Aabe Board of Directors Meeting

AABE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS**

Thursday, September 20, 2012

10:15a.m. – 11:45a.m.Membership and Chapter Development

George Williams, Chair

Room: Capital A

12 noon – 1:45 p.m.Luncheon

Room: Atrium

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Resource Development Committee

Warner Williams, Chair

Room: Capital A

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Legislative Issues & Public Policy

David Owens, Chair

Room: Capital B

Friday, September 21, 2012

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Entrepreneur Committee

Carolyn Green, Chair

Room: Capital A

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.National Conference Planning Committee

Richard Holmes, Chair

Room: Capital B

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noonCBC Braintrusts – Energy and the Environment

Social Determinants and Environmental Justice

Honorary Host: Rep. James E. Clyburn

Room 143-B

Synopsis: This braintrust will focus on social determinants. What outside factors influence health disparities? Environmental quality issues are certainly a factor, bus so are poverty, public safety, education and inadequate housing. This panel will discuss the unique relationship between human health, environmental justice and economic development in ensuring a better quality of life in communities nationwide.

The 411 on Energy and Employment: Why All Americans Need to Be Part of the Conversation

Sponsored by: American Petroleum Institute

Room 146-A

Synopsis: U.S. oil and natural gas industries touch our lives in countless ways each day. They also contribute more than $86 million daily to the federal treasury and support more than 7% of GDP and 9 million jobs nationwide. The availability of energy from oil and natural gas in the U.S. is influenced by developments in the market worldwide. However, as the emphasis for “clean” fuels and innovation in the production of traditional fossil fuel grows, so do the industry’s economic and employment opportunities. This session will provide new insight into those opportunities. Public policy leaders, industry experts and private decision makers will provide attendees with an up-close view of the various segments of the energy industry, as well as the career and business opportunities within these influential corporations. Special iPad giveaway!

12:00 noon – 1:15 p.m.Luncheon

Room: Atrium

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Solving the Energy Equation: Demand, Supply, Infrastructure and How it Impacts Our Communities

Honorary Host: Rep. James E. Clyburn

Room 143-B

Synopsis: The entire energy portfolio is in play. We will need every existing fuel source as well as new ones to meet the country’s rising energy demands. Participants will discuss how growing and securing our energy infrastructure is critical to ensuring that energy policies are created for the betterment of minority communities. Panelists also will discuss the impact of federal legislative initiatives on job creation, economic development and energy affordability and how they impact communities of color.

4:00p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Governance Committee

Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, Chair

Room: Capital B

Saturday, September 22, 2012

8:30 am. – 12:30 p.m.Board Meeting

Room: Capital A

Dial In Number: 866-809-8060 Passcode: 3715281

Breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m.

**All meetings will be held at the Embassy Suites located at 900 10th St. NW

CBC Braintrusts are held at the Convention Center