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2010 GIH Annual Meeting on Health Philanthropy
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Today it is more important than ever for grantmakers to sustain their roles as change agents, even if this means rethinking some strategies for promoting change in the short term. Now is the time for foundations to demonstrate their true measure and impact. It is a time for funders to be bold, creative, and willing to take risks in how they conduct their work and understand their mission.
Taking Risks at a Critical Time will be a different kind of GIH annual meeting. Like a retreat, it will provide multiple opportunities for peer-to-peer discussions, and sessions will be designed to encourage direct and open exchange.
**This meeting is open to staff and trustees of grantmaking organizations and corporate giving programs only.**
Annual Meeting Brochure
- General meeting information
- Plenary, preconference session, and site visit descriptions
- List of breakout sessions
- Meeting Agenda at a Glance
- Registration information
Annual Meeting Plenary Sessions
Taking Risks and Seizing Opportunities Wednesday, March 10, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
The times are rich with both risks and opportunities for health grantmakers. The ongoing effects of the recession and the prominence of health care reform on the national agenda have been just some of the challenges of the past year. The opening plenary will launch our discussion of the roles grantmakers can take as risk takers. GIH President Lauren LeRoy will open with remarks that frame the 2010 meeting's dynamic program.
Susan Sayers, vice president of institutional partnerships at Partners In Health, will update this year's annual meeting attendees during Wednesday's plenary on ongoing aid efforts in the aftermath of the recent earthquake in Haiti, the long-term effort required to improve impoverished conditions that existed long before the earthquake struck, and constructive roles foundations can and are taking to help Haitians make progress after the devastation.
Len Nichols, director, health policy program at the New America Foundation, will then reflect on the current state of play in health care reform, what was won and lost, how things are likely to unfold, and what funders should be paying closest attention to in the coming months and years.
Grantmaking through the Lens of Social Justice Thursday, March 11, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
What does it take to bring about lasting change in the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people? At The Atlantic Philanthropies, it requires addressing root causes of social injustice, focusing on advocacy for change rather than filling service gaps, and challenging policies and institutions that systematically exclude or disadvantage people. It also means building on the strengths of individuals, organizations, communities, and movements to advocate effectively; supporting institutions and leaders who can work for progressive change over the long haul; and working with government to advance goals. Atlantic Philanthropies CEO Gara LaMarche will share his thoughts about current challenges and opportunities facing philanthropy and discuss how foundations can take the risks necessary to join forces with those who need change the most.
Local Action to Save Lives: Where Do We Go From Here? Friday, March 12, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Dr. Christopher Murray's groundbreaking Eight Americas research revealed previously unknown patterns of disparities by race, gender, and county in the United States. In this plenary he will discuss new findings about patterns of risk behaviors (such as smoking and drinking) at the local level and will suggest what funders can do to stimulate local action to reverse preventable causes of death.
Annual Meeting Breakout Session Descriptions
Read about the wide range of breakout sessions offered at the 2010 GIH annual meeting.
Site Visits (Thursday, 1:45 - 5:30 p.m.)
Lake Apopka Toxic Tour: Health Effects of Chronic Exposure to Pesticides Vegetables once produced on 15,000 acres of farmland on Lake Apopka may have come at a great cost to the health of farmworkers, wildlife, and the surrounding community. Join this eye-opening site visit for a greater understanding of the risks associated with chronic pesticide exposure and to learn how the community has documented its health problems and used data as leverage to improve health care for local residents.
Neighborhood Renewal: The Development of a Healthy, Active Community Active Living by Design neighborhoods aim to build a culture of active living and healthy eating through community-led changes in design. Participate in a walking tour through Parramore Heritage District, an Active Living by Design neighborhood in Orlando that is emerging as a model of how active living initiatives can affect lower-resourced, ethnically diverse communities. Here we will hear from several public and community partners on how critical policy and environmental change successes were achieved, and discuss opportunities and challenges associated with healthy, active redevelopment. The tour will also include a visit to Hebni Nutrition Consultants to learn about their acclaimed soul food pyramid.
Annual Meeting Registration
**On-line registration and registration by mail is now CLOSED. On-site registration will be available with an additional $150 fee.**
Registration fees are $675 for GIH Funding Partners and $1095 for non-Funding Partners.
Registration forms can also be mailed to:
Grantmakers In Health
c/o Executive Events
4665 Nautilus Court, Suite 502
Boulder, CO 80301
Annual Meeting Marketplace
Organizations attending the 2010 GIH annual meeting are invited to participate in the Marketplace, which showcases grantmakers' most recent work, publications, and other relevant materials. Marketplace participants will have the opportunity to send display copies of up to four items. Participants and submitted items will be listed in meeting materials and on-line.
Check the corresponding box requesting Marketplace information on the registration form, and detailed instructions, including participation forms, will be sent to you. Completed forms must be submitted by February 12.
Hotel Information
**Update (February 3): The room block at the Omni at ChampionsGate has been filled.**
Omni at ChampionsGate
1500 Masters Boulevard
ChampionsGate, Florida 33896
Phone: 407.390.6664
A block of rooms has been reserved for GIH meeting attendees at the special rate of $224 single/double occupancy. This fee includes roundtrip transportation to Disney theme parks, use of the health club facility and onsite recreational activities, high-speed internet access, daily newspaper, and local and 800-number calls. Attendees may make reservations on-line or by calling 1.888.444.OMNI.
Be sure to indicate that you are with Grantmakers In Health to receive the discount rate, available until February 5 or until the GIH room block is filled, whichever occurs first. Please note that there are no other hotels within walking distance of ChampionsGate; reserve your room early. Registering for the meeting does not automatically reserve a room at the hotel.
Discounts
As a courtesy, GIH has secured through Hello Florida, a destination management company, the availability of special coupons with Mears Motor Shuttle Company for GIH annual meeting participants to use for transportation needs between Orlando International Airport and the hotel. Follow the link below for all shuttle information and to obtain the discounted rate of $33 roundtrip, plus an additional $4 off with coupon! Please note that regular cab fare is $140 roundtrip.
GIH meeting attendees are also being offered discounted rates to visit Disney attractions and theme parks. Use the link below to receive several specially priced discount attraction tickets.
www.hello-usa.com/tickets/gih10
Please direct all meeting logistics questions to: VRS Meetings & Events Inc. 202.315.3296
gih10@vrsevents.com
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Meeting Agenda (165K)
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2010 GIH Annual Meeting Brochure (2172K)
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2010 GIH Annual Meeting Registration Form (72K)
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Mears Motor Shuttle Coupon (291K)
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Marketplace Resource List (165K)
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