Plans for the OICA Networking Forum (6/17/2004) are progressing quite well. The following nine (9) Federal Departments are expected to provide information on funding opportunities within their purview and how our affiliates can access the funds. Bear in mind that each Department listed has employment and training funds for Community-Based Organizations.

US Department of Labor

US Department of Agriculture

US Department of Commerce

US Department of Justice

US Department of Education

US Department of Health & Human Services

US Department of Housing and Urban Development

US Department of Transportation

US Department of Home Land Security

Stan Straughter, OICA Government Relations Coordinator, is prepared to set-up meetings with you and your Congressional Representatives (on the Hill-6/16/2004), should you desire. Please feel free to contact Stan Straughter at 215.817.9887.

Please remember that the OICA Networking Policy Forum will conclude with the Leon H. Sullivan Summit Dinner during the evening of 6/17/2004. Plans are being finalized for the Dinner and in light of the plans, we are pleased to announce that Senator Hillary Clinton has accepted our invitation to be recognized at the dinner. As you may recall, her husband, Former President William (Bill) Clinton is on the board of the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation.

We look forward to having you join us for these tremendous events. Please contact Jackie Davis at (1.800.621.4642 extension 269 or via e-mail at jdavis504@hotmail.com) or Carolyn Ross (extension 229 or carolyn_oica@yahoo.com) should you need additional information.
Click here for tentative forum agenda.

Memo regarding hotel accommodations.