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(August 14, 2012 - Phoenix, AZ) Arizona residents are invited to participate in discussions on how civic engagement and civil discourse can strengthen their communities and effectively address challenges facing our state. A number of Arizona Town Hall Community Outreach Programs are planned for various cities and towns throughout the state. This statewide traveling discussion takes place over several months and focuses on recommendations developed from the most recent and Centennial-designated 100th Town Hall on Civic Engagement.
The purpose of the outreach programs is to encourage continued input and priority setting for each community visited. The Civic Engagement recommendations include issue areas such as how to improve civics education, ideas for increasing community engagement in the political and governmental process, energizing youth to boost their community involvement, enhancing the use of civil discourse versus polarizing speech, how best to harness social media and technology to share information and ideas, among other topics.
Presenters of the outreach programs include representatives from the local community who participated in the April Town Hall. The panels present recommendations that came from that gathering and then the public in attendance is invited to comment, prioritize and determine what might work for their own particular community. (See a full listing of the statewide events planned.)
To reserve a seat for each of these programs, call the Arizona Town Hall at 602-252-9600 or register online at http://www.aztownhall.org/Community_Outreach_Programs. Seating is limited and by reservation only to the breakfast and luncheon events. The background research done for the Town Hall on Civic Engagement and the final recommendations reports can be downloaded at www.aztownhall.org. A summary of the full report will be distributed during each of the programs.
For 50 years, Arizona Town Hall has brought Arizona citizens together to learn about, talk about and - most importantly - determine what must be done to address Arizona's toughest issues. The resulting Arizona Town Hall reports serve as a valuable resource for policymakers and community leaders because the recommendations represent the informed consensus of Arizonans from different political perspectives, professions and geographic areas of the state.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS
TUCSON
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012 noon - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: TUCSON - Pima Community College - Community Campus, 401 N. Bonita Ave., Room A-109/A-112
WHO: Arizona Town Hall presenters include: Tara Jackson, Town Hall President; Jane Prescott-Smith, Managing Director, National Institute of Civil Discourse; Gilbert Davidson, Town Manager, Town of Marana; and Letty Ramirez, Principal, Strategy Resource Group.
WHAT: Presentation and Action-Based Discussion on the recommendations from the 100th Arizona Town Hall, which focused on civic engagement and civil discourse to strengthen our communities.
COST: Lunch $25
SPONSORS: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Union Pacific
REGISTRATION: Please visit http://www.aztownhall.org/Events_Calendar or call the Arizona Town Hall at 602-252-9600
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SIERRA VISTA
WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: SIERRA VISTA - Cochise College, 901 N. Columbo Ave. Student Union Building, Community Room
WHO: Arizona Town Hall presenters include: Amanda Baillie, Executive Director, Greater Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce; Tara Jackson, Town Hall President; Bob Strain, former Mayor of Sierra Vista, Colonel, (Ret.), USAF; and Patrick McWhortor, President and CEO, Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits
WHAT: Presentation and Action-Based Discussion on the recommendations from the 100th Arizona Town Hall, which focused on civic engagement and civil discourse to strengthen our communities.
COST: Breakfast $15
SPONSORS: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Union Pacific
REGISTRATION: Please visit http://www.aztownhall.org/Events_Calendar or call the Arizona Town Hall at 602-252-9600
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DOUGLAS
WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, Noon - 1 p.m.
WHERE: DOUGLAS - Hosted by City of Douglas and Douglas Chamber of Commerce at Douglas Golf Course and Clubhouse, 1372 E. Fairway Drive
WHO: Arizona Town Hall presenters include: Tara Jackson, Town Hall President; Bob Strain, former Mayor of Sierra Vista, Colonel, (Ret.), USAF; and Patrick McWhortor, President and CEO, Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits.
WHAT: Presentation and Action-Based Discussion on the recommendations from the 100th Arizona Town Hall, which focused on civic engagement and civil discourse to strengthen our communities.
COST: Lunch $15
SPONSORS: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Union Pacific
REGISTRATION: Please visit http://www.aztownhall.org/Events_Calendar or call the Arizona Town Hall at 602-252-9600
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YUMA
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WHERE: YUMA - Yuma County Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Dr., Multipurpose Room C
WHO: Arizona Town Hall presenters include: Tara Jackson, Town Hall President; and Linda Elliott-Nelson, Dean of Instruction, Arizona Western College
WHAT: Presentation and Action-Based Discussion on the recommendations from the 100th Arizona Town Hall, which focused on civic engagement and civil discourse to strengthen our communities.
COST: Lunch $20
SPONSORS: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Union Pacific
REGISTRATION: Please visit http://www.aztownhall.org/Events_Calendar or call the Arizona Town Hall at 602-252-9600
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PHOENIX - Forum on Civic Engagement: SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 13; Expo 5 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.; Program 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
WHERE: PHOENIX - Central High School auditorium, 4525 N. Central Avenue
WHO: Arizona Town Hall and 20+ presenting organizations
WHAT: Forum on Civic Engagement including an action Expo featuring a variety of organizations and resources to help residents get connected to important resources and take action - from registering to vote to training on civil discourse and beyond. Students/schools invited to participate as well.
