National Summit of Mining Communities in Historic Leadville, Colorado

Call for Presenters, Panelists & Papers

for the 2007 Annual National Summit of Mining Communities

THANK YOU for your interest in sharing one of your success stories by facilitating a workshop or participating on a panel at the 2007 National Summit of Mining Communities on September 24,25,26 or 27 2007.

Deadline for submission is until filled.

You can submit the form by:

fax: 719-486-3212,

email: info@2tough2die.com (Microsoft Word or PDF format) or

mail to: National Summit of Mining Communities (NSMC), c/o 901 South Hwy 24, Leadville, CO 80461.

Primary Presenter/Panelist and Contact Person

This is the person who will receive ALL correspondence from NSMC. All correspondence will be sent by email unless otherwise specified.

Name:___________________________________________
Title:_____________________________________________
Organization:______________________________________
Address:_________________________________________
City, State, Zip:_____________________________________
Phone:___________________________________________
Fax:_____________________________________________
Email:___________________________________________
Website:_________________________________________

Co-Presenter(s)/Panelist(s) Information (If applicable.)

If there is more than one co-presenter, please attach a sheet with all the names and contact information. Please note that the primary contact will be responsible for sharing any information with their co-presenters.

Primary contacts must also keep the NSMC office up-to-date on any changes in co-presenters in order for the correct information to appear in the conference program.

Please provide a one page description outlining your subject or story and your level of expertise on the topic. All accepted submissions will be announced by August 1, 2007 and will published on www.2tough2die.com

Target Audience
( ) Mining Communities
( ) Governmental agencies
( ) Other ______________________

Scheduling

Please be sure to indicate the appropriate day/track/session for your proposed participation. Refer to our website at www.2tough2die.com for the program descriptions. If you have questions on where your idea “fits”, please contact us.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Track 1 Regulations
( ) Session 1 1:00-2:15PM Regulations, Community Remediation
( ) Session 2 2:30-3:45PM Regulations, The State
( ) Session 3 4:00-5:30PM Local Regulations

Track 2
( ) Session 1 1:00-2:15PM The Federal Story
( ) Session 2 2:30-3:45PM The State Story
( ) Session 3 4:00-5:30PM The Local Story

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Track 1 Environmental Best Practices
( ) Session 4 9-10:15AM The Altered Environment
( ) Session 5 10:30-11:45AM The Air We Breathe
( ) Session 6 1:45-3:00PM The Water We Drink
( ) Session 7 3:15-4:30PM The Good Earth

Track 2
( ) Session 4 9 -10:15AM The Changing Cultural Landscape
( ) Session 5 10:30-11:45AM Education is Key
( ) Session 6 1:45-3:00PM Historic Preservation and Contemporary Design
( ) Session 7 3:15-4:30PM Green What For Whom?

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Track 1
( ) Session 8 9 - 10:15AM Strengthening the “Community Voice”
( ) Session 9 10:30-11:45AM The Mining Company as a Good Neighbor.

Track 2
( ) Session 8 9 - 10:15AM Where’s The Money?
( ) Session 9 10:30-11:45AM Heritage Tourism vs. Recreation Tourism

Audio Visual Equipment Needs

(Carefully consider all your equipment needs)
(We CANNOT provide laptops and LCD projector units.)

Flip charts and markers. Number required _____
Overhead projector. ___ Yes ___ No
AV table: ___ Yes ___ No
Power strip: ___ Yes ___ No
Screen: ___ Yes ___ No
Other Needs (list please): _______________________________________________________

Call for Presenters, Panelists & Papers

for the 2007 Annual National Summit of Mining Communities

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