Fantastic Forum - Feb. 25 at RBC Center
I just received this in email, and though I'd pass it on here. The focus of this forum will be candidates for governor (Democratic and Republican) and Lt. Governor (Democratic) focusing on issues of relevance to people with developmental disabilities, mental health issues, and "sas" issues, which I am assuming are substance abuse issues, but it's not my field, so I'm sure Gordon can correct me if I'm wrong. Anyhow - the really cool thing about this is that we've been asking for these issues to be addressed, and now a whole day will be spent addressing them. Another cool thing - I have that day off. So I'm going, and will either live blog, or write and post later. Anyone care to join me for all or part of the day?
Please see attached information on the Forum sponsored by the Coalition. Each candidate will have 40 mins. to respond to a series of questions of relevence to people with dd/mh/and/or sas issues. Same flyer is cut/pasted below. Please spread the word.
THE COALITION CANDIDATE FORUM
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Lunch break – 12:10 pm to 1 pm
RBC CENTER - Arena Club
LIST OF CANDIDATES ATTENDING
Dan Besse
Walter Dalton
Hampton Dellinger
Bill Graham
Richard Moore
Dennis Nielsen
Bob Orr
Beverly Perdue
Pat Smathers
Fred Smith
INFORMATION
FORMAT - Each candidate has his or her own 40-minute time period. We have invited each candidate to make an opening statement and then address the four questions which are attached, leaving 5-10 minutes at the end for questions. The audience will submit questions on cards that will be distributed
LOCATION – RBC Center in Raleigh – Arena Club. Follow directions and park in the lot by Carter-Finley Stadium, and follow the signs to the VIP Entrance which is next to the box office. Take the elevator to the second floor and the event is in the Arena Club. There will be RBC personnel who can direct you once you enter the facility. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR PARKING.
LOGISTICS – Lunch will be available for purchase in The Deck during the lunch break. There will be beverages available throughout the morning and afternoon portions of the Forum.
YOU ARE URGED TO ATTEND AS MUCH OF THE FORUM AS POSSIBLE – PLAN TO BE THERE FOR THE ENTIRE MORNING, ENTIRE AFTERNOON OR ALL DAY IF POSSIBLE
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I wish I could make it.
It's great news that all these folks are going to spend the day learning and strategizing on how to address the mental health crisis in North Carolina. The bad news is there's no way I can make it. Durn mental health providers having to provide mental health services and all.
Who's going? I'm happy to send along some germane questions that might not get asked otherwise. Let me know.
I'm going, Gordon.
That day is my birthday, and I'm such political geek that I can't think of a better way to spend the day than listening to candidates talk all day. I'd love to have some intelligent questions to ask. Email me or post them here. Thanks.
Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi
How much does this cost?
We have a Hellish situation outside of the big towns for mental health services. My wife, an Ob/Gyn, takes care of pregnant bipolars off their meds for pregnancy. There is no in town psychiatrist. We have social workers who don't have a clue about how to deal with tough cases like pregnant bipolars.
I would be interested in going, but I don't like questions on cards one little bit. It stifles communication.
As far as I can tell, it's free. I will find out.
I don't like questions on cards either - but at least there's some chance to ask.
Be the change you wish to see in the world. --Gandhi