Is Right-to-Work Wrong For Kentucky?

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”Is Right-to-Work Wrong For Kentucky?”

Right-to-Work laws have long been championed as tools for creating new jobs and economic growth. The laws opponents contend they are simply aimed at diminishing the power and influence of labor unions, drive down wages and benefits, and create a “free rider” program. Join the Lexington Forum on Thursday, March 1 for a Right-to-Work debate between local attorney Richard F. Dawahare and businessman Warren Rogers. Each side will present their case and then take audience questions.


Where: Hillary J. Boone Center, UK Campus
When: Thursday, March 1, 2012
7:15am: Coffee & Networking
7:30-8:30am: Breakfast & Program


To ensure adequate seating and food availability please RSVP using the link below no later than Tuesday, February 28th at noon.

Free to Forum members who have paid their 2011-2012 Dues.
Guests are welcome: $20/guest.

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Lexington Forum Presents: “Tear Down The Winchester Wall!”

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”Tear Down the Winchester Wall!”

“Tear Down the Winchester Wall!” You hear the refrain often these days from region-minded local officials in the towns along the I-64 corridor, east of Lexington. It’s about the perception that to people in Lexington, “the world ends at Winchester.”

But as participants on the most recent Commerce Lexington regional tour discovered, there are reasons -and they are many- to pay close attention to developments in Mt. Sterling, Morehead, Ashland, Maysville and points between.

For example, are you aware of the almost $100 million expansion and improvement of infrastructure and services at Morehead State University? Did you know that MSU actually houses a state-of-the art Space Science Center, operates five regional campuses, or that the university, in partnership with UK Healthcare, sees 97 percent of its pre-med graduates accepted into medical schools around the nation?

Offering 143 undergraduate degree programs, Morehead State was recognized for the eighth consecutive year as one of the top public universities in the South in the 2011 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S.News & World Report.

Our guest speaker for the Feb. 3 Lexington Forum breakfast: Morehead State University President Wayne D. Andrews.


Where: Hillary J. Boone Center, UK Campus
When: Thursday, February 2, 2012
7:15am: Coffee & Networking
7:30-8:30am: Breakfast & Program


To ensure adequate seating and food availability please RSVP using the link below no later than Tuesday, January 31st at noon.

Free to Forum members who have paid their 2011-2012 Dues.
Guests are welcome: $20/guest.

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Lexington Forum Presents: Prescription Pill Abuse in KY

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Prescription Pill Abuse in KY

Non-medical use or abuse of prescription drugs is the fastest- growing drug problem in the United States, according to Office of National Drug Control Policy. In Kentucky, prescription drug overdoses have doubled over the past decade and now surpass traffic accidents as the leading cause of accidental death.


“Prescription pill abuse isn’t happening on street corners or in back alleys,” said Van Ingram, Executive Director of Kentucky’s Office of Drug Control Policy. “It’s starting at home in the medicine cabinet. Parents need to remember to monitor and secure their prescriptions and safely dispose of any medications that are no longer needed.”


Mr. Ingram will detail the scope and urgency of the prescription pill abuse issue in Kentucky,as well as pending related legislation at the January 5, Lexington Forum breakfast meeting.


Where: Hillary J. Boone Center, UK Campus
When: Thursday, January 5, 2011
7:15am: Coffee & Networking
7:30-8:30am: Breakfast & Program


To ensure adequate seating and food availability please RSVP using the link below no later than Tuesday, January 3rd at noon.

Free to Forum members who have paid their 2011-2012 Dues.
Guests are welcome: $20/guest.

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Lexington Forum Presents: Is Two-way The Right Way?

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Is Two-way The Right Way?

Join the Lexington Forum on December 1st as we discuss the proposal to convert downtown traffic from one-way to two-way. Be a part of the discussion that will shape the future of our central business district.


Where: Hillary J. Boone Center, UK Campus
When: Thursday, December 1, 2011
7:15am: Coffee & Networking
7:30-8:30am: Breakfast & Program


To ensure adequate seating and food availability please RSVP using the link below no later than Tuesday, November 29th at noon.


