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The following events represent LAF's collaborations with other organizations that share our goals of connecting Forum members with other leaders and with issues important to our region. These evening Forums, on important and timely topics of interest to the Asheville and Western North Carolina communities, are always free and open to the public.

• October 29, 2009: "Understanding Healthcare Reform 2009" is an inter-generational forum designed to provide information on current health care reform legislation to the general public. The event is free and open to the public. Hear some of the history of our current health care system and listen to an update on the status of health care reform legislation and how it will affect United States citizens and providers.
  
  A panel of representatives from the Asheville community including consumers, physicians, hospitals, and the insurance companies will identify proposed changes in health care policies and discuss implications for their different stake-holder groups. Afterwards, panelists will field pre-submitted questions from Moderator David Hurand, of radio station WCQS, on topics including: health care costs, the insurance industry, implications for prevention and quality of care, and the question of universal coverage.
  
  Finally, the panelists will welcome written questions from the audience.
  
  Following "Understanding Healthcare Reform 2009," the Center for Creative Retirement will host a dialogue series for the next three consecutive Thursdays, November 5, November 12, and November 19, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. This dialogue series will serve as an opportunity for community members to discuss their opinions, brainstorm ideas, and seek to create viable solutions to contribute to health care reform.
  
  For more information, call the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement at 828/232-5181.
  Note that this Forum is Thursday, October 29, 2009, 4:30pm-6:30pm, The Manheimer Room, The Reuter Center, UNC-Asheville and is FREE and Open to the Public.
  Sponsors:
  The North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement
  UNC-Asheville Department of Health and Wellness
  Leadership Asheville Forum
  Health Partners
  

• October 8, 2008: 2nd Amendment activist Bob Levy speaks on "Gun Control: The U.S. Supreme Court and the 2nd Amendment". Mr. Levy was co-counsel for the suit that overturned Washington D.C's handgun ban and set the stage for a renewed national debate on the Second Amendment's "right to bear arms" clause.
  
  
• May 19, 2008: Georgetown Universtiy professor Casimir Yost on "Foreign Policy Challenges Facing the Next Administration." Co-sponsored by World Affairs Council of WNC
  
  
• March 2008: Town meeting with congressman Heath Shuler: report from Washington and Q&A from audience. Co-sponsored by NCCCR
  
  
• October 2007: "Let Asheville Vote" organizer Charlie Hume, UNCA professor Bill Sabo, and city council members Brownie Newman and Jan Davis explore the question of whether city election should be partisan or nonpartisan. Co-sponsored by NCCCR
  
  
• May 2007: City of Avl planning/development director Scott Shuford, attorney Daren Bakst (arguing against), and attorney Ellis Hankins (arguing for) on Involuntary Annexation. Co-sponsored by NCCCR
  
  
• January 2007: UNC history professor Steven Levine and UNCA professor Sarah Ann Smith on The Future of China. Co-sponsored by NCCCR
  
  
• April 2006: UNC law professor Hiroshi Motomura and UNCA humanities professor Dr. Mark Gibney on Illegal Immigration. Co-sponsored by NCCCR
  
  

Information: Joe McGuire at 828-254-8800 ext. 350
Email: forums AT leadershipashevilleforum.com