Journalism That Matters: The Memphis Sessions

“From Mainstream to New Media: Finding Common Ground to Grow Participatory Democracy”

A two-day gathering at Memphis, Tenn., convened by the Journalism That Matters consortium.

Gathering Schedule

Thursday, Jan. 11 — Meet at Memphis Convention Center Room L-8 (note room change)

• 3 p.m.-5 p.m. — Roundtable introductions and statements of intention
• 5 p.m. — Break; walk to private tour of Memphis Cotton Museum
• 5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. — Depart Cotton Museum for dinner
• 6 p.m.-6:30 p.m. — Pre-dinner reception, private residence
• 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. — Dinner and discussion: Manifesto For Change, Next Newsroom, Open Source Framework / Geneva Overholser, Chris Peck, Len Witt.
• 9:30 p.m. — Vans return to hotels

Friday, Jan. 12 — Meet at Memphis Cotton Museum

65 Union Ave / 901-531-7826

• 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. — Journalism That Matters Opening Circle
• 9:00 a.m.-Breakout session one
• 10:30 a.m. — Breakout session two
• Noon – 1 p.m. — Lunch at nearby restaurant
• 1 p.m. — Breakout session three
• 2:30 p.m. — Learning circle
• 3 p.m. — Group coaching sessions
• 5 p.m. — Wrapup session: What was learned, what actions are intended
• 6 p.m. — Adjourn. Dinner on your own.

LINK TO DISCUSSION TOPICS SUGGESTED BY PARTICIPANTS

LINK TO PRE-MEETING PARTNER INTERVIEW WRITEUPS

LINK TO PRE-MEETING QUESETIONS POSED BY CONVENORS

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CONTACT CELL PHONE NUMBERS:

Bill Densmore: 413-458-8001
Peggy Holman: 206-948-0432
Chris Peck: 901-626-0754
Stephen Silha: 206-819-3755