3 Webinars with FTUSA & FLO for Public to Discuss What the Split Means for Producers & the Movement

With the major news that Fair Trade USA (FTUSA) is leaving Fairtrade International (FLO), Fair Trade Resource Network (FTRN) announces a 3-webinar series in October/November for the public to discuss implications and ask questions of FTUSA and FLO.

Webinar #117 – FTUSA panelist only, Paul Rice, CEO of FTUSA (set for October 12)

Webinar #118 – FLO panelist only (date tbd)

Webinar #119 – FTUSA & FLO panelists together (date tbd)

The public can now register to attend the first webinar with FTUSA, detailed below.Outline of Webinar #117:

October 12, 1:00-1:50pm Eastern time: A Community Discussion About What FTUSA Leaving FLO Means for Producers & the Movement – Part 1 with FTUSA

Panelists:

1. 1. Paul Rice, CEO of Fair Trade USA (FTUSA)

Moderator:

FTRN’s Executive Director, Jeff Goldman

Level: Intermediate

Outline:

·         Welcome

Jeff (2 min)

·         What the split means for producers and the movement

Paul (8 min)

·         Audience Questions for the Panelist (35 min)

Participants will text comments and questions to moderator, who will speak them

·         Closing Remarks

Paul (3 min)

·         Closing Announcements

Jeff (2 min)

Register for Webinar #117