MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Members, guests and visitors welcome to any meeting and/or event.

The Committee Summit is a function at which all Action 22 committees meet (saves travel time and more members can attend!)   As needed, task forces are scheduled as well. Committee Summits rotate location throughout the Action 22 geographic area for the purpose of learning more about each other's communities and counties.

County Membership (Caucus) meetings are held on call by the Board delegates of each county. 

An Annual Conference is scheduled in September  and serves as host to federal and state level candidates during election year and speakers on a variety of issues affecting southern Colorado.  

In addition, an Annual “Legislative Day at the Capitol” is scheduled in January and gives members the opportunity to visit with the Governor, Cabinet members, Department directors and legislators.

Bridge and BBQ is a social event designed to build networks among members and visitors form  the 22 counties in southern Colorado.  

In addition, workshops and summits are held from time to time geared toward specific topics.

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.  

Detail agenda will be up by August 2010.

Reservation Form

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.

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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

EXTRA MEAL TICKETS

FRIDAY LUNCH $30.00 FRIDAY DINNER $45.00

DISPLAY TABLE - 2 DAYS

MEMBER PRICE $25.00 GUEST PRICE $50.00

BRIDGE AND BBQ EVENT

Saturday, June 26, 7-10 pm.   Royal Gorge Bridge and Park.

Join us for an evening of breathtaking views of the Arkansas River , a Gorge-ous sunset, delicious food, lively music and, best of all, fun with friends—old and new.  Bring your family to enjoy Royal Gorge Park ’s wonders!  Get to know better your neighbors from across Colorado ’s 22 southern counties, and share your views with state and federal officials and candidates in a friendly, relaxed setting!    BBQ dinner and park entrance is $25 for adults ($49 value) and $10 for Children 12 and under ($29 value)

DATE                   Saturday, June 27, 2009

TIME                    7-10 p.m.

PLACE                 "Juniper Junction" Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, Canon City

$25 adults  ($49 value) and  $10 children 12 and under  ($29 value)

Tickets may be purchased from Action 22 Board members in each county area, by calling 1.888.799.1799 or on-line using Pay Pal.   www.action22.org/events.html 

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED.  CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM

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One Adult $25.00 One Child 12 & under $10.00 Two (2) Adults $50.00 2 Children 12 & under $20.00 Three (3) Adults $75.00 Three (3) children 12 & under $30.00 Four (4) Adults $100.00 Four (4) children12 & under $40.00

COMMITTEE SUMMITS

 JULY 30   -- PUEBLO CONVENTION CENTER, PUEBLO

Master card and visa accepted at the A22 office.   Reservations due by April 23, 2010 and can be made by calling Action 22 at 1.888.799.1799 (719.560.9897), sending an e-mail to Kate@action22.org or making a reservation below through pay pal.    

COUNTY MEMBERSHIP (CAUCUS) MEETINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY AT THE CAPITOL

Printable Agenda

Printable Registration Form

LEGISLATIVE DAY AT THE CAPITOL

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

   AGENDA

In accordance with Amendment 41, the value of drinks and food provided at lunch time by        

     Action 22 to Legislators for Legislative Day at the Capitol, does not exceed $50 per person.  

                      Coffee Shop is in basement of Capitol Building .   

OLD SUPREME COURT CHAMBERS, STATE CAPITOL BUILDING

(No food or drinks allowed in Chambers)

8:15                            Registration

8:30                           Welcome

                                  Cathy Garcia, President/CEO, Action 22             

                                  Mike Bandera, Chair of the Board, Action 22

8:45                            Prison Spending and prisoner releases – Ari Zavaras, Executive Director,          

                                   Department of Corrections  (invited)                      

9:30                            The Honorable Bill Ritter, Governor of Colorado   (invited)

10:30                          Break

10:45                          Enterprise Zone Adjustment Recommendations and Legislation  – Matt Cheroutes, Legislative Liaison, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade; Ben Curtiss Lusher, Governor’s Policy Advisory  

11:30                          Recess

Lunch Break –   First Baptist Church – “Miller Hall” – 1373 Grant Street

            Lunch catered by Maggiano’s Little Italy

Luncheon Speakers: FISCAL LONG TERM STABILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS – Senator Rollie Heath, Chair (confirmed), Commission Member Greg Brophy (invited)

OLD SUPREME COURT CHAMBERS

1:30                            State Investment Policies – Treasurer Cary Kennedy  (confirmed)

2:00                            Senate President Brandon Shaffer (confirmed) and Senate Minority Leader

                                    Josh Penry (invited)

2:45                            Break

3:00                            Speaker of the House Terrance Carroll (confirmed) and Rep. Scott Tipton for House Minority Leader Mike May

3:45                            Energy Impact Funds and Other Funding for Communities/Counties  –

Susan Kirkpatrick, Executive Director, Department of Local Affairs

(confirmed)

4:30                            Adjourn  

02/04/2010