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Upcoming CMC Forums Next Wednesday at CMC • August 11 NEW DATE! About Us… Wednesday, August 11 Cartoonist Tony Cochran: I’m CMC firmly believes in the free Cartoonist Tony Cochran: expression of all ideas and the bene- I’m Far Too Young to Far Too Young to Look This Hot! fits of an open exchange of informa- tion. CMC is non-partisan and takes Look This Hot! Tony Cochran, cartoonist & creator of Agnes Tony Cochran, cartoonist and creator of Agnes no positions on issues. Anyone can join! From the begin- Moderated by: Dennison Griffith, president, Moderated by: Dennison Griffith, president, Columbus College of Columbus College of Art & Design Art & Design ning, there have been no barriers to (See article) membership and all forums have wel- CMC is pleased to welcome Columbus’ own internationally syn- comed the general public. Diversity, Wednesday, August 18 dicated cartoonist Tony Cochran with his debut book, “Agnes, I’m both in programming and member- Washington Update Far Too Young to Look This Hot! Cochran will introduce Agnes, a ship, is one of the many benefits of Sponsored by: Huntington Bank bespectacled, floppy footed girl who views the world with wide- Cochran being involved in CMC. Everyone is Representative Deborah Pryce, United State House eyed enthusiasm. Cochran studied art welcome. of Representatives at CCAD and Wright State University. Each forum is an hour-long pro- AT THE COLUMBUS HOTEL (FORMERLY THE For 15 years, he supplemented his gram that starts with a brief introduc- ADAM’S MARK) artistic career with work as an auto tion followed by 25-30 minutes of Since she came to Congress in 1992, Congresswoman body mechanic - and then inspiration speaker comments. The final half hour Deborah Pryce has quickly risen through the ranks in hit! Agnes now appears in papers is filled with unfiltered, unrehearsed Congress. In November of 2002, her colleagues elected her to the position of Republican Conference across the country. questions from the audience. Chairman for the 108th Congress, making Cochran will discuss his inspiration Congresswoman Pryce the highest-ranking for Agnes, his career struggles and the Republican woman to ever serve in the Join Today! House of Representatives. Join us for a unique road to syndication. Books will be available for purchase and a book-sign- Call CMC at (614) 464-3220 for opportunity to meet Rep. Pryce as she shares her per- more information. spective on local, national and international events. ing will follow the forum. Wednesday, August 25 ______Growing Smarter Series July 21 at CMC… CMC Board of Trustees Is Growing Smarter? Janet E. Jackson ...... President United Way of Central Ohio An Update on Smart Speakers Say That Tourism is Key Jim Elliott ...... Vice President Growth Legislation Editorial Alliance James Hopple ...... Treasurer Presented in Partnership with: 1,000 Friends of to Thriving Local Economy Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Central Ohio Elfi DiBella ...... Secretary State Representative Larry Wolpert, chairman of The Columbus Metropolitan Club and Huntington Bank the Ohio House of Representatives County and “Since [The All American Quarter Nicholas J. Ashooh ...... Immediate Past-President 1,000 Friends of Central Ohio would like to American Electric Power Township Government Committee, and the House thank the following Partners of the Growing Horse Congress] is put on by the Dr. Herb Asher, Benjamin J. Marrison, Growth and Land Use Subcommittee Smarter Series, which have helped to make (See article below) Ohio Quarter Horse Association, The this important community dialogue a reality… Susan Eichinger, Timothy Michaels there is little or no chance that Fireproof Records Center Deloitte & Touche Wednesday, September 1 Kathleen M. Fox, Jim Simon Koki Hirashima, CEO, Honda of America Mfg. Platinum we’re going anyplace besides Ohio Arts & Sports Nationwide Insurance American Institute of Architects – Columbus, Ohio.” Facilities Commission Sharon R. Steele, Wednesday, September 29 Columbus Chapter Anthony T. Hebron, The