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Energy Town Hall Partners
The 99th Town Hall could not occur without the financial assistance of our generous partners, which include:
Contributing Partner:
SRP
Collaborating Partners:
Supporting Partners:
Civic Partners:
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Photos from
A Day of Civic Action
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Arizona's Energy Future
November 6-9, 2011 - Grand Canyon
Preparations are underway for the fall Town Hall where participants will tackle the issue of energy. Energy sources, regulation, the energy economy and how best to plan for the future are just some of the issues that will be addressed. The background report has been prepared by Arizona State University under the guidance of Clark Miller, Associate Director, Center for Nanotechnology in Society at Arizona State University. Download a pdf copy of the Background Report. |
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Youth Town Hall
Students speak up on topic of Energy
Over 170 college and high school students participated in the first Youth Town Hall designed to gain input for the statewide Town Hall in November. The Town Hall convened on the campus of Arizona State University on October 12th in conjunction with ASU's student body leadership and Maricopa Community Colleges. Dozens more students participated from other campuses by "live streaming."
Comments and conclusions made at the Youth Town Hall will be shared with the participants of November's full Town Hall on Energy.
For a student commentary on the Town hall, click here. View the video below.
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The 2011 Arizona Youth Town Hall was made possible with the support of Intel Corporation.
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Hundreds Participate in A Day of Civic Action
Partnering organizations share facts and ideas
Hundreds of leaders from around the state and numerous national leaders convened on September 22nd in downtown Phoenix for A Day of Civic Action in conjunction with the National Conference on Citizenship.
The day began with an overview of civic insights compiled by the Flinn Foundation. To see the PowerPoint which includes some of the key points, click on the link below.
During the mid-morning session, two national experts shared concrete examples of collaboration and what is being learned about civic action across the country.
The Town Hall luncheon completed the day with words from Shirley Agnos Legacy Award recipient Jamie Matanovich and journalism legand Hugh Downs.
Click here to:
- view more photos from the day,
- read an article regarding Hugh Downs' speech,
- view the civic insights PowerPoint presentation by Flinn Foundation
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Arizonans Conclude That Art Impacts Education and the Economy
Results from around the state now available
In community outreach programs held around the state on the recommendations from the 98th Town Hall "Capitalizing on Arizona's Arts and Culture," Arizonans repeatedly concluded that arts and culture are essential for building a thriving economy and strengthening education.
To view the specific statements from individual communities, click here. To read some of the press coverage of individual programs click here.
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| Get on Board
Join Valley Leadership, ASU Alumni Association and Scottsdale Charros on a first-class journey to gain the tools and training to be an effective nonprofit board member.
- Wednesday, November 2, 2011
- 3-6 pm reception to follow
- Cost $50
- ASU Skysong, 1475 N. Scottsdale Road
- Register at alumni.asu.edu/getonboard
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Support Citizen Engagement through your Membership with Arizona Town Hall
For almost 50 years the Arizona Town Hall has served as a national model for citizen engagement and civil discourse. Arizona Town Hall creates the forum for education and exploration of critical issues facing the state. By drawing upon Arizona's diversity of citizens, the Town Hall process promotes public consideration of these issues, builds consensus and supports implementation of the resulting recommendations through its members.
Help us continue this important work through paying your 2011 membership dues. And consider inviting your colleagues to join as well. You can also consider supporting student members with just an additional $10 added to your membership. You can make your investment now by clicking here.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Tara Jackson
President
Arizona Town Hall
One East Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
602-252-9600
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