What We Do Matters
Leadership Asheville Forum programs cover a wide range of topics. Each one addresses an issue of critical concern to our members and the Western North Carolina region.
A selection of recent topics:
Climate Change and What We Can Co About it
Housing Cost, Supply, Zoning, Redlining, and Affordability
Asheville Mayoral Candidates Forum
Protecting the French Broad River
The Economic Future of Western North Carolina
Building Bridges During Polarized Times
Investigative Reporting on the HCA Acquisition of Mission Hospital
The State of our City and County
Our Progams Make a Difference
Critical Issues Luncheons
Our Critical Issues Luncheon speakers address the most important issues facing Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina.
DATE: Luncheons take place on the 4th Wednesday of the month except for November when it is the 3rd Wednesday. There are no luncheons in June, July, or December.
TIME: 11:45 am - 1:30 pm (food service at 11:45 am, program at 12:15 pm)
WHERE: Country Club of Asheville, 170 Windsor Road, Asheville
COST: currently $25 for LAF members, $35 for all others, payable at the door. Check, Cash or Credit Card accepted
RSVP: specified for each event
Evening Forums
Our Evening Forum speakers and facilitators help us go deeper and engage on difficult, complex topics.
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm, no food service
Location: UNC-Asheville, Reuter Center, Manheimer Room
Cost: free
RSVP: specified for each event
Board of Directors
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Nancy Waldrop
Ed Hay LA 3
Ellen Feingold LAS 29
Jack Anderson LAS 11
Jan Lowe
Joe McGuire LA 6
Artie Miller
Darrell Strong LAS 16
Sophia Ungert
Nancy Williams LA 13
David Bennert
Wilhelmina Bratton
Heidi Campbell-Robinson LA 26
Tim Collins LAS 33
Rick Devereaux
John Ellis
Laurel Jernigan
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