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Once
a day through Dec. 31, 2007
Help win an MRI machine for Sumter Regional Hospital
Sumter
Regional Hospital (SRH) has come so far since the March 1 Tornado.
The hospital administrator was offered the opportunity by Siemens
to record a video about the disaster in an effort to win an MRI
machine. SRH had a brand new one that was donated but it was destroyed
during the tornado. The Americus community is economically disadvantaged,
so buying a new one would put a large dent in their non-existent
budget. Please help by going online every day to vote for Sumter
Regional Hospital. You can only vote once a day per computer, but
can do so until Dec. 31. It only takes a minute to vote and Sumter
County asks for your help.
Voting
instructions: Go to winanmri.com. On the right you will see in big
letters "View all Videos" Scroll down until you find Sumter Regional
Hospital of Americus, GA. and click the "vote" button next to it.
The first time you will have to view the entire video and then vote.
After the first time you can vote immediately after opening the
video.
Vote
for Sumter Regional Hospital.
Jan. 9
Atlanta
Tax Reform: A Reality Check
Georgia
Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) is hosting "Tax Reform: A Reality
Check," a meeting designed to educate the public about proposals
being discussed by state legislators that would make major changes
to the state's tax system. This meeting is the final stop on a tour,
which is a collaboration between GBPI, AARP Georgia, Georgia Association
of Educators, Georgia School Board Association, Georgia Municipal
Association, and Georgia Coalition United for a Responsible Budget.
This
meeting is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. and end by 6 p.m. Refreshments
will be served.
Register
for the meeting.
Jan.
10
Atlanta
GBPI Public Policy Conference 2008
Tax
Reform: A Reality Check
Join GBPI and its coalition partners for the culmination of a ten
city tour across Georgia about the various tax reform proposals
that will take center stage during the 2008 Session. The presentation
will include comments from local officials about their perspective
on the impact of tax reform on the delivery of public services.
Strengthening
the Foundation: Public Policies to Move Georgia Families Ahead
The GBPI's second annual policy conference will feature a range
of topics, including healthcare, corrections, and workforce development,
with a focus on public policies that can move Georgia families ahead.
The breakout sessions will feature discussions of these issues,
led by GBPI analysts as well as local, state, and national public
policy experts.
- Opening
Plenary Session with Tommy Hills, Chief Financial Officer for
the State of Georgia, Senator Jack Hill, Chairman of the Senate
Appropriations Committee, and Representative Ben Harbin, Chairman
of the House Appropriations Committee.
- Morning
and Afternoon Breakout Sessions
- Lunch
with Commissioner Michael Thurmond, Georgia Department of Labor
- Release
of Strengthening the Foundation: Investments in the Adult Workforce
Build a More Prosperous Georgia. This GBPI report, which assesses
Georgia's public systems of workforce development, economic development,
and work supports, will guide the policy discussions throughout
the day.
This
conference is sponsored by the Atlanta Women's Foundation and the
Professional Nurses Alliance.
All
sessions will be held at The Loudermilk Center.
Register
for the conference.
Feb. 13 - 14
Atlanta
Family Connection Summit
Join
Family Connection collaboratives, partners, and public officials
in The Heart of Collaboration as we spend time learning together
and networking at the 2008 Family Connection Summit.
Registration
Deadline: February 1
Hotel Reservation Deadline: January 30
Feb. 13
Holiday Inn Select Atlanta Capitol Conference Center
The Heart of Collaboration—Working Together
The Summit Learning Day features the most requested topics on our
Family Connection Conference evaluations, including Internet safety,
economic development, Meth in Georgia, and engaging partners. Learning
opportunities include a luncheon panel discussion, four workshop
sessions, an interactive general session, and information packets.
Feb.
14
Georgia Freight Depot
The Heart of Collaboration—Planning Together
The Summit Networking Day features keynote Dr. Timothy Mescon, dean
of the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. Dr.
Mescon has written more than 200 articles and co-authored three
books on business management and success. Networking opportunities
include a breakfast with collaboratives, partners, elected officials,
community leaders, and families, followed by a special gathering
at the Capitol.
Download
an information packet.
Register
online. (Note: Please use Internet Explorer. The registration
program does not support Netscape).
For
more information, contact Carlisa Beal at 404-527-7394 or
carlisa@gafcp.org.
Feb.
27 (rescheduled from Jan. 24)
7:30 - 9 a.m.
Atlanta Freight Station
2008 edition of Voices' annual legislative breakfast
Children's Policy Watch at the Capitol will be held in the Blue
Room of the Atlanta Freight Station downtown. Watch for an invitation
early next year.
Visit
www.georgiavoices.org for more information.
Feb.
27
5 - 7 p.m.
Georgia Freight Depot
2008 G-CAPP Legislative Reception
Plan to join Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
(G-CAPP) at its 2008 Legislative Reception. This annual event is
an important opportunity to thank state legislators and officials
who work to support Georgia's adolescents, and to share G-CAPP's
policy priorities with state leaders during the legislative session.
Visit
www.gcapp.org for more information.
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