Here’s a list of all the events.

• Feb 15 2012

  Gulf Coast Economics Club

  Pensacola

  JMI Policy Director Bob Sanchez speaks to members and guests of the Gulf Coast Economics Club.

• Feb 14 2012

  Economic Club of Florida Luncheon

  Tallahassee

  JMI policy staff attend the Economic Club of Florida's monthly luncheon meeting featuring guest speaker John Forney of Raymond James and Associates and financial advisor for the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, Citizens Insurance Corporation and the Florida Insurance Guarantee Association, presenting "Reagan, Crist, Rubio, and the Florida Property Insurance Market: The Common Thread."

• Feb 8 2012

  JMI Naples Luncheon with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker

  Naples

  The James Madison Institute invites you to join our Board Chairman Allan G. Bense and our Naples Board Member Glen T. Blauch for a luncheon featuring The Honorable Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin.
  

  Wednesday, February 8, 2012
  12:00 Noon
  The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
  Tiburon Ballroom
  2600 Tiburon Drive
  Naples, Florida

  
  

  Individual Tickets Now Available:
  $75 JMI Members
  $100 Non-Members
  $500 VIP Package – call for details
  $2500 Table Sponsorships – call for details
  For further information or to RSVP, please contact Jenny Stone
  by Friday, February 3 at 1-866-340-3131 or jstone@jamesmadison.org
  Advance Payment Required to Secure Seating

  
  

  For Media Inquiries:
  Contact Tanja Clendinen at tanja@jamesmadison.org
  Gov. Scott Walker Biography (PDF)
  Facebook Event Page

• Feb 2 2012

  Florida Center/Right Meeting

  Tallahassee

  JMI policy staff attend the Florida Center/Right luncheon meeting featuring guest speakers Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll and SayfieReview founder Justin Sayfie.

• Jan 31 2012

  Capital Tiger Bay Luncheon

  Tallahassee

  JMI Policy Director Bob Sanchez attends Capital Tiger Bay's monthly luncheon featuring a pro-con debate regarding “destination resorts” between casino advocate Nick Iarossi, lobbyist for the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, and casino opponent Mark Wilson, President/CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

• Jan 30 2012

  Economic Club of Florida Luncheon

  Tallahassee

  JMI Vice Chairman and Founder Dr. Stanley Marshall, Policy Director Bob Sanchez, and Intern Michelle Jenije attend the Economic Club of Florida's monthly luncheon meeting featuring keynote speaker Dr. Mark Emmert, President of the NCAA.

• Jan 26 2012

  Florida Center/Right Meeting

  Tallahassee

  JMI policy staff attend the Florida Center/Right luncheon meeting featuring guest speaker Mike Haridopolos, Florida Senate President.

• Jan 25 2012

  "Gear Up Florida" Press Conference Rally

  Tallahassee

  Joining Gov. Scott, business leaders, fellow members of the Put the Brakes on Accident Fraud Coalition, JMI Public Affairs Director Thomas Perrin and interns participate in the “Gear Up Florida” press conference rally on the 4th Floor Capitol Rotunda and distribute copies of JMI’s latest white paper “Workable Solutions for Florida’s Challenging Insurance Problems” to attendees.
  
  View video coverage of the event by JMI Capitol Reporter Will Patrick at www.CapitolVanguard.com.

• Jan 24 2012

  NFIB Small Business Day at the Capitol Luncheon

  Tallahassee

  JMI Capitol Reporter Will Patrick, Research Associate Amar Ali, and Intern Michelle Jenije attend NFIB-Florida's Annual Small Business Day at the Capitol Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Peter Schweizer, New York Times bestselling author and JMI Senior Fellow.

• Jan 23 2012

  Legislative Outreach

  Tallahassee

  Monday, January 23, JMI President Bob McClure and Public Affairs Director Thomas Perrin meet with Democratic and Republican legislators  and staff regarding public policy issues and continue meetings on Tuesday, January 24, with executive branch officers and staff.

• Jan 20 2012

  Property Rights Conference

  Tallahassee

  JMI Policy Director Bob Sanchez attends the Property Rights Conference sponsored byPacific Legal Foundation's The Wade Hopping Institute for Private Property Rights.

• Jan 19 2012

  Florida Center/Right Meeting

  Tallahassee

  JMI Policy Director Bob Sanchez, Development Director Francisco Gonzalez and Capitol Reporter Will Patrick attend the Florida Center/Right luncheon meeting featuring guest speaker Lucy Morgan, Tampa Bay Times Senior Correspondent.

• Jan 17 2012

  JMI "Thrift Week" Event

  Eastpoint

  During a JMI-sponsored "Thrift Week" event and Ben Franklin birthday celebration at Franklin County School, Resident Fellow Bill Mattox releases JMI's new News in Education economics curriculum, "All About the Benjamins."

• Jan 17 2012

  Legislative Outreach

  Tallahassee

  JMI staff and interns dropoff copies at the Capitol of  The Institute's newly released white paper, “Workable Solutions for Florida’s Challenging Insurance Problems,” for Cabinet members and staff, legislators and staff, and policy makers.

