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National Stand
Down Conference
Sponsored by: National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
July 16-17, 2002
San Diego, California
Conference Goal: To celebrate the Stand Down movement, to
share successes, ideas, and look to the future opportunities for Stand
Downs.
Tuesday - July 16, 2002
(general sessions all day) |
| 8:30-9:00 AM |
Opening
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans |
| 9:00-9:30 AM |
The Beginning
Co Founders: Robert Van Keuren & Dr. Jon Nachison |
| 9:30-10:00 AM |
Evolution
DVA Stand Down Survey Report: Pete Dougherty |
| 10:00-10:20 AM |
Break |
| 10:20-11:30 AM |
Lives Changed
Personal stories from Veterans, Volunteers, Families |
| Noon -1:30 PM |
Lunch
Keynote presenter: Anthony Principi, Secretary DVA |
| 2:00-4:00 PM |
Galvanizing Community Resources: Organizing,
PR, Fundraising, Logistics, Volunteers. Presenter: Robert Van
Keuren
Creating Community: group process, group leaders, squad
leaders. Presenter - Dr. Jon Nachison |
| Wednesday - July 16, 2002 |
| 8:30-9:30 AM |
Exhibits from Stand Programs that want to
share their materials. |
| 9:30-11:30 AM |
Workshops
- Legal Programs: Steve Binder, San Diego Public Defender
- Services: Health, Personal Care, Food, Employment, Housing
- Outreach, Transportation
- Follow-up: Employment, Housing, Health Care
- Reporting/Documentation
- Logistics: Sites, Security, Insurance
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| Noon -1:30 PM |
Lunch
Recognition Awards |
| 2:00-4:00 PM |
The Future (general session)
Discussion about what the future of Stand Down is and what needs
to be done by whom. |
Call 800 VET-HELP for conference registration brochure.
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