Free to Forum members who have paid their 2011-2012 Dues.
Guests are welcome: $20/guest.
PLEASE NOTE: If your membership has expired you will be asked to renew or cover the $20 guest fee when you arrive for the November meeting.
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Lexington Forum Presents: Dr. Eli Capilouto, University of Kentucky President

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Dr. Eli Capilouto, University of Kentucky President

Join the Lexington Forum for breakfast at Keeneland. At its meeting in October, the Lexington Forum welcomes UK’s 12th president, Dr. Eli Capilouto. Dr. Capilouto began his presidency on July 1. Previously, he was provost at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. As provost, Dr. Capilouto led an intensive effort to improve undergraduate education by raising retention and graduation rates. Dr. Capilouto also helped lead the adoption of the University’s Strategic Plan, an integrated and more transparent budgeting system, and continued increases in research funding for an institution that is one of the nation’s leading public medical and health sciences’ campuses. An accomplished scholar, Dr. Capilouto has published numerous articles, abstracts and book chapters in a long academic career in health and higher education policy. Dr. Capilouto received his bachelor’s, Master’s in Epidemiology, and Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from schools within the University of Alabama system. In 1991, he earned his Doctorate in Health Policy and Management from the Harvard University School of Public Health. He and his wife, Dr. Mary Lynne Capilouto (DMD), a former dean of UAB’s dental school, have one daughter, a graduate student in the School of Public Health at UAB.


Where: Keeneland – Phoenix Room
When: Thursday, October 6, 2011
7:15am: Coffee & Networking
7:30-8:30am: Breakfast & Program


To ensure adequate seating and food availability please RSVP using the link below no later than Monday, October 3rd at noon.


Free to Forum members who have paid their 2011-2012 Dues.
Guests are welcome: $20/guest.
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Economic Recovery: Are We Ready?

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Economic Recovery: Are We Ready?

Lexington continues to explore ways to position itself for strong economic growth. These efforts include the establishment of a “super region” partnership with Louisville to focus on advanced manufacturing. But are we ready?

Join the Lexington Forum on September 1st to hear Kentucky Association of Manufacturers CEO & President, Greg Higdon and KAM Vice President for Business Development Ken Carroll discuss the challenges of preparing the Commonwealth to become leaders in the transition from traditional to advanced manufacturing through workforce development.

When: Thursday, September 1, 2011
7:15am: Coffee & Networking
7:30-8:30am: Breakfast & Program


To ensure adequate seating and food availability please RSVP using the link below no later than Monday, August 29th at noon.

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Free to Forum members who have paid their 2011-2012 Dues. Guests are welcome: $20/guest.
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Societal Implications of The Shrinking Daily Newspaper

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Societal Implications of The Shrinking Daily Newspaper

The Lexington Forum is pleased to welcome Tim Kelly, retired president and publisher of the Lexington Herald-Leader. He will be discussing the societal implications of the shrinking daily newspaper. In addition, he will be taking your questions on the news media in general and the Herald-Leader in particular.

When: Thursday, August 4, 2011
7:15am: Coffee & Networking
7:30-8:30am: Breakfast & Program


To ensure adequate seating and food availability please RSVP using the link below no later than Monday, August 1st at noon.

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Summer Social

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A Summer Social

The Summer Social has been postponed. We look forward to seeing you at our August Meeting. Check back for details!

Lexington’s Police and Firefighter Pension and Disability

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Lexington’s Police and Firefighter Pension and Disability

The Lexington Forum is excited to close out its 2010-2011 program year with a panel discussion on the hot-button issue of Lexington’s Police and Firefighter Pension and Disability fund which is facing unfunded liabilities of approximately $222 million.
Lexington attorney Bill Lear will lead the panel discussion with a brief history. Lexington Forum board member Dr. Ray Garman will provide a brief definition of disability under the current plan. Council Representative Doug Martin and attorney Don  Todd will offer opposing perspectives on whether or not the system should be changed. This will be followed by a question and answer session.

When: Thursday, June 2, 2011
7:15am: Coffee & Networking
7:30-8:30am: Breakfast & Program


To ensure adequate seating and food availability please RSVP using the link below no later than Monday, May 2nd at noon.

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Creating New Media Strategies

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Creating New Media Strategies

The Lexington Forum is pleased to feature Blue State Digital founder Ben Self for its May 5th program. Mr. Self is experienced in creating new media strategies and technology for political candidates, non-profits and companies. The ability to unlock the power of the internet for business and for political usage was evident as he helped construct the Obama presidential campaign online and social marketing effort. His firm has help develop ground-breaking online, grassroots organization of thousands of volunteers using digital and social media. The Forum welcomes you to see how you can also use the internet for your business in an ever changing environment for future growth and reaching new markets. This discussion will precede a virtual tour of the Lexington Forum’s new web site.

When: Thursday, May 5, 2011
7:15am: Coffee & Networking
7:30-8:30am: Breakfast & Program

To ensure adequate seating and food availability please RSVP using the link below no later than Monday, May 2nd at noon.

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Free to Forum members. Guests are welcome: $20/guest.
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