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Southern Oregon
Town Hall Update
Wow, the town halls are hot in the news - but not because the media is talking about what we need in terms of health reform, or how the health crisis is hurting Americans and American businesses, but because of the sound of people trying to disrupt the town hall process by yelling and screaming.
Speak Up for Health Reform Done Right
Don't stand by and watch.
Talking Points: What to tell Congress during their August recess
The message below is the result of a collaborative effort among Archimedes Movement Community Leadership Council members and staff. Members of Congress are holding town hall meetings all over the country in August. We're maintaining a list of the Oregon ones here.
Now is the time to share your views on health reform.
Howard Dean in Portland
Howard Dean was in Portland last Friday at Powell's Bookstore giving remarks to a crowd of about 200 people about a book he has just finished called Howard Dean's Prescription For Real Reform. Rick had been invited to meet with him after the book signing and I tagged along.
Update on Health Information Technology
Liz Baxter and I attended the ‘Oregon Health Information Technology (HIT) Stakeholder Engagement Meeting' in Salem on Thursday July 23.
- Bill Andrews's blog
- Login or register to post comments
- Read more
Both HB2116 and HB2009 are passed by Oregon House
Next step - vote on the floor of the Oregon Senate, possibly as soon as Wednesday. If you have not contacted your Senator yet, now is the time to do so.
Liz
- Liz Baxter's blog
- Login or register to post comments
HB2116 Sent to Ways and Means Committee; HB2009 Work Session Today
HB 2116, which would generate revenue needed to pull down matching federal funds for expanding coverage to uninsured children and low income adults, was passed out of Oregon's House Revenue Committee on Thursday and sent to the Joint Ways and Means Committee with a do-pass recommendation.
- Liz Baxter's blog
- Login or register to post comments
- Read more
Health Reform Advocacy Workshop in Medford
Free Workshop on Effective Health Reform Advocacy
Join us on Saturday, May 23rd in Medford to learn the tools of how to move the message, speak on health reform, and influence elected leaders.
The Archimedes Movement and our friends at Oregon Action are teaming up to provide this great opportunity to hone your skills and maximize your effectiveness as an advocate.
» Register online now, or email Matt Webber to RSVP
Event will be separated into three areas of focus:
1) How to lobby for health reform: how the legislative process works, how to establish a relationship with your legislator, how to get your message heard.
Speaker: Jo Ann Bowman, Exec. Director at Oregon Action.
2) Moving the message - key persuasion tools. How you can you appeal to your audiences' values, hearts and minds.
Speaker: Courtney Dillard Ph.D., Persuasion for the Common Good.
3) What we mean when we say "health reform?"
Speaker: Liz Baxter, Exec. Director at The Archimedes Movement.
Please RSVP by registering online or sending an email to Matt Webber (matt@wecandobetter.org).
We also plan to cover:
- How legislative leadership (and individual legislators) set priorities and how you can find out what the priorities are of your legislators
- The governor's budget - how it impacts everything, and why it's important to pay attention to budget discussions along with your interest in policy issues
- Economic realities - how they can hinder or help reform efforts
- Legislative process - points of access, committees, calendar for legislative activities
» Register online now, or email Matt Webber to RSVP
Start Date and Time:
Sat, 05/23/2009 - 3:00am
End Date and Time:
Sat, 05/23/2009 - 8:00am
Your Job: Keep the Legislature on Course
Three ways to get your message heard in Salem
In the midst of a legislative session with tough economic decisions to be made, it's very easy for the well-intentioned Oregonians serving in our legislature to lose sight of the goals of health reform. We have three ways to help you remind them to be bold and set a course for Oregon's future health system.
- Liz Baxter's blog
- Login or register to post comments
- Read more
It's time to rumble: March 26th at the Capitol in Salem
Lobby in Salem for Health Reform
Pre-Election House Parties with John Kitzhaber
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Are you a health reform "Maverick" filled with "Hope"? Want John Kitzhaber In Your Living Room? You got it! » Sign-up to host a house party If this link doesn't work, please email Matt Webber of the Archimedes Movement staff (matt@wecandobetter.org).
