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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Birmingham Area Meeting Aug. 27th]]></title>
			<link>http://www.savealabamapact.com/forum/post808.html#p808</link>
			<description><![CDATA[KBinHoover please contact me at karengandy@savealabamapact.com. I would like to discuss your thougths about other B'ham meetings. Thanks!]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:57:21 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Birmingham Area Meeting Aug. 27th]]></title>
			<link>http://www.savealabamapact.com/forum/post781.html#p781</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I have been watching this quite a bit and was wondering what are the proposals by the Save Alabama PACT group on where the state should get the money to pay for the debt in the PACT program. Not a trick question and there may not be a proposal I was just wondering. I am looking around at different ideas on how we can come up with the money without cutting $600 million out of education. I am open to any and all ideas Ruth! Thanks again for the invite and I look forward to talking with you some more about this in the future.
 
Cam Ward
Cam for Senate Campaign
P.O. Box 1749
Alabaster, Alabama 35007
(205) 664-1066
[url=http://www.camforsenate.com]www.camforsenate.com[/url]]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Birmingham Area Meeting Aug. 27th]]></title>
			<link>http://www.savealabamapact.com/forum/post773.html#p773</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I would suggest the next meeting be in another area of Bham to assist in the convenience of attending to all areas. I think Dawson was a great location -- just think that since Bham is a large area you might want to hold it in another area to insure other areas area aware and possibly able to attend more readily.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:40:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Birmingham Area Meeting Aug. 27th]]></title>
			<link>http://www.savealabamapact.com/forum/post772.html#p772</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The agenda has been added the Documents section of the website and linked on the home page.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:38:25 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Birmingham Area Meeting Aug. 27th]]></title>
			<link>http://www.savealabamapact.com/forum/post770.html#p770</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thanks so much for your comments on the B'ham meeting. The Bham Area Committee did a great job. It was a joint effort by all. I very much would like feedback about the meeting. Was it valuable to have the speakers and would you like speakers included in the next meeting? Do you want to spend more time discussing the organizing efforts of Save Alabama PACT and how each individual can contribute? Was there enough time for questions? Any and all feedback is welcome. We will be having another B'ham area meeting in the coming months. Watch for the date to be annouced soon.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Karen Gandy)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:11:19 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Birmingham Area Meeting Aug. 27th]]></title>
			<link>http://www.savealabamapact.com/forum/post760.html#p760</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This was a great meeting. Good job Bham group! Thank you Karen for your leadership and willingness to coordinate this group. 

If you attended the meeting lets post up a discussion about your thoughts of the meeting and get some feedback on what you took from the meeting. 

I personally was very impressed by the three state reps that attended the meeting and the fact that they had prepared for the meeting together by heading to Montgomery that morning and speaking with Ivey's office, RSA, and the Governor's office. 

Yes, they went over their time limitations, but I enjoyed seeing their willingness to discuss the issues with the crowd, and stay for the entire meeting and serve to answer Q&As. We have not seen this in all areas of the state so far.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:43:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Birmingham Area Meeting Aug. 27th]]></title>
			<link>http://www.savealabamapact.com/forum/post746.html#p746</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I can't make the meeting tonight but will be with you in spirit. Please post anything worthy of passing along, and let me know when the next meeting of Bham-area PACT owners occurs.

I have some thoughts and ideas that I'm hesitant to post, but would enjoy an informal gathering and discussion at some point.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:03:37 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Birmingham Area Meeting Aug. 27th]]></title>
			<link>http://www.savealabamapact.com/forum/post722.html#p722</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Just a reminder the Save Alabama PACT Birmingham Area meeting will be this Thursday, Aug. 27th at 6:30 pm at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood. Please look for signs around the perimeter of the church to direct you to the location of the meeting. We have an impressive agenda for the meeting. Patti Lambert, Save Alabama PACT President, and Rebecca Thrasher, Save Alabama PACT Secretary / Treasurer, will be in attendance. Further information on the Save Alabama PACT organization can be found on the website [url]http://www.savealabamapact.com/[/url]
Ms. Lambert will speak on the events surrounding the PACT program since February 2009. Also scheduled to speak are the following state legislators and political candidates: Paul DeMarco,46th District (Jefferson), Artur Davis, Democratic candidate for Governor, Greg Canfield member of the House (District 48-Jefferson and Shelby Counties). We also are awaiting confirmation from others. This is your opportunity to speak with our elected representatives directly about your concerns. Also, several print media and TV stations are expected to attend.

