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As part of our Short Range Transportation Plan, MATA is studying existing and potential routes throughout the area. Join MATA as we reveal potential service scenarios designed to improve public transportation in the Memphis area. We would like you to tell us if we're headed in the right direction. Please attend one of our four public meetings November 7-10th.
Monday, November 7, 2011
New Direction Christian Church
6120 Winchester Road 38115
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Impact Baptist Church
3759 N. Watkins Street 38127
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Whitehaven Library
4120 Millbranch Road 38116
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
3030 Poplar Avenue 38111
All meetings are from 5PM- 7PM
This is not a MRDC event.
For more information about the meetings please contact:
Karen Moore
TRUST Marketing, Inc.
44 N. Second Street
Suite. #701
Memphis, TN 38103
O: 901.521.1300
F: 901.521.0901
C: 901.240.4907
E: karen@trustmkt.com
SCDP Chairman Turner Speaks on Title X
Chairman Turner Regarding Title X Funding and the Start of the Contract with Christ Community Health ServicesMEMPHIS – Shelby County Democratic Party Chairman Van Turner released the following statement regarding the beginning of the contract with Christ Community Health Services (CCHS) for Title X services:
“For over 35 years Planned Parenthood of Greater Memphis (PPGMR) has served the people of Shelby County by providing comprehensive Family Planning Services to families in need. Despite their expertise and years of dedicated service to the community, politics has once again invaded the issue of reproductive health, endangering the future of thousands of people who have come to rely on their services.”
“Starting in February with Republicans in the State Legislature, and continuing with political pressure from Governor Bill Haslam’s Office, the County Administration of Mayor Mark Luttrell and County Commission, Republicans have declared war on Planned Parenthood in a misguided crusade against a procedure not even covered by Title X funds.”
“Ignoring evidence and the requirements of their very own RFP regarding personnel, Mayor Luttrell’s Administration engaged in a bid evaluation process determined to ensure that no Title X funds would flow to the most experienced provider of said services for a purely partisan political purpose.”
“Adding insult to injury, the County Commission, including three Democratic members, voted to affirm the contract with Christ Community Health Services (CCHS), despite mountains of evidence found both in the response to the RFP and public statements made by high ranking officials in the organization that they were either unprepared or unwilling to abide by all the requirements of Title X. This outcome is unacceptable.”
“This week marks the beginning of the contract with CCHS. We hope they will abide by the terms of the contract to the same high standards set by PPGMR, but we are also outraged that our government officials, from the State down to the County level would place the people of this county in a position of relying on hope alone rather than evidence and experience.”
“The stakes of this decision are high. Taking into account the rate of teen sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, infant mortality, and high poverty rates associated with unplanned pregnancies, we feel this decision is irresponsible, tone deaf and reckless considering the challenges facing our community.”
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You are cordially invited
to a fundraiser hosted by
Councilman Berlin Boyd
Councilman Berlin Boyd
In support of
Lee Harris
Art Trolley Night
Friday, October 28, 2011
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Joy Smith Gallery
46 Huling Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
Joy Smith Gallery
46 Huling Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
[In the South Main Arts District]
Suggested Contribution: All contributions are greatly appreciated
RSVP to Terry Spicer, 901.289.6040, ambulite@aol.com
Please join us Thursday, November 3rd in Memphis for a kick-off party and Finance Council reception celebrating our statewide Voter Education & Registration Drive. With the 2012 elections just 12 months away, the Tennessee Democratic Party is touring the state to launch a voter registration effort and educate voters about the new Voter ID law.
The reception will begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 3rd. at the old Blue Fish Restaurant corner of Cooper and Young Memphis.
This event is made possible by:
Honorary Host - Congressman Steve Cohen
and
The Shelby County Finance Council Members
Sen. Reggie Tate, Albert Balducchi, Rosetta Beckford, Steve Brunson, Gale Jones Carson, Carl Carter, Nancy Ann Chase, Pace Cooper, Karen Edwards, Edward Felsenthal, Frank Gianotti, Chris Gilreath, Martin Grusin, Rex Hamm, Thomas Hanson, Clinton Hermes, Bruce Kramer, Bruce Anthony McMullen, Pamela Price, Charlie Ryan, Karl Schledwitz, David Schuermann, Bobby Sproles, Henry Turley, Jane Van Deren, and Jeffery Warren
The suggested contribution is $100 per person and $150 per couple.
* Free to Finance Council Members
This is an important undertaking and we’d be honored if you join the TNDP leadership and Finance Council members in support of this important work.
Checks can be mailed to TNDP, 1900 Church St, Suite 203 Nashville, TN 37203
Join the Finance Council for $85 a month.
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