COST: Free
SPONSORS: APS, Arizona Diamondbacks, DMB, Cox Communications, others pending
REGISTRATION: Please visit http://www.aztownhall.org/Forum or call the Arizona Town Hall at 602-252-9600
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VERDE VALLEY / SEDONA
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, noon - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: SEDONA - Yavapai College, Sedona Center for Arts & Technology, 4215 Arts Village Drive
WHO: Andrea Houchard, Director, Philosophy in the Public Interest, Northern Arizona University; Tara Jackson, President, Arizona Town Hall; Casey Rooney, Director, Economic Development, City of Cottonwood/Verde Valley; Penny Wills, President, Yavapai College, Prescott
WHAT: Presentation and Action-Based Discussion on the recommendations from the 100th Arizona Town Hall, which focused on civic engagement and civil discourse to strengthen our communities.
COST: Lunch $20
SPONSORS: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Union Pacific
REGISTRATION: Please visit http://www.aztownhall.org/Events_Calendar or call the Arizona Town Hall at 602-252-9600
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SHOW LOW / LAKESIDE
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: SHOW LOW/LAKESIDE - In conjunction with the White Mountain Rotary Club, Maverick Corral, 4660 Maverick Lane
WHO: Arizona Town Hall presenters include Tara Jackson, Town Hall President
WHAT: Presentation and Action-Based Discussion on the recommendations from the 100th Arizona Town Hall, which focused on civic engagement and civil discourse to strengthen our communities.
COST: Lunch $12
SPONSORS: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Union Pacific
REGISTRATION: Please visit http://www.aztownhall.org/Events_Calendar or call the Arizona Town Hall at 602-252-9600
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WEST VALLEY (PHOENIX)
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 11:30 - 1 p.m.
WHERE: SURPRISE - Hosted by Surprise Mayor Sharon Wolcott at Communversity at Surprise, 15950 N. Civic Center Plaza
WHO: Arizona Town Hall presenters include: Tara Jackson, Town Hall President; Patrick McWhortor, President and CEO, Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits; Todd Aakhus, Director, Community Partnership Programs, Rio Salado College; and Todd Hornback, Executive Director, Community Life, DMB Associates, Inc.
WHAT: Presentation and Action-Based Discussion on the recommendations from the 100th Arizona Town Hall, which focused on civic engagement and civil discourse to strengthen our communities.
COST: Complimentary Lunch
SPONSORS: The Communiversity @ Surprise, Marley Park, Surprise Regional Chamber
of Commerce, Crescent Crown Distributing, and Leadership West.
REGISTRATION: Please visit http://www.aztownhall.org/Events_Calendar or call the Arizona Town Hall at 602-252-9600
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TEMPE
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: TEMPE -O'Connor House, 1230 N. College Ave.
WHO: Arizona Town Hall presenters include Tara Jackson, Town Hall President
WHAT: Presentation and Action-Based Discussion on the recommendations from the 100th Arizona Town Hall, which focused on civic engagement and civil discourse to strengthen our communities.
COST: No cost
SPONSORS: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Union Pacific
REGISTRATION: Please visit http://www.aztownhall.org/Events_Calendar or call the Arizona Town Hall at 602-252-9600
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PHOENIX
WHEN: Thursday, October 18, 2012, noon - 1 p.m.
WHERE: PHOENIX - In conjunction with Soroptimist International of Phoenix, Hilton Garden Inn, 4000 N. Central Avenue
WHO: Arizona Town Hall presenters include Tara Jackson, Town Hall President
WHAT: Presentation and Action-Based Discussion on the recommendations from the 100th Arizona Town Hall, which focused on civic engagement and civil discourse to strengthen our communities.
COST: Lunch $25
SPONSORS: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Union Pacific
REGISTRATION: Please visit http://www.aztownhall.org/Events_Calendar or call the Arizona Town Hall at 602-252-9600
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FLAGSTAFF
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: FLAGSTAFF - Northern Arizona University, High Country Conference Center, 201 W. Butler Ave., Doyle Room
WHO: Arizona Town Hall presenters include Tara Jackson, Town Hall President
WHAT: Presentation and Action-Based Discussion on the recommendations from the 100th Arizona Town Hall, which focused on civic engagement and civil discourse to strengthen our communities.
COST: Lunch $20
SPONSORS: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Union Pacific
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GOLD CANYON
WHEN: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: GOLD CANYON - In conjunction with the Rotary Club of Superstition Mountain, Gold Canyon Golf Resort, 6100 S. King's Ranch Rd., Geronimo Room
WHO: Arizona Town Hall presenters include Tara Jackson, Town Hall President
WHAT: Presentation and Action-Based Discussion on the recommendations from the 100th Arizona Town Hall, which focused on civic engagement and civil discourse to strengthen our communities.
COST: Lunch $15
SPONSORS: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Union Pacific
REGISTRATION: Please visit http://www.aztownhall.org/Events_Calendar or
call the Arizona Town Hall at 602-252-9600
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About the Arizona Town Hall
Arizona Town Hall is a private, statewide nonprofit organization that has been a catalyst for civic action and the advancement of issues important to Arizonans. 2012 marks the organization's Golden Anniversary of convening diverse Arizonans to and using civil discourse to develop solutions to the state's most pressing issues. The organization's signature events include large, statewide Town Halls held in the spring and fall, while multiple smaller Community Outreach Programs add diverse perspectives to the solutions each Town Hall develops. The organization also works with government and business entities interested in using the Town Hall system to find common ground and bring solutions to challenges they may be facing.
The Arizona Town Hall is a membership organization with individual, corporate and professional members from all across the state, spanning the five decades of the organization's existence. Additional information regarding Arizona Town Hall can be found online at http://www.aztownhall.org.
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