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[edit] Overview
August 25-27, 2006, there will be a convention for all people who care about New Orleans.
The Rising Tide Conference will be a gathering for all who wish to learn more and do more to assist New Orleans' recovery from the aftermath of the natural disasters of both Hurricane Katrina and Rita, the manmade disaster of the levee and floodwall collapses, and the incompetence of government on all levels. We will come together to dispel myths, promote facts, share personal testimonies, highlight progress and regress, discuss recovery ideas, and promote sound policies at all levels. We aim to be a "real life" demonstration of internet activism as the nation prepares to mark the one year anniversary of a massive natural disaster followed by governmental failures on a similar scale.
[edit] Official Schedule
[edit] Friday, August 25th
Setup for organizers, travel day for visitors
EVENING RECEPTION at New Orleans Yacht Club 403 N. Roadway St., New Orleans, LA
[edit] Saturday, August 26th
VENUE: New Orleans Yacht Club, 403 N. Roadway St., New Orleans, LA
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Arrival and Registration | |||
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Keynote Address | |||
| 10:15 - 11:15 | Panel Discussion: Personal Viewpoints moderated by Mark Moseley | |||
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Think New Orleans by Alan Gutierrez | |||
| 12:30 - 1:30 | LUNCH (possible viewing of Katrina-related films) | |||
| 1:30 - 2:30 | Panel Discussion: New Orleans Politics moderated by Peter Athas | |||
| 2:45 - 3:45 | Panel Discussion: Influence of Journalists and Bloggers moderated by Maitri Venkat-Ramani and Mark Folse | |||
| 4:00 - 5:00 | Panel Discussion: Bloggers & Neighborhood Associations moderated by Morwen Madrigal and Peter Athas | |||
| 5:00 - 6:00 | Mixer and cash bar. | |||
[edit] Sunday, August 27th
We have several options for your Sunday.
- Work Day with Arabi Wrecking Krewe
- Attend meeting of the African-American Leadership Council and attend church service or gospel brunch
- Choice activities around town with the help of a buddy system
[edit] Contact
- kim[at]dangerblong[dot]org
- maitri.vr[at]gmail[dot]com
[edit] Mailing List
- Conference mailing list for information and updates
- Existing Willdoo forum for admin discussion
[edit] Reference & Updates
[edit] Rising Tide Work Days
Please visit the post RT work days page to participate in Work Days (gutting and clearing of flooded homes) throughout the fall and winter.
[edit] Getting Help
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