Public Events for the Week of April 22, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
No Public Events
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
8:00 a.m.
4th Annual ME Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference
Location: Augusta Civic Center
Background
Governor Paul LePage will deliver welcoming remarks at the Maine Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference, which highlights the partnership among the State Emergency Response Commission, The Maine Emergency Management Agency and Maine Association of Local Emergency Managers.
The Conference will feature:
• Keynote talks from two New England Emergency Managers (from the State of Vermont and the City of Springfield, Massachusetts) on unthinkable events they experienced last year.
• Two tracks of hazardous materials response workshops
• Hazmat Team Challenge
• Six tracks of a wide range of emergency management workshops
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
9:30 a.m.
Public Signing for the Mining Bill
Location: Cabinet Room
Background
Governor LePage will sign LD 1853, “An Act To Improve Environmental Oversight and Streamline Permitting for Metallic Mineral Mining in Maine.” Speakers include: Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner, Patricia Aho, Senator Tom Saviello (R-Franklin), Environmental and Natural Resources Committee Chair, and sponsor of the bill Representative John Martin (D-Eagle Lake).
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
10:00 a.m.
Public Signing of LD 1912, “An Act To Enourage Responsible Teen Driving”
Location: Cabinet Room
Background
Governor LePage will sign LD 1912, “An Act To Enourage Responsible Teen Driving.” The bill is sponsored by Senator Bill Diamond, (D-Cumberland).
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
6:00 p.m.
Annual Statewide Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Event
Location: Governor Hill Mansion, State Street, Augusta
Background
The Youth of the Year program, Boys & Girls Clubs of America's premier character and leadership initiative, recognizes outstanding contributions to a Club member's family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club as well as personal challenges and obstacles overcome. The Governor will deliver formal remarks and present awards.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Save-A-Lot Grand Opening
Location: The Concourse, Waterville
Background
Governor LePage, Save-A-Lot representatives, Waterville’s City Manager, Mike Roy and Waterville Main Street Executive Director, Shannon Haines will celebrate the grand opening of a new Save-A-Lot store in the Waterville Concourse.
Save-A-Lot grocery store network spans from Maine to California, serving more than 4 million shoppers each week. Customers enjoy grocery store bargains on exclusive Save-A-Lot brands and national brands, plus USDA-inspected beef, pork and poultry, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables and non-food items.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Town Hall at Nokomis Regional High School
Location: 266 Williams Road, Newport
Background
The Governor and members of his Cabinet will participate in a town hall meeting with citizens from Penobscot County. The event is free and open to the public and media.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Jobs for Maine’s Graduates 20th Annual Career Development Conference
8:15 a.m.
Location: Augusta Civic Center
Background
Governor LePage will deliver formal remarks at the Career Development Conference, or CDC, which celebrates the accomplishments of JMG seniors as they get ready to graduate from high school and take the next step into post-secondary education or careers.
During this event, more than 500 seniors and selected juniors converge on the Augusta Civic Center and take part in competitions that measure their skills in interviewing, job preparedness, team work, communication, and leadership.
Students also have a chance to showcase their accomplishments over the past year in the Career Association Marketplace, to win educational scholarships, and to network with professionals from Maine's business and college community in the Career and College Expo.
