ECONOMICS, PUBLIC POLICY & THE COMMON GOOD

Date: Venue: Time: Nov. 1, 2012 Ballroom. Jaguar Student Activity Center. Augusta State University 7:00-9:00 PM

Cosponsors: Political Science Club/ASU & Progressive Religious Coalition of Augusta Contact Persons:

Political Science Club: Dr. Craig Albert (calbert@aug.edu) Progressive Religious Coalition: Sid Gates (sid.a.gates@gmail.com)

Core Objective:

Integrated, robust dialogue pertinent to subjects related to local, national, and international economic concerns. Panelists will present and debate issues from their respective expertise and experience. Possible subjects addressed with economic dimensions include: morals, ethics, spirituality, fiscal disciplines, politics, government, poverty, big business/corporate matters, tax cuts, environmental concerns, international relations, etc. Laurie Ott Dr. Hubert Van Tuyll. Chair, History Dept. ASU Rev. Billy Alford. Rector, St. Albans Episcopal Church Bob Finnegan. Chair, Republican Party, Richmond Co. Dr. Lowell Greenbaum. Chair, Democratic Party, Richmond Co. Monty Osteen. CEO/President Financial Holdings of Augusta, Inc. Tonya Bonitatibus. Savannah Riverkeeper Dr. Katie Searles. Prof., Political Science Dept., ASU Pat Blanchard. CEO (Ret.) of GA-Carolina Bankshares, Inc. *Welcome: ASU & PRC reps. *Introduction of Moderator. *Moderator introduces panelists and details agenda. *Opening Statements: 3-5 min. per panelist. *Round 1: All panelists given 1-2 min. to answer question previously sent to them. *Subsequent Rounds: Number of rounds depends on time allotted for each round: Moderators discretion. Panelists have option to join in these discussions or not. *Closing Statements: 1-2 min. per panelist. We have a most august and capable panel for this event. All of our panelists have much to share that will impact the evening greatly. Our time is limited, however.

Moderator: Panelists:

Format:

Caveat:

Please be aware of the respective time constraints for each segment of our event. Our Moderator (Laurie Ott) is experienced with these kinds of events and fully understands the need to keep our speakers on target with these time concerns. Panelists, please consider timing your responses prior to this event as it is imperative that Ms. Ott keep our program moving. Each of you have important information to share, and we want you to be able state such; however, your words do need to conform to a time-sensitive agenda. Gratitude: Dr. Craig Albert joins me in thanking our panel in advance for your willingness to take time out of your schedule to not only participate in this event but to prepare for it as well. Our mix is truly exciting for this event. The previous events of this ilk have influenced and blessed the ASU academic community, the Augusta community at large, and beyond. There is no question that this program will have the same positive return. All organizers and cosponsors truly hope that this event will prove to be enriching for you personally as well.

Sincerely,

Sid Gates, D.Min., M.S., LMFT