Highlights of the 2006 Maryland Rural Summit

The 2006 Maryland Rural Summit was held October 25-27, 2006 in Cecil County. It was sponsored by the Rural Maryland Council, the Upper Shore Regional Council, the State Office of Rural Health and the Maryland Rural Health Association in cooperation with the Midshore Regional Council, the Lower Shore Regional Council, the Tri-County Council of Southern Maryland, and the Tri-County Council of Western Maryland.

See the Final Agenda (pdf) for the 2006 Summit and the Agenda Addendum (pdf).
See the Preliminary Agenda and Registration Packet for Attendees and Exhibitors

Highlights of the 2006 Summit

2006 Rural Impact Awards Announced during Rural Summit.
RMC Elects New Chairman During Annual Meeting

Selected Presentations and Materials (in PDF format)

Strengthening Rural Families, presented by Miriam Shark, Senior Associate, Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Hospitals and Their Impact on Rural Economic Health, presented by Dr. Kenneth Lewis, CEO, Union Hospital, Elkton

Agrosecurity: It’s Everybody’s Business, presented by Gilbert O. “Buddy” Bowling, Maryland Department of Agriculture Center for Agrosecurity and Emergency Management, University of Maryland Cooperative Extension and Pamela B. King, Extension Agent
Rural Health and Medical Emergency Preparedness, presented by Dr. Albert J Romanosky, DHMH Office of Preparedness and Response.
How Do We Mend our Emergency Safety Net by Craig S. Patterson, April 3, 2006.
Emergency Preparedness: Strengthening Our Emergency Safety Net - Moderator's Guide
Convener Feedback Form -- Emergency Preparedness: Strengthening Our Emergency Safety Net
Participant Feedback Form -- Emergency Preparedness: Strengthening Our Emergency Safety Net