• Jan 17 2012

  Editorial Board Meeting

  Tallahassee

  JMI Policy Director Bob Sanchez and Communications Director Tanja Clendinen meet with Sunshine State News editorial board.

• Jan 14 2012

  International School Choice Reform Academic Conference

  Ft. Lauderdale

  JMI co-sponsors the inaugural International School Choice Reform Academic Conference: "Grounding Policymaking and Practice in Research" at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, January 14-17, 2012.
  

  Visit Event Website for More Information

• Jan 12 2012

  Florida Center/Right Meeting

  Tallahassee

  JMI Policy Director Bob Sanchez  attends the Florida Center/Right luncheon meeting featuring guest speaker Preston Scott, WFLA-FM 100.7 talk radio host of "The Morning Show."

• Jan 12 2012

  Florida Parent Educators Association Day at The Capitol

  Tallahassee

  JMI Capitol Reporter Will Patrick and Public Affairs Director Thomas Perrin make presentations at the 5th Annual Florida Parent Educators Association Day at the Capitol.

• Jan 11 2012

  Legislative Outreach

  Tallahassee

  During the opening days of the 2012 Session, JMI President Bob McClure and Public Affairs Director Thomas Perrin meet with Democratic and Republican legislators  and staff regarding public policy issues.

• Jan 9 2012

  Friends of JMI Conference Call

  Statewide

  On the eve of the 2012 Legislative Session, JMI hosts a “Friends of JMI” Conference Call for members of The Institute's  five regional Board of Advisors groups as well as pro-liberty grassroots leaders from around the state. JMI Capitol Reporter Will Patrick moderates the call with President Bob McClure and Public Affairs Director Thomas Perrin providing  insight on Institute issue priorities and other issues that policy makers are expected to focus on this session.

• Jan 6 2012

  Cato Institute Health Care Policy Summit

  Albuquerque, NM

  JMI Public Affairs Director Thomas Perrin attends Cato Institute's Health Care Policy Summit in Albuquerque, NM, January 6-8, 2012.

• Dec 9 2011

  Heritage Foundation Panel Discussion & Luncheon

  Palm Beach

  JMI Policy Director Bob Sanchez, Senior Fellow Marshall DeRosa, and area JMI members attend The Heritage Foundation's panel discussion and luncheon "Saving the American Dream: The Heritage Plan to Fix the Debt, Cut Spending, and Restore Prosperity" with keynote address by Karl Rove.

• Dec 6 2011

  Capital Tiger Bay Luncheon

  Tallahassee

  JMI Policy Director Bob Sanchez and Capitol Reporter Will Patrick attend Capital Tiger Bay's monthly luncheon featuring keynote speaker Dr. Richard Clark on the 1950 Florida U.S. Senate Democratic primary between Claude Pepper and George Smathers.

• Dec 3 2011

  American Majority Grassroots Training

  Tallahassee

  JMI Resident Fellow Bill Mattox discusses the remaining work that needs to be done in Florida regarding public pension reform at American Majority’s Grassroots Training event.

• Nov 17 2011

  2011 Florida Chamber of Commerce Insurance Summit

  Orlando

  JMI Policy Director Bob Sanchez serves as a panelist for "Citizens: Its Role in a Competitive Market" during the 2011 Florida Chamber of Commerce Insurance Summit, November 17-18 in Orlando.

• Nov 16 2011

  Madison Movie Night VIII: "Sick & Sicker"

  Tallahassee

  Promoting liberty through film, Madison Movie Nights returns to Tallahassee with a screening of “Sick & Sicker”:
  

  Wednesday, November 16, 7:00pm
  Florida State University
  Free and Open to the Public
  For more information, contact Francisco Gonzalez at
  850-386-3131 or fgonzalez@jamesmadison.org

  
  In "Sick & Sicker," Logan Darrow Clements shows what happens when "the government becomes your doctor" using licensed news footage from Canadian TV, interviews with doctors, patients, journalists, a health minister, a Member of Parliament, a doctor who went on a hunger strike as well the producer's own Canadian relatives.  Clements even rents a hospital to show the mismatch between supply and demand in a medical system run by politicians.  "Sick & Sicker" puts ObamaCare on ice with cold hard facts from Canada.

• Nov 16 2011

  Florida Center/Right Meeting

  Tallahassee

  JMI policy staff and interns attend the Center/Right monthly luncheon meeting featuring guest speakers Ananth Prasad, Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation, and Marion Hammer, Executive Director of Unified Sportsmen of Florida.

• Nov 10 2011

  Franklin Center Journalism Workshop

  Ft. Lauderdale

  Resident Fellow Bill Mattox and Capital Reporter Will Patrick attend a Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity journalism workshop in Ft. Lauderdale.

• Nov 9 2011

  Heritage Foundation Luncheon

  Naples

  President Bob McClure and Development Director Francisco Gonzalez attend the Heritage Foundation luncheon in Naples featuring the Honorable Donald Rumsfeld and Heritage Foundation President Ed J. Feulner, Ph.D.
  

