SEEKING NOMINEES FOR ANNUAL AWARDS

 Action 22 is seeking nominations for these three categories:

___Outstanding Service in Support of Southern Colorado.   Recognizes the efforts of a citizen

       whose work has substantially contributed to improving the  lives and welfare of those living

       in Southern Colorado .

___Outstanding Public Service in Support of Southern Colorado.   Recognizes the efforts of

       elected officials, past or present, whose initiative and achievements have substantially

       benefited Southern Colorado .

___Garcia-Gehlhausen-Makepeace Action 22 Leadership Award.  Recognizes outstanding

       leadership in the Action 22 organization emphasizing initiative, innovation, dependability,

       the ability to involve and work with others and accomplishments.

Nomination Form

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

September 24-25, 2010 -- Crowne Plaza Hotel, Colorado Springs

LODGING:  Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2886 S. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs (I-25 Exit 138).   $104 per night single/double plus tax.  Deadline for reservations at this special rate:  September 3, 2010.    CALL 1.800.981.4012 and mention that you are part of the Action 22 group.   

AGENDA:   2010 Annual Conference, an election year conference, will be held in Colorado Springs.   The conference will include candidate debates for Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer and US Senate and US Congressional offices in the Action 22 area.  Candidates for State Senate and House seats have been invited to mix, mingle and network with Action 22 members during the Friday evening reception September 24.  

Reservation Form                              Printable Agenda as of September 1, 2010

REGISTER THROUGH PAY PAL OR CALL THE ACTION 22 OFFICE AT 1.888.799.1799 TO MAKE RESERVATIONS.  MEMBERS MAY BE INVOICED.   MASTERCARD AND VISA ACCEPTED.

DROP DOWN MENUS

REGISTRATION

Guest Rate - Full $200.00 Member Rate - Full $175.00

PARTIAL REGISTRATION

FRI ONLY A - MEMBERS $150.00 FRI ONLY A - GUESTS $175.00 FRI ONLY B - MEMBERS $125.00 FRI ONLY B - GUESTS $150.00 SAT ONLY -MEMBERS $75.00 SAT ONLY - GUESTS $100.00

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Display Tables throughout day

ANNUAL CONFERENCE AGENDA

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL

2886 S. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs (I-25 Exit 138).

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Display Tables throughout day

8:00 a.m.                     Registration

9:00 a.m.                     Opening Session & Official Welcomes  --

·         Cathy Garcia, Action 22 President      

·         Mike Bandera, 2010 Chair Action 22

·         Colorado Springs Mayor  –  

·         El Paso County Commission –  

·         Platinum sponsors:

9:15-10:15                   CONCURRENT SESSIONS:

·         Transforming K-12 Education – Mike Miles, School District 2, Colorado Springs

·         Cameo Solar/Coal Plant –  Marty Smith,  Xcel Energy

10:15-10:30                 WORK THE HALLS

10:30-11:30                 CONCURRENT SESSIONS

·         Higher Education Strategic Plan – What’s Next – Joe Polsfut, CCHE

·         National Wilderness Designations – Concerns  -- Tim Canterbury, Past President, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association

11:30-11:45                 WORK THE HALLS

11:45                           Lunch

TBA

1:30-2:30                     CONCURRENT SESSIONS

·         Military Installation Update

o        Future of Ft. Carson – Garrison Commander Colonel McLaughlin

·         DU Immigration Reform Study Results – Dan Ritchie

2:30-4:30 pm               GENERAL SESSION:  The Reality of Immigration Reform.  What is Fact and

                                    What is Myth? – Salvador Acuna, Moderator

Participants will building upon the knowledge shared by Dan Ritchie’s presentation (Architecture for Immigration Reform:  Fitting the Pieces of Public Policy”, by participating in five key topic areas:  National Security, Social Vitality, Economic Advantage, Family Unification and Refugee Relief.

4:30-5:00 pm               The Ballot Initiatives – Status Report 

6 p.m.                          Networking Reception  

7 p.m.                          Dinner                         (Optional:  1920s attire)

                                    Accomplishments

                                    Awards

                                    Murder Speaks Easy
                                             ... re-creates a speakeasy in the Chicago of the 20's. Characters include mobsters,

                                            molls, crooked politicians, shifty lawyers, bootleggers, cigarette girls, etc. 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

7:30 a.m.                    Registration, Coffee & Rolls

7:45 a.m.                    Welcome – Mike Bandera

8:00                            State Attorney General Candidates

                                                Stan Garnett (confirmed)

                                                John Suthers (confirmed)

8:30                            State Treasurer Candidates

                                                Cary Kennedy (confirmed)

                                                Walter Stapleton (confirmed)

9:00                            Secretary of State Candidates

                                                Bernie Buescher (confirmed)

                                                Scott Gessler

9:30                            Candidates for Governor

                                                John Hickenlooper (confirmed)

                                                Dan Maes (confirmed)

10:15                          Candidates for Congressional District 3

                                                John Salazar

                                                Scott Tipton (confirmed)

11:00                          Candidates for Congressional District 4

                                                Cory Gardner

                                                Betsy Markey

11:45                          Candidates for US Senate

                                                Michael Bennet

                                                Ken Buck                              

12:45                          Adjourn

09/01/2010

OCTOBER 22 COMMITTEE SUMMIT

Canon City  -- Mark your calendars!  More information coming soon.

DU Immigration Reform Recommendations     

 THE ONLY ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION

  Action 22 is the only regional advocacy organization in southern Colorado .  It is a volunteer-driven membership organization of individuals, cities, communities, counties, associations, businesses and organizations in a 22 county region, banding together to give voice to southern Colorado and in shaping the policies for southern Colorado .   Action 22 represents a 36,530 sq. mile area (35% of the state) consisting of 850,000 citizens, 19.5% of the state’s population.

Action 22 is a unique organization.  Action 22 pulls in individuals, cities, counties, businesses, organizations, corporations and non-profits  from all walks of life to the debate and discussion table.  All perspectives are needed to make well-rounded, well-informed decisions and give voice to southern Colorado .   

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