Citizens’ Symposiums for Presidential Preferences and National Issues Agenda
April 18-20, 2008
Friday, April 18
Business Cycles and Savings Protecting the Savings of the American Family and Safeguarding the Global Environment
College Savings Plans: Average college costs are rising more than 10% per year, and most families have not saved enough for future educational needs. How can we best save for the future costs of our school of choice?
Personal Retirement and Estate Planning Within the Major Paradigm Shifts in Economic Cyclical Patterns of the U.S. and the Global Economy: What are my options now and in the future for retirement savings? Can I invest in a way that does not depend upon my employer’s financial health? How much will I need to save?
Stewardship and Financial Freedom: Protecting the savings of the American family and safeguarding the global environment. Charitable Remainder Trusts designed to protect the American family, the U.S. infrastructure, and the environment as well.
Long-Term Care Insurance: The need is NOW and the options are limited!
The Real Estate Market: The Future of REITS and 1031 Exchange Programs
Alternative Forms of Savings for the 21st Century: Fixed Annuities coupled with the S&P500 Equity Index Program Guidelines
Managing Family Credit Card Debt
Managing Student Loan Debt
Energy Efficiency
Safe Nuclear Waste Storage
CO2 Separation, Storage, Sequestration and Use
Solar Power and other Renewables
Saturday, April 19
Dialogue Sessions with the Candidates
A vote will be taken among the delegates at the conclusion of each session to determine
the preferred candidate based on leadership and position(s).
Morning Sessions:
Health Care in America
The Environment
Alternative energy
Afternoon sessions:
Education needs
Immigration policy
The U.S. economy in a global community
Iraq and Middle East Peace
Sunday, April 20
Morning Session:
Straw vote for President of the United States
Results of the Straw Vote and Concluding Remarks