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Ralph
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 Posted - 08/09/2007 : 11:32:31
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All 22 candidates who will be in the Sept. 11 city council primary election are being invited to participate in the CC Civic Association candidates forum on Tuesday August 28 from 7-9 PM. Civic meetings are held at the Cape Coral Yacht Club and are open to the public free of charge. Refreshments, supplied by the candidates, will be served following the meeting.
Candidates are invited to come early and bring your campaign literature and supporters. Civic will provide tables for your literature.
For additional information please call Leelo at 540-3440 or Ralph at 574-6112.
Civic will also host a "Survivors Night" in October for the top two winners in each council race. That meeting will be held on Tuesday Oct 23 beginning at 7 PM sharp.
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radioastro
Absent Minded Professor
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Posted - 08/09/2007 : 14:39:07
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Originally posted by Ralph
Refreshments, supplied by the candidates, will be served following the meeting.
I understand this is the best part! 
Judge the candidates on their issues and their cooking.  I'm looking forward to it.
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Orange Blossom
Contributing Member
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Posted - 08/09/2007 : 17:26:58
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how will the q & a be handled this time?
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Ralph
Member
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Posted - 08/09/2007 : 19:04:24
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Originally posted by Orange Blossom
how will the q & a be handled this time?
Hi O-B,
We will have a 1 minute opening and a 2 minute closing. That will consume some 66+ minutes.
We expect to ask some 25 or so questions that will be framed in such a manner that will only require a yes/no response.
Any candidate who wants to expand on the answer to any question can do so in their closing.
Ideally it would be nice to split the candidates and have two forums...however now we are talking double our cost for the hall rental. It cost Civic $150 for our last forum.  |
Edited by - Ralph on 08/09/2007 19:05:53 |
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Orange Blossom
Contributing Member
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Posted - 08/09/2007 : 19:32:06
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Tanx Ralph. :) I wish you luck with this attempt. :) I have it on my calendar, and look forward to the desserts. :)
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
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US anthropologist & popularizer of anthropology
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Ralph
Member
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Posted - 08/09/2007 : 20:50:43
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Tanx Ralph. :) I wish you luck with this attempt. :) I have it on my calendar, and look forward to the desserts. :)
RU saying the hell with the questions????? |
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radioastro
Absent Minded Professor
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Posted - 08/09/2007 : 20:56:26
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I will say that the desserts will probably taste better than vast majority of the "other stuff" that will be shoveled around at this, or any other debate. 
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Orange Blossom
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Posted - 08/09/2007 : 21:23:57
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Ralph, I was utterly frustrated at the last debate. The question askers made long winded STATEMENTS, and didn't ask questions. As you know, I wanted to ask a question of the candidates, and didn't get a chance. But that's okay. I know that Eric supports the charter schools. :)
And yeah....I'll be wearing my boots that night to help me wade thru the muck, Radio.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
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MOTV8D
Contributing Member
USA
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Posted - 08/09/2007 : 23:05:57
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Originally posted by Ralph
It cost Civic $150 for our last forum.
I didn't know it cost you to host these.  I will make a contribution the next time I attend. I know, I know. You would be happy with my membership fee, right?
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Ralph
Member
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Posted - 08/10/2007 : 09:59:33
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Originally posted by MOTV8D
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Originally posted by Ralph
It cost Civic $150 for our last forum.
I didn't know it cost you to host these. I will make a contribution the next time I attend. I know, I know. You would be happy with my membership fee, right?
Yep; the Yacht Club is an Enterprise within Parks and Rec, and you are charged by the number of people. The cost is incremented 0-100, 101-150, etc. Anyone using the the facility pays. In addition to our meeting cost we also sign a yearly contract (about $300/year)that reserves the dates in advance and includes insurance.
Yes, I would like you to join, membership is only $15./family. We need to start bringing in more younger people if Civic is to survive for another 45 years. |
Edited by - Ralph on 08/10/2007 10:01:55 |
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