Branch Program 4/23/2013

4:30
Founders Room

Movie Discussion: In the Heat of the Night
Leaders: Sid and Lola Berg

A Philadelphia detective (Sidney Poitier) becomes embroiled in a homicide investigation in a steamy southern town during the 1960s. The local sheriff (Rod Steiger) tries to keep order in this small town where many residents still regard slavery as the “natural order.” This movie crackles with tension and received five Academy Awards.

5:30
Presidents’ Hall

Business Meeting

6:00
Dinner

7:00
Presidents’ Hall

The Minnesota Election System
Mark Ritchie, Minnesota Secretary of State

The Voter ID Amendment has been defeated and Secretary Ritchie will speak about how citizