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Town Hall Update
Wow, the town halls are hot in the news - but not because the media is talking about what we need in terms of health reform, or how the health crisis is hurting Americans and American businesses, but because of the sound of people trying to disrupt the town hall process by yelling and screaming.
Speak Up for Health Reform Done Right
Don't stand by and watch.
Talking Points: What to tell Congress during their August recess
The message below is the result of a collaborative effort among Archimedes Movement Community Leadership Council members and staff. Members of Congress are holding town hall meetings all over the country in August. We're maintaining a list of the Oregon ones here.
Now is the time to share your views on health reform.
Howard Dean in Portland
Howard Dean was in Portland last Friday at Powell's Bookstore giving remarks to a crowd of about 200 people about a book he has just finished called Howard Dean's Prescription For Real Reform. Rick had been invited to meet with him after the book signing and I tagged along.
Update on Health Information Technology
Liz Baxter and I attended the ‘Oregon Health Information Technology (HIT) Stakeholder Engagement Meeting' in Salem on Thursday July 23.
- Bill Andrews's blog
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HB2116 Sent to Ways and Means Committee; HB2009 Work Session Today
HB 2116, which would generate revenue needed to pull down matching federal funds for expanding coverage to uninsured children and low income adults, was passed out of Oregon's House Revenue Committee on Thursday and sent to the Joint Ways and Means Committee with a do-pass recommendation.
- Liz Baxter's blog
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Your Job: Keep the Legislature on Course
Three ways to get your message heard in Salem
In the midst of a legislative session with tough economic decisions to be made, it's very easy for the well-intentioned Oregonians serving in our legislature to lose sight of the goals of health reform. We have three ways to help you remind them to be bold and set a course for Oregon's future health system.
- Liz Baxter's blog
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Pre-Election House Parties with John Kitzhaber
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Are you a health reform "Maverick" filled with "Hope"? Want John Kitzhaber In Your Living Room? You got it! » Sign-up to host a house party If this link doesn't work, please email Matt Webber of the Archimedes Movement staff (matt@wecandobetter.org).
It's Real Simple:
What You'll Then Need:
These house parties will occur all over Oregon and will give people a chance to come together around a common goal: working to fix a broken health care system trough grassroots education and mobilization. With your help this event accomplishes the following:
» Sign-up to host a house party If the above link doesn't work, or if you have a question, please send a note to Matt Webber at matt@wecandobetter.org. |
Want to know where the Presidential candidates stand on health care reform?
The Archimedes Movement invites you and your guests to join us on a statewide (and beyond) house party conference call with John Kitzhaber on Thursday, October 16th. The call is to discuss the health reform plans of Presidential candidates Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama, as well as address the need for grassroots reform at the state level. This is a great opportunity for you to invite family, friends, and neighbors into your home to not only learn learn about the candidates' plans but also to grow the Archimedes Movement. Start Date and Time:
Thu, 10/16/2008 - 11:30am
End Date and Time:
Thu, 10/16/2008 - 1:00pm
Oregon Health Fund Board: Community Town Forum in La Grande
In September, the Oregon Health Fund Board (OHFB) will hold a series of public meetings across the state to share details and gain feedback on its draft plan for reforming health care and building a healthy Oregon. For more information contact 503.373.1538.
The draft will be available in early September. OHFB staff will be presenting it across the state and want your feedback before finalizing their report in October; your comments will be summarized and forwarded with the Final Report to the Governor and Legislature.
This will be a Town Hall style forums designed to encourage both feedback and dialog.
Audience members are asked to focus comments on concepts being presented; limit comments to no longer than 2 minutes per speaker to allow as many people as possible to speak. Comment cards will be distributed. Attendees may leave written testimony at the end of the evening.
First Presbyterian Church
1308 Washington Ave.
La Grande, Oregon 97850
Start Date and Time:
Tue, 09/16/2008 - 11:30am
End Date and Time:
Tue, 09/16/2008 - 2:00pm
Archimedes Movement 1st Annual Membership Conference
John Kitzhaber invites you to join him at our 1st Annual Membership Conference. You can see Gov. Kitzhaber's invitation in his blog.
Agenda
9:30 am - Pre-conference workshops (optional, but pre-registration is required)
12:00 pm - Registration and lunch, and bumper sticker contest
1:30 - Plenary Session and Member Convention with John Kitzhaber and the Interim Steering Committee (see grassroots structure document here)
2:45 - Concurrent workshops
4:30 - Looking Forward: Our Next Steps, John Kitzhaber
5:30 - 7:00 pm - Members-only Reception with John Kitzhaber: Appetizers, no-host bar and live music by the Bobby Torres Ensemble - Fun!
» Workshop details (tentative)
Lewis & Clark College
The campus is truly a beautiful setting – see photos. There's free parking, too.
