GIVING VOICE TO SOUTHERN COLORADO

SINCE 1999

13 YEARS

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Click here for a copy of 2012 sponsorship opportunities!

STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS

& COMMITTEE SUMMIT

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012

PUEBLO CONVENTION CENTER, 320 CENTRAL MAIN, PUEBLO

The first Committee Summit of the year is scheduled for May 18, 2012, at the Pueblo Convention Center, 320 Central Main Street, Pueblo.

Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. and committees will begin meeting concurrently at 8:30 a.m. A mid-day break for lunch with guest speakers are on tap followed by committees meeting concurrently until 4 p.m.

At 4 p.m. a cash bar/reception is scheduled with Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper giving the State of the State address. Activities should conclude at 5:30 p.m.

Cost for the day's activities is $45 ($40 for Action 22 members) and that fee includes the entire day's activities, lunch and reception.

The Cash Bar/Hors D'ouevres Reception cost only is $15 should you wish to invite your family and friends.

Make every effort to attend this important Action 22 meeting. Committees will be discussing issues affecting southern Colorado and your input is invaluable!!

COMMITTEE SUMMIT AGENDA

Detailed Agenda

8:15 a.m. Registration

8:30 Transportation Committee

10:00 Break

10:15 Water Committee

Tourism Committee

11:45 Lunch - Guest Speaker

1:00 Ag, Public Lands and Natural Resources Committee

Business Affairs and Fiscal Policy Committees

2:30 Break

2:45 Energy Committee

Education/Workforce Committee

4:00 Reception & State of the State Address - Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper

5:30 Adjourn

BRIDGE & BBQ

Saturday, June 23 -- 5-9 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! The park opens at 9:30 a.m.

Get to know better your neighbors from across Colorado�s 22 southern counties, and share your views with state and federal officials in a friendly, relaxed setting! BBQ dinner and park entrance is $25 for adults ($50 value) and $10 for Children 12 and under ($29 value.

DATE Saturday, June 23, 2012

TIME 5 pm Silent Auction & Cash Bar

6 pm BBQ

7 pm Live Auction

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

$25 adults ($50 value) and $10 children 12 and under ($29 value)

Tickets may be purchased by calling 1.888.799.1799.

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED. CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM

THE ONLY ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION

Action 22 is the only regional advocacy organization in southern Colorado . It is a volunteer-driven membership organization of individuals, cities, communities, counties, associations, businesses and organizations in a 22 county region, banding together to give voice to southern Colorado and in shaping the policies for southern Colorado . Action 22 represents a 36,530 sq. mile area (35% of the state) consisting of 850,000 citizens, 19.5% of the state�s population.

Action 22 is a unique organization. Action 22 pulls in individuals, cities, counties, businesses, organizations, corporations and non-profits from all walks of life to the debate and discussion table. All perspectives are needed to make well-rounded, well-informed decisions and give voice to southern Colorado .