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CONFERENCE DETAILS
BUFFALO
NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER
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Schedule
The Alternatives conference will begin on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 with registration at 3 p.m. and the Dinner and Opening Session at 5:30 p.m. There will be keynote sessions, workshops, institutes, caucuses, and exhibits through Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 11 a.m.
Alternatives 2008 Schedule at a Glance
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Wednesday >> October 29, 2008
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2:00 p.m.
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Registration Open |
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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Newcomer's Orientation
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6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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DINNER & OPENING SESSION |
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Thursday >> October 30, 2008
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6:45 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. |
Early Options: Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation & Writing |
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7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
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Breakfast Buffet
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8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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WELCOME SESSION:
Creating Community Through Active Citizenship - Dan Fisher and Debbie
Whittle, National Empowerment Center
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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Workshop Sessions I
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11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall Open |
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Noon - 1:15 p.m.
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Luncheon
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1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Workshop Sessions II
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3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Refreshment Break
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3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Workshop Sessions III
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5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Dinner on your own
(on your own) |
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7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Caucus Sessions
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Friday >> October 31, 2008
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6:45 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. |
Early Options: Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation & Writing |
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7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
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Breakfast Buffet
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8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
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KEYNOTE SESSION:
Claiming a Vital Place in the Community - Ann Rider, Recovery Empowerment
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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Workshop Sessions IV
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11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall Open |
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Noon - 1:15 p.m.
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Luncheon |
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1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Institutes Sessions / Part 1
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3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Refreshment Break
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3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Institutes Sessions / Part 2
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5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Dinner (on your own) |
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7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Caucus Sessions
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8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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Halloween Dance Party (costume if desired)
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Saturday >> November 1, 2008
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6:45 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. |
Early Options: Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation & Writing |
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7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
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Breakfast Buffet
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8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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PLENARY PANEL:
Youth Power! The Growing Force of Young Leaders - Stephanie Orlando,
Lauren Tenney, Christina Felix,
Dally Sanchez, Eva Dech, and John Donnelley |
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10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall Open |
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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Workshop Sessions V
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Noon - 1:15 p.m.
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Luncheon
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1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Workshop Sessions VI
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3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Refreshment Break
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3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Workshop Sessions VII
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5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Dinner (on your own) |
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7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Caucus Sessions
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8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Open Mic & Ice Cream Party
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Sunday >> November 2, 2008
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9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
BRUNCH/CLOSING SESSION:
Wrap up and Audience Participation |
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