When:
Thursday, October 16, 2014
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.   

Where:
St Charles Center for Health and Learning
2500 NE Neff Rd
Bend, OR 97702

Fee Schedule: Registration closes at noon on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Buffet lunch is included. NO registrations will be available beyond the deadline.

Before registration deadline - $20 for members; $35 for non-members.

Day of Forum-A liimited number of walk-ins are welcome for members ONLY the day of the forum on a space-available basis for $35.

Registration fees must be paid in advance of the forum.  This will eliminate the line of folks who pay at the door and will move all attendees through much quicker.

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Interested in sponsoring one of our forums? Contact Joey Drucker at the information below.

Contact:
Joey Drucker, Executive Director
City Club of Central Oregon
info@cityclubco.com
541-633-7163

October Forum: The Highs and Lows in the Vote About Cannabis - Do You Know Enough to Decide?

The legalization of marijuana may go down as one of the largest social experiments of the 21st century.

Please join us in a lively discussion on Measure 91, an Oregon ballot initiative that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana.

Legalized marijuana for recreational use is now a reality in Washington and Colorado. And on November 4th, Oregonians will vote to see if we will be added the list, using our own new and experimental regulatory system. What has worked for them and what has not?

The list of arguments on both sides are varied and include affected sectors such as economic, public safety, criminal justice, addiction, mental health, lung health and child safety. This issue does not divide along political party lines and contains enough complexities that should make each voter take a moment to review ones’ values. Come be part of this very important conversation!

SPEAKERS:

Anthony Johnson is the chief petitioner for Ballot Measure 91 on the November election ballot. Anthony co-wrote and lead  the Measure 91 campaign because regulating, legalizing and taxing marijuana will better prioritize Oregon's police resources; keep marijuana out of the hands of minors; deprive cartels and drug dealers of tax-free profits; and generate revenue for Oregon schools, state and local police, drug prevention programs and drug treatment services.  Johnson practiced criminal defense law and works full-time to educate people about the need to improve Oregon’s marijuana laws. He served on the  Oregon Health Authority Rules Advisory Committee for state licensed and regulated medical marijuana facilities.

Mandi Puckett, Director, No on 91, is a wife and mother of three kids, and a native Central Oregonian.  Mandi is a Certified Prevention Specialist and has been in the field of substance abuse prevention for 12 years.  She took an official unpaid leave of absence from her prevention job as she was recruited to be the Director of the No on 91 campaign.  Hands down, her primary concern of being involved in the No on 91 campaign is the negative impact that Measure 91 will have on kids.  Prior to working in prevention, she was a Juvenile Justice Officer for about 4 years.

Moderator: David Rosell, City Club board member

(Per our bylaws, we will hold a special meeting at the October forum to conduct the nomination of our new board members.)

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PRESENTING SPONSOR

Parking at the hospital is at a premium, so save frustration by signing up for carpooling at Drive less. Connect. Share your drive with other City Club members and continue the conversation after the forum.

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* * IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ * *

In an effort to improve your experience at your City Club forums, please review the following:

Registration fees must be paid in advance of the forum.  This will eliminate the line of folks who pay at the door and will move all attendees into the main room for maximum networking time.

Choices for payment include:

  • Online credit card payment:  When you receive an event email, simply click on the REGISTER HERE button. Once you’ve entered your contact information, you have the option to pay online via credit card.
  • Check by mail: If you select the “pay by check” option during the online registration process, we will be alerted to check our mailbox. We need your checks by the Tuesday before the forum.
  • Credit card by phone:  You may also call us to finalize your registration and pay by credit card.  Your credit card information will be taken over the phone and you will receive an email confirmation of payment.

Registration closes at NOON on the Tuesday, before the Thursday forum.  

Although you have registered and pre-paid online, please remember to check in at the registration table to receive your name tag.

  • Walk-ins the day of the forum will be welcomed for MEMBERS ONLY on a space-available basis.  The fee for walk-in attendees is $35.
  • Refunds may be issued for cancellations if made 48 hours prior to the event.  Cancellations less than 48 hours are non-refundable.
  • If you have already registered, but are no longer able to attend, you may send someone in your place. We would appreciate you letting us know the name of the alternate person 48 hours prior to the forum so we can update our registration list and have the correct name tag waiting.
  • If you registered online but have not prepaid or called to cancel, you will be invoiced for the forum.  Reason why? Our attendee count is submitted to St. Charles 48 hours prior to the forum and we are charged for the cost of your lunch – regardless if you attend or not.
  • As a courtesy to others, we ask that you do not video or record our forum. Recordings are available on our website and on KOTV.

Thank you for your support of City Club - we will see you at the forum!