2007-2008 Artist Enhancement Grants Program and 2007-2008 Quarterly Assistance Grant Panel Meeting. *Instructions for meetings held via Teleconference: The panel meeting is a public process that any person may participate. If you would like to ...

DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Division of Cultural Affairs

The Department of State, Quarterly Assistance and Artist Enhancement Grant announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: November 7, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – conclusionPurpose: 2007-2008 Artist Enhancement Grants Program and 2007-2008 Quarterly Assistance Grant Panel Meeting
PLACE: R. A. Gray Building, 3rd Floor, Room 307, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Via Teleconference.
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: 2007-2008 Artist Enhancement Grants Program and 2007-2008 Quarterly Assistance Grant Panel Meeting.
*Instructions for meetings held via Teleconference: The panel meeting is a public process that any person may participate. If you would like to participate in the panel meeting, you may dial into the conference call by following the instructions below. Participation in the panel process is by no means required; however, there will be time during the meeting for update information and public comment. During the time when your application is being discussed and initially scored, the Chair will ask for update information and you may respond and also answer direct questions by the panelists. Public comment will occur again after the initial scoring of all applications has been completed. If you have previously sent us a Telephone Participation Form, be aware that we will not call you as described – you must call into the teleconference (toll free) and be ready to give update information or answer questions when your application number is announced. You are advised to dial in at 9:00 a.m. Once you have heard the initial scoring and discussion of your application, you may leave the conference if you wish (hang up) or remain to hear the final outcome.
If you have any questions about the new panel meeting format or if you would like additional assistance determining how to dial in, please do not hesitate to contact the Division at [phone].
Join the teleconference by dialing the ReadyTalk phone number: 1(866)740-1260. This is a toll-free call. Enter the 7-digit access code: 2456470 (You will be placed on hold until the Chairperson starts the conference)
*If you have problems joining the conference or if you need technical assistance, please contact the ReadyTalk Customer Care Line: 1(800)843-9166 or contact the Division of Cultural Affairs at [phone].
Please make sure that the appropriate people in your organization receive this important information.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PANEL MEETINGS HELD IN ROOM 307: Telephone Participation Procedures: As stated in the Grants Program Guidelines, organization grant applications may participate in the panel meetings by telephone. Applicants must submit a written request for telephone participation, which must be received by the Division no later than 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time), on the last business day immediately preceding the scheduled panel meeting. The request must contain the organization name and application number; the name and date of the panel meeting; the name of the person or persons designated to speak at the panel; and the complete telephone number, including the area code and extension. The request must be signed by an authorized official of the organization, with the name and title typed below the signature.
Please note: These meetings are subject to cancellation or change, please call to confirm the meeting date and time.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Division of Cultural Affairs, 500 S. Bronough Street, R. A. Gray Building, 3rd Floor, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.
For more information, you may contact: Morgan Lewis or Sarah Stage, Division of Cultural Affairs, R. A. Gray Building, 3rd Floor, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or [phone].