SC Legislative Black Caucus
Annual Fall Retreat
November 16 -18, 2009
Hickory Knob State Park, McCormick, SC
The attire is casual. Plan to come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
REGISTRATION: On-site registration will be available.
Please make checks payable to SCLBC.
Agenda
Monday, November 16
8:00 a.m. Registration/Check in Begins (Lodge Hall)
10:00 a.m. Opening Plenary (Restaurant)
Call to Order Rep. J. David Weeks
Invocation Rep. Carl Anderson
Welcome Rep. Joseph Jefferson
Purpose Rep. J. David Weeks
Discussion Rep. Joseph Neal
Developing New Catalytic Leadership within the
African-American Community
John De La Howe School Rep. Anne Parks
· Mark Williamson
Sponsor Greetings
· Ted Creech, AT&T South Carolina
12:00 p.m. Health Reform and Legislation Luncheon
Introduction of Speaker
Keynote Speaker
· John Rouff, SC Fair Share
Question/Answer Period
1:15 p.m. Break
1:30 p.m. Health Care Forum Session I (Convention Center)
Tobacco Legislation & Cigarette Tax
· Kelly Davis, Cigarette Tax Campaign Coordinator for SC Tobacco Collaborative
2:45 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. Health Care Forum Session II (Convention Center)
Part 1 – Mental Health
· Rozalynn Goodwin, SC Hospital Association
· Bill Lindsey, National Alliance on Mental Illness SC
· Dr. Deanna McNeil, SC Dept. of Mental Health
Part 2 – Health Care Access
· Melanie Matney, Access Health SC
· Ken Trogdon, Welvista
· John Ferguson, The Asheville Project
Part 3 – State Retirement System Overview
· Gwen Bynoe, SC State Retirement System
· Ronald Davis, SC State Retirement System
5:30 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. Welcome Night Reception
Tuesday, November 17
9:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions I (Mt. Carmel)
Higher Education Needs with HBCU’s
· Dr. David Swinton, Benedict College
· Dr. Walt Tobin, Denmark Technical College
· Dr. Luns C. Richardson, Morris College
Asset Building in South Carolina (Convention Center)
· Leigh Tivol, CFED
· Jessica McMoore, SC Community Action Partnership
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11:00 a.m. Voter Reform /Election/Redistricting (Convention Center)
· Marci Andino, SC Election Commission
· Meredith Bell-Platts, ACLU Voting Rights Project
· Barbara Zia, SC League of Women Voters
· Victoria Middleton, SC ACLU
· Bobby Bowers, Budget & Control Board, Office of Research
12:30 p.m. Youth & Gang Awareness Luncheon (Restaurant)
Introduction of Speaker
Keynote Speaker
· Reginald I. Lloyd, SC Law Enforcement Division
2:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions II (Convention Center)
Part 1 - Minority Contracting & DBE’s
· Dr. Arlene Prince, SC Department of Transportation
· Margaret Woodson, Office of Small Minority Business Administration
Part 2 - Rural and Mass Transit (DOT)
· Diane Lackey, SC Department of Transportation
· Glennith Johnson, SC Department of Transportation
Part 1 - Rural Economic Development (Mt. Carmel)
· Rebecca Gunlaugsson, SC Department of Commerce
· Albert Grace, Loop Capital Markets
Part 2 - The Greening of Black South Carolina
· Douglas Wilson, Alliance for Climate Protection
· Joseph James, Agi-Tech Producers
4:30 p.m. Break
5:30 p.m. Transportation to Town Hall Meeting (Lodge Hall)
Wednesday, November 18
8:30 a.m. Setting the Legislative Agenda (Convention Center)
Caucus Board Meeting - Closed session (Convention Center)
For questions, please contact 803.734.3280 or e-mail sclbc@scstatehouse.gov. Please visit our website at www.sclbc.org.
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Directions to Hickory Knob State Park
South Carolina
Abbeville
Hwy 19 to 378 west - Once in McCormick continue traveling on 378 west for about 6 miles or until you see a Village Store & Chevron Gas Station. Just pass the Village Store & Chevron Gas station make a right onto Resort Drive (Hwy 7) (You will see Hickory Knob State Park sign). Drive 2 miles and turn left at the park entrance. Continue for 3 miles to park lodge.
Aiken
Hwy 19 to Hwy 23 in Edgefield to Hwy 28 in Modoc to Hwy 378 west - Once in McCormick continue traveling on 378 west for about 6 miles or until you see a Village Store & Chevron Gas Station. Just pass the Village Store & Chevron Gas station make a right onto Resort Drive (Hwy 7) (You will see Hickory Knob State Park sign). Drive 2 miles and turn left at the park entrance. Continue for 3 miles to park lodge.
Allendale
Hwy 278 to Hwy 781 to Hwy 19 in New Ellenton to Hwy 23 in Edgefield Hwy 28 in Modoc to 378 west - Once in McCormick continue traveling on 378 west for about 6 miles or until you see a Village Store & Chevron Gas Station. Just pass the Village Store & Chevron Gas station make a right onto Resort Drive (Hwy 7) (You will see Hickory Knob State Park sign). Drive 2 miles and turn left at the park entrance. Continue for 3 miles to park lodge.
