The document announces the 2015 NASW Annual Conference and Advocacy Day to be held in Montgomery, AL on March 4-5, 2015. The conference will focus on advocacy, social justice, and considerations for social change. It will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery march and celebrate Social Work Awareness Month. The two-day event will include workshops, speakers, and a legislative advocacy day to discuss important social issues with lawmakers. Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities are available for interested organizations to showcase services and support social welfare initiatives.

1. 2015
NASW - Alabama Chapter
Annual Conference &
Advocacy Day
The 2015 NASW Annual Conference and Advocacy
Day which is to be held in historic Downtown
Montgomery, AL, embraces Advocacy, Social Jus-
tice, Social Welfare, and Considerations for Social
Change. The Theme “ Social Workers Paving
The Way For Change” highlights the underlying
importance of Social Workers reinvigorating their
commitment to Social Change through Advocacy.
Scheduled to take place March 4-5, 2015 , we will
pay homage to the events that took place more than
50 years ago with the Selma to Montgomery March
– an important testament to Social Change through
Advocacy. Further, we will be celebrating the ob-
servance of Social Work Awareness Month on be-
half of the National Association of Social Work.
Happy 60th Anniversary
National Association
Of
Social Workers
Advocacy, Social Justice, Social Welfare, &
Considerations for Ethical Change
Social Workers
Paving The Way For Change
Phone:334-260-4018
Fax: 334-260-4070
Email : Admincom2@naswlal.net
NEED MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT:
LaSheena Nation
Communications Assistant
5015 Woods Crossing
The NASW– AL Conference is offering Exhibit and
Sponsorship opportunities to interested supporters. Your
participation in our event will expose your organization to
an audience filled with passionate Social Work Profes-
sionals, Students, and a wide array of other disciplinary
associates that are all dedicated to making a change and
supporting social justice initiatives. Its your opportunity
to showcase those educational programs, goods, services
etc. that will contribute to the continued success of our
participants and your organization. Consider making an
investment into the betterment of Social Welfare—the
rewards help us AND you pave the way for change!
“Support For Success”

2. 7:00 – 8:30
Registration
8:30 – 9:15
Opening Plenary Session
(Special Guest Speaker)
9:30 – 10:15
Workshop Rotation 1
10:30 – 11:15
Workshop Rotation 2
11:30 – 12:15
Workshop Rotation 3
12:30 – 1:45
Luncheon Session
(Keynote Speaker)
2:00 – 2:45
Workshop Rotation 4
3:00 – 3:45
Workshop Rotation 5
4 :00 – 5:00
Closing Session
(Special Guest Speaker)
5:00—5:30
Distribution of Attendance Certificates
Dinner “On Your Own”
7:00 – 10:00
Social Work Networking Reception
Day 2– NASW– AL Advocacy Day
(4 Contact Hours Available)
7:00 – 8:00
Registration
8:30 – 9:00
Transition To Legislative Site
(i.e.: Downtown to State House)
9:00 – 9:15
Assembly/ Welcome
(i.e.: Steps of State House)
9:30 – 11:30
Legislative Action
(i.e.: Session Attendance, meetings, etc.)
12:00 – 1:00
Lunch
1:00 – 2:00
Legislative Debrief
2:00 – 3:00
(Special Guest Speaker)
3:00 – 4:30
Advocacy Issue Updates
(“Let’s Discuss The Top 3”)
4:30 – 4:45
Distribution of Attendance Certificates
Day 1 – NASW-AL Annual Conference
(8 Contact Hours Available)
Networking and Fundraising Activities
You will be given the opportunity network with the NASW-AL Board
Members, the Chapter Executive, University Administrators, Faculty,
Students, Social Workers (both member and non-member), partners and
a number of Special Invited Guests. This is a great opportunity to share
common interest and concerns, make new connections, and to share
industry advice. During this signature event you can expect:
 Live Band and Music
 Dance Floor
 Door Prizes
 Refreshments and Cocktails (Cash Bar) Available