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		<title>What&#8217;s Ahead for California? Find out June 25 When Bay Area Economist Gary Schlossber Speaks</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:03:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris Hunt</dc:creator>
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California Economic Outlook
Friday, June 25 
7:45 a.m., Social
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Meeting
$20.00 includes breakfast buffet
MONTHLY MEETING $20

NOTE LOCATION
HYATT SUMMERFIELD SUITES 2611 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill. Located just off 680 with plenty of parking.
This is your opportunity to find out what is going on with California&#8217;s economy
Well-known Bay Area economist Gary E. Schlossberg is the [...]]]></description>
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California Economic Outlook<br />
<strong>Friday, June 25 </strong><br />
7:45 a.m., Social<br />
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Meeting<br />
$20.00 includes breakfast buffet</p>
<p>MONTHLY MEETING $20<br />
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<p><strong>NOTE LOCATION</strong><br />
HYATT SUMMERFIELD SUITES 2611 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill. Located just off 680 with plenty of parking.</p>
<p><strong>This is your opportunity to find out what is going on with California&#8217;s economy</strong><br />
Well-known Bay Area economist Gary E. Schlossberg is the featured speaker at the Friday, June 25th breakfast meeting of the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association. We are inundated daily with information about the economy but with little context. Here is your opportunity to ask those questions of an expert whose job it is to evaluate that input.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.contracostataxpayers.com/noted-economist-to-speak-june-25/clip_image002/" rel="attachment wp-att-266"><img src="http://www.contracostataxpayers.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/clip_image002.jpg" alt="" title="clip_image002" width="149" height="200" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-266" /></a>As senior economist with Wells Fargo, Gary Schlossberg is responsible for assessing the economic environment and providing input to the equity and fixed income portfolio management teams at Wells Capital Management which has over $349 billion assets under management. In this capacity he makes presentations to clients, prospects, and investment staff analyzing prospects for the financial markets. He is kwown as a terrific speaker.</p>
<p>Schlossberg entered the financial industry in 1972 as a researcher at the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board covering international economic conditions and joined Wells Fargo in 1974. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the City University of New York and a master’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University. Schlossberg is widely quoted a variety of news and industry publications in the Bay Area and national media.</p>
<p><strong>RSVP</strong><br />
Payment for all reservations is required. Early registration is suggested due to limited seating. Reservations can be made by phone, e-mail or at www.cocotax.org. If you have questions, please call me at 925-228-5610 or e-mail me at <a href="mailto:krishunt@cocotax.org">krishunt@cocotax.org</a>. Prepayment is greatly appreciated. Checks should be mailed to: P.O. Box 27, Martinez, CA 94553, payment can be made on line through Paypal on the CoCoTax website.</p>
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		<title>73rd Annual Meeting Honoring Retiring Contra Costa County Treasurer-Tax Collector Bill Pollacek</title>
		<link>http://www.contracostataxpayers.com/220/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:22:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris Hunt</dc:creator>
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California Economic Outlook
Friday, June 25
7:45 a.m., Social
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Meeting
$20.00 includes breakfast buffet
MONTHLY MEETING $20

NOTE LOCATION
HYATT SUMMERFIELD SUITES 2611 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill. Located just off 680 with plenty of parking.
 This is your opportunity to find out what is going on with California&#8217;s economy
Well-known Bay Area economist Gary E. Schlossberg is [...]]]></description>
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California Economic Outlook<br />
<strong>Friday, June 25</strong><br />
7:45 a.m., Social<br />
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Meeting<br />
$20.00 includes breakfast buffet</p>
<p>MONTHLY MEETING $20<br />
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<p><strong>NOTE LOCATION</strong><br />
HYATT SUMMERFIELD SUITES 2611 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill. Located just off 680 with plenty of parking.</p>
<p><strong> This is your opportunity to find out what is going on with California&#8217;s economy</strong><br />
Well-known Bay Area economist Gary E. Schlossberg is the featured speaker at the Friday, June 25th breakfast meeting of the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association.  We are inundated daily with information about the economy but with little contest. Here is your opportunity to ask those questions of an expert whose job it is to evaluate that input.     </p>
<p>As senior economist with Wells Fargo, Gary Schlossberg is responsible for assessing the economic environment and providing input to the equity and fixed income portfolio management teams at Wells Capital Management which has over $349 billion assets under management.  In this capacity he makes presentations to clients, prospects, and investment staff analyzing prospects for the financial markets. He is kwown as a terrific speaker.</p>
<p>Schlossberg entered the financial industry in 1972 as a researcher at the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board covering international economic conditions and joined Wells Fargo in 1974.  He earned a bachelor’s degree from the City University of New York and a master’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University.  Schlossberg is widely quoted a variety of news and industry publications in the Bay Area and national media.</p>
<p><strong>RSVP</strong><br />
Payment for all reservations is required. Early registration is suggested due to limited seating. Reservations can be made by phone, e-mail or at www.cocotax.org. If you have questions, please call me at 925-228-5610 or e-mail me at <a href="mailto:krishunt@cocotax.org">krishunt@cocotax.org</a>. Prepayment is greatly appreciated. Checks should be mailed to: P.O. Box 27, Martinez, CA 94553, payment can be made on line through Paypal on the CoCoTax website.</p>
