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Ernestina
Logbook Page
Date: Sunday,
October 13, 2002
Common Threads III
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Common Threads III: Capturing the
Essence of the Voyage took place
throughout the weekend in New Bedford. Hundreds
of people came together for a full weekend of
discussion and exchange. Schooner Ernestina,
returned to Massachusetts as a gift from the
Republic of Cape Verde 20 years ago, served as
one of the activities during the conference. We sailed from New Bedford State Pier
with a light wind and drizzle but wonderful
energy eminating from the weekend. A summary of
the conference follows with some photos from the
sail to the right.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2002
New Bedford Whaling Museum | 18
Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford |
6:00 PM- 7:30 PM |
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- Official Common
Threads III Opening and
Registration
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- George Martin Art
Exhibit A tribute for my
son
- Registration and
networking
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12,
2002
Roosevelt Middle School | 119
Frederick Street, New Bedford MA 02744 |
8:30 to
9:00 AM |
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- Coffee and late
registrations
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9:00 to
10:30 |
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- Official opening
ceremony
- Welcome by the
Mayor of New Bedford, Frederick
M. Kalitsz, Jr.
- Greetings from
major sponsors
- Presentation by
Maps Youth Cultural Group
Geração Jovem
- Keynote address:
Honorable Judge George Leighton
and Eugenia Fortes
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11:00 to
12:45 |
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1:00 to
2:00 |
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2:15 to
3:45 |
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4:00 to 4:45 |
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- PM Conclusions and
recomendations
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5:00 |
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- Closing address:
Capeverdean Minister of Foreign
Affairs Manuel I. Sousa
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5:30
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- Reception and
Entertainment
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2002
47, S. 6th. Street, New Bedford
(tel. 508-994-0106) |
9:00 AM |
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- Blessing of the
voyage: Mass at our Lady of
Assumption Church
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10:45 |
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- Heritage Trail, 37
N. Second Street, New Bedford
Starting point: The Custom House
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1:00 PM |
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- Closing New
Bedford Whaling Museum
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2:30 - 4:30 |
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- Sail on the
Schooner Ernestina from Tonnessen
Park
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Workshops are listed
below..... |
Workshop 1 |
Immigration issues affecting the
Cape Verdean community
Co-Chairs: Cecelia Porché-Garris, Gunga
Tavares |
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Workshop 2 |
Direct
Private Foreign Investment in Cape Verde
Co-Chairs: Jose Figueiredo Ramos , Tony
Lima |
Abstract:
This interactive workshop will explore
the benefits and opportunities offered by
the banks in Cape Verde and investment
opportunities in the areas of trade,
fishing, tourism, and finances. American
support and protection for its citizens
in the field of export/import, and
investment in foreign countries will also
be discussed. Representation from banks
in Cape Verde will make a presentation
and be on hand for questions.
Representative of EXIM BANK, and/or OPIC,
will make a presentation on the support
and protection American government gives
to its citizens that invest in foreign
countries. |
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Workshop 3 |
Exploring our Grandmothers
Journey and Our Daughters Future
Co-Chairs: Colleen Pina-Garron, Joanne
Maniche, Darlene Spencer, Jeanne Costa |
Abstract:
A multigenerational panel will explore
how the role of the Cape Verdean Woman
has evolved from the initial voyages from
the Cape Verde islands to the United
States to our Cape Verdean Woman of today
that live in the United States.
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Workshop 4 |
Bridging
the gap, connecting our Cape Verdean and
Cape Verdean American youth to their
history
Co-Chairs: Adonis Ferreira, Nicole Weeden |
Abstract:
The purpose of this workshop is to help
our youth capture and create a sense of
history as it relates to their Cape
Verdean heritage. This skillfully crafted
interactive workshop will explore the
history of our people by engaging the
participants in a meaningful dialogue
facilitated by a multi-faceted,
inter-generational group of presenters.
The workshop will examine the role
identity, culture, language, and
independence has played in our history
and in the formation of Cape Verdeans in
the Diaspora. The goal for the youth is
to be able to process this information
and gain ownership of the knowledge.
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Workshop 5 |
Improving the educational
environment for Cape Verdean Americans.
Co-Chairs: Christina Ajemian, Gunga
Tavares |
Abstract:
The Education Workshop will encompass
improving the educational environment for
Cape Verdean Americans. Access to high
quality educational opportunities,
understanding MCAS and its potential
impact on Cape Verdean Communities and
the discouragement of youths by schools
and school systems will be explored to
ascertain where impediments to improving
the educational environment are evident.
The nature and causes of those
impediments will be discussed with an eye
toward possible strategies for
eliminating barriers and instituting
constructive initiatives. |
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Workshop 6 |
Unity and Nationalism, a
Definition of the Capeverdean Nation
Chair: Salah O. Matteos |
Abstract:
This workshop will focus on bringing
together the immigrant Cape Verdean
population and the American born Cape
Verdean. The workshop will explore the
definition of a Cape Verdean.
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Workshop 7 |
Understanding and accessing the
political system to effect changes in our
community
Co-Chairs: Denise Porché, Tony Lima
Abstract:
The purpose of this workshop is to
provide tools and practical strategies
for community mobilization efforts within
the Cape Verdean Community that will
impact local and state governments and
will provide opportunities for changes in
the community. The challenge is to
effectively guide the Cape Verdean
community towards greater civic
participation and to a more sustained
political presence in our society.
Participants will hear about the
challenges and successes of mobilization
and the political process, as well as
learn about specific strategies to
improve conditions in the Cape Verdean
community. |
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Workshop 8 |
Celebrating Cape Verde through
art- a Childrens workshop
Co-Chairs- Sheila Duarte Andrade &
Darlene Spencer
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Captain: Gregg Swanzey
Program Coordinator: Steve Kirk
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We would like to thank Lotus and IBM
for donation of software, hardware and
funding to enable regular electronic updates
from the ship.
NOAA Chart
is provided courtesy of Maptech using
Cruising Navigator 4.3 and grabbing the image
using Grabit Pro 6.02.
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