Welcome to The Rubicon Society of Lane County, a non-profit
organization.
We offer a free noon-time speaker program to the general public on most
Thursdays. No reservation required - just drop in! Founded in 1969, we
are the oldest, continuous, public forum in Eugene/Springfield and in the
entire Southern Willamette Valley.
Everyone is invented to our next free presentation:
Date:
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Time:
12 PM to 1 PM
Speaker:
Sid Leiken, Candidate for Congress, 4th Congressional District
Topic:
Location:
Gateway Chinese Buffet Restaurant 3198 Gateway Street, Springfield, OR 97477. (541) 726-2828. It
is on the southwest corner of Gateway Street at Gateway Loop about one
block north of the post office. Enter the parking lot behind the restaurant
from Gateway Loop on the west side of Gateway Street (about 1/4 mi.
north of Gateway Mall, near Taco Bell). Note: It is not IN the Gateway
Mall.
-Map,
Directions
Cost:
FREE! Optional 120 item buffet lunch is available for $5.95
plus gratuity. Menu service is also available. Senior discount.
Who is invited:
Everyone is welcome! You're invited to join us for
lunch. Membership in Rubicon is not required, as meetings are open to the
public. Our attendance varies from low twenties to low forties. Our members
and guests are interested in all things political. Please strive with us
to have an open and respectful attitude towards our diverse speakers and
their material.
Future Speakers & Topics:
See our meeting calendar below. Please suggest
a future speaker or topic, or privately comment
on a planned or past speaker.
If you're interested in the political process, the Rubicon Society of
Lane County may be for you.
We give you the opportunity to learn about the political process and
issues, and a chance to get to know candidates, elected officials, and
many others experienced in local political issues.
5/31/08 - Added several links to 5/15/08 global warming
topic links including "Environmental Effects of Increased Atmospheric Carbon
Dioxide."
2/23/08 - Marc Knutson (1/10/08) has provided links
to three WND articles about his trip. [Article1][Article2][Article3]
2/15/08 - Marc Knutson (1/10/08) has added new Iraq
photos showing more good news in Iraq reconstruction including a New Car
dealership, another Mall, a French Bakery, a water treatment plant,
and a Police Women. [SlideShow]
12/1/07 - We have changed our meeting location beginning
12/6/07. The Pearl Street Ice Cream Parlour & Restaurant has been sold
and is
closed
for remodeling. Please see the new location information below.
General Meeting Information
This information applies to most meetings, but is subject to change. Please
watch this site for the latest information. Weekly
updates are posted on Saturday or Sunday.
We meet most Thursdays from 12 PM to 1 PM
12:00 PM: Seating is limited so try to arrive before noon to be assured
a seat and, if desired, to place your food order at your table.
12:10 PM: Announcements and Introduction
12:20 PM: Featured Speaker
12:40 PM: Questions and Answers. Typically 10-15 minutes of questions and
answers. Varies with speaker.
12:55 PM: Meeting Adjourned. Some speakers stay later for further discussion.
Additional Schedule Notes
First Thursdays: A regularly scheduled board
meeting will be held after the normal noon meeting. Open to all paid members.
Our Annual Business Meeting is held in the evening on the last Wednesday
in January.
No noon meeting during weeks of New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence
Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, the Annual Business Meeting.
Coming Speakers
Date
Speaker, Position, Organization
Topic
July 2, 2009
Happy Independence Day!
July 9, 2009
Sid Leiken, Candidate for Congress, 4th Congressional District
July 16, 2009
Shannon Nill, Owner and General Manager Guaranty Chevrolet in
Junction City
Please suggest
a future speaker or topic, or privately comment
on a planned or past speaker.
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