Focus on RAM & Health Care: Recap of Our Monthly Meeting Oct 01 09
ByWHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO THIS WEEKEND? AND EVERY DAY?
Contact Congress every day and tell them to support the President’s plan on health care reform!
Contact info and script is on the right >>>>>>>
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HERE IS THE PRESENTATION FROM OUR MEETING ON OCT 01 2009 (PDF):
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REMOTE AREA MEDICAL (RAM)
The organization, founded by Stan Brock in 1985, provides free health care, dental care, eye care, veterinary services and technical and educational assistance to people in remote areas of the U.S. and the world.
Watch the 60 Minutes CBS video:
http://www.ramusa.org/learn/media.html
WNC for Change members, husband and wife team, Tom & Sarah Sullivan are spearheading a campaign to pass legislation in NC to allow out-of-state licensed medical professionals to practice in NC on a volunteer basis. One of the main reasons RAM has not held an “expendition” in NC is the need for more volunteer medical professionals. By allowing out-of-state professionals to provide care as a volunteer in NC, RAM can hold an “expedition” with enough doctors, optometrists, nurses, PAs, and veterinarians to meet the demand. A typical weekend “expedition” will see a thousand patients. Rural western NC is in need of an “expedition.” Our goal is to create grassroots support before May 2010 when the NC Legislature convenes for their next session. We have the support of Rep Susan Fisher, right here from Buncombe Co., and Sen Phil Berger from Guilford Co.
To get involved, please contact:
Tom Sullivan
tomms@aol.com
(828) 242-8703
An Update from Tom Sullivan with useful links:
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A Promotional Flyer presented at the Democratic State Executive Committee Meeting:
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The Tennessee Volunteer Health Care Services Act:
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HEALTH CARE & WHAT WE’RE DOING ABOUT IT
Organizing for America is on the ground here in Western NC! Take a look at their local website and calendar of events:
wncofa.com
Sign up to phonebank and crowd canvass for health care reform. The time is now! We are close to achieving a monumental change in our health care system, especially with reforming insurance companies. Let’s get it done!
To get involved, please contact:
paul.choi@obamaalumni.com
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MUNICIPAL LOCAL ELECTIONS
Have you voted early yet?
Primary Election Day is
Tues Oct 6
6:30am – 7:30pm
All voting sites are open
Primary Early Voting
until Sat Oct 3
(Asheville only)
M-F, 8am – 6pm
Sat Oct 3, 8am – 1pm
Downtown BOE
General Election Day is
Tues Nov 3
6:30am – 7:30pm
All voting sites are open
General Early Voting is
Oct 15 – 31
M-F, 8am – 6pm
Sat Oct 24, 10am – 6pm
Sat Oct 31, 8am – 1pm
Downtown BOE
Expanded Early Voting
sites is Oct 24 – 31
M-F, 10am – 6pm
Sat Oct 24 10am – 6pm
Sat Oct 31 8am – 1pm
Expanded Sites (4 + BOE)
North Asheville Library
1030 Merrimon Ave
Asheville, NC 28804
South Asheville Library
260 Overlook Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
Parks Rec Cultural Arts Building
70 Gashes Creek Rd
Asheville, NC 28805
West Asheville Library
942 Haywood Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
Downtown BOE
189 College St.
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 250-4200
buncombecounty.org
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CANDIDATES INFO
WNC for Change held an Asheville City Council Candidates Forum. You can read about it here:
http://wncforchange.com/?p=212
Terry Bellamy
mayorbellamy.com
Cecil Bothwell
cecilbothwell.wordpress.com
Robin Cape
(Write-In for General Election Only)
robinforasheville.com
Esther Manheimer
esther4asheville.com
Kelly Miller
kellyforcouncil.com
Gordon Smith
gordonforasheville.com
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READING PROGRAM
WNC for Change has developed a reading program for children up to 3rd grade. We know the state orders numbers of prison beds based on how many children are unable to read by the 3rd grade. Our goal is to provide reading and educational lessons from our great volunteers.
To get involved, please contact:
Isaac Coleman
icoleman@haca.org
Julie Adkins
juliejadkins@yahoo.com
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MANNA FOOD BANK
WNC for Change member Carol Anders has coordinated efforts with MANNA Food Bank. We need volunteers on Saturday mornings from 9am – 12noon. Just show up at 627 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville, NC 28805. Sign in with your name and “WNC for Change” and they’ll put you to work. MANNA Food Bank provides food to hundreds of local food resources throughout Western NC.
To get involved, please contact:
Carol Anders
(828) 686-1380
dec25carol@yahoo.com
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HEALTH CARE POLITICAL STRATEGY SESSION
Hosted by Buncombe County Democratic Party
Thurs Oct 8
6:30pm – 9pm
YMI Cultural Center
Downtown Asheville
At the corner of Eagle and Market Sts.
