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Thursday, May 4, 2006 VOLUME 4 ISSUE 5  
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myregion.org is. . .
 

An organization of citizens and leaders from public, private and civic sectors who have launched a program to prepare the Central Florida Region to compete more effectively in the 21st century while enhancing the quality of life of its citizenry.

 
Upcoming Dates
 

May 16, 2006
Community Input Session  Lake County - Part One
Lake Sumter Community College

May 17, 2006
Community Input Session  Volusia County - Part One
Holiday Inn Deland

May 18, 2006
Community Input Session
Lake  County - Part Two
Eustis Community Center

May22, 2006
Community Input Session  Volusia County - Part Two
Daytona Beach Community College


May 22, 2006
Central Florida Council of Mayors
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Aiport



May 23, 2006
How Shall We Grow? Community Information Sessions
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Aiport


May 24, 2006
Community Input Session
Lake County - Part Two
South Lake Chamber of Commerce

May 25, 2006
Community Input Session  Volusia County - Part Two
Thomas Kelly Administration Center

May 31, 2006
Community Input Session
Seminole County Part One

Longwood Community Center

June 1, 2006
Community Input Session
Osceola County - Part One

Osceola Heritage Park

June 5, 2006
Community Input Session
Orange County - Part One

Orlando City Hall

June 6, 2006
Community Input Session
Seminole County Part Two

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

June 8, 2006
Community Input Session
Osceola County - Part Two
Osceola Heritage Park

June 13, 2006
Community Input Session
Polk County - Part One

Polk Community College

June 14, 2006
Community Input Session
Orange County - Part Two
The Hope Church of Orlando

June 15, 2006
Community Input Session
Polk County - Part Two
The Lakeland Center

June 20, 2006
Community Input Session
Brevard County -Part One

Cocoa Civic Center

June 21, 2006
Community Input Session
Orange County - Part Two
UCF Alumni Center

June 22, 2006
Community Input Session
Polk County - Part Two
Polk Community College

June 26, 2006
Community Input Session
Brevard County - Part Two

Hope Community Fellowship Church

What's Happening in Central Florida
Leaders Work Toward Creating a Regional Blueprint
In an attempt to alleviate problems Central Florida’s booming population will cause, regional leaders are working across city and county lines to address issues such as sprawl, overcrowded schools, affordable housing and protecting environmentally sensitive land.

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Seven County Input Crucial in Next Steps - Voice Your Opinion
As Central Florida faces the opportunities and challenges associated with the projected doubling of our population from 3.5 million citizens in 2006 to 7.2 million in 2050, our region has been given the opportunity to be the first in Florida to create a shared vision.  Community Input Sessions are being held in each of the seven counties.  This is your chance to voice your opinion about how our region will grow.

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Listen and Learn - How Shall We Grow? Information Sessions
How Shall We Grow? These Community Information Sessions will provide the region’s citizens with the opportunity to educate themselves on the significant and far-reaching effects of Central Florida’s projected growth.  Community Information Sessions are open to everyone, and everyone is welcome to attend. Come and learn how you can make a difference in our community.

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Media Continues to Spotlight How Shall We Grow? Efforts
Media outlets from throughout the seven-county region are working with myregion.org to ensure that citizens are informed and engaged in the 15-month process that will focus on "How Shall We Grow? Creating a Shared Vision for Central Florida."

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Meet the myregion.org Staff

Kaia W. Forgét is a native of New Hampshire where her extended family still resides.  The oldest of three children, Kaia is a lifelong sports enthusiast and competitor. She attended Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y. on a Division I soccer scholarship.  A four-year letter winner, she also earned a Bachelor of Art in Communication Studies with a minor in French.


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For More Information...
For more information about myregion.org and the "How Shall We Grow? Creating a Shared Vision for Central Florida" project,  please visit our website at www.myregion.org.

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Regional Priorities
 

myregion.org will Envision solutions, Empower existing or emerging organizations, Educate ourselves, our region, its leaders and citizens, Communicate our programs and progress and finally, Measure the impact of our actions, progress and successes affecting our region's economic vitality and quality of life.

Economic Leadership

Education

Environment

Fragmentation

Quality of Life

Smart, Quality Growth

 
Community Outreach
 

In order to connect our communities, myregion.org must effectively communicate the goals, accomplishments and activities determined by the Central Florida regional priorities.  The myregion.org staff has launched their community outreach to government officials, civic groups, clubs and media within the seven counties. If you would like more information, please contact the myregion.org office at 407-835-2484 or visit us on the web at www.myregion.org.

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Issue 48
April 5, 2006
Vol. 4 Issue 4

Issue 47
March 2, 2006
Vol. 4 Issue 3

Issue 46
February 2, 2006
Vol. 4 Issue 2

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Issue 48
April 5, 2006
Vol. 4 Issue 4
Issue 47
March 2, 2006
Vol. 4 Issue 3
Issue 46
February 2, 2006
Vol. 4 Issue 2

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