It's Real Simple:
What You'll Then Need:
These house parties will occur all over Oregon and will give people a chance to come together around a common goal: working to fix a broken health care system trough grassroots education and mobilization. With your help this event accomplishes the following:
» Sign-up to host a house party If the above link doesn't work, or if you have a question, please send a note to Matt Webber at matt@wecandobetter.org. |
Want to know where the Presidential candidates stand on health care reform?
The Archimedes Movement invites you and your guests to join us on a statewide (and beyond) house party conference call with John Kitzhaber on Thursday, October 16th. The call is to discuss the health reform plans of Presidential candidates Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama, as well as address the need for grassroots reform at the state level. This is a great opportunity for you to invite family, friends, and neighbors into your home to not only learn learn about the candidates' plans but also to grow the Archimedes Movement. Start Date and Time:
Thu, 10/16/2008 - 11:30am
End Date and Time:
Thu, 10/16/2008 - 1:00pm
Oregon Health Fund Board: Community Town Forum in Medford
In September, the Oregon Health Fund Board (OHFB) will hold a series of public meetings across the state to share details and gain feedback on its draft plan for reforming health care and building a healthy Oregon. For more information contact 503.373.1538.
The draft will be available in early September. OHFB staff will be presenting it across the state and want your feedback before finalizing their report in October; your comments will be summarized and forwarded with the Final Report to the Governor and Legislature.
This will be a Town Hall style forums designed to encourage both feedback and dialog.
Audience members are asked to focus comments on concepts being presented; limit comments to no longer than 2 minutes per speaker to allow as many people as possible to speak. Comment cards will be distributed. Attendees may leave written testimony at the end of the evening.
Medford City Council Chambers
411 West 8th St. #312
Medford, Oregon 97501
Start Date and Time:
Wed, 09/10/2008 - 11:30am
End Date and Time:
Wed, 09/10/2008 - 2:00pm
Archimedes Movement 1st Annual Membership Conference
John Kitzhaber invites you to join him at our 1st Annual Membership Conference. You can see Gov. Kitzhaber's invitation in his blog.
Agenda
9:30 am - Pre-conference workshops (optional, but pre-registration is required)
12:00 pm - Registration and lunch, and bumper sticker contest
1:30 - Plenary Session and Member Convention with John Kitzhaber and the Interim Steering Committee (see grassroots structure document here)
2:45 - Concurrent workshops
4:30 - Looking Forward: Our Next Steps, John Kitzhaber
5:30 - 7:00 pm - Members-only Reception with John Kitzhaber: Appetizers, no-host bar and live music by the Bobby Torres Ensemble - Fun!
» Workshop details (tentative)
Lewis & Clark College
The campus is truly a beautiful setting – see photos. There's free parking, too.
» Lewis & Clark campus map
Lewis & Clark will have road signs posted coming from all directions to help you find your way. The conference will mainly take place at the Templeton Campus Center, #36 on the campus map.
» TriMet Bus Line #39 (Lewis & Clark) map & schedule
The campus is truly a beautiful setting – see photos. There's free parking, too.
» Lewis & Clark campus map
Lewis & Clark will have road signs posted coming from all directions to help you find your way. The conference will mainly take place at the Templeton Campus Center, #36 on the campus map.
» TriMet Bus Line #39 (Lewis & Clark) map & schedule
As of this very moment the weather is looking good so please feel free to bring a blanket if you would care to eat lunch outside on the beautiful campus. This is Oregon – so please bring an umbrella as our breakout rooms are in a neighboring building.
Accommodations
Lewis and Clark is making dorm rooms available for those who wish to spend the night Friday and/or Saturday evenings. The lodging must be pre-arranged and costs between $22-$27 per person.
Cost
$30 - Conference sessions, materials and lunch
$35 - The above, plus the Members-only Reception and 1-year membership
A limited number of scholarships are available. You may also inquire about a travel stipend.
For more information or to reserve a room or to arrange to pay onsite, please contact Matt Webber at 503-860-5854 or matt@wecandobetter.org.
