April 1, 2011 Meeting

ACOPE’s meeting of Friday, April 1, 2011 is recapped by agenda item as follows:

1.       A follow-up letter to Alabama postsecondary will be drafted and sent, with a phone call following the letter.

2.       ACOPE will remain open to a broad focus reflective of its members’ interests, but will take no action at this time on changing the name of the organization.

3.       Everyone should help to grow the organization by inviting new members to join the group and the cause.

4.       A) Rally – A rally is being planned for April 4, 2011 at memorial park in Mobile. Further information will be emailed to everyone over the weekend, after we receive it.

B) Health – The mental and emotional benefits of being involved in a citizens’ group was discussed.

C) Current Issues – Various philosophical and factual differences were discussed between perceptions held by liberals v. conservatives; union v. non-union; participation v. non-participation in political/governmental processes; public v. private education (including proprietary and religious institutions); the DROP program; Senate bill 310 and its effect on teachers, students, society, and the advancement of knowledge through academic and intellectual inquiry.

D) Regular meeting dates – The first Friday of each month was established as the regular meeting date for the group. No discussion was held as to the location for the meeting.