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Community Conversation on Health Care - Civil, Civic Discussion Download and view presentations in three parts CLICK HERE
If you missed former State Senate President Tom Lee (R-Brandon) at our Hot TopicsLuncheon on March 24th on the subject of Funding Florida Government, it not to late to listen to the full audio or listen to the report by Steve Newborn, Reporter for WUSF Public Broadcasting - 89.7 FM. Full Presentation (55min),Steve Newborn report (1min 30sec).
Upcoming Activities:
Fri, Mar 5 Hillsborough County Health Care Plan Study Committee Meeting The Health Care Plan Study Committee will meet on March 5, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. - 11a.m. in Conference Room B on the 26th floor of County Center, 601 E. Kennedy BLVD. The committee is discussing steps that can be taken to sustain financial viability of the Hillsborough County Health Care Program. Guests are encouraged to attend the meeting. The agenda and meeting materials can be found at: http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/hss/hhcprogram/studycommittee.cfm. To learn more about the Study Committee, visit its website at: http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/hss/hhcprogram/studycommittee.cfm. For more information, contact Vicki Adelson, Administrator of Program Services, at (813) 301-7352.
Mon, Mar 8, 6 p.m. Charter Review Board Gets Down to Work and Invites the Mon, Apr 12, 6 p.m Public to Speak Up! Fri, Apr 30, 9 a.m. The 2010-2011 Charter Review Board will hold a series of meetings to conduct a comprehensive study of all phases of County government. All meetings will be held at County Center, 2nd Floor Boardroom, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd. in Tampa. Direct access to the Charter Review Board is available by visiting 2010 Charter Review Board. Also see the Press Release.
March 22-24 LWV FLA holds its annual Legislative Seminar in Tallahassee. Leaguers hear from experts about issues that impact Floridians. At least 3 of our own will be attending. Why don't you join them? The state league is making this year's event affordable: early registration is $99 and the Hilton Garden Inn (850.893.8300) rooms at $132 + tax per night. Email webmaster@hclwv.org to coordinate your travel.
Fri, Apr 23 Mark your calendar now for a major celebratory luncheon at the
Tampa Yacht Club. That's when our 5th annual Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to league member Jan Platt,
who is still providing leadership to worthy nonprofit groups after her
distinguished career in elected public service. Mr. Alan Wright, aka
Mr. River, will be posthumously honored with the 2010 Sydney & Thalia
Potter
Community Leadership Award.
Make your reservations by clicking on Seat Reservation Request Form (RSVP). Also consider a contribution with a ad in the program: Invitation to contribute to Commemorative Program Book. Commemorative Program submission form
LWVHC - Making Democracy Work
Mission:
The
League of Women Voters of Hillsborough County is a nonpartisan
political organization of men and women that encourages citizens to
play an informed and active role in government. The League works to
influence public policy through education and advocacy at the local,
state, and national levels. The League does not endorse or support
political candidates or parties.