OUR NEXT PROGRAM
June 5, 2013 — Dinner Program: Washington State Insurance Commissioner, Mike Kreidler
The Affordable Healthcare Act is handled by each state on an individual basis. Washington Healthplanfinder, the State's online health insurance marketplace will be live on Oct. 1, 2013 as a tool for Washingtonians.
What does this mean for YOU? Did you know that you have to fill out a form? Did you know how the online Healthplanfinder works? What are your options? Please join us, along with Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler, to understand how Washington State is going to handle our insurance needs. Bring your questions!
Mike Kreidler is Washington's eighth insurance commissioner, first elected in 2000 and re-elected to his fourth term in 2012. Commissioner Kreidler has served the State of Washington as a representative, a senator and a member of Congress. Commissioner Kreidler has earned a reputation both as a staunch advocate for consumer protection and as a fair and balanced regulator. He is a doctor of optometry and holds a Master's degree in public health. Throughout his career he has been passionate about achieving health care coverage for all Washingtonians and feels that although the Affordable Care Act is not perfect, it is his responsibility to do whatever he can to make it work here in our state.
Dinner Details:
6:00 Wine and Cheese Social
6:45 Dinner
7:00 Program starts
8:15 Program adjourns
Location:
University of Puget Sound
Rotunda
1500 North Warner
Tacoma, WA 98416
Cost:
Members: $25
Non-members: $30
Members may attend for the "program only" rate of $8 and skip the meal. The $8 rate includes wine, coffee, and dessert. This is only open to current City Club members. To RSVP for the 'program only" rate, please email office@cityclubtacoma.org.
Cancellation Policy Effective February 4, 2013; No refunds will be given for cancellations made after 9:00 am on the Tuesday prior to any event.
Program coordinated by Ronnie Bush.
Mike Kreidler is Washington’s eighth insurance commissioner, first elected in 2000 and re-elected to his fourth term in 2012. Commissioner Kreidler has earned a reputation both as a staunch advocate for consumer protection and as a fair and balanced regulator.
Mike served 16 years in the state Legislature, first as a Representative and then Senator. He later was elected to Congress.
A doctor of optometry, he practiced at Group Health Cooperative in Olympia for 20 years. He holds a Master’s degree in public health. Mike retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the Army Reserves with 20 years of service.
Throughout his career, Mike Kreidler has been passionate about achieving health care coverage for all Washingtonians. While the Affordable Care Act is not perfect, he feels strongly that it’s his responsibility to do whatever he can to make it work here in our state.
SAVE THE DATE
June 19, 2013 — Lunch Program: Bates President Ron Langrell: to inspire, challenge and educate
Members may attend for the "program only" rate of $8 and skip the meal. The $8 rate includes wine, coffee and dessert. This is open only to current City Club members.
To RSVP for the "program only" rate, please email office@cityclutacoma.org.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given for cancellations made after 9:00 am on the Tuesday prior to the event.
This event coordinated by Clark Mather and Ronnie Bush.
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July 3, 2013 — No Dinner Program
Wishing everyone a very Happy Independence Day!
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July 17, 2013 — Lunch Program: Impressions from Senator Nathan Schlicher
Join us for a discussion with Senator Nathan Schlicher (doctor, lawyer, minister & youngest senator in WA senate).
Sen. Nathan Schlicher represents the 26th District, which includes areas of the Kitsap peninsula from Bremerton, where he was born, south to Gig Harbor, where he now lives with his family.
A doctor, Nathan works at the Emergency Department at St. Joseph’s Medical Center, serving as a clinician in the department and as Associate Director. He also serves nationally as the associate director of the Patient Safety Organization for TeamHealth.
In this, his first session representing his friends and neighbors in the Legislature, Nathan’s top priorities are job creation, supporting a strong education system, and improving health care for Washingtonians. Particular areas of focus are small business growth, supporting veterans, prioritizing funding for K-12 education, and effectively implementing health care reform for Washington. Working to rebuild our failing mental health system is close to his heart given the challenges he sees in working in an urban emergency department.
Nathan and his wife, Jessica, (also a physician), have two children and are expecting their third.
Prior to earning his medical degree, Nathan earned a law degree from the University of Washington, and as an undergraduate studied political science and biology at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma. His diverse background also includes experience as a lay preacher in multiple Methodist Churches, a national lecturer on multiple topics, and a published author of books and articles on the importance of political advocacy by everyone.
Members may attend for the "program only" rate of $8 and skip the meal. The $8 rate includes wine, coffee and dessert. This is open only to current City Club members.
To RSVP for the "program only" rate, please email office@cityclutacoma.org.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given for cancellations made after 9:00 am on the Tuesday prior to the event.
This program coordinated by Lisa Dreyer.
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August 7, 2013 — Special Event: Barbecue at Chamber’s Bay!
Mark your calendars for a fun City Club of Tacoma evening at Chamber's Bay Golf Course.
We will enjoy a BBQ dinner, hear about the 2015 US Open to be held at Chambers and spend a relaxing evening with our City Club friends.
More details to come!
