This post represents stream of thought as the conversation unfolded. At some point, I may carefully recraft it.

How can folklorists pro-actively communicate what they have to offer in policy making contexts. What kinds of mechanisms and opportunities do folklorists need to make such contributions.

Three broad areas we looked at this morning include:

1. Training
2. Marketing
3. Outreach to other fields.

You must be prepared to take advantage of opportunities that out there.

There is a personality in the field of "subversiveness".

This post represents stream of thought as the conversation unfolded.  At some point, I may carefully recraft it.

The questions discussed were What IS policy, who are the policy makers, what do policy makers need to do their best work. What do folklorists offer in these contexts.

This morning's meeting revolves around public policy. The workshop is being moderated by Maria-Rosario Jackson of the Urban Institute who is engaged in comprehensive community planning and neighborhood revitalization.

Introductions had us talking about what issues we want to discuss by way of public policy. There about 26 of us here today.