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NEXT MEETING:
September 11, 2009 11:00am
LOCATION
SUNRISE LAKES CONDO ASSOC. PHASE 1 8100 Sunrise Lakes Drive North (the Clubhouse)
North University Dr. North of Sunrise Blvd, turn East onto Sunrise Lakes Dr.
Go to Stop sign, go left, pass circle w/tennis courts. Park in lot “Guest” spots.
RSVP: Mary Macfie 954-336-3335 before June 10
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Welcome!
We cordially invite you to join us! The Broward Coalition, a not-for-profit 501(c)(4) corporation, has been serving the community for over 25 years. We meet the second Friday of each month (excluding July and August) for lunch, which is complimentary and for members only.
Our meetings present topics that help us make decisions about issues that affect us locally, statewide and nationally. We are non-partisan, present both sides of the argument, and do not endorse candidates for political office. We are all volunteers.
Membership includes 10 issues of the NEWSLETTER, notices of our meetings, education, friendship and great lunches. We are a coalition of Condominiums, HOAs, PUDs, CO-OPs, Community Organizations and individuals. We welcome your active participation, and are always seeking volunteers for leadership positions.
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Words from our President
Charlotte Greenbarg, President of the Broward Coalition Inc., (June 2009)... (Enter)
Legislative Priorities
Here are current major issues that we are dealing with. We welcome suggestions on important issues concerning our Community.... (Enter)
Boosters & Member Organizations
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C.A.M.P. Trade Show-June 20, 2009
Best Political Activist - Charlotte Greenbarg
Southeast Chapter CAI Trade Show January 24, 2009 -(Click to view photos)
Donna D. Berger, Esq. discusses Chinese drywall with Channel 4 -(Click to view video)
Updates
Final Victory for First Amendment Rights in Florida
Arlington, Va.—The state of Florida has declined to appeal a federal court ruling striking down the state’s “electioneering communications” law, marking a final victory for the nonprofit groups that challenged the law as a violation of First Amendment rights in Broward Coalition v. Browning.
Pro and Con on Florida Hometown Democracy: You Decide
PROs
CONs
Great news from the U.S. Supreme Court re: judges and campaign $$
That was the conclusion today of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Caperton v. A.T. Massey Coal Co.. The Court found that the failure of a judge on West Virginia’s highest court to recuse himself from a matter in which a sizable donor to the judge’s election campaign had in interest violated federal due process.
First Amendment Victory: Federal Court Strikes Down Florida’s “Electioneering Communications” Law
Arlington, Va.—In a major victory for free speech, U.S. District Judge Stephan Mickle today issued an opinion striking down Florida’s “electioneering communications” law—the broadest regulation of political speech in the nation.
KatzmanGarfinkelRosenbaum wins $20 Million for client Buckley Towers Condo Assoc
South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Stronger limits on gifts, more disclosure of personal finances, expanded rules on when commissioners must abstain from voting and restrictions on outside employment are among the ideas being floated for a special task force to explore over the next year.
Breaking: Broward School Buildings Chief Misled Public About License
It sounded pretty cut and dried at the Broward School Board's December 11 audit committee meeting. Audit committee member and veteran activist Charlotte Greenbarg asked the board's chief building officer, Ronald Morgan, about the status of his state license.
Taking on Florida's Political Speech Police
One would think that civic groups would be free to discuss important political issues. After all, free political speech is among the foundational principles protected by the First Amendment.
WHY CITIZENS HAVE SUCH DISGUST FOR GOVERNMENT
Look at both of these stories and remember why we don't trust government, and won't vote to tax ourselves.
Thanks to Dan Christensen, Amy Sherman and Scott Wyman for telling it as it is.
Broward Community Association Board Members Go to "Boot Camp" to Get Basic Training in Florida Law
Sunrise, Florida (December 8, 2008) -- in Army boot camp, Soldiers go through a rigorous training program to get ready for potential battle with the enemy.
Election Laws Stifle Free Speech
Florida's campaign finance laws have taken the regulation of political speech to new and ridiculous lengths, leaving practically no room for free speech about politics
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