Barriers
Speakers will share their personal or professional journeys in overcoming obstacles—whether in life, work, relationships, or beyond.
Images: International Women’s Day Celebration 2024
This year’s celebration will be
Friday, March 7, 2025
To purchase tickets for this year’s International Women’s Day luncheon with the theme of “Breaking Barriers,” click the orange box below
A look back at who spoke in 2024
Yolo Lopez DeMarco
Founder of Yolo Vox
Susan Al-Abbas
Engineer Partner, Lochmuller Group
Lindsey Monge
Mental Health Liasion for GCS
Mindy Moorehead
Executive Director, First Light Mission
Gina Leichty
Mayor, City of Goshen
Sandra Mcmasters
Social Work, City Council Candidate
About the Community Relations Commission
The Community Relations Commission (CRC) is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Goshen by creating programs and initiatives that benefit all community members. The Commission is committed to establishing a city free from racism and discrimination. It fosters strong bonds among residents and within neighborhoods, addresses complex issues, advocates for health, safety, and wellness, and encourages courteous and respectful interactions among Goshen’s diverse population.
2024 Sponsors
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