Basin residents encouraged to connect at free symposium
By Contributor
Registration is now open for the 2010 Columbia Basin Symposium: Shaping Our Future Together: Take Action, Build Partnerships, Strengthen Communities. Hosted by Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), the symposium takes place October 22-24, 2010, in Revelstoke. People interested in attending the free event are invited to register online at www.cbt.org/2010symposium, call 1.800.505.8998 or drop into a CBT office as soon as possible, as space is limited.
The event seeks to engage key leaders and residents active in their
communities to collectively look toward the future of the Columbia
Basin, while also discussing and addressing some of today’s key issues.
“An important role for CBT is bringing residents together at events like
the symposium to celebrate our accomplishments and help the region work
toward solutions to shared challenges,” said Garry Merkel, CBT Board
Chair. “It’s an opportunity for Basin residents to connect with one
another to create momentum in the Basin for further local engagement and
action, as well as develop a sense of interconnectedness within the
region.”
The symposium features keynote speaker David Beurle. Beurle is the
Founder and Managing Director of Innovative Leadership, which
specializes in helping communities, regions and organizations plan and
prepare for the future, and which pioneered the development and
application of the Futures Game, a tool to support critical decision
making and good leadership.
Guided by Beurle, attendees will explore the key drivers shaping the
future of their communities and regions, enabling them to consider what
actions they need to start taking today to be prepared to deal with
tomorrow’s challenges.
The symposium will also include facilitated sessions covering topics
like economic development, alternate energy, community engagement and
building resilient organizations. These sessions will be supported by
expert speakers from both within and outside the Basin, as well as by
community champions, tools and best practices.
Attendees will also be able to connect with CBT Board and staff, and
learn more about the work CBT is doing in the region. In addition,
attendees and the general public are invited to enjoy a Saturday evening
of cultural entertainment featuring Basin talent.
More information, including a draft program agenda, is available online
at www.cbt.org/2010symposium.
CBT delivers economic, social, and environmental benefits to the
residents of the Columbia Basin. To learn more about CBT programs and
initiatives, visit www.cbt.org or call 1.800.505.8998.
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