The scheduled honored guest for the CMC’s annual SpringBoard dinner, this Friday, April 20th, has changed. Scheduled guest 90 year old Stetson Kennedy called to inform us he is currently being hospitalized with a stomach virus and will not be able to attend. In his place will be Gainesville’s own long time (though not as long) activist Scott Camil. A Veteran of two tours in Vietnam, Scott went on to be a founding member of Vietnam Veterans Against the War in 1971, and has kept active with founding Gainesville’s Veterans for Peace chapter in 1985, an organization which has recently re-activated under his leadership. He has also worked on many local political and issue campaigns. He will address the issue of “Empowerment” at the dinner.

Don’t forget, the CMC’s annual SpringBoard dinner is a fundraiser held every spring, catered by some of the best local restaurants in Gainesville. The event includes an art and gift raffle, including works by local artists, free massage gift certificates, and other prizes. The dinner and these generous donations help the CMC get a head start on fundraising for the summer, our typically dryer season. This fine combination of food, wine, art, and conversation promises to make the evening an enjoyable one.

When: Firday, April 20 from 6PM to 9PM
Where: The Home of Hal and Paula Stahmer, 4621 Clear Lake Drive
(directions available by calling the Civic Media Center, (352) 373-0010)
Tickets are $10 in advance (at the CMC), $15 at the door

Tell your friends, or come by yourself. You’re guaranteed a great time!

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