  For more details, please visit:
  Heritage Foundation Event Registration

• Nov 9 2011

  Palm Beach Board of Advisors Breakfast

  West Palm Beach

  JMI and the Palm Beach Board of Advisors host a breakfast meeting featuring presentations by JMI Resident Fellow Bill Mattox and JMI Capital Reporter Will Patrick.  They will provide a “sneak peek” into the JMI's new journalism program, featuring investigative and capitol news reporting.
  

  By Invitation Only
  Please contact Francisco Gonzalez
  at fgonzalez@jamesmadison.org for more details.

• Nov 4 2011

  2011 Collegiate Network Student Editors Conference

  Orlando

  At the 2011 Collegiate Network Student Editors Conference, November 4-6 in Orlando, Development Director Francisco Gonzalez leads a fundraising seminar for 100+ editors of conservative and libertarian college student newspapers as well as serves on a panel discussing the utilization of state think tank resources.

• Nov 2 2011

  Auburn University Non-Profit Management Class Lecture

  Auburn, Alabama

  Director of Operations Becky Liner serves as a guest lecturer for Dr. Kathleen Hale's Non-Profit Management class at Auburn University.

• Nov 2 2011

  Auburn University "Women Lead" Learning Community Luncheon

  Auburn, Alabama

  Director of Operations Becky Liner serves as the keynote speaker for Auburn University's  "Women Lead" learning community luncheon, hosted by the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Dr. Anne-Katrin Gramberg.

• Nov 1 2011

  Madison Movie Night VII: "Waiting for Superman"

  Orlando

  In partnership with the Orange County Young Republicans, Madison Movie Nights take it on the road for a screening of “Waiting for Superman”, the powerful and alarming documentary about America's failing public school system. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion including JMI Resident Fellow Bill Mattox.
  

  Tuesday, November 1, 6:45pm
  Orlando Science Center, Darden Theater
  777 East Princeton Street, Orlando, Florida
  Free & Open to the Public
  For more information, please contact Christian Waugh at ocyr.president@gmail.com or 352-262-0618.

• Nov 1 2011

  Auburn University "Women and Leadership" Series

  Auburn, Alabama

  Director of Operations Becky Liner speaks on career, life, and the path followed for Dr. Barbara Baker's "Women and Leadership" series as part of Auburn University's  "Leaders Educating Through Discussion" program.

• Oct 26 2011

  Economic Club of Florida Luncheon

  Tallahassee

  JMI policy staff and interns attend the Economic Club's monthly luncheon with keynote speaker Yoram Hessel, former Head of Global Operations, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, The Mossad, Israel speaking on "The Middle East - Israel Amidst and Arab Spring Turning into Winter."
  
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• Oct 24 2011

  Tallahassee 100 Club Dinner

  Tallahassee

  JMI Policy Director Bob Sanchez speaks on 10th Amendment issues for members and guests of the Tallahassee 100 Club at their monthly dinner meeting.

• Oct 20 2011

  Florida Center/Right Meeting

  Tallahassee

  JMI policy staff and interns attend the Center/Right monthly luncheon meeting featuring guest speaker Ron Ness, President of the North Dakota Petroleum Council, on the Bakken oil reserves (resources, technology, jobs, economic activity) and overall North Dakota business climate.

• Oct 19 2011

  Walton Republican Women Federated Luncheon

  Miramar Beach

  JMI Development Director Francisco Gonzalez addresses the Walton Republican Women Federated regarding "The Entitlement Culture" at their monthly luncheon meeting.

• Oct 14 2011

  Florida Council for the Social Studies 54th Annual Conference

  St. Petersburg

  JMI Resident Fellow Bill Mattox leads a workshop at the 54th Annual Conference of the Florida Council for the Social Studies. Mattox discusses "About the Benjamins: Helping Students Learn the Value of Thrift"--a supplemental (News-in Education) curriculum designed to help students learn the value of saving, budgeting, giving, re-using, and other wise habits promoted by America’s foremost thrift advocate, Ben Franklin.

• Oct 13 2011

  Westminster Oaks Conservative Club Meeting

  Tallahassee

  JMI President Bob McClure speaks to members of the Westminster Oaks Conservative Club regarding the current and future economic climate in Florida.

• Oct 12 2011

  Madison Movie Night VI:

  Tallahassee

  Promoting liberty through film, Madison Movie Nights resume this fall with a screening of “The Cartel”:
  

  Wednesday, October 12, 7:00pm
  Florida State University, HCB Room 103
  Free and Open to the Public
  In partnership with FSU Young Americans for Liberty, FSU College Republicans, FSU Economics Club, and Tallahassee Young Republicans
  For more information/directions:
  See Flyer/Map or Visit Facebook Event

  
  "The Cartel" puts a human face on the harm done by the educational cartel – those entrenched interests of unions, bureaucrats, administrators, and politicians who put money and influence ahead of education reforms that will help our children succeed and be prepared to compete in the global economy.

