Thursday, June 26, 2008 from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (ET)
Washington, DC
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The Forum on the Hill is organized in conjunction with the Friends of the Caribbean of the Congressional Black Caucus. This Forum which began in 1999 provides an opportunity for Caribbean Americans to dialogue with Congressional legislators and staff about issues that advance mutual knowledge and understanding of legislation before the Congress and its impact on our community. All Caribbean community leaders are encouraged to attend.
DRAFT AGENDA
8:00 - 9:00 am - REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00-10:00 am - ELECTED OFFICIALS ROUNDTABLE
10:15-12:30pm - ISSUES IN TRADE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
12:30-1:30pm - WORKING LUNCH
1:30 - 4:30pm - ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE
INVITED SPEAKERS include:
Congresswoman Donna Christensen
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke
Congresswoman Barbara Lee
Congressman Kendrick Meek
Congressman Gregory Meeks
Hon. Shirley Nathan Pulliam, Maryland House of Delegates
Hon. Hazelle Rogers, Commissioner, City of Lauderdale Lakes
Hon. Veronica Airey-Wilson, Deputy Mayor, City of Hartford
Dr, Mohammed Ahkter, National Medical Association
Anton Edmunds, Executive Director, Caribbean Central American Action
Regina Hayes Cozier, Director, Government Affairs, National Minority Aids Council
LOCATION
Capitol Hill
Rayburn 2226 House Office Building
http://www.aoc.gov/cc/cc_map_entrances.cfm
SPONSORS (in development)
National Medical Association
For Sponsorship Opportunities, please call: (202) 907-6140
Please note: A fee is not compulsory to attend this event. This is a FREE event. However, we are inviting donations. In return you will receive listing on the Program. Thank you.
Institute of Caribbean Studies
666 Eleventh Street NW
Suite 730
Washington DC 20001
Telephone:
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(202) 638-0460
E-Mail:
icsdcorg@gmail.com
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