Date:  Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Time:  7:00 pm
Place: Santa Monica Main Library MLK Auditorium (first floor), 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 90401

With the Affordable Care Act in danger of being repealed by Republicans, the Santa Monica Democratic Club is proud to host a panel of healthcare policy experts who will discuss the progressive way forward in healthcare reform both at the state and national level. The panel will be moderated by club co-President Dr. Sion Roy and will feature:

• Dr. Paul Song, Radiation Oncologist and candidate for State Insurance Commissioner
• Professor Gerald Kominski, Director of UCLA Center for Health Policy Research
• Gustavo Friederichsen, CEO of LA County Medical Association

For first time and new members, the Executive Board of the club will be available from 6:30-7:00 for an informal meet and greet. The main program will start at 7:00pm. The event is free and open to the public. There will be a Q and A opportunity. Light refreshments will be provided. Parking available. Handicap accessible.

We are also pleased to announce the results of the Executive Board election at our February meeting:
•    Co-Presidents – Jon Katz and Sion Roy
•    Vice President of Political Action – Barbie Appelquist
•    Vice President of Membership – Tom Peters
•    Vice President of Programs – Peter Bradley
•    Vice President of Communication – Michael Soloff
•    Treasurer – Derek Devermont
•    Recording Secretary – Janine Bush

At large members (5 elected by membership):
•    Harriet Beck
•    Patricia Hoffman
•    Genise Schnitman
•    Rachel Sene
•    Dolores Sloan