Fwd: Re: Fwd: Invitation Caribbean Coral Reef Conference October 24th - 29th 2002

Deevon Quirolo deevon at bellsouth.net
Thu Sep 12 16:18:00 EDT 2002


> > Reef Care and the NACRI (Netherlands Antilles Coral Reef Initiative) are
> > very proud to invite you to the Caribbean Coral Reef Conference, which
> will
> > take place in Curaçao from the 24th to 29th of October 2002.
> >
> > We have the honor to organize this Conference with the collaboration of
> > Reef Relief of the Florida Keys and the hospitality of the prestigious
> > Institute Kura Hulanda. For Reef Care it is also the opportunity for us
> to
> > celebrate 10 years of actions protecting our coral reefs in the
> Caribbean.
> >
> > The Conference will feature presentations relating to scientific
> > information and program experience on the part of participating
> countries
> > and organizations. A meeting of the NACRI will also take place during
> the
> > conference, and the participation of  ICRI members will be greatly
> > appreciated- especially relating to discussions of conservation action
> that
> > is needed (and even urgent) regarding the protection of our coral reefs.
> >
> > The provisional agenda is as follows. Of course we will send you in due
> > time the definitive program.
> >
> > Thursday 24th:          Welcome and Opening Remarks
> >                                  Introduction of Participants
> >                                  State of Caribbean Reefs 2002
> >
> >                  Evening: free presentation for the public of Curaçao
> (see
> > below*)
> >
> > Friday 25th:                    Morning Session: What Must be Done?
> >                                  Afternoon Session: What Can be Done?
> >
> >                  Evening: free presentation for the public of Curaçao
> (see
> > below*)
> > Saturday 26th:          Working Groups
> >                                  NACRI Meeting
> >
> > Sunday 27th:                    Free: excursions program (including
> diving)
> >
> > Monday 28th:                    Finance and Fund-raising issues (General
> > Presentation and
> >                                  Working Groups)
> >
> > Tuesday 29th:           General Conclusion and Recommendations of
> > the Working Groups
> >                                  Closing Remarks
> >                                  Cocktail Party
> >
> >
> > Accommodation and transportation:
> >
> > Reef Care Curacao is a 100% volunteer and non-profit organization  and
> > depends on donations for all aspects of her work. For this reason, all
> > expenses will be yours. However, the organizing committee is very
> willing
> > to assist you in any way that we can in order to make your participation
> > possible. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are able to
> > participate, and whether or not you need any specific help from us.
> Please,
> > as soon as possible, send  your name, the name of your organization,
> your
> > contact numbers (telephone, fax, e-mail), and the number of participants
> to
> > velde at cura.net .
> >
> > Presentations:
> >
> > It would be useful if participating countries, individually or together
> > (for example, the Caribbean Dutch territories might prepare a joint
> > presentation), could share their experiences. Every presentation should
> > include an overview of the following elements:
> > -       public awareness;
> > -       sustainable use;
> > -       success stories.
> >
> > Duration: 20  30 minutes maximum
> >
> > (*) We would like to feature presentations for the public of Curaçao on
> > Thursday and Friday evenings. The length of your presentation is not
> > limited and can include videos or 35 mm slides. Anything is possible as
> > long as it concerns Caribbean underwater life. Please share with us your
> > comments and ideas as soon as possible! One conference room and two
> > expositions rooms are available. We would like residents and tourists
> alike
> > to participate in these events, so your videos, project folders,
> posters,
> > stickers, and other outreach materials are welcome.
> >
> > Your participation is welcome and greatly appreciated. Please, don’t
> > hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if you know some
> people
> > or organization who might be interested to attend the conference.
> >
> > We hope to see you soon!
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> >
> > Menno van der Velde                             Paul Hoetjes
> > Reef Care Curaçao                               Netherlands Antilles
> Coral
> > Reef Initiative
>
> >

DeeVon Quirolo, Executive Director, Reef Relief a non-profit grassroots
membership organization dedicated to Preserve and Protect Living Coral Reef
Ecosystems through local, regional and international efforts.  (305)
294-3100, P.O. Box 430, Key West, Fl. 33041
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