September 9 and 10, 2006
Arnot Forest near ithaca, NY
http://www.dnr.cornell.edu/arnot/

See Registration and Lodging Information Below

Plenary Talks — Workshops — Strategy Sessions
Meet and strategize with fellow voting activists from around New York State!

Speakers and subjects for the plenary/workshops/group sessions
subject to change

Saturday, September 9, 2006

9:45-10:30 am	The Mechanics of Electronic Voting Equipment An introduction for the non-technical person to what’s under the hood in those black boxes. Jim Loomis
10:45-12 noon	Introductions and Updates From Around the State
12 Noon	Lunch
1-1:45 pm	Keynote Address – The National Verifiable Voting Movement Pam Smith, Verified Voting Foundation
1:45-2:30 pm	What We’ve Accomplished, What Remains, Long Term Visions Bo Lipari
2:45-4:00 pm	Group Discussion:  Efforts, Problems, Successes Attendees will talk about their experiences, problems and successes in their work for election integrity. Moderator – Wanda Warren Berry
4:15-5:30 pm	Group Strategy Session The Paper Ballot Campaign – Fall 2006, Decision Time Moderator – Jim Loomis
5:30 pm	Evening Social – Relax with other attendees
6:00 pm	Dinner
7:30 pm	Evening program World premiere of Bob Millman’s new documentary on electronic voting in New York State – “Bought and Sold”

Sunday, September 10, 2006

8:30 am	Breakfast
9:00-9:45 am	Working with the League of Women Voters Aimee Allaud
10-10:45 am	November 2006 – New York State Poll Monitoring Campaign Bo Lipari, Pam Smith
11-12:00 pm	Panel Discussion - Looking Ahead: Beyond Paper Ballots Aimee Allaud, Teresa Hommel, Pam Smith, Wayne Stinson Moderator – Jim Loomis
12-1:00 pm	Wrap-Up – Group Discussion
1:00 pm	Meeting ends

Registration:

Registration may be for conference participation alone, or with lodging at Arnot Forest. Please note that, in either case, you must send the registration form. Registration fee payment options, a link to the registration form, and contact information are provided below.

Arnot Forest is a Cornell University Teaching Facility. Accommodations are simple cabins with eight bunk beds, and shared shower facilities. However, please note that, although the $65 registration fee includes one night in a cabin at Arnot Forest, anyone who wants to arrive on Friday can stay there that night for an additional $33.25. Also, while the cabins have up to eight beds, a smaller number of people may occupy a cabin, even a single person or a couple, perhaps not wishing to sleep dorm style. Good mattresses are provided, on single beds, but bedding and sheets are NOT provided.

There are several Bed and Breakfasts in the area (Spencer).  Ithaca is about 15 miles to the North with a number of hotels and B&Bs. Watkins Glen and Montour Falls are about the same distance to the West, also with several motels and B&Bs. We suggest making your reservations soon.

The registration fee includes lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. All meals are vegetarian. Please consider bringing snack type foods for breaks and to go with the wine in the evening.

Registration Fees:*
$45 if you make your own sleeping arrangements (conference only).
$65 if you are staying at the Arnot facility (conference and lodging).

Click here to use PayPal (you do not need to join PayPal) to send $45 registration fee for conference only:

Click here to use PayPal (you do not need to join PayPal) to send $65 registration fee for conference plus lodging:

Registration Form [PDF ~294kb]
— form may be filed electronically or by postal mail —

For registration details, send an email to: contact@nyvv.org

*New Yorkers for Verified Voting is a program of International Humanities Center, a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code.