The Village Projects will host an advisory meeting on Friday, March 3, 2006 from 10a- 2:30P; and again on Saturday, March 4, 2006 from 9a.-12noon., at The Queen Mary Hotel, Long Beach, California. (http://www.queenmary.com/)  This is our opportunity to hear from various segments of the community and to share current projects that are of benefit to African-American and other minority nurses and/or prospective nurses who aspire to leadership roles in the community.  Please RSVP at nhsd99@aol.com, or call Thr Village Projects at  562-895-9205  to reserve your spot, as space is limited...

Friday's agenda will be as follows:

9:30a -10a. - Pre-meeting networking

10a - 10:45 - Welcome and Introductions

10:45 -11:15 a - About the Village Projects... (Interactive sessions)

11:15a - 12:15p. - Advice for The Village Projects - Brainstorming Session

12:15p - 1:15p - Lunch and Advice Presentations (Interactive sessions)

1:15p - 2:30 p.m. - Network and wrap-up

*Breaks will be as desired by the group...

Saturday's Agenda:

9a-10a - Welcome and re-visiting Life Stories (Interactive Sessions) -What do you bring to the table?

10a-11a - More advice for the Village Projects - Second phase Brainstorming Session

11a- 12 n - Wrap up and plans for future meetings.