• Oct 11 2011

  Youth Leadership Tallahassee

  Tallahassee

  JMI sponsors their third “Government and Education Day” for Youth Leadership Tallahassee on Tuesday, October 11.  The day-long program will feature a number of interactive exercises designed to help students learn more about government, including a mock school board meeting, a gubernatorial game show called, “Bill or No Bill,” and a mock Supreme Court hearing. 
  
  Among the distinguished guests taking part in this year’s program are State Representatives Michelle Rehwinkle-Vasilinda and Alan Williams, Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Canady, Judge Nina Ashenafi-Richardson, Judge Terry Lewis, Leon County Commissioners Kristin Dozier and John Dailey, City Commissioner Gil Ziffer, Tallahassee Mayor John Marks and his Chief of Staff Rick Minor,and Leon County School Board Member Maggie Lewis-Butler and Assistant Superintendent Marvin Henderson.

• Sep 27 2011

  JMI Pensacola Luncheon

  Pensacola

  Join JMI in Pensacola at the New World Landing for a luncheon featuring Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi speaking on "The 10th Amendment in Florida: Obamacare and the Future of Federalism."
  

  September 27, 2011 - 12noon CDT
  New World Landing - 600 South Palafox Street, Pensacola
  $15 JMI Members/$20 Non-Members
  RSVP by September 24 to Jenny Stone at 850.386.3131. or jstone@jamesmadison.org
  Event Flyer

• Sep 23 2011

  CPAC Florida 2011

  Orlando

  The James Madison Institute co-sponsors the first ever Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) regional event: CPAC Florida 2011 on September 23, 2011 in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center.
  
  For more information, visit the CPAC Florida website--a draft agenda with confirmed speakers will be posted in the next few weeks--or JMI Donor Relations Manager Jenny Stone at 850.386.3131. or jstone@jamesmadison.org.

• Sep 22 2011

  Tampa Bay Board of Advisors Breakfast

  Tampa

  Dr. James Taylor, Heartland Institute JMI Sr. Fellow, addresses members and guests of JMI's Tampa Bay Board of Advisors on “Florida’s Environmental Battles: Separating Facts from Myths.”
  

  September 22 - 7:30 AM
  Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk - 200 Ashley Drive, Downtown Tampa
  Interested in attending? Contact Jenny Stone at jstone@jamesmadison.org.

• Sep 17 2011

  Opening of the Spirit of Freedom Experience

  Ft. Lauderdale

  JMI co-sponsors a festive program at the Junior Achievement World Center at Broward College 11am-4pm to continue the celebration of Constitution Day and the opening of The Spirit of Freedom Experience--with historic re-enators distribution of copies of JMI's award-winning supplemental curriculum, Celebrate Freedom.

• Sep 16 2011

  Unveiling of the Spirit of Freedom Gallery

  Ft. Lauderdale

  In celebration of Constitution Day, JMI co-sponsors a special ceremony, The Unveiling of the Spirit of Freedom Gallery, a permanent exhibit at the Junior Achievement World Huzienga Center at Broward College.  The exhibit will feature antique bronze plaques of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, identical in size and appearance to the original documents housed in the National Archives in Washington.

  
  

  For more information, visit
  http://www.jasouthflorida.org/spiritoffreedom/event.php

• Sep 16 2011

  SPN Constitution Day Tweet Up

  On-line Nationwide

  JMI Resident Fellow Bill Mattox joins scholars from American Enterprise Institute, Cato Institute, The Heritage Foundation, Goldwater Institute, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, John Locke Foundation, Freedom Foundation and others for State Policy Network’s Tweet Up for Constitution Day!
  

  To join this Twitter conversation celebrating our Constitution:
  On Friday, September 16, 4-5pm EST
  --Follow twitter.com/StatePolicy
  --Use #WethePeople  in your Tweets
  --In 140 characters, ask questions, quote the Founders,
  and/or share your passion for the freedom the Constitution protects.
  For more information/details, check out SPN’s Facebook Event.

• Sep 15 2011

  2011 Constitution Day Celebration

  Tallahassee

  JMI and the Florida Historic Capitol Museum cohost a day-long Constitution Day Celebration at the Historic Capitol featuring re-enactors depicting James Madison, Ben Franklin, Patrick Henry, and others.
  
  After daytime performances for school groups and the general public (see full schedule of activities), the celebration culminates in an evening reception at 6:15pm hosted by First Lady Dolley Madison and a special 7pm program, Three Founders Discuss the U.S. Constitution.  At this program, James Madison, Ben Franklin, and Patrick Henry describe their respective roles in our nation’s founding, fielding questions from Tallahassee-area high school and college students.
  

  Seating for the 7pm program is limited. To guarantee your seat, contact Jenny Stone at  jstone@jamesmadison.org or (850)386-3131.

• Sep 13 2011

  Republican Club of West Florida

  Marianna

  Policy Director Bob Sanchez speaks on the 10th Amendment and states rights for members and guests of the  Republican Club of West Florida at their monthly luncheon.

