2006 SIRD -- Agenda

April 24-26, 2006, West Monroe Convention Center, West Monroe, LA

Preliminary Agenda

[Speakers are added as they become confirmed]

Monday, April 24 -- Understanding Rural America
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Exhibitors setup for Resource Fair

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Registration begins

1:00 p.m.	Welcome to the 2006 Southern Institute for Rural Development Michael B. Taylor State Director, USDA Rural Development Invocation Reverend James Smith Rayville, Louisiana Welcome to West Monroe, Louisiana The Honorable Dave Norris Mayor of the City of West Monroe Opening Comments The Honorable Kathleen B. Blanco (invited) Governor of Louisiana Congressman Rodney Alexander Louisiana's 5th Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives
1:30 p.m.	New Thinking, New Policies: Strategies for Building Vibrant Rural Economies Mark Drabenstott Vice President & Director, Center for the Study of Rural America, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
2:30 p.m.	Rallying the Community When Things Look Hopeless: Some Key Ingredients Vaughn Grisham Director, McLean Institute for Community Development, and Professor of Sociology, University of Mississippi

3:15 p.m.	Break - Networking Opportunity - Visit Exhibits

3:45 p.m.	At Your Fingertips: The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) Ed Jones North Carolina State University

4:30 p.m.	What's This Thing Called SIRD? David Mills Senior Fellow, Fanning Institute, University of Georgia

6:00 p.m.	Resource Fair and Reception

7:30 p.m.	Dinner on your own

Tuesday, April 25 -- Expanding Models for Rural America
8:00 a.m.	Bringing the Voices of the People to the Table Bernie Mazyck President and CEO, South Carolina Association of Community Development Corporations

9:00 a.m.	Break - Networking Opportunity

9:30 a.m.	Concurrent Session I (pick one)
	Strengthening Rural Economies	Developing Resilient Communities	Embracing Change in Population Diversity	Building on Local Talents and Strenghts
	It Takes CARE to Create Jobs Mike Woods Oklahoma State University	Building Stronger Communities after a Disaster Clancy Philipsborn AMEC Earth and Environmental, CO	Working with Differences in Communities Ann Schauber Oregon State University	Leadership PLUS: Getting Citizens Involved in Community Betterment Activities Louise Hill Fanning Institute, University of Georgia
10:30 a.m.	Break - Networking Opportunity

11:00 a.m.	Concurrent Session I (continued)
	Strengthening Rural Economies	Developing Resilient Communities	Embracing Change in Population Diversity	Building on Local Talents and Strenghts
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12:00 p.m.	Lunch

1:30 p.m.	Concurrent Session II (pick one)
	Strengthening Rural Economies	Developing Resilient Communities	Embracing Change in Population Diversity	Building on Local Talents and Strenghts
	Energizing Entrepreneurs in the South's Rural Communities Karen Dabson Center for Rural Entrepreneurship	Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): How to Start One Tom GoForth Marion County Sheriff Emergency Management Office, FL	Building Bridges for Inclusive Communities Mary Simon Leuci University of Missouri	Civic Engagement: Consumers or Citizens? Bob McKenzie Alabama Center for Civic Life
2:30 p.m.	Break - Networking Opportunity

3:00 p.m.	Concurrent Session II (continued)
	Strengthening Rural Economies	Developing Resilient Communities	Embracing Change in Population Diversity	Building on Local Talents and Strenghts
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4:00 p.m.	Adjourn for the day

Wednesday, April 26-- Moving Forward, Taking Action!
8:00 a.m.	Concurrent Session III (pick one)
	Strengthening Rural Economies	Developing Resilient Communities	Building on Local Talents and Strenghts
	Creating Youth and Adult Entrepreneurs Glenn Muske Oklahoma State University	Triumph Over Tragedy: A Community Response to Managing Trauma in Times of Disaster Deborah Tootle Louisiana State University	Uncovering Local Assets: The Foundation for Building Stronger Communities Bo Beaulieu Southern Rural Development Center

10:00 a.m.	Break - Networking Opportunity

10:30 a.m.	Virtual Field Tour

11:30 a.m.	Moving Forward Patrick Moore Moore Planning Group
12:30 p.m.	Closing Remarks Michael B. Taylor State Director, USDA Rural Development

1:00 p.m.	Adjourn

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