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Here is the information I am sure many of you have been awaiting regarding the next round of budget cuts. as you may be aware the Mayor indicated that in the last round of cuts it may have been prudent to include the community in on the discussion prior to the decision being made and publicized. So, Mayor Nutter is conducting four community budget work shops which will be facilitated by the University of PA Project for Civic Engagement. Yes they are aware of the EPIC Stakeholders but have made a decision to have an independent organization facilitate the process. The good news is all you have to do is SHOW UP and SPEAK UP for your communities and the youth and families that reside and use your community's resources. many of you have expressed your displeasure as it regards your inclusion or lack thereof. This is an opportunity for you to be heard and influence the decisions of your elected and non elected government officials. As community activist and advocates it is also your responsibility to be a part of the process and encourage and support as many people as you can to attend and make their voices heard as well. Please encourage everyone you are able to reach to attend and be prepared to dialogue with the Mayor and his cabinet and impact the process. The dates and locations of the four meetings is listed below. Date registration time location

February 12, 2009 6 p.m. 7-9 p.m. St Dominic's school Frankford Avenue near Benson St

February 18, 2009 6 p.m. 7-9 p.m. Mastery Charter School - Pickett campus Wayne & Chelten Avenue

February 19, 2009 6 p.m. 7-9 p.m. St Monica's Catholic School 16th & Porter St.

February 23, 2009 6 p.m. 7-9 p.m. Pinn Memorial Baptist Church 54th Street near Woodcrest Avenue

Please tell your folks to get there early for registration to insure their inclusion in the process since we are not aware of the rational for registration we want to make certain no one is shut out as a result. We look forward to your participation and encourage each of you to maintain the standards as per the philosophy of EPIC and the FLI. We also encourage you to attend each of the four sessions in order to insure you are heard and your community is represented.