• Sep 12 2011

  Heritage Foundation Pre-GOP Presidential Debate Luncheon

  Tampa

  JMI President Robert McClure serves as a panelist for The Heritage Foundation's Pre-GOP Presidential Debate Luncheon which will explore issues important to conservative voters prior to the evening's televised CNN/Tea Party debate.  Other panelists include moderator John King, CNN Chief National Correspondent, Mike Franc, Vice President of Government Studies, The Heritage Foundation, Al Cardenas, Chairman, American Conservative Union, and Billie Tucker, Leader, First Coast Tea Party.
  

  Click Heritage Foundation Media Advisory for more information

• Sep 9 2011

  JMI Central Florida Board of Advisors & Orlando Center/Right Meeting

  Orlando

  JMI’s Central Florida Board of Advisors co-hosts a joint meeting with the Orlando Center Right Coalition:
  

  September 9, 11a-12:30p
  Harry P. Leu Gardens - 1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando
  Guest speakers TBA
  To RSVP, contact Jenny Stone at 850-386-3131 or stone@jamesmadison.org

• Sep 6 2011

  Economic Club of Florida Luncheon

  Tallahassee

  JMI policy staff and interns attend the Economic Club's monthly luncheon with keynote speaker Florida Governor Rick Scott.

• Aug 30 2011

  Capital Tiger Bay Luncheon

  Tallahassee

  JMI Policy Director Bob Sanchez attends Capital Tiger Bay's monthly luncheon with keynote speaker Aaron Sharockman of the St. Peterburg Times--Editor of PolitiFact.com, a joint "fact-checking" operation of the Times and Miami Herald.

• Aug 23 2011

  SPN 19th Annual Meeting

  Seattle, Washington

  JMI's Bob McClure, Becky Liner, Bill Mattox, Thomas Perrin, Francisco Gonzalez, Jenny Stone, and Amar Ali attend SPN’s 19^th Annual Meeting in Seattle--sharing  ideas and debating policy at this national gathering of free-market, limited-government advocates.

• Aug 18 2011

  Economic Club of Florida Luncheon

  Tallahassee

  Policy Director Bob Sanchez attends the Economics Club monthly luncheon featuring a discussion by Ron Sachs and AARP Spokesman Dave Bruns regarding the “Choose Tallahassee” initiative to market the city as a retirement destination and the resultant economic benefits.

• Aug 18 2011

  JMI Meet-Up

  Ft. Lauderdale

  Join JMI for an evening of drinks and conversation in Ft. Lauderdale with Florida CFO Jeff Atwater and new media entrepreneur Justin Sayfie.
  
  Check JMI's Ft. Lauderdale Meet-Up Facebook event page for up-to-date details .  For more information, please contact JMI Donor Relations Manager Jenny Stone at 850.386.3131. or jstone@jamesmadison.org.

• Aug 17 2011

  JMI Meet-Up

  Miami

  Join JMI for an an evening of drinks and conversation in Miami with political strategist Brett Doster and JMI Sr. Fellow Dr. Marshall DeRosa.
  
  Check JMI's Miami Meet-Up Facebook event page for up-to-date details. For more information, please contact JMI Donor Relations Manager Jenny Stone at 850.386.3131. or jstone@jamesmadison.org.

• Aug 16 2011

  Panama City Board of Advisors Luncheon

  Panama City

  At its inaugural meeting, JMI Board Chairman Allan Bense and President Bob McClure welcomes members and guests of JMI's Panama City Board of Advisors and provides an update on The Institute and plans for the future.

• Aug 15 2011

  Florida Redistricting Hearings - Third Round

  South Florida & West Coast

  JMI policy staff will be attending and all members are encouraged to make their voices heard. The schedule for the August/September hearings (click on link for specific times and locations) is as follows:
  * August 15: Stuart
  * August 16: Boca Raton & Davie
  * August 17: Miami & South Miami
  * August 18: Key West
  * August 29: Tampa
  * August 30: Largo & Sarasota
  * August 31: Naples & Lehigh Acres
  * September 1: Clewiston
  
  In addition to the hearings, FloridaRedistricting.org provides a hub for public information, resources, and participation opportunities, including access to MyDistrictBuilder^™, the online tool for both Floridians and their legislators to suggest new district boundary lines.

• Aug 11 2011

  Florida Center/Right Meeting

  Tallahassee

  JMI President Bob McClure, Policy Director Bob Sanchez, Public Affairs Director Thomas Perrin, and Development Director Francisco Gonzalez attend the Center/Right monthly luncheon meeting featuring guest speakers Nancy Smith, Executive Editor Sunshine State News, and Richard McAdams, Florida liaison for the Heritage Foundation.

• Aug 10 2011

  Ocala Republican Business Council Luncheon

  Ocala

  JMI President Bob McClure speaks to members of the Ocala Republican Business Council regarding Florida’s economic and political climate.

• Aug 5 2011

  Friends of JMI Conference Call

  Statewide

  The Institute hosts Al Cardenas, Chairman of the American Conservative Union (ACU), for the August Friends of JMI Conference Call.
  
