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Monday, August 26, 2002
Opening Plenary Session
sponsored by
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program and GEICO Direct
Opening
Doris, Pattillo, Bobbie Bingham Morrow, Jesse Wineberry, Sr., Rev. Timothy McDonald, Grady Poulard, Farrell Chiles, Gerald R. Reed, Dr. Doris Sartor, Mayor Shirley Franklin, Mayor Marcia W. Glenn, David Turner, and Anthony Rhodes
Keynote Address:
Ms. Cardell Hunt and Mr. Desi Williamson
Department of The Army Forum
EEO Update: Ms. Mae Bullock, Mr. Luther L. Santiful
Leadership: LTC Stanley A. King, BG (P) Ronald L. Johnson
Successful Partnerships: Ms. Carmen Lopez, Ms. Allison L. Johnson
Communication Styles: Mr. Terry Stegemeyer
Tuesday, August 27, 2002
Department of Defense (DoD) Training Forum
Opening
Ms. Seema E. Salter, Mr. Gerald R. Reed, Colonel Clarence A. Johnson and Mr. John M. Molino
Keynote Address: Mr. Reginald J. Brown
Civilian Personnel Policy: Ms. Ginger Groeber
Demographics of African Americans in DoD:
Ms. Dana Kline
DoD Computer/Electronic Accommodations Initiatives:
Ms. Sharon Terrell-Lindsay
Remarks: Ms. Janice Whitte

Civilian Best Practices, Black Employment Programs:
Moderator: Dr. Victoria Dixon,
Army: Mr. Luther L. Santiful
Air Force: Ms. Shirley Martinez

General Services Administration Forum
Opening:
Calvin Stevens, Edwin E. Fielder, Jr. and Thurman Davis
Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Stephen A. Perry
Initiatives: Madeline Caliendo
Roundtable Discussion
Meet the Commissioners and the Regional Administrators:

Tommy Swanson, Charles Self, F. Joseph Moravec, Edwin E. Fielder, Jr., Donald C. Williams, Barbara Shelton and Dennis R. Smith
Wednesday, August 28, 2002
Theme: Health Disparities: Research Challenges
Greeting and Welcome:
Bettie L. Hudson, John Ruffin, Ph.D.
Moderator: David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.
Cardiovascular Diseases: Herman A. Taylor, Jrt., M.D., FACC
Moderator: David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.
Cancer: Otis W. Brawley, M.D.
Moderator: David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.
Women's Health: Marilyn Hughes Gaston, M.D.
Moderator: David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.
Question & Answers
Wednesday, August 28, 2002 (continued)
Theme: Health Disparities: Research Challenges
Moderator: David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.
Diabetes: James R. Gavin, III, M.D., Ph.D.
Moderator: David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.
HIV/AIDS: George W. Roberts, Ph.D.
Moderator: David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.
Closing Remarks: Gayle K. Porter, Psyc. D.
Unsung Heroes/BIG Memorial Wall Tribute

Purpose Statement, Ligting of Candles, Tribute-Recognition of BIG's Foot Soldiers, Survivors' Tribute / Plaque Exchange, BIG Training & Learning Center Dedication

Reflections: Dr. Benjamin Hooks

Panel Discussion: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee, Mike Rious, State Senator Dianne Wilkerson, Louis A. Elisa and Rosemary R. Cloud

Gospel Extravaganza
sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company
Special Thanks to Our Special Guest Director, Mr. Sam Sanders
Opening:
Evangelist Cynthia Bolton, Bishop Paul Fortson, Mr. Gregg Reeves, Double Portion, Blacks In Government Gospel Choir
Song of Praise: Miss Jasmine Seabron
Gospel Play : World Changers International Drama Ministry
Benediction: Evangelist Cynthia Bolton
Thursday, August 29, 2002
BIG Workshops
Workshop:
Avoiding Eight Critical Mistakes (That Will Short Circuit Your Career)
Presented by: G. Eric Gordon
Friday, August 30, 2002
Youth Day Program
Opening: Dr. Doris Sartor, Mr. Anthony Rhodes, Mr. Farrell Chiles, Mr. Gerald R. Reed
Introduction of Speaker: Dr. Mildred Huey
Guest Speaker: Mr. James Amps III
ISSC Competition: Mr. Ken Cowan
Student Presentations
Website Designs By : Mr. Alan Merritt
National Oratorical Contest: Ms. Cynthia Mallard
Student Orations
Introduction of Judges: Ms. Beverly Johnson
Award Presentations, Acknowledgements and Closing Remarks
Closing Plenary Session
Greetings: Mr. James Cain
Mistress of Ceremonies: Ms. Bobbie Bingham Morrow
Introduction of Speaker: Ms. Debra Cook-Rice
Guest Speaker: Brigadier General Remo Butler
Prestige Awards: Mr. Farrell J. Chiles
Presidential Awards: Mr. Gerald R. Reed
Special Recognitions: Ms. Doris Pattillo
Region IV Special Recognitions: Dr. Doris Sartor & Mr. Anthony Rhodes
Closing Remarks: Mr. Gerald R. Reed and Mr. Gregg Reeves
Benediction: Mr. James Cain
BIG Evening of Elegance
Opening Entertainer: Angelique
Featured Entertainer: Jeffrey Osborne

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