A LEADER IN SHAPING THE FUTURE I

Action 22

BRIDGE AND BBQ WITH ACTION 22

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! Get to know better your neighbors from across Colorado’s 22 southern counties, and share your views with state and federal officials and candidates in a friendly, relaxed setting!

Enjoy music, dancing, a tasty BBQ dinner, a cash bar, silent auction and networking under the stars at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park’s “Juniper Junction.” Entertainment by PM Productions.

DATE Saturday, July 19

TIME 7-10 p.m.

PLACE "Juniper Junction" Royal Gorge

Bridge and Park, Canon City

Tickets ordered after July 10 will be at the door.

Auction Items -- As of May 2, 2008

If you wish to donate an item, click here

Four Tickets to the Bridge, 4 Skycoaster tickets, one night at the Bighorn Mountain Top Lodge, Value $ 484.00.

Four ½ day Rafting Tickets and Four Train Tickets, Value $ 312.00

Four Buckskin Joe Tickets and Abbey Winery Tour, Value $ 108.00.

Four Green Fees at Four Mile Golf Course in Canon City , Value $ 224.00

Four Museum Tour Tickets, Canon City , Value $ 40.00.

BOARD TAKES POSITIONS

Action 22 Board of Directors on Friday, June 6, 2008 met discussed and debated several issues and took the following positions:

Support San Luis Valley Electric System

Rural economic development in southern Colorado relies on access to an dependable supply of electricity, and the proposed San Luis Valley Electric System Improvement Project (SLV Project) will ensure that utilities in southern Colorado can serve their consumers with a reliable, affordable and adequate supply of electric power.

Action 22 supports the timely development of the San Luis Valley Electric System Improvement Project, and

Opposes the New Draft Oil and Gas Rules and Regulations

Opposes Ballot Initiative #113

Action 22 recognizes that ballot initiative #113 proposes to provide funding for higher education as well as other critical important needs such as transportation, wildlife protection and renewable energy programs.

Action 22 believes ballot initiative #113 is not the proper method to provide funding for these purposes.

Action 22 will not consider supporting or opposing a raise to the state’s severance tax rate until a more comprehensive understanding of the economic impact for communities and the industry is known.

Opposes ballot initiative #113 to eliminate the ad valorem tax credit given to oil and gas producers which will cause the industry to pay significantly higher severance tax payments to the state of Colorado .

· Opposes Both Business and Labor Ballot Initiatives

ACTION 22 opposes the initiatives (sample listed below) and any other initiatives of a similar nature that create a negative business and employment environment in Colorado .

Proposed Initiatives:

· Right to Work

· Criminal Penalties and New Civil Liability on businesses

and managers

· Civil Liability for Businesses and Managers

· Just Cause

· Health Care Mandate on Employers

· Law Suits by Injured Workers

· Prohibition on Tax Credits for outsourcing work Outside the

· Raising Property Tax on Commercial Property

· Mandatory Cost of Living Increases, and

ACTION 22 position statement:

Today’s economic climate is highly competitive, compelling all cities and states to focus on maintaining a strong business climate.

Colorado has had a unique and effective environment that balances the interests of labor and business as embodied in the “Colorado Labor Peace Act” of 1943, which has served business, labor and residents of Colorado very well for 65 years. Action 22 urges the preservation of the existing “Colorado Labor Peace Act”.

Action 22 is concerned about the recent proposed business-oriented and labor-oriented ballot initiatives which only create a climate of hostility and confrontation. These initiatives will severely harm the business climate of Colorado and damage the relationship between labor and business.

Action 22 calls on both parties, proponents of the right-to-work initiative and proponents of labor measures to retract all initiatives immediately for the future economy of Colorado .

OTHER

Among other Action 22 issues, the Board established a Finance Committee to work with the President/CEO on internal and audit issues. By law changes for term of Board members was also passed.

2009 SOUTHERN COLORADO LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SEEKS APPLICANTS

The Action 22 Foundation, Inc., in cooperation with Regis University , its Institute on the Common Good, seeks candidates for the 2^nd Annual SOUTHERN COLORADO LEADERSHIP PROGRAM.

The regional program consists of a one-day session per month from Sept 2008 to May 2009 (except December). Sessions include focus on personal/inner skills, external projects and practical application and includes conversations with regional and statewide leaders.

Description and Purpose of the Program

· Increase core leadership skills for developing effective solutions for the community.

· Learn new techniques and tools for working in the current complex political and social environment of Colorado .

· Develop a deeper understanding of one’s own leadership abilities and worldview.

· Develop collaborative solutions to multifaceted regional issues.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

Contact Information

Cathy Garcia, President/CEO

PO Box 4097

503 N. Main, Ste. 310

Pueblo, CO 81003