Voices Uniting to End Hunger
Saturday March 3rd, 2012
Hear the voices of the hungry, those who serve them, and what is needed to end hunger
Organized by Bread for the World – Indiana, with Catholic Charities, Christian Theological Seminary, Gleaners Food Bank, Second Helpings, and The Worship Studio
1000 West 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
‘INSPIRING’
8:30
Registration, continental breakfast, display area for area hunger organizations
9:00
Welcome / Introduce Agenda
9:05
Opening Worship by the Worship Studio
Dr. Sharon Watkins (General Minister of Disciples) ‘Hearing and Giving Voice’
9:50
‘Putting the Pieces Together to End Hunger’ – Indy Hunger Network panelists: Cindy Hubert (Gleaners), Pat Jerrell (St Vincent de Paul), Dave Miner (IHI), Jennifer Vigran (Second Helpings), Douglas Hairston (Mayor’s Office)(invited), Orion Bell (CICOA), John Whittaker (Midwest Food Bank), Barb Morris (Meals on Wheels)(invited)
10:50
Coffee break
11:15
‘A Circle of Protection for the World’s Poorest’, panelists: Ambassador Tony Hall (Alliance to End Hunger), Roger Thurow (author of Enough) (invited), Dr. Joe Mamlin (by video from Kenya), AMPATH representative
12:15
‘An Exodus from Hunger’ – Rev David Beckmann, Winner of 2011 World Food Prize and President of Bread for the World
Giving Voice – Different Gifts, Different Approaches
12:50
Lunch
‘EQUIPPING’
1:45 to 2:45
Breakouts round #1
3:00 to 4:00
Breakouts round #2
Breakout workshop offerings (7 each round):
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Better Nutrition for Our Children (WIC, School lunch, BackSacks) – w. Katie Rogers (Food Service Director, Decatur Township) (invited), Gleaners representative
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Building A Circle of Protection – Key Issues for 2012 – w. Matt Gross (Bread)
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Giving Voice on Campus– w. Indiana Campus Compact and Derek Dailey (recent grad and Bread for the World board member)
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Media Work – How To Do It – w. Kirk Stahl (Publicis), Joe Stuteville (St Francis Hospital), Bobby King (Indy Star) (invited), Angela Cain (invited)
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Healthy Sustainable Food – What Is The Big Picture? w. Laura Hendersen (Growing Places Indy)
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Agricultural Development / Why We Must Care – w. Ambassador Tony Hall (Alliance to End Hunger), Roger Thurow (invited)
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Catholic Social Teaching w. David Siler, Executive Director, Catholic Charities
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Hunger Around the State – w. Lois Rockhill (Muncie), Patti O’Callaghan (W Lafayette), Jack Fahrenbach (Lebanon), Elizabeth Kestler (Columbus)
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Malnutrition Among Seniors – w. CICOA, Meals on Wheels
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Does Emergency Food Aid Really Help the Hungry? – Roger Thurow (invited)
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Speaking Up for the Hungry – w. Bread for the World leader
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Reform of Foreign Assistance
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SNAP – What and Why?
4:15 Senator Dan Coats (invited) – Public/Private Partnerships
‘Commissioning’
4:45 Closing Worship with music by Carrie Newcomer
5:30 Reception and Book Signing(s)
6:30 Adjourn
Exhibit Area:
Groups to display such as – Gleaners Food Bank, St Vincent de Paul, Umoja, Meals on Wheels, CICOA, Midwest Food Bank, Interfaith Hunger Initiative, Second Helpings, Marion County Health, Catholic Charities, Lafayette Urban Ministries, Lebanon Caring Center, Indy Hunger Network
