2009 Equality Conference & Gala Schedule
Below are the schedules for both the conference & gala, plus information on preferred attire along with the gala dinner menu.
Preferred Attire
We want you to be comfortable and we don't want you spending extra money on tuxes and gowns, so casual dress for the conference and business casual for the gala. If you're attending the gala, please also wear our colors and/or something that sparkles!
Conference Schedule
All conference sessions will be held at the Elliott University Center on the campus of UNC Greensboro.
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8:30
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Registration Opens |
| 9:15-10:45 | Opening Session Welcome Addison Ore, Equality NC Foundation Board Chair State of Equality, State of the Movement Ian Palmquist, Equality NC Foundation Executive Director Linda Bush, Movement Advancement Project Executive Director |
| 11:00-12:10 | Breakout Session One - Choose from six fabulous workshops! |
| 12:15-1:30 | Lunch and Caucus Sessions - Grab a delicious lunch to take with you to caucus sessions or enjoy with new friends! Caucuses start at 12:45 |
| 1:40-2:50 | Breakout Session Two - Choose from six fabulous workshops! |
| 3:05-4:15 | Breakout Session Three - Choose from six fabulous workshops! |
| 4:30-5:30 | Closing Keynote Brian Bond, White House Deputy Director of Public Engagement and LGBT Liaison |
Gala Schedule
The gala celebration will be held at the Empire Room in downtown Greensboro.
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6:00 |
Registration Opens |
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6:30-7:15 |
Reception |
| 7:15-9 |
Dinner and Program |
Gala Dinner Menu
Wine, Beer, and Soft Drinks Included | Cash Bar Separate
Tray-Passed Appetizers:
Mini Vegetable Spring Rolls With a Chile Dipping Sauce
Roquefort Mascarpone Pastry Puff
Fried Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Dipping Sauce
Shrimp Shumai with a Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce
Dinner:
Mixed Greens with Diced Pears, Sun Dried Cranberries, and Caramelized Almonds Served with a Creamy Vidalia Onion Dressing and a Balsamic Vinaigrette
Chicken Artichoke Royale: French Chicken Breast Baked with Lemon Peel, Cracked Black Pepper, and Shredded Mozzarella in a Creamy Artichoke Sauce
Stuffed Salmon with Mascarpone and Spinach with Herb Breadcrumbs
Vegan Entree: Eggplant Round, Topped with Golden Jewel Cous Cous Blend with Caramelized Onions, Sauteed Mushrooms, and Roasted Tomatoes
Asparagus Tips and Pieces with Flecks of Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Roasted Baby Bakers with Kosher Salt and Cracked Black Pepper
House-Baked White and Wheat Yeast Rolls with Whipped Butter
Coffee and Dessert
UNCW Family Values Brunch