Anderson
Hwy 28 to Hwy 378 west - Once in McCormick continue traveling on 378 west for about 6 miles or until you see a Village Store & Chevron Gas Station. Just pass the Village Store & Chevron Gas station make a right onto Resort Drive (Hwy 7) (You will see Hickory Knob State Park sign). Drive 2 miles and turn left at the park entrance. Continue for 3 miles to park lodge.
Bamberg
Hwy 78 to Hwy 19 to Hwy 23 in Edgefield to Hwy 28 in Modoc to Hwy 378 west - Once in McCormick continue traveling on 378 west for about 6 miles or until you see a Village Store & Chevron Gas Station. Just pass the Village Store & Chevron Gas station make a right onto Resort Drive (Hwy 7) (You will see Hickory Knob State Park sign). Drive 2 miles and turn left at the park entrance. Continue for 3 miles to park lodge.
Beaufort
Hwy 21 to I-95 to I-26 to Hwy 378 - Once in McCormick continue traveling on 378 west for about 6 miles or until you see a Village Store & Chevron Gas Station. Just pass the Village Store & Chevron Gas station make a right onto Resort Drive (Hwy 7) (You will see Hickory Knob State Park sign). Drive 2 miles and turn left at the park entrance. Continue for 3 miles to park lodge.
Charleston
I-26 to Hwy 378 - Once in McCormick continue traveling on 378 west for about 6 miles or until you see a Village Store & Chevron Gas Station. Just pass the Village Store & Chevron Gas station make a right onto Resort Drive (Hwy 7) (You will see Hickory Knob State Park sign). Drive 2 miles and turn left at the park entrance. Continue for 3 miles to park lodge.
Clemson
Hwy 76 to Hwy 28 to 378 west - Once in McCormick continue traveling on 378 west for about 6 miles or until you see a Village Store & Chevron Gas Station. Just pass the Village Store & Chevron Gas station make a right onto Resort Drive (Hwy 7) (You will see Hickory Knob State Park sign). Drive 2 miles and turn left at the park entrance. Continue for 3 miles to park lodge.
Columbia
Hwy 378 west - Once in McCormick continue traveling on 378 west for about 6 miles or until you see a Village Store & Chevron Gas Station. Just pass the Village Store & Chevron Gas station make a right onto Resort Drive (Hwy 7) (You will see Hickory Knob State Park sign). Drive 2 miles and turn left at the park entrance. Continue for 3 miles to park lodge.
Florence
I-20 to Hwy 378 west in Lexington - Once in McCormick continue traveling on 378 west for about 6 miles or until you see a Village Store & Chevron Gas Station. Just pass the Village Store & Chevron Gas station make a right onto Resort Drive (Hwy 7) (You will see Hickory Knob State Park sign). Drive 2 miles and turn left at the park entrance. Continue for 3 miles to park lodge.
Greenville
Hwy 25 to Hwy 221 to Hwy 378 west - Once in McCormick continue traveling on 378 west for about 6 miles or until you see a Village Store & Chevron Gas Station. Just pass the Village Store & Chevron Gas station make a right onto Resort Drive (Hwy 7) (You will see Hickory Knob State Park sign). Drive 2 miles and turn left at the park entrance. Continue for 3 miles to park lodge.
Greenwood
Hwy 221 to Hwy 378 - Once in McCormick continue traveling on 378 west for about 6 miles or until you see a Village Store & Chevron Gas Station. Just pass the Village Store & Chevron Gas station make a right onto Resort Drive (Hwy 7) (You will see Hickory Knob State Park sign). Drive 2 miles and turn left at the park entrance. Continue for 3 miles to park lodge.
North Augusta
Hwy 230 to Hwy 23 to Hwy 28 to Hwy 378 west - Once in McCormick continue traveling on 378 west for about 6 miles or until you see a Village Store & Chevron Gas Station. Just pass the Village Store & Chevron Gas station make a right onto Resort Drive (Hwy 7) (You will see Hickory Knob State Park sign). Drive 2 miles and turn left at the park entrance. Continue for 3 miles to park lodge.
Rock Hill
Hwy 72 to Hwy 221 to Hwy 378 west - Once in McCormick continue traveling on 378 west for about 6 miles or until you see a Village Store & Chevron Gas Station. Just pass the Village Store & Chevron Gas station make a right onto Resort Drive (Hwy 7) (You will see Hickory Knob State Park sign). Drive 2 miles and turn left at the park entrance. Continue for 3 miles to park lodge.
Spartanburg
I-85 to I-26 to Hwy 72 to Hwy 221 to Hwy 378 west - Once in McCormick continue traveling on 378 west for about 6 miles or until you see a Village Store & Chevron Gas Station. Just pass the Village Store & Chevron Gas station make a right onto Resort Drive (Hwy 7) (You will see Hickory Knob State Park sign). Drive 2 miles and turn left at the park entrance. Continue for 3 miles to park lodge.
North Carolina
Charlotte
I-77 to Hwy 72 to Hwy 221 to Hwy 378 west - Once in McCormick continue traveling on 378 west for about 6 miles or until you see a Village Store & Chevron Gas Station. Just pass the Village Store & Chevron Gas station make a right onto Resort Drive (Hwy 7) (You will see Hickory Knob State Park sign). Drive 2 miles and turn left at the park entrance. Continue for 3 miles to park lodge.
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