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Start Date and Time:
Sat, 06/14/2008 - 2:30am
End Date and Time:
Sat, 06/14/2008 - 12:00pm
Archimedes Leadership Training
Our second Leadership Training will be held the first Saturday in April. Please RSVP using the sign-up link below (preferred, though you must be logged-in to use the sign-up feature) or by sending an email to matt@wecandobetter.org.
This training will focus on three things:
- our new structure and grassroots decision-making
- presenting our message to groups large and small (AKA the speaker's training)
- the upcoming membership meeting
We will also hope to introduce our new staff members.
Start Date and Time:
Sat, 04/05/2008 - 3:00am
End Date and Time:
Sat, 04/05/2008 - 8:00am
John Kitzhaber talks to Archimedes Movement Members in Portland
You can listen online by clicking the triangular "play" button above or download the MP3 as a podcast using the link below. This event was hosted by the Eastside Portland Chapter.
35:05 minutes (8 MB)Liz Baxter to speak at National State Boards of Pharmacy meeting
Liz Baxter will be discussing the Archimedes Movement and its next steps at the meeting of the western region of the National State Boards of Pharmacy.
Start Date and Time:
Thu, 10/04/2007 - 3:00am
End Date and Time:
Thu, 10/04/2007 - 4:00am
Archimedes Lobby Day in Salem
Save the Date: Wednesday, May 23rd
With SB 27 – the Oregon Better Health Act – now in Joint Ways & Means Committee, we need to maintain our momentum to win.
Join us for a day at the Oregon Capitol and talk to you legislators about SB 27.
We'll help you get prepared. You'll get talking points and lunch!
Sign-Up & Carpool
If you can attend this event, please email (matt@wecandobetter.org) or call (503-709-8574) Matt Webber.
Note that the start time below is when we need to meet in Salem. We'll follow up with more details.
Start Date and Time:
Wed, 05/23/2007 - 4:30am
End Date and Time:
Wed, 05/23/2007 - 9:00am
Ways & Means Committee Hearing in Medford
As you all know, participating in the legislative process inside and outside of the capitol is the key to the success of the passage of the Oregon Better Health Act.
We wanted to let all of you know about two upcoming events in your area that will allow you to have an impact and a better understanding of the process. We just found out that the full (House & Senate) Joint Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing on the State Budget and Public testimony will be taken.
Why does this matter?
Other committees than just health care related ones will have an impact on any and all health care proposals. At some point the Oregon Better Health Act will make its way to the Ways & Means Committee and so now is an excellent opportunity to get out there and make your views heard. Not everyone has the time or ability to make it to Salem to testify, talk with their legislator or attend a rally and so these public hearings are on the road because legislators want to bring Salem to you and hear your input. Even by just attending a hearing and wearing a We Can Do Better t-shirt – you can have your voice heard.
Please let us know if you can attend. If so, then please make sure to wear your t-shirt and make a We Can Do Better presence at the events. If you would like to know more about the events or any details then please feel free to email us with any questions.
Start Date and Time:
Fri, 04/13/2007 - 11:30am
Senators Bates and Westlund in Ashland
Town Hall Meeting
Senator Alan Bates and Senator Ben Westlund, Co-Chairs of the Senate Special Committee on Health Care Reform, are traveling the state in March to discuss how we can fix health care, contain costs and cover everybody.
Show your support for SB 27: the Oregon Better Health Act. Wear your We Can Do Better t-shirt.
Reading the John Kitzhaber's recent letter-to-the-editor might prove useful in preparation for this meeting.
Start Date and Time:
Fri, 03/23/2007 - 12:00pm
Senators Bates and Westlund in Klamath Falls
Town Hall Meeting
Senator Alan Bates and Senator Ben Westlund, Co-Chairs of the Senate Special Committee on Health Care Reform, are traveling the state in March to discuss how we can fix health care, contain costs and cover everybody.
Show your support for SB 27: the Oregon Better Health Act. Wear your We Can Do Better t-shirt.
Reading the John Kitzhaber's recent letter-to-the-editor might prove useful in preparation for this meeting.
Start Date and Time:
Sat, 03/24/2007 - 6:30am
