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OTM Democratics Healthcare Forum, Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Posted on January 14, 2008 | Comments Off on OTM Democratics Healthcare Forum, Birmingham Botanical Gardens

You’re not going to find a better panel than this one to talk about this important issue:

  • Congressman Artur Davis, 7th District, Alabama
  • Terry Kellogg, Executive Vice President & CFO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Dr. Max Michael, Dean of the UAB School of Public Health
  • Dr. Wally Retan, practicing physician and state coordinator of Healthcare For Everyone, the Alabama Chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program

The OTM Democrats are inviting you to join them for a lively exchange on the current problems in our nation’s healthcare system and the various solutions being proposed to address them. They hope to

explore the disparity in access to healthcare in the U.S., HR676 (the bill before Congress to create a single payer healthcare system), the positions of the leading presidential candidates, and whether there is enough momentum and support in Congress, industry, and from citizens themselves to bring about meaningful reform.

Location:
Linn-Henley Lecture Hall, Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Lane Park Road (directions)

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Random Shots: Fall colors at the Gardens

Posted on November 17, 2007 | 2 comments

Japanese Gardens at BBG

Photo credit: André Natta

Just a quick shot of a fall day earlier this month at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens‘ Japanese Garden.

We’d still rather have some rain though.

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Maybe we can agree on how to change this constitution…

Posted on October 16, 2007 | Leave a comment

Tonight’s “forum to evaluate the best methods for reforming an unjust & outdated document” promises to be an exciting event to say the least.

Constitutional Reform: The Next Generation features a keynote address by former Alabama governor Albert Brewer, Jr. and a panel discussion featuring Brewer, Rep. Paul DeMarco, Lynn Douglas – Board President, Alabama ARISE, Gary Palmer – President, Alabama Policy Institute,  and Lenora Pate – Shareholder, Sirote & Permutt & Co-Chair, Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform, Inc.

Click on this link to get directions to the event. You may also want to read this email interview with former Governor Brewer conducted by the Over the Mountain Democrats.

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Constitutional Reform: The Next Generation, Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Posted on October 16, 2007 | Leave a comment

This is from the email reminder for the event being held in the Linn-Henley Lecture Hall at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens:

Lenora Pate is a Democrat who lives in the city of Birmingham; Paul DeMarco is a Republican who lives over the mountain.
Yet they all agree Alabama needs to reform its century old constitution.  Tomorrow they will meet on the best way to do this.  Since they all hope for different outcomes, it should make for a lively discussion.  Some people are angry that Over the Mountain Democrats has chosen to give various Republicans a forum.  According to John Crenshaw, head of OTMDems, “We all need to work together on these issues.  What is the point of continually preaching to the choir?  How interesting would “Harry Potter” be without Lord Voldemort?”
So, get over the mountain and become part of a continuing discussion about the state of the state constitution here in Alabama. Presented by the Over the Mountain Democrats.
Cost: $0
Location:
Linn-Henley Lecture Hall
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
2612 Park Lane Road (directions)

Click here to read more about the event.

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Two chances to see “It’s A Thick Book” tonight

Posted on October 15, 2007 | Leave a comment

Tonight folks have two opportunities to learn more about “the longest, biggest, heaviest constitution in the world” at screenings of “It’s a Thick Book,” an entertaining and informative documentary on the subject.

The Hoover High School Auditorium will show the documentary at 6:30 p.m. while Mountain Brook High School‘s Fine Arts Center will present it at 7:00 p.m.

Check out this trailer for the film:

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It’s less than hour long and is a good introduction to the issue of reforming the state’s constitution.

If you can’t go, you can always watch the video online by clicking here.

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Random Shots: Loose change benefits area charities

Posted on September 17, 2007 | 4 comments

 Jake John And Emily Wittig At Bandit Bash 2007

Jake, John, and Emily Wittig all served as 2007 Change Bandits in support of Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network.

These three dynamic youth saved more than $1,200 over the past year in change to support Children’s Hospital. More than $8,000 in change and more than $75,000 in cash and credit pledges were colleceted during last week’s 3-day radiothon broadcast on Magic 96.5 and 103.7 The Q.

Photo credit: Bob Farley/f8photo 

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Cocktails in the Gardens, Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Posted on August 13, 2007 | Leave a comment

This collaboration between Royal Automotive and the Friends of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens serves as a way to introduce the Gardens to area young  through this new series of events.The events will take place from August through October , each with a specific theme.

Keep an eye out as we update this entry with a story about the new series.

Cost: Free to museum members, $5 for non-members at the gate.

Event website information

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