  ACU is partnering with JMI to co-sponsor CPAC Florida in Orlando on September 23--Mr. Cardenas discusses what is planned for that day and gives his views on the state of the conservative movement and the outlook for the future.
  
  If you are interested in participating in this call, please RSVP to Jenny Stone at: jstone@jamesmadison.org or call 850-386-3131.

• Aug 3 2011

  Ft. Lauderdale Downtown Rotary Club Luncheon

  Ft. Lauderdale

  Join JMI President Bob McClure as he keynotes the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Rotary Club luncheon.
   
  Specific details are forthcoming.  For more information, please contact JMI Donor Relations Manager Jenny Stone at 850.386.3131. or jstone@jamesmadison.org.

• Aug 2 2011

  Ft. Lauderdale Executives Association Meeting

  Ft. Lauderdale

  JMI President Bob McClure addresses Fort Lauderdale Executives Association meeting.

• Jul 29 2011

  Friedman Day Celebration

  Tallahassee

  In celebration of Nobel-Prize-winning-economist Milton Friedman's birthday, JMI will host “A Taste of Economics” lunch and lecture with Florida State University Economics Professor Dr. James Gwartney for rising high school seniors.
  

  Friday, July 29, 2011
  12 noon - 1:30 p.m.
  Northeast Branch Library @ 5513 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee
  Limited seating - RSVP to Jenny Stone at 850.386.3131 or jstone@jamesmadison.org

• Jul 29 2011

  Economic Club of Florida Luncheon

  Tallahassee

  JMI Founder Dr. Stanley Marshall and Policy Director Bob Sanchez attend the Economic Club's monthly luncheon featuring keynote speaker Cindy O'Connell, Secretary of the Florida Lottery, who speaks on the "Impact of the Florida Lottery on Florida's Education System."

• Jul 28 2011

  Capital Tiger Bay Luncheon

  Tallahassee

  JMI Policy Director Bob Sanchez and Intern Jason Weltman attend Capital Tiger Bay's monthly luncheon with keynote speaker Jeff Thredgold, nationally renowned economist and futurist.  Mr. Thredgold provides insight about the economic and political implications of the current Congressional showdown over raising (or not) the debt ceiling, our nation's current debt and deficit circumstances, and the potential impact these issues will have on the upcoming 2012 Presidential and Congressional elections.

• Jul 26 2011

  Institute for American Values: Center for Public Conversation

  New York City, NY

  JMI Resident Fellow Bill Mattox makes a presentation on thrift education at the Institute for American Values' Center for Public Conversation.

• Jul 24 2011

  International Mises University

  Auburn, Alabama

  JMI Research Associate Amar Ali attends the internationally renowned Mises University, a one week seminar on Austrian economics hosted by the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama.

• Jul 14 2011

  Florida Center/Right Meeting

  Tallahassee

  JMI staff and interns attend the Center/Right monthly luncheon meeting featuring keynote speaker Billy Buzzett of the Department of Community Affairs.

• Jul 12 2011

  2011 American Legion Florida Girls State

  Tallahassee

  JMI hosts the "Women in Government" panel at the 2011 American Legion Florida Girls State on Tuesday, July 12 at Florida State University.  The panel features four distinguished public servants representing all three branches of government:
  
  Jennifer Carroll, Lieutenant Governor of Florida
  Marti Coley, Member of the Florida House of Representatives
  Cindy O'Connell, Secretary of the Florida Lottery
  Nina Ashenafi Richardson, Leon County Judge
  
  JMI Director of Operations Becky Liner, former aide to U.S. Senator Bob Graham moderates the hour-long discussion, which gives 300+ statewide high school students insight into the inner workings of state and local government.

• Jul 11 2011

  Florida Redistricting Hearings - Second Round

  East Coast & Central Florida

  JMI policy staff will be attending and all members are encouraged to make their voices heard. The schedule for the July hearings (click on link for specific times and locations) is as follows:
  * July 11: Jacksonville
  * July 12: St. Augustine & Daytona Beach
  * July 13: The Villages & Gainesville
  * July 25: Lakeland
  * July 26: Wauchula & Wesley Chapel
  * July 27: Orlando
  * July 28: Melbourne
  
  In addition to the hearings, FloridaRedistricting.org provides a hub for public information, resources, and participation opportunities, including access to MyDistrictBuilder^™, the online tool for both Floridians and their legislators to suggest new district boundary lines.

• Jun 29 2011

  News in Education Workshop

  St. Petersburg

  Resident Fellow Bill Mattox presents JMI's “Celebrate Freedom” civics curriculum and forthcoming economics curriculum to attendees at the News in Education workshop in St. Petersburg.

• Jun 23 2011

  Congressional Outreach: Rep. Steve Southerland & Sen. Marco Rubio

  Washington, D.C.

  JMI Development Director Francisco Gonzalez meets with Rep. Steve Southerland and with Sen. Marco Rubio's policy staff at their Capitol Hill offices in Washington, D.C.

• Jun 23 2011

  Congressional Outreach: Rep. Paul Ryan & Medicaid Reform

  Nationwide

  JMI President Bob McClure participates in a conference call with U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), chairman of the House Budget Committee, regarding the imperative for Medicaid reform and the facts about his premium support model included in the budget plan that passed the House in April.