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		<title>Author of &#8220;Plunder&#8221; Speaks February  26</title>
		<link>http://www.contracostataxpayers.com/author-of-plunder-speaks-february-26/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:06:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris Hunt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Breakfast Meeting of CoCoTax featuring Steven Greenhut, author of Plunder!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.contracostataxpayers.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Plunder.jpg"><img src="http://www.contracostataxpayers.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Plunder.jpg" alt="" title="Plunder" width="240" height="240" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-213" /></a>Steven Greenhut, author of the new book Plunder! (subtitle: &#8220;how public employees are raiding treasuries controlling our lives and bankrupting the nation&#8221;) will be speaking at the February 26th meeting of CoCoTax.  While the title is controversial, and the financial implications for all levels of government are daunting, it is the people we have elected &#8211; not the unions &#8211; who are ultimately responsible for the mess we find ourselves in.  </p>
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<p>Mr. Greenhut has been following this issue for years while on the Editorial Board of the Orange  County Register. His columns have also appeared in newspapers throughout the country. </p>
<p>Mr. Greenhut has just become the head of the Pacific Research Institute&#8217;s new journalism center in Sacramento. </p>
<p>Plunder! will be available for purchase at the meeting. </p>
<p>The Breakfast Meeting of the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association, will be held Friday, January 29, 2010, at 7:45 a.m., Social 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Meeting cost is $20.00 includes breakfast buffet</p>
<p>LOCATION: HYATT SUMMERFIELD SUITES 2622 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill. Located just off 680 with plenty of parking.</p>
<p>Payment for all reservations made is essential. Reservations can be made by phone, e-mail or at www.cocotax.org. If you have questions, please call me at 925-228-5610 or e-mail me at krishunt@cocotax.org. Prepayment is greatly appreciated. Checks should be mailed to: P.O. Box 27, Martinez, CA 94553, payment can be made on line through Paypal on the CoCoTax website.</p>
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		<title>SAVE THE DATE: CoCoTax Breakfast Meeting, Jan 29</title>
		<link>http://www.contracostataxpayers.com/save-the-date-cocotax-breakfast-meeting-jan-29/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:05:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris Hunt</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Breakfast Meeting of the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association, will be held <strong>Friday, January 29, 2010</strong>, at 7:45 a.m., Social 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Meeting<br />
$20.00 includes breakfast buffet</p>
<p>RSVP NOW<br />
MONTHLY MEETING $20<br />
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<p><strong>NOTE NEW LOCATION</strong><br />
HYATT SUMMERFIELD SUITES 2622 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill. Located just off 680 with plenty of parking.</p>
<p><strong>CHECK BACK FOR SPEAKER</strong></p>
<p><strong>RSVP</strong><br />
Due to our new location, payment for all reservations made is essential. Reservations can be made by phone, e- mail or at www.cocotax.org. If you have questions, please call me at 925-228-5610 or e-mail me at <a href="mailto:krishunt@cocotax.org">krishunt@cocotax.org</a>. Prepayment is greatly appreciated. Checks should be mailed to: P.O. Box 27, Martinez, CA 94553, payment can be made on line through Paypal on the CoCoTax website.</p>
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		<title>Joe Canciamilla speaks to Breakfast Meeting, Oct 30</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:13:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kris Hunt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Former Assemblyman Joe Canciamilla will be the guest speaker October 30 as the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association gathers for Breakfast Meeting at its new location!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.contracostataxpayers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/joe-canciamilla.jpg" alt="joe-canciamilla" title="joe-canciamilla" width="210" height="280" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-167" />Former Assemblyman Joe Canciamilla will be the guest speaker October 30, as the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association gathers for Breakfast Meeting at its new location!</p>
<p>FRIDAY, October 30, 2009 7:45 A.M. – SOCIAL<br />
8:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M. MEETING</p>
<p>The state of California is imploding financially. Due to term limits, we lost one of the “adults” who could work with both sides of the aisle AND who understands finance. We are fortunate in having the Hon. Joe Canciamilla as our guest speaker to talk about the state of the state and possible solutions.<br />
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<p><strong><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&#038;oe=UTF-8&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;q=hyatt+summerfield+pleasant+hill&#038;fb=1&#038;gl=us&#038;hq=hyatt+summerfield&#038;hnear=pleasant+hill&#038;cid=0,0,13859882842202159108&#038;ei=IKzXSuShKIbSsgOG2qCXBg&#038;ved=0CA4QnwIwAA&#038;z=16&#038;iwloc=A">IMPORTANT &#8212; NEW LOCATION &#8212; CLICK FOR MAP</a></strong><br />
HYATT SUMMERFIELD SUITES 2622 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill. Located just off 680 with plenty of parking.</p>
<p>COST:<br />
$20.00 Includes full breakfast buffet.<br />
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<p><img src="http://www.contracostataxpayers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Pge2.300wide.345high-260x300.gif" alt="Pge2.300wide.345high" title="Pge2.300wide.345high" width="160" height="200" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-171" />SPECIAL THANKS TO PGE FOR SPONSORING THIS MEETING</p>
<p>RSVP:<br />
Due to our new location, payment for all reservations made is essential.	Reservations can be made by phone, e- mail or at www.cocotax.org. If you have questions, please call me at 925-228-5610 or e-mail me at <a href="mailto:krishunt@cocotax.org">krishunt@cocotax.org</a>. Prepayment is greatly appreciated. Checks should be mailed to: P.O. Box 27, Martinez, CA 94553, payment can be made on line through Paypal on the CoCoTax website. </p>
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