V4CF's meeting scheduled Tues., April 7

Just a reminder:

Our next Volunteers for Change-Fresno group meeting is scheduled 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, in the large meeting room at the Fig Garden Library, 3071 W. Bullard Ave., in Fresno. The library is on the southwest corner of Bullard and Marks, in the shopping center.

Our meeting will include:

• A brief presentation by Hands On of Central California, a local group whose mission is similar to our own, to discuss potential Earth Day events;
  
  
• A primer on California’s budget propositions, coming up for the public’s vote in May;
  
  
• A talk-and-take action chat about options for our next Volunteers for Change-Fresno 'Call to Action'; and
  
  
• A quick and voluntary "pass o'the hat" to fund some V4CF basics, like paper and printer ink.

Expect an invigorating, inspiring and intelligent meeting! We hope to see you there!

President Obama to France: 'America is changing'

From our member Ruth Afifi comes this, a video of President Obama's speech and town-hall meeting in Strasbourg, France. Ruth describes the speech as "very good, and different from others Obama has given."

Get comfortable -- the video is nearly an hour long, but well worth the time investment.

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President Obama's weekly address: A reminder about dedication to service

From our friends at Whitehouse.gov:

In his weekly address, President Obama addresses the people of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota as they face down disastrous flooding. He speaks of what the government is doing, but also stresses that times of crisis like this are reminders of the need and opportunity Americans have to keep their dedication to service.