• Jun 20 2011

  Florida Redistricting Hearings - First Round

  Panhandle & Northwest Florida

  Every 10 years, after the results of the decennial federal census are released, lawmakers in every state must draw new boundaries for all of the legislative and congressional districts within their state. These new districts must be drawn in time for next election cycle.
  
  In accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1962 ruling in Baker v. Carr – the so-called “one man, one vote” decision – all districts must be as equal in population as practicable. In addition, a 2010 amendment to Florida’s state constitution added other criteria.
  
  In the months ahead, Florida’s legislative leaders will be seeking the public’s input as they undertake this task, the results of which will help determine the composition of the Legislature and of Florida’s delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives in the decade ahead.
  
  JMI policy staff will be attending and all members are encouraged to make their voices heard. The schedule for the June hearings is as follows:
  * June 20: Tallahassee, Capitol, 412 Knott Building, 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
  * June 21: Pensacola, WSRE-TV Amos Studio, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
  * June 21: Fort Walton Beach, Fort Walton Beach High, 6-9 p.m.
  * June 22: Panama City, Gulf Coast Community Center, 10-1 p.m. 
  
  In addition to the hearings, FloridaRedistricting.org provides a hub for public information, resources, and participation opportunities, including access to MyDistrictBuilder^™, the online tool for both Floridians and their legislators to suggest new district boundary lines.

• Jun 20 2011

  State Policy Network: Development Retreat

  Atlanta, Georgia

  JMI Development Director Francisco Gonzalez participates in a State Policy Network development retreat in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Jun 15 2011

  Friends of JMI Conference Call

  Statewide

  The Institute hosts Senator Joe Negron for the June Friends of JMI Conference Call.
  
  Senator Negron discussed the historic Medicaid reform legislation debated and passed during the 2011 Florida Legislative Session. This entitlement program consumes approximately one-third of the state budget (and growing). These reforms will, over the next few years, begin to rein in costs and allow more dollars to be allocated to other important programs.
  
  Medicaid is enormous and complex--this is an opportunity to learn more about the recently enacted reforms and how to articulate them to your colleagues and neighbors.
  
  If you are interested in participating in this call, please RSVP to Jenny Stone at: jstone@jamesmadison.org or call 850-386-3131

• Jun 9 2011

  JMI Board of Directors Meeting

  Orlando

  Members of The Institute's Board of Directors hold their 2011 2nd quarter meeting in Orlando with guest Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos.

• Jun 9 2011

  Orlando Board of Advisors Meeting

  Orlando

  JMI Board Chairman Allan Bense and President Bob McClure provide an analysis of the  2011 Legislative Session for members and guests of JMI's Orlando Board of Advisors.

• Jun 7 2011

  Sunrise Middle School Graduation

  Sunrise

  JMI Policy Director Bob Sanchez delivers the graduation address on the importance of civics education for Sunrise Middle School’s “Success Day.”

• May 25 2011

  Capital Tiger Bay Luncheon

  Tallahassee

  JMI policy staff and interns attend the Capital Tiger Bay Club monthly luncheon meeting featuring a review and inside commentary by members of the Capitol Press Corps on the 2011 Florida Legislative Session.

• May 17 2011

  Northeast Republican Club Meeting

  Tallahassee

  JMI Resident Fellow Bill Mattox speaks to the Northeast Republican Club regarding The Institute's Civics Education Initiative.

• May 13 2011

  Tallahassee Exchange Club Meeting

  Tallahassee

  JMI President Bob McClure provides an analysis of the 2011 Legislative Session at the weekly luncheon meeting of the Tallahassee Exchange Club.

• May 12 2011

  Economic Club of Florida Luncheon

  Tallahassee

  JMI Policy Director Bob Sanchez attends the Economic Club of Florida luncheon featuring keynote speaker Joseph Keating of CenterState Bank on the "Economic and Financial Outlook."

• May 2 2011

  Florida State History Fair

  Tallahassee

  More than 900 students plus parents and teachers traveled to Tallahassee from all around the state to compete in the Florida History Fair.  JMI staff and members participated in a variety of ways:
       ***Resident Fellow Bill Mattox served as a judge.
       ***Jacksonville Board of Advisors member Jerry Cameron performed three re-enactments of Patrick Henry before an appreciative audience of 300+ at the Museum of Florida History open house.
       ***Operations Director Becky Liner presented JMI's "Land of Liberty" award which goes to the best student project (essay, exhibit, documentary, or performance) about an immigrant, or group of immigrants, who came to this nation, embraced our founding ideals, and had a major impact on American life.

• Apr 13 2011

  Madison Movie Night V: "An Inconvenient Tax"

  Tallahassee

  JMI is promoting liberty through film in its Madison Movie Nights film series. The next featured movie, An Inconvenient Tax, will be shown on Wednesday, April 13 at 7:00 PM in HCB 310 on the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee.
  
