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**Action Alert**
There will be several different meetings this week dealing with Common Core,
among other issues that affect us here on the MS Gulf Coast.

First, the Coast Young Professionals are holding their 6th Annual Educate & Engage forum on Wednesday, November 6th, from 8:15 a.m. until 12:00 pm. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. The forum will be held on the 2nd Floor of the Biloxi Visitors Center on Howard Avenue. Cost is $25 for CYP members and $35 for Potential Members. A light breakfast will be provided.

Speakers for the event:
Dave Treutel and Hunter Lipscomb on the National Flood Insurance Program
Rep. Scott Delano and Todd Hairston on the BP Restoration Projects
John McFarland and Bobby Benton on the Film Industry on the Coast
Sen. Chris McDaniel and Barry Amacker on Common Core
To register, please call Kelsey Blum at 228-604-0014 or email her at CYP@coastyoungprofessionals.com.
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Next, the Gulfport School District is holding a series of Town Meetings to answer parent, teacher and community questions about education in South Mississippi.
The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 6:00 pm Bayou View Middle School
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 6:00 pm Central Middle School
Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 9:30 am Parent Expo- You, Me, and the GSD
Curriculum Specific Sessions based on the Gulfport School District Curriculum and the Common Core State Standards
Ray Bishop Auditorium on the campus of Gulfport High School
Wednesday, November 13, 2013- 6:00 pm Gulfport High School
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Common Core - Uncovering the Myths
Where: Holiday Inn Express, Hwy 98, Lucedale, MS
When: Thursday, November 7, 2013
Time: 6:30 pm
Guests: Senators Michael Watson- District 51
                                 Angela Hill- District 40
                                 Tony Smith - District 47
                                 Phillip Gandy - District 43
(Active in the attempt to repeal Common Core in the State of Mississippi)
Discussion on Common Core Education Standards

We cordially invite you to attend an informational conference to educate yourselves on the changes occurring in your child's education.

This is not limited to public education. This will affect home school, private school and potentially future charter schools.

This Totally Explains Obama's Questionable Actions as President

Anti Obama Protest has Made it to Long Beach!.
Next Protest, Next Sat 11/09.
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Next South Ms Tea Party Meeting!
Monday, Nov. 18, D'Iberville Rec. Center @ 6:30
"Senator Michael Watson is scheduled as the featured speaker on Nov 18. He will be discussing common core and speak about some of the bills he has supported, as well as a q and a. fyi and please start passing the word around on all forms of media. Thanks, John"