Please help us get the word out about this important meeting by going to the Save Alabama PACT website and printing out a sign to be placed at your churches, schools and businesses. [url]http://www.savealabamapact.com/data/files/Yard%20Signs/Flyer%20YardSign.pdf[/url] Please write with black marker across the top “Birmingham Area meeting Aug. 27th 6:30 pm”

We are still in need of volunteers to help with several functions at the meeting on Thursday the 27th. If you are willing to give of your time to help, please contact Karen Gandy at karengandy@savealabamapact.com. 

When attending the meeting, please keep in mind that many, including our elected representatives, media and PACT holders, speak about and focus on the investments securing the PACT contracts. We as PACT contract owners did not purchase investments, we purchased contracts – for a purchase price we bought a commodity, 4 years of college. We had no say in what investments the PACT Board made with the payments for PACT contracts. We had no contractual right or obligation to participate in any gains or losses from these investments. Please pay particular attention to how you refer to the PACT, always refer to the PACT contract and do not use the term “investments”. We need to be consistent in our discussions with legislators and the media. 

Please make every effort to attend this meeting on the 27th. We need to show our elected representatives that we are serious about reaching a resolution so that all PACT contracts are honored. Their commitment to this effort will be driven by our commitment to make an effort by attending meetings and contacting our representatives by phone, letter, e-mail and in person. There are 48,000+ PACT contracts in the state of Alabama. That can make a pretty impressive statement if we all make the effort. 

If you have any questions or would be willing to give of your time to volunteer on the 27th, please contact Karen Gandy. We look forward to seeing you on the 27th!

Karen Gandy
Save Alabama PACT Central Alabama Leader
karengandy@savealabamapact.com]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:13:11 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Birmingham Area Meeting Aug. 27th]]></title>
			<link>http://www.savealabamapact.com/forum/post700.html#p700</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We would like some volunteers for the Birmingham Area meeting on Aug. 27th to work security. If you have a background in or are currently employed as a security guard or policeman, we would appreciate your help. Please contact Rebecca Thrasher at rebecca@savealabamapact.com. Thank you!]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Karen Gandy)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:38:45 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Birmingham Area Meeting Aug. 27th]]></title>
			<link>http://www.savealabamapact.com/forum/post699.html#p699</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We are in need of volunteers to help with the Save Alabama PACT Birmingham Division meeting on Aug. 27th at 6:30 pm at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in the Homewood area of Birmingham. If you would be willing to give of your time to help, please contact Rebecca Thrasher, Save Alabama PACT secretary / treasurer, at rebecca@savealabamapact.com . Thanks so much in advance for your help.

Karen Gandy
Save Alabama PACT Birmingham Area Leader]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:55:52 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Birmingham Area Meeting Aug. 27th]]></title>
			<link>http://www.savealabamapact.com/forum/post694.html#p694</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Signs and tee shirts will be available for purchase at the Birmingham Area meeting. Also, orders may be placed at that time for specific items.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Karen Gandy)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:39:26 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: Birmingham Area Meeting Aug. 27th]]></title>
			<link>http://www.savealabamapact.com/forum/post688.html#p688</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I plan on attending the Bham meeting. Will yard signs and tshirts be available to purchase?]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Diane)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:27:56 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Birmingham Area Meeting Aug. 27th]]></title>
			<link>http://www.savealabamapact.com/forum/post681.html#p681</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Area Division of Save Alabama PACT will hold a meeting on Thursday, August 27 at 6:30 pm at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church located at 1114 Oxmoor Rd., Birmingham, AL in the Homewoood area of Birmingham. This will include the surrounding counties of Jefferson, Blount, Shelby, St. Clair and northern Tuscaloosa. PACT holders from other areas are also welcome.We are preparing for as many as 200 attendees. If you are a member of Save Alabama PACT and are located in these areas, please contact Karen Gandy at gandykt@charter.net or 205-913-0140. We have many opportunities for you to be involved in the organization of this meeting. We especially need people to be responsible for contacting the print and broadcast media to advertise the meeting. Also, if you have friends, co-workers and family who are PACT contract owners and not members of Save Alabama, please ask if you may provide their e-mail address to the meeting committee so that we can contact them with information on the meeting. Send this information to Karen Gandy. Thanks in advance for your help in making this meeting a success!]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:09:06 +0000</pubDate>
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