   An Inconvenient Tax reveals how Congress uses our impossibly complex tax code to achieve political goals that have nothing to do with raising revenue. Featuring economic experts, commentators, and political voices such as Steve Forbes, Mike Huckabee, Noam Chomsky, David M. Walker, and others, the film traces the evolution of the income tax through wars, economic booms and busts, and presidencies. To inspire debate and encourage change, the film also presents several credible options for reform.
  
  Presenting the tax code as a burden that affects us all, this timely and engaging film transcends partisanship--and offers Americans a chance to unite in a grassroots movement for change. More details about the film, including a trailer, can be viewed at: http://aninconvenienttax.com.
  
  For more details on the JMI viewing on April 13 in Tallahassee, please contact Jenny Stone at: jstone@jamesmadison.org or call 850-386-3131.

• Apr 11 2011

  Charlotte County Republican Club Dinner

  Punta Gorda

  JMI Policy Director Bob Sanchez speaks on federal-state relations, especially the need for more state authority and less federal meddling, at the Charlotte County Republican Club dinner.

• Apr 11 2011

  Community Leaders Forum

  Miami

  JMI President Bob McClure and Board Member Fred Leonhardt attend a Community Leaders Forum in Miami.

• Apr 4 2011

  Economic Club of Florida Luncheon

  Tallahassee

  JMI staff attend the Economic Club of Florida luncheon featuring keynote speaker Jeff Atwater, Florida's Chief Financial Officer.

• Mar 31 2011

  Capital Tiger Bay Luncheon

  Tallahassee

  Policy Director Bob Sanchez attends the Capital Tiger Bay Club monthly luncheon meeting with featured speaker Dr. Walid Phares, international best-selling author of  The Coming Revolution: Struggle for Freedom in the Middle East and leading scholar and advisor on conflicts in the Middle East.

• Mar 31 2011

  Madison Day Event

  The Villages, Sumter County

  In celebration of James Madison's birthday, JMI hosts Madison Day events featuring Dan O'Connell as "Jemmy Madison," including a daytime performance for students of The Villages Charter School and an evening performance for JMI members, residents of The Villages, and other area students.
  

  Evening Performance:
  5:00 PM @ Lake Miona Recreation Center
  1526 Buena Vista Boulevard, The Villages

• Mar 29 2011

  Americans for Prosperity Dinner

  Tallahassee

  JMI President Bob McClure, Resident Fellow Bill Mattox, Development Director Francisco Gonzalez, Public Affairs Director Thomas Perrin, Senior Fellow Dr. Randy Holcombe, and JMI board members Fred Leonhardt and Jeff Swain attend the Americans for Prosperity “Keep’em Honest Summit” dinner  featuring speakers  Herman Cain, Tim Phillips, Mike Haridopolos, and Apryl Marie Fogel.

• Mar 29 2011

  Americans for Prosperity Summit

  Tallahassee

  JMI Resident Fellow Bill Mattox and Policy Director Bob Sanchez serve as panelists for the Americans for Prosperity “Keep’em Honest Summit.” Mattox discusses state level issues including pension reform and governmental transparency, and Sanchez discusses budget and federal level issues.

• Mar 24 2011

  Jacksonville Board of Advisors Luncheon

  Jacksonville

  JMI and the Jacksonville Board of Advisors host a luncheon featuring keynote speaker  Timothy Sandefur, Principal Attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation and Adjunct Scholar for the Cato Institute, on his new book, The Right to Earn a Living: Economic Freedom and the Law, followed by a book signing opportunity.
  

  March 24 - 12:30pm -  The River Club
  JMI Members $25 - Non-members $30
  For more information/RSVP (by March 18):
  contact Jenny Stone at jstone@jamesmadison.org or 1-866-340-3131

• Mar 24 2011

  Florida Center/Right Meeting

  Tallahassee

  JMI staff and interns attend the Center/Right luncheon featuring keynote speaker Grover Norquist.

• Mar 24 2011

  Orlando Board of Advisors Breakfast

  Orlando

  JMI and the Orlando Board of Advisors host a breakfast featuring keynote speaker  Timothy Sandefur, Principal Attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation and Adjunct Scholar for the Cato Institute, on his new book, The Right to Earn a Living: Economic Freedom and the Law, followed by a book signing opportunity.
  

  March 24,  7:30 am
  JMI Members Free - Non-members $15
  For more information/RSVP (by March 18):
  contact Jenny Stone at jstone@jamesmadison.org or 1-866-340-3131

• Mar 23 2011

  Tampa Bay Board of Advisors Breakfast

  Tampa

  JMI and the Tampa Bay Board of Advisors host a breakfast featuring keynote speaker  Timothy Sandefur, Principal Attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation and Adjunct Scholar for the Cato Institute, on his new book, The Right to Earn a Living: Economic Freedom and the Law, followed by a book signing opportunity.
  

  March 23,  7:30 am
  JMI Members Free - Non-members $15
  For more information/RSVP (by March 18):
  contact Jenny Stone at jstone@jamesmadison.org or 1-866-340-3131