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—— Forum Agenda ——
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8:00 - 9:00 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
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9:00 - 9:30 |
Welcome |
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9:30 - 10:45 |
Perspectives on Asset Building Strategies for Rural Families and Communities
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A panel of leading practitioners, funders and researchers will discuss the context, concerns and successful practices of rural asset building practice.
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- David Dodson, President, MDC
- Elsie Meeks, Executive Director, First Nations Development Institute
- Miriam Shark, Senior Associate, Annie E. Casey Foundation
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10:45 - 11:00 |
Break
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11:00 - 12:00 |
Identifying Strategies for the Heartland
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Participants will identify and prioritize program, policy and practice initiatives to move the field forward.
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12:00 - 1:15 |
Luncheon Discussion Groups |
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Participants will explore specific asset-building topics through facilitated roundtable discussions.
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1:30 - 3:15 |
Working Group Sessions
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Asset-Building for Communities: Strategies for strengthening the asset base of rural communities
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Asset-Building for Individuals: Strategies for increasing the assets of rural individuals and families
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3:15 - 3:45 |
Break with Refreshments
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3:45 - 4:45 |
Working Group Recommendations and Action Steps
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- Alan Barkema, Senior Vice-President, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
- Alfreda Norman, Community Affairs Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
- Jim Richardson, Executive Director, National Rural Funders Collaborative
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4:45 - 5:00 |
Closing |
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Reception immediately following the forum. |
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