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<DIV>Encuentro5 has been always available to us when we need the space and the support. Now ENCUENTRO 5 NEED US. Let's come forward.</DIV>
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<DIV>Here's what the meeting and dinner will look like on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2008: </DIV>
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<DIV>MEETING 6PM-8PM</DIV>
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<DIV>From 6:00 through 6:30 snacks and wine will be served as people arrive, dinner foods will be available by 6:30 p.m.; from 6:30 through 8:00 p.m., we will meet by addressing a short agenda:</DIV>
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<DIV id=jq3u30>(1) What are e5's accomplishments & challenges? [report - 5 minutes; discussion 10 minutes]</DIV>
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<DIV id=jq3u33>(2) What is its financial situation? [report - 5 minutes; discussion - 10 minutes]</DIV>
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<DIV id=jq3u36>(3) What needs to change? [brainstorm - 15 minutes]</DIV>
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<DIV id=jq3u39>(4) Funding our take-off phase! [proposal - 10 minutes; discussion & decisions - 40 minutes]**</DIV>
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<DIV id=jq3u42>PARTY AFTER 8PM -- SENDOFF DELEGATES TO THE GUATEMALA FORUM OF THE AMERICAS</DIV>
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<DIV>This will be followed by light (and live) music, and a wine & cheese-style reception. It will also be an opportunity to send off our friends planning to attend the Forum of the Americas in Guatemala in mid-October.</DIV>
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<DIV id=jq3u45>Note: while this meeting includes fundraising as a topic, the event is free and open to all members of e5's extended community. Please bring your friends and colleagues (but let us know so we can prep dinner).<BR><BR>THERE WILL BE MUSIC... LIVE AND RECORDED</DIV>
<DIV>33 HARRISON AVE 5TH FLOOR --- CHINATOWN, BOSTON</DIV>
<DIV>More info: 617-290-5614</DIV>
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