» Lewis & Clark campus map
Lewis & Clark will have road signs posted coming from all directions to help you find your way. The conference will mainly take place at the Templeton Campus Center, #36 on the campus map.
» TriMet Bus Line #39 (Lewis & Clark) map & schedule
The campus is truly a beautiful setting – see photos. There's free parking, too.
» Lewis & Clark campus map
Lewis & Clark will have road signs posted coming from all directions to help you find your way. The conference will mainly take place at the Templeton Campus Center, #36 on the campus map.
» TriMet Bus Line #39 (Lewis & Clark) map & schedule
As of this very moment the weather is looking good so please feel free to bring a blanket if you would care to eat lunch outside on the beautiful campus. This is Oregon – so please bring an umbrella as our breakout rooms are in a neighboring building.
Accommodations
Lewis and Clark is making dorm rooms available for those who wish to spend the night Friday and/or Saturday evenings. The lodging must be pre-arranged and costs between $22-$27 per person.
Cost
$30 - Conference sessions, materials and lunch
$35 - The above, plus the Members-only Reception and 1-year membership
A limited number of scholarships are available. You may also inquire about a travel stipend.
For more information or to reserve a room or to arrange to pay onsite, please contact Matt Webber at 503-860-5854 or matt@wecandobetter.org.
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Start Date and Time:
Sat, 06/14/2008 - 2:30am
End Date and Time:
Sat, 06/14/2008 - 12:00pm
Archimedes Leadership Training
Our second Leadership Training will be held the first Saturday in April. Please RSVP using the sign-up link below (preferred, though you must be logged-in to use the sign-up feature) or by sending an email to matt@wecandobetter.org.
This training will focus on three things:
- our new structure and grassroots decision-making
- presenting our message to groups large and small (AKA the speaker's training)
- the upcoming membership meeting
We will also hope to introduce our new staff members.
Start Date and Time:
Sat, 04/05/2008 - 3:00am
End Date and Time:
Sat, 04/05/2008 - 8:00am
John Kitzhaber talks to Archimedes Movement Members in Portland
You can listen online by clicking the triangular "play" button above or download the MP3 as a podcast using the link below. This event was hosted by the Eastside Portland Chapter.
35:05 minutes (8 MB)Archimedes Lobby Day in Salem
Save the Date: Wednesday, May 23rd
With SB 27 – the Oregon Better Health Act – now in Joint Ways & Means Committee, we need to maintain our momentum to win.
Join us for a day at the Oregon Capitol and talk to you legislators about SB 27.
We'll help you get prepared. You'll get talking points and lunch!
Sign-Up & Carpool
If you can attend this event, please email (matt@wecandobetter.org) or call (503-709-8574) Matt Webber.
Note that the start time below is when we need to meet in Salem. We'll follow up with more details.
Start Date and Time:
Wed, 05/23/2007 - 4:30am
End Date and Time:
Wed, 05/23/2007 - 9:00am
Rally and Press Conference on the Capitol Steps March 14th
Be a part of the kickoff of the campaign for Senate Bill 27
Please join John Kitzhaber on March 14 and be a part of our biggest event yet. Show your Support for SB 27: the Oregon Better Health Act.
We'll have some special guests, so stay tuned for more details on this event. Wear your We Can Do Better t-shirt if you have one. We'll have some on-hand to pass out.
We will gather at 11:45 AM on the steps of the Capitol in Salem. The press event will begin at 12:30 PM. Use the sign-up link below to let us know you will be there. (You must be registered and logged-in to see the sign-up link.)
Attached below you'll find a flyer that you can print. Help us spread the word about this event!
Please consider combining this event with a personal visit to your legislator.
Need a ride?
We've chartered a bus to take folks from the Portland area down to Salem. You'll need to meet at 9:45 AM at a close-in Southeast location. Call or email Matt Webber to reserve a seat (503-709-8574).
Many local Archimedes Chapters are arranging carpools to the rally. Contact your local chapter leader or Matt (see above) if you need a ride or can offer a ride.
Start Date and Time:
Wed, 03/14/2007 - 4:45am
End Date and Time:
Wed, 03/14/2007 - 6:15am
Oregon Better Health Act Press Conference
Come help us kick off the beginning of the legislative process at our press conference announcing that our bill, the Oregon Better Health Act, is on it's way to legislative council.
Please help us keep track of how many people are coming by using the sign-up link located below the location information at the bottom of this page.
Also, if you already have a We Can Do Better t-shirt, please wear it. (Call Jan, 503-537-0590, to get a t-shirt and connect with others who want to carpool.)
Start Date and Time:
Wed, 01/17/2007 - 5:30am
Baker City Chapter Meeting
Local Chapter meeting to be held Thursday, January 18, 2007 at the Baker City Library from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend. T-shirts are available!!
Start Date and Time:
Thu, 01/18/2007 - 9:30am
Baker City
Baker City, Oregon
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