Director Chun is the 15th Director of the Women's Bureau. Under the direction of Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao, Ms. Chun is the highest-ranking Korean American in the Bush administration, and heads the only Federal agency charged with advocating on behalf of women in the workforce. The Women's Bureau was created by Congress in 1920 with a mandate to "promote the welfare of wage-earning women." (...more)

Following Ms. Chun’s address, the WAAI will host its annual business meeting.

Topics will include:

a) 2003-2004 Board of Directors, Trustees, and Advisors,
b) 2002 annual report,
c) 2003 year-to-date review, and d) goals and objectives for the future.

The meeting will be held on Thursday, July 24, at the Detroit Yacht Club on Belle Isle, Detroit, MI.

Schedule includes

Networking @ 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon @ 12:00 p.m.
Keynote Address @ 12:30 p.m.
Break
Annual Business Meeting @ 1:30 p.m.

Tickets are $35 for members, $ 45 for non-members, and $320 for a Table Sponsor (eight seats). Advance purchase is suggested.

WAAI MISSION STATEMENT
The Women’s Automotive Association International is the automotive industry’s premier professional organization that:

• recognizes the achievements of women in the industry;
• provides educational e-news of particular interest to women in the industry;
• builds relationships through networking and other forums;
• encourages growth through mentoring, educational endeavors, and scholarships.
The focus of the Association is on the development and retention of women leaders and the education and support of all persons, without prejudice, who have an interest in the automotive industry.

For further information contact Lynn M. Wilhelm at 248.390.4952 or lmwassoc@aol.com.