"A Very Consequential Election" by Jeff Shapiro @ The Richmond First Club, Willow Oks CC, Tu,12/12,

Back by popular demand, Richmond Times-Dispatch political columnist Jeff Schapiro will add his witty and wise analysis to Virginia's significant election results. Virginia is the new bellwether state for trends in national politics and state and local issues. All eyes were on the Commonwealth on the night of November 8. Jeff has covered campaigns and government in Virginia for nearly 45 years. Before joining the Times-Dispatch in 1987, he was a politics and policy reporter in the Richmond bureau of United Press International and for Virginia Business, a monthly magazine. He came to Richmond in 1979 following work with newspapers in Louisiana and New Jersey. A graduate of Georgetown University, Jeff has the great distinction of contributing 30 years to The Economist, the highly regarded British news magazine covering Southern politics and culture. Since 2001, he has reviewed state government and politics weekly for Virginia Public Radio. You can also follow him on Twitter and Facebook. Also, during our December meeting, we will announce the recipient of the 2023 Richmond First Good Government and Leadership Award. This award has been given 45 times in our 104-year history to outstanding forerunners in our community. The last was presented in 2019 before COVID-19. Please arrive around 11:30 a.m. to check in, with lunch served at noon. The program begins at 12:30 p.m. and will conclude around 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Willow Oaks Country Club, Richmond, VA. About Richmond First Today, the organization strongly supports regional good-government initiatives, such as fair, non-partisan redistricting for Virginia elections. Monthly programs inform members of issues central to the success of the city and the surrounding counties in the metropolitan region. Speakers include area government officials; educators; candidates for office; specialists in transportation, economic development, tourism, and regional cooperation; health care and non-profit service providers; authorities on housing and challenges of the homeless; and political analysts, among other metro region leaders. As the organization moves forward into its second century of public service, Richmond First welcomes new members from all neighborhoods in the region who believe that well-informed citizens are essential for a better government for everyone. For more information about the important heritage of the Richmond First, please enjoy this excellent video prepared for our 100th anniversary celebration. https://www.richmondfirstclub.org/RFC100YearVideo.mp4 The Richmond First founders shared a common vision of creating an organization that would inform the public and political leaders about a broad range of civic issues, policies and solutions. The spirit of enlightened activism that initially inspired the formation of the organization in 1919 lives on in our current review of and involvement in current issues in the Richmond metropolitan area. During its 104-year history, the organization has provided nonpartisan leadership on a number of issues critical to the quality of governance in the region. Through its work, Richmond First (RFC) promotes responsible citizenship and governance. WHO BELONGS? Membership is open to all who want to stay well informed about community and governmental issues. If you're looking for an opportunity to learn and to contribute to our region, RFC is the right choice. IS RFC PARTISAN? No, RFC strives to be nonpartisan in the selection of speakers and topics for meetings. Balance has always been a hallmark of the club and its leadership. ADVOCACY: RFC joins with like-mined organizations to advocate for good government and community development: HOW CAN I JOIN? Please check our Membership page for additional information. MEMBERSHIP WHY JOIN RICHMOND FIRST? "An enlightened citizenry is indispensable for the proper functioning of a republic." -Thomas Jefferson Membership is available to those committed to building constructive civic alliances for change. Members have unique opportunities to inform themselves and others, while being a strong presence in the Richmond community and continuing the organization's service tradition. EXAMPLES OF FUTURE ISSUES IMPORTANT TO RICHMOND'S DEVELOPMENT: Transportation, Public Safety, Education, Community Development, Taxation, Regional Cooperation, Economic Development, Tourism. Benefits of Membership: Monthly Luncheon Program featuring outstanding speakers Work proproductively with fellow citizens on issues affecting the Richmond Region News and information, including upcoming events and service opportunities Networking with fellow citizens and future colleagues Opportunities to meet and work with key community leaders Be Connected, stay Informed and get Involved! How to Join Richmond First For a membership application: https://www.richmondfirstclub.org/documents/MembershipApplication.pdf Questions? Email [email protected].

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