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Family Re-Union 9: Families and Seniors Across Generations |
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Please check this web site regularly for the latest details on satellite information
last update 11/15/00
November 20, 2000 0800 - 1830 Eastern Time (this is time satellite will be up, but agenda below states actual broadcast). There will be a test signal and ID slide up, beginning at 7:00 AM CST before the actual program begins at 8:30 AM CST
| C-Band: | Galaxy 3, transponder 4 (Galaxy 3 is sometimes known as Galaxy 3R) |
| Orbital Location: | 95 degrees West |
| Downlink Frequency: | 3780 MHz |
| Polarity: | Vertical |
| Audio: | 6.2 and 6.8 |
| Ku-Band: | SBS-6, transponder 7 |
| Orbital Location: | 74 degrees West |
| Downlink Frequency: | 11872 Mhz |
| Polarity: | Horizontal |
| Audio: | 6.2 and 6.8 |
Family Re-Union 9: Families and Seniors Across the Generations
Posted 11/14/00. Tentative. All times subject to change.
This year we offer down link audiences several options:
- View the morning program live from 8:30 am to 12:10 pm CST, turn off the satellite transmission and conduct your own community conversations over lunch, and tune in from 3:30 – 4:45 for the afternoon session.
- View a re-broadcast of the morning program from 12:15 pm to 3:15 pm CST, followed immediately by the afternoon session, which runs from 3:30 to 4:45 pm. This option provides 4 and a half hours of continuous satellite programming. Sites choosing this option are encouraged to hold their own community conversations before or after the broadcast.
NOTE:
All times are Central Standard; please adjust for your time zone.
Click here to see the detailed conference agenda that includes the names of presenters and panelists.
Monday, November 20
8:30 am OPENING SESSION
Welcome and Introductions
Opening remarks by Vice President Gore.
9:10 am TOWN HALL FORUM
"What's New About Getting Old?"
A forum discussion of the issues facing families and their senior members. Local leaders offer new perspectives on ways to help intergenerational families and communities thrive.
10:35 am PANEL DISCUSSION
"Caring for Each Other: What Are the Critical Issues?"
Leaders in the field discuss the most pressing problems facing all generations as they care for one another, and they also offer some promising solutions.
11:35 am FILM
"Elders Through the Eyes of Children"
Documentary film interviewing children on their relationships with older family members.
11:55 pm CHARGE TO THE WORKING GROUPS
Remarks by Tipper Gore
12:10 pm END OF MORNING SESSION
12:15 – 3:15 pm Re-broadcast highlights of the morning program
3: 30 pm FINAL SESSION
"Into the Future Across the Generations: What does the Future Hold?"
The Vice President and others outline future steps and initiatives that support intergenerational activity.
4:45 pm END OF BROADCAST
Youth & Family Consortium, University of Minnesota.