Houston Institute for Culture
General Interest Meeting
Wednesday, September 29, 2004, 6:00pm
Napoli Flying Pizza (713-726-1166)
4820 West Bellfort (about one block east of South Post Oak)



Greetings,

The next meeting for volunteers or anyone interested will take place on Wednesday, September 29, 2004, at 6:00pm. The meeting will take place at Napoli Flying Pizza (713-726-1166), 4820 West Bellfort (about one block east of South Post Oak in the Meyer Park Shopping Center). Call 713-521-3686 for directions or more information.

Those with special physical or communication needs that may impact participation in this activity should contact Mark Lacy at 713-521-3686 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to discuss accommodations.

AGENDA
1. Program Updates
The Color Conference (November 16 and 17)
-Camp Dos Cabezas, Cultural Education Camp for At-risk Youth
-Wealth Distribution Forum
-Research and Service in the U.S.-Mexico Border Region
-The Latino Music Initiative at the Smithsonian
-Classical Indian Dance Tour
-Educational Travel Programs
-Four Territorial Periods of New Mexico
-In Pursuit of Cabeza de Vaca, and the Virtual Classroom
-The Contradictions of John Wesley Powell
-El dia de los muertos Research and Resources
-Educational Radio Production and Interviews
-Social and Cultural Documentary Workshops
-Independent Film Screenings and Reviews
-Gloria's Walk for Peace
-The Louisiana Project

2. Volunteer Needs
a. Active Volunteer Campaign

b. Camp Dos Cabezas, an Educational Youth Camp
-Sponsorship
-Selection Process
-Participating Organizations

c. Color Conference

d. Internet Resources
-Newsletter
-Calendar
-Resource Listings

3. Additional Agenda Items

4. Announcements


If you know of any artists or organizations that would like to be listed, please help us spread the word.
http://www.houstonculture.org/listings

Upcoming meeting information and updates can be found at:
http://www.houstonculture.org/meeting

Thanks for your support,
Mark



Houston Institute for Culture is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural education and awareness through cultural activities. Our goal is to provide free and low-cost events, services and classes for the community. The organization's sphere of interest is Houston, the regions that have affected Houston's cultural history and the international origins of Houston's diverse population. Membership is free and all events and informational resources are open to the public.


If you would like to learn more about our programs, please see our 2003 Report to Friends and Volunteers:
http://www.houstonculture.org/report