16161: HCR INfo: Symposium in Atlanta: Saturday, October 4, 2003 (fwd)

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: HCR Information <hcrinfor@hcronline.org>

Friday, July 18, 2003

We would like to invite You and various personalities
who are living in Atlanta to attend or to speak to the
Symposium

Framework:
Symposium One  in 2003 of Haitian in Atlanta

THEME: The Haitian Presence in the U.S. and the kick
off of the bicentennials Independence of Haiti and its
forcible impact on Haiti

WHEN:
Saturday, October 4, 2003, from 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

WHERE:  South Cobb Recreation Center, 875 Six Flags
Dr, Austell, GA 30168

SPONSOR:

AIMS: 1. To provide an opportunity to inform the
Atlanta-based Haiti policy community on issues related
to the vitality of the U.S.-based Haitian Diaspora and
its contributions to the well being of the United
States.

2. To provide an opportunity for informed voices from
the Diaspora to become better known within this
Atlanta community, informing it of issues important to
them regarding the strengthening of their contribution
to the well being of the U.S.

3. To provide an opportunity for these informed voices
to reinforce their on-going interest and involvement
in Haiti, and how this also contributes to the well
being of the U.S.

4. To provide an opportunity to introduce or
strengthen partnership and collaboration between
leaders from within the Haitian Diaspora and others
with similar interests.

5. To underscore the importance and vibrancy of issues
other than those of contemporary politics, and to
contribute to the building of momentum toward the
celebration of Haiti’s 200th Anniversary of its
Independence in 2004.

Presentations: Each presentation should address the
theme of that particular panel, be it Leadership,
Advocacy, Haitian contributions, assistance to Haiti,
Haitian and the Medias and bicentennials of Haiti.
Please draw from your own professional experience to
discuss the theme, highlighting context, challenges,
achievements, and lessons learned. Also, we will
include a cultural activity rich with various ethnic
groups to color that evening.
Let us know if you are interested to take part as an
Attendee or a Guest Speaker (if you choose to speak,
please choose a topic you would like to discuss), we
need people like you who are working for a better
Haiti. (Guest Speaker, please let us know by Saturday,
July 26, 2003) Call Mr. Alfred at 770-438-0190 or
email hcrinfor@hcronline.org

NB: You are responsible for your own Transportation
and Lodging, why not come spending a cool weekend in
Atlanta and share your knowledge and experience with
us and the American public and ipso facto portrait
Haiti positively to the outside.

Attendees: We are making provisions for XXXX people to
attend the symposium. Among these people will be
individuals representing government organizations,
think tanks, academic institutions and other
organizations in the Atlanta metropolitan area who are
working on Haiti issues. There will also be a number
of professionally active Haitian-Americans from this
area, along with any individuals you have invited or
asked us to invite. Also, we expect diplomats
representing a number of countries in the Caribbean,
Europe, and Africa, and, since this event is on the
record, are inviting members of the press. Attendance,
however, is strictly by invitation. Send an email to:
hcrinfor@hcronline.org or call Mr. Alfred at
770-438-0190.

In that regard, please feel free to invite others to
the symposium. If you do invite someone, please
request that he or she sends an RSVP to Alfred via
hcrinfor@hcronline.org or by calling 770-438-0190.

NB: if you are renting a car to travel to Atlanta or
at the airport you can use this code and you will
receive a discount from Alamo and you are entitled to
one free additional driver
Rate Code: BY; I.D. Number: 706768

Joseph Alfred, Educator
HCR      P.O. BOX 334, Smyrna, GA 30081