November 2012 ENGAGE Wrap-up

Earlier this week we held the second in our 2012-13 series of ENGAGE breakfasts at the Long Center. This month focused on Central Texas' growing veteran population and how our community is supporting these men and women as they return to civilian life. Panelists included Allen Bergeron (City of Austin Veterans Consultant), Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Kopser (United States Army and Chair and Professor of Military Science at The University of Texas at Austin), Steven Pullin (military veteran and advocate for the Heart of Texas Healthcare Network), and Texas State Senator Leticia Van de Putte (Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations). The discussion was moderated by KXAN News Anchor Shannon Wolfson.

November 2012 ENGAGE in the Long Center Kodosky Lounge

Below is the full podcast of the event, along with links to media coverage and resources from the discussion.

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Media Coverage

• Read a recap from Community Impact News

List of Resources

• White House Business Council's Guide to Hiring Veterans
• Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System
• New SE Austin VA Clinic Nearing Completion
• Texas Veterans Land Board
• Texas Veterans Commission Employer Services
• Texas Veterans Commission Entrepreneur Program
• TVC Fund for Veterans' Assistance

Our next ENGAGE breakfast will be Tuesday, December 4 when we will explore new and innovative models for philanthropy. Click here for more details and ticket information.

We hope to see you there!

Opposing Central Health's Proposition 1: CultureMap Editorial Series Continued

Leadership Austin is partnering with CultureMap Austin on a series of editorial columns meant to inform Austinites about the upcoming City of Austin proposition elections, to be held November 6.

Today's column is from invited guest columnist Roger Falk on Proposition 1 and a proposed medical school for the city. Head over to CultureMap to read the full post.

The case against the UT medical school: Central Health's Proposition 1

NOTE: The opinions of Leadership Austin alumni and faculty members are their own, and do not represent an official position of the organization.

In Favor of Central Health's Proposition 1: CultureMap Editorial Series Continued

Leadership Austin is partnering with CultureMap Austin on a series of editorial columns meant to inform Austinites about the upcoming City of Austin proposition elections, to be held November 6.

Today's column is from former City of Austin Mayor Pro Tem Betty Durkerley on Proposition 1 and a proposed medical school for the city. Head over to CultureMap to read the full post. Betty Dunkerley was a panelist at the October 10 ENGAGE Breakfast Town Hall event.

UT needs a medical school: The case for Central Health's Proposition 1

NOTE: The opinions of Leadership Austin alumni and faculty members are their own, and do not represent an official position of the organization.

Affordable housing and Proposition 15: CultureMap Editorial Series continued

Leadership Austin is partnering with CultureMap Austin on a series of editorial columns meant to inform Austinites about the upcoming City of Austin proposition elections, to be held November 6.

Next up is a column by City of Austin Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole on affordable housing. Head over to CultureMap to read the full post. Sheryl Cole is a graduate of the Leadership Austin ESSENTIAL Class of 2000 and was a panelist at the October 10 ENGAGE Breakfast Town Hall event.

Making Austin housing affordable: What you should know about Proposition 15

UPDATE: Join Sheryl Cole, Council Members Chris Riley and Kathie Tovo, and Dan Vincent - Executive Director of the Chapman Partnership in Miami - on Monday, October 22 for a forum on the Chapman Partnership's practices addressing homelessness in Miami, and how those lessons can be applied in Austin. More details

NOTE: The opinions of Leadership Austin alumni and faculty members are their own, and do not represent an official position of the organization.

October 2012 ENGAGE - Politics from City to Nation

This morning was the first ENGAGE breakfast of the 2012-13 series, and we gathered on the Dell Hall Stage at the Long Center for the Performing Arts to discuss the upcoming election and its impact on Central Texas.

UPDATE I: Read a recap of the event from Community Impact News
UPDATE II: Watch KXAN's recap and coverage of the breakfast

October 2012 ENGAGE on stage at the Long Center

This breakfast was also a KXAN Town Hall, which was streamed live online and which will be broadcast on the KXAN network beginning at 7:00 pm Friday, October 19. We'll be updating this post with recaps and media coverage as it becomes available, but in the meantime we have the full audio podcast of the event below:

Download this audio file (MP3)

Subscribe to the Leadership Austin Podcast via iTunes

Don't forget! Election Day is November 6 and early voting in Travis County begins October 22. Take a look at the City of Austin's Charter Propositions page or the Austin League of Women Voters' ballot guide for a primer on the wide range of initiatives this election is covering.

Many thanks to our panel, moderators, sponsors and partners for a great event and what is sure to be another important and informative ENGAGE Breakfast Series. Join us for our next breakfast Wednesday, November 14 as we discuss Central Texas's growing veteran population and how our region is supporting them and their families.

We hope to see you there!

October 2012 ENGAGE Panelists and Moderators

• Mike Clark-Madison - Vice President of Public Policy and Research, Hahn, Texas
• Sheryl Cole - Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem, City of Austin
• Betty Dunkerley - Former Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem, City of Austin
• Regina Lawrence - Director, The Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life
• Terry Mitchell - President, Momark Development
• Tom Pauken - Commissioner Representing Employers, Texas Workforce Commission
• Ross Ramsey - Executive Director, The Texas Tribune
• Jason Stanford - Founder and CEO, Stanford Campaigns
• Moderated by KXAN-TV Anchors Robert Hadlock and Leslie Rhode

New Editorial Series with CultureMap Austin

Leadership Austin is partnering with CultureMap Austin on a series of editorial columns meant to inform Austinites about the upcoming City of Austin proposition elections, to be held November 6.

First up is a column by Mike Clark-Madison on single member districts. Head over to CultureMap to read the full post. Mike Clark-Madison is a faculty member for Leadership Austin programs and will be a panelist at the October 10 ENGAGE Breakfast Town Hall event with KXAN News.

Single member districts: Will Austin vote for representation the seventh time around?

NOTE: The opinions of Leadership Austin alumni and faculty members are their own, and do not represent an official position of the organization.