Women’s Fund of Capitol South — Denny Hales Limited Brands Central Ohio Sponsored by: SBC Karen Hollern, Suzy Swanson, Dr. Gene Harris, superintendent, Columbus Public Columbus Downtown Development Corp. Battelle SC Search Consultants Schools; Stephanie Hightower, president, Columbus The Columbus Partnership Elizabeth “Liza” Nancy Todd, Board of Education Columbus Urban Growth P. Kessler, Grange Insurance Jones Day Reavis & Ric Wanetik, Pogue Cochran Public Relations Wednesday, October 20 Gold CMC members Brent LaLonde JoAnna Williamson, president and CEO, Campus Partners CMC Committee Chairs YWCA Columbus and Bill LaFayette after the The Ohio Arts Council forum. Susan V. Eichinger ...... Development Moderated by: Yvette McGee Brown, chair, Thomas Tootle ...... Membership YWCA Board of Trustees Silver Nicholas J. Ashooh ...... Nominating Wexner Center for the Arts Ruth Ann Newcomer ...... Program “It might surprise you that vis- Jim Elliott ...... Marketing/PR Bronze itors spend 4 billion dollars – CMC Staff SAVE THE DATE! ACP-Visioning & Planning, Ltd. that’s with a ‘B’ – in our Jane Scott ...... Executive Director The Austin E. Knowlton School of community each year.” Lori Marlow ...... Program/Marketing Coordinator Please save the evening of Thursday, Architecture Tricia Wilson ...... Membership Coordinator September 23, from 5:30 to The American Society of — Paul Astleford Columbus Metropolitan Club 8 p.m., for our next mem- Landscape Architects – Ohio Chapter 100 E. Broad St., Suite 2350 Paul Astleford, Experience Columbus; Denny Columbus, OH 43215 ber reception. The The Columbus Urban League Office: (614) 464-3220 event will be hosted by German Village Society Hales, Ohio Quarter Horse Congress; Virgil Fax: (614) 464-9767 OSU Athletic Director, Kathleen M. Fox, FASLA Strickler, Ohio Expo Center and Ohio State E-mail: [email protected] Andy Geiger, and will Martha C. Trout Fair. be held at the Ohio MORPC The Ohio Historical Society Stadium Huntington Club. $10 for CMC member, $8 for mem- (To find out how to become a Growing Check the forums YOU will be attending in the circle. 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CMC Growing Smarter Series — August 25 ❍ Wednesday, August 11 Cartoonist: Tony Cochran CMC forums are held at the Athletic Club of Columbus, ❍ Wednesday, Aug. 18 Congresswoman Deborah Pryce Is Ohio Growing Smarter? 136 E. Broad St. An Update on Smart Growth Legislation ❍ Wednesday, Aug. 25 Update on Smart Growth Legislation LL FORUMS ARE Presented in Partnership with: growth and land use issues, will deliver its ❍ Wednesday, Sept. 1 Koki Hirashima, CEO, Honda of America Mfg. A CMC official report to the legislature in OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. September. But you’ll get an advance view ❍ Thursday, Sept. 23 CMC Member Reception of the committee’s findings at this forum, 5:30-8 p.m. at OSU Stadium ______the ninth in the popular Growing Smarter State Representative Larry Wolpert, series. What are the most urgent land use ❍ Wednesday, Sept. 29 Dr. Gene Harris and Stephanie Hightower chairman of the Ohio House of issues facing Ohio? Will the legislature Representatives County and Township FAX this form to (614) 464-9767, CALL our empower communities with new tools to automated reservation line at (614) 545-3220 Government Committee, and the House combat suburban sprawl? Can farmland Growth and Land Use Subcommittee Member Name: or SEND this form to CMC, 100 E. Broad St., preservation outpace greenfield develop- Suite 2350, Columbus, OH 43215. Join CMC and State Representative ment? What legislative actions would help Name of Guest(s): Larry Wolpert for a sneak preview Ohio communities grow and still retain their of the final report of the House special character? Daytime Phone: Subcommittee on Growth and Land Use. This is your opportunity to ask the legis- Forum Fees: Enter the number of attendees next to each Rep. Wolpert’s subcommittee, charged with lature’s growth and development expert the Member’s E-mail: forum title listed above. 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