Below is a summary of the discussion points from the inaugural meeting of Mile High Policy Circle on February 8 at Meg Duke’s home. Please save the date for the next discussion on April 10th at 9:00am. Cappy Shopneck will be hosting. We look forward to seeing you there.
- I. Introduction of Members, Backgrounds, Reason for Interest, and Personal Story (Voice)
- II. Why? Purpose and Mission of the Policy Circle – Freedom, entrepreneurial capitalism, limited government, importance of civic engagement
- III. What? Year of Conversation, every other month
- U.S. & The World
- Ins & Outs of Economics
- Barriers to Opportunity
- Summer Reading About Liberty
- What Makes the U.S. Exceptional
- Healthcare
- IV. Educational Choice
- a. History
- b. Facts to Know
- c. What Role Should Government Play?
- d. Principles of Reform
- e. Engage – Solutions for our Elected Representatives
- f. Thought Leaders on the Topic
- g. What’s happening statewide and locally
- ü Status of DougCo voucher decision before SCOTUS
- ü Status of Tax Credit for Scholarship Donations Bill before State House
- h. Questions for Discussion
- V. Topic for Next Meeting — Date, Time and Hostess
- VI. How to become of Policy Circle Member Online
- VII. Adjournment
