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June 14, 2001 Hello to all, This letter is an invitation for you to help "show off " our fine prairie town and lifestyle and provide some "genuine rural hospitality" to folks visiting from other parts of the country and the world! These visitors will be coming to Morris on July 26 - 28, 2001 as part of the "Joint International Summit on Community and Rural Development". The main portion of the Summit activities will be held in Duluth followed by an option for people to join a motor coach tour which will take them through the forest, lake and prairie areas of Minnesota as well as study the dynamics of viable rural communities along the way. This tour will feature a visit to Morris! Local activities are being planned to highlight the "hotbed" of research and education programs, local businesses with global markets, farms/ag production, innovative approaches to community and rural development and the "small town" charm of our community. Since the visit to Morris includes two overnights, these visitors will need a place to stay. You can contribute by offering overnight accommodations as a Host Home! This demonstrates our rural hospitality at its finest while providing an opportunity to learn and share from/with folks having a different set of life experiences. As a Host Home you are also invited to participate in all of the activities offered to the touring visitors. See the back of this letter for additional information about the Joint International Summit on Community and Rural Development and the Post-Conference Study Tour. The exciting, though still a bit "tentative" itinerary is also included. If you are interested in being a Host you will need to provide:
For more information OR to sign up as a Host Home:
Joint International Summit on Community and Rural Development Post-Conference Study Tour Some Background Info Study Tour Participants - it is expected that 20-40 participants will register for the Post Conference Study Tour and will likely be from states outside MN and from other countries. All are adults, male or female with interests in Community and Rural Development (Research, Policy and/or Application perspectives) and are expected to speak English. Some will choose overnight accommodations at UMM or local motels. Host "Conference" - Joint International Summit on Community and Rural Development http://www.morris.umn.edu/2001summit/ (includes a link to the Post-Conference Study Tour) Summit event - Post-Conference Study Tour http://www.morris.umn.edu/2001summit/tour.htm (includes brief description of the tour). Coordination/planning/financing of the Post Conference Study Tour - Numerous local organizations and local units of government have contributed planning time and/or financial resources to support these activities. Contact: David Fluegel at the Center for Small Towns, University of Minnesota - Morris (320) 589-6451 These activities are planned for Study Tour participants, Host Home contributors and invited guests from the area. All family members are welcome for "Hort Night" on Thursday and Community Picnic on Friday. Meals on Thursday night, Friday noon and Friday night are provided by generous sponsor contributions. July 26, Thursday 6 PM Study Tour Participants arrive at West Central Research and Outreach Center July 27, Friday 9 AM Optional Tour - University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM) campus, meet at the Student Center 10 AM-2 PM UMM , Oyate Hall (Student Center) - "International Info Share and Networking"
July 28, Saturday 8 AM (tentative) Study Tour participants leave Morris (meet at UMM, So. Parking lot (by RFC) - tentative) |
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