The 2008 election is critical as voters will be electing and re-electing leaders to state and federal offices and record voter turnout is anticipated. Voters will also be asked to make important decisions on 18 initiatives and referenda to shape the future of Colorado.
There will be an opportunity to learn more about the upcoming ballot initiatives and referenda. Go to ColoradoNonProfits.org to register or for more information. The cost is $15 per person, lunch and materials included.This town hall will focus more intensively on ballot measures with the most significant impact on the broader nonprofit community particularly Amendment 59: Savings Account for Education (SAFE) but also including particular Business and Labor issues (Amendments 47, 53, 55, 56, 57), anti-discrimination and equal opportunity (Amendment 46), severance taxes to fund education, wildlife, clean energy, etc. (Amendment 58), and many more.
The town halls will also offer opportunities for nonprofits to get involved and act to ensure that voters pass those measures that benefit the nonprofit community. Besides stating the Association's position on key measures, the presentation will include a training on legislative and election advocacy, as well as strategies to engage infrequent voters in the election process.
More information after the jump.
DURANGO Monday September 22, 11 am-1 pm
Durango Community Recreation Center, Windom Room, 2700 Main Avenue Durango, 81301 http://www.durangogov.org/reccenter/index.cfm
GRAND JUNCTION Tuesday September 23, 11 am-1 pm
Western Colorado AHEC, 744 Horizon Court, Suite #220 Grand Junction, 81506 http://www.wcahec.org/map.asp
GLENWOOD SPRINGS Wednesday September 24 11 am-1 pm
Glenwood Springs Community Center, Sopris Room, 100 Wulfsohn Road Glenwood Springs, 81601 http://www.glenwoodrec.com/sitepages/pid139.php
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS Thursday September 25, 11 am-1 pm
Steamboat Springs Community Center, Community Room West, 1605 Lincoln Avenue Steamboat Springs, 80477
http://www.coloradosafedriver.com/ADOD/showLocation.php?id=111
AURORA Friday September 26, 11 am- 1 pm
The Children's Hospital, Mt. Columbia Rm. (second floor conference center) 13123 East 16th Avenue Aurora, 80045 http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/virtualtour/html/mapDirections.aspx
Parking at the Visitor Parking Structure Lot #1. Check in at front desk.
PUEBLO Monday September 29, 11 am-1 pm
Pueblo County Library, Ryals Room, 100 E. Abriendo Avenue Pueblo, 81004
http://www.pueblolibrary.org/pld_usingthelibrary/hours.asp
LOVELAND Thursday October 2, 11 am-1 pm
The Ranch, Thomas H. McKee 4-H Youth and Community Building, Fort Collins Room, 5280 Arena Circle Loveland 80538
Map to facility http://www.larimer.org/TheRanch/about_location.cfm
Map to 4-h Building
http://www.larimer.org/TheRanch/images/site_plan_590.jpg
LAKEWOOD Tuesday October 7, 11 am-1 pm
Developmental Disabilities Resource Center, Summit Room
11177 W 8th Ave, Ste 300 Lakewood, 80215
http://www.ddrcco.com/visitus.asp
To register, go to www.coloradononprofits.org/programs.cfm
Contact Mark Turner with any questions at (303) 832-5710/(800) 333-6554 ext. 203 or mturner@coloradononprofits.org
