Economic Disparity Among Us: The Challenge and the Opportunities

The United States Conference of Religions for Peace (now known as Religions for Peace - International) in conjunction with The Hawaii Conference of Religions for Peace and The Institute for Religion and Social Change Cordially invite you to attend a symposium

Welcoming Remarks
Hon. Linda Lingle, Governor of the State of Hawaii (Invited)
Rev. Yasuhiro Yano, President, Hawaii Conference of Religions for Peace

Moderator
Sr. Joan Chatfield, M.M., Executive Director, Institute for Religion and Social Change

Overview of the Theme
Dr. Noel Kent, Professor, University of Hawaii
Dr. Michael Sklarz, Chairperson, Council on Revenues

Panel Presentations
Mr. Robert Alm, Chairperson, Hawaii Community Foundation
Ms. Haunani Apoliona, Chairperson, Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Mr. Eric Gill, Secretary-Treasurer, Hotel and Restaurant Employees Union
Dr. George Kent, Professor, University of Hawaii
Ms. Judy Rantala, President, Hawaii Coalition Against Legalized Gambling
Mr. Jerome Rauckhorst, Diocesan Director, Catholic Charities (Invited)

Closing
Dr. Albert Miyasato, Past President, Honpa Hongwanji

February 18, 2003
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Reception to follow presentations

Central Union Church
1660 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, Hawaii

This is one of 12 national symposia on diversity issues funded by the Rockefeller Foundation.