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A FOCUS ON THE THREE R's OF CE:
ROLES; RESILIENCE;
and RESOURCES
This year's conference honors the Native American culture that has shaped
the history of Syracuse, our host city. Native American folklore recounts
the story of the Three Sisters -- represented by Corn, Beans, and Squash.
The seeds from these plants are sown together in a mound of earth to sustain
and support one another as they grow.
The story teaches us the value of sustainability -- the sturdy corn stalks
support the twining beans, the squash vines trap moisture for the growing
crops, while the beans replenish the soil with nutrients needed to flourish.
As we face the challenges of a difficult global economy, we can apply the
story of the Three Sisters to our own profession. Our "seeds"
focus on Roles, Resiliency, and Resources. The Roles we
can play in revitalizing our communities. The Resiliency
we can provide during times of change. The Resources we
will need to be effective in a changing environment.
Join us at the Syracuse Sheraton University Hotel and Conference Center
on the campus of Syracuse University, and learn how to "sow the seeds
of sustainability" to ensure success.