Oct 1st Conference call notes

Dear COSA –

On our last conference call, Oct 1st we discussed the funding situation for our November Roundtable. The following recommendations were made and action items planned:

1. Caron will step in as Presiding Officer for the Roundtable in place of Kim
2. Julie Dawson will do the intro and welcome
3. Kim will seek a Chair to be her replacement (in process)
4. We recommend that we not cover the registration costs for our panelists; but only travel
5. We recommend that we not provide food for the reception unless we raise more money


Please respond if you are not in agreement with the recommendations #4 and #5 no later than Monday, Oct 8th by noon Pacific (3pm Eastern).

If everyone is okay with #4 and #5 I will send a message out to our panelists after noon on Monday, Oct. 8th letting them know that they will need to cover their own registration.

Also, Traci Bruckner at the Center for Rural Affairs is stepping in to help as I transition to my new job. She will be the contact at the Center should you need to reach someone there. Thank you all! Kim


NOTE: I am taking a new position with Rural Development Initiatives, Inc. based in Eugene, Oregon. My last day with the Center is October 16, 2007. After that time you can leave a voicemail at 541-683-5066 for personal business. For matters related to the Center for Rural Affairs please contact Traci Bruckner at 402-687-2103 extension 1016
Kim Leval, Senior Policy Analyst
Rural Policy Program
Center for Rural Affairs
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