Monday,
August 26, 2002
Opening
Plenary Session
sponsored
by
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program and GEICO Direct |
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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 |
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Keynote
Address:
Ms. Cardell Hunt and Mr. Desi Williamson |
| Department
of The Army Forum |
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EEO
Update:
Ms. Mae Bullock, Mr. Luther L. Santiful |
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Leadership:
LTC Stanley A. King, BG (P) Ronald L. Johnson |
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Successful
Partnerships:
Ms. Carmen Lopez, Ms. Allison L. Johnson |
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Communication
Styles:
Mr. Terry Stegemeyer |
Tuesday,
August 27, 2002
Department
of Defense (DoD) Training Forum
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Opening
Ms. Seema E. Salter, Mr. Gerald
R. Reed, Colonel Clarence A. Johnson and Mr. John M. Molino |
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Keynote
Address: Mr. Reginald J. Brown |
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Civilian
Personnel Policy: Ms.
Ginger Groeber |
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Demographics of African Americans in DoD:
Ms. Dana Kline |
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DoD
Computer/Electronic Accommodations Initiatives:
Ms. Sharon Terrell-Lindsay |
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Remarks:
Ms. Janice Whitte |
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Civilian
Best Practices, Black Employment Programs:
Moderator: Dr. Victoria Dixon,
Army: Mr. Luther L. Santiful
Air Force: Ms. Shirley Martinez |
| General
Services Administration Forum
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Opening:
Calvin Stevens, Edwin E. Fielder, Jr. and Thurman Davis |
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Keynote
Speaker: The Honorable Stephen A. Perry |
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Initiatives:
Madeline Caliendo |
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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 |
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Greeting
and Welcome:
Bettie L. Hudson, John Ruffin, Ph.D. |
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Moderator:
David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.
Cardiovascular Diseases: Herman A. Taylor,
Jrt., M.D., FACC |
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Moderator:
David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.
Cancer: Otis W. Brawley, M.D. |
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Moderator:
David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.
Women's Health: Marilyn Hughes Gaston,
M.D. |
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Moderator:
David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.
Question & Answers |
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Wednesday,
August 28, 2002 (continued)
Theme: Health Disparities: Research Challenges |
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Moderator:
David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.
Diabetes: James R. Gavin, III, M.D.,
Ph.D. |
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Moderator:
David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.
HIV/AIDS: George W. Roberts, Ph.D. |
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Moderator:
David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.
Closing Remarks: Gayle K. Porter, Psyc.
D. |
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Unsung Heroes/BIG Memorial Wall Tribute |
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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 |
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Opening:
Evangelist Cynthia Bolton, Bishop Paul Fortson, Mr. Gregg Reeves,
Double Portion, Blacks In Government Gospel Choir |
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Song
of Praise: Miss
Jasmine Seabron |
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Gospel
Play : World
Changers International Drama Ministry |
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Benediction:
Evangelist Cynthia Bolton |
Thursday,
August 29, 2002
BIG Workshops |
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Workshop:
Avoiding
Eight Critical Mistakes (That Will Short Circuit Your Career)
Presented by: G. Eric Gordon |
Friday,
August 30, 2002
Youth Day Program |
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Opening:
Dr. Doris Sartor, Mr. Anthony Rhodes, Mr. Farrell
Chiles, Mr. Gerald R. Reed |
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Introduction
of Speaker: Dr. Mildred Huey
Guest
Speaker: Mr. James Amps III |
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ISSC
Competition: Mr. Ken Cowan
Student
Presentations
Website
Designs By : Mr. Alan Merritt |
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National
Oratorical Contest: Ms. Cynthia Mallard
Student
Orations |
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Introduction
of Judges: Ms. Beverly Johnson
Award Presentations, Acknowledgements and Closing
Remarks |
| Closing
Plenary Session |
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Greetings:
Mr. James Cain
Mistress
of Ceremonies: Ms. Bobbie Bingham Morrow |
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Introduction
of Speaker: Ms. Debra Cook-Rice
Guest
Speaker: Brigadier General Remo Butler |
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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 |
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Closing
Remarks: Mr. Gerald R. Reed and Mr. Gregg Reeves
Benediction:
Mr. James Cain |
| BIG
Evening of Elegance |
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Opening
Entertainer: Angelique
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Featured
Entertainer: Jeffrey Osborne |
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