Introducing The Village Square, Tallahassee
The Village Square is a diverse group of your neighbors gathering in an effort to improve the civility and factual accuracy of the political debate in America. We’re going to start right here in Tallahassee, so please join us for what we think will become a unique, entertaining and constructive American conversation.
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The Village Crier
and our email list
You’ve received this email because someone involved in The Village Square thought you might be interested in knowing what we’re up to. Please take a moment to check us out - www.tothevillagesquare.org.
If you choose to remain on this email list, you will receive this newsletter once a month along with quarterly “Dinner at the Square” event notifications. You may also choose to personalize your email preferences by clicking the “update profile” link at the bottom of this email. Please consider spreading the word about us by forwarding this email to a few friends using the “forward” link at the bottom of the page.
If you aren’t interested in The Village Square, simply click the unsubscribe link. But we’ll miss you.
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Our Board of Directors
Joining Co-chairs City Commissioner Allan
Katz and Tallahassee Community College President Bill Law on our Board of Directors are: County Commissioner Bryan Desloge, Laurie Dozier, Father Melvin Gray, Lila A. Jaber, John R. Lewis, former Leon County School Superintendent Bill Montford, Lyn Stanfield, Samuel M. “Buddy” Streit,
Virginia Wetherell and Gil Ziffer. The Board is roughly equally divided between Republicans and Democrats. Board members disagree on many issues, notably the recent coal debate, yet remain friends and continue the discussion. Learn more about our board here.
Questions? Contact Executive Director Liz Herbert Joyner.
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Tallahassee Roundtable Topic
In August we will begin our first monthly local Roundtable discussion. This year’s topic is Economic Segregation.Joining our roundtable will be Board members, Founding members of The Village Square and local experts who will represent a range of opinion. If you’re interested in keeping up with this discussion, use the “update profile” link at the bottom of this page to add the Roundtable to your interests.
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Welcome to our Founders
On May 10, the Board of Directors welcomed 60 community leaders and citizens who’ve agreed to become our “Founders.” Roughly half conservative, half liberal, they have stepped forward to becomethe lifeblood of the Village Square. More later about our Founders and their work on our “Big Idea.”
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“Dinner at the Square”
Mark your calendars now for our inaugural
Dinner at the Square:
Tuesday October 2
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
St. John’s Episcopal Church
211 North Monroe Street
Downtown Tallahassee
The dinner event will feature food, drink, fun and a spirited debate on the hot topic of our national energy future. Tickets may be purchased for $25 securely online, using a credit card or PayPal.
or you can receive your tickets by mail after sending your check to:
The Village Square
P.O. Box 10352
Tallahassee, FL 32302
Would you like to support getting The Square rolling because you’re bored with all the lunk-headed political screaming? Buy a $75 annual dinner ticket to attend 4 dinners for the price of three.
Aren’t you smart.
Tickets will also be sold for $35 at the door as space permits.
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D O N A T E
Your tax-deductible contribution will help us grow. To make a secure donation online by credit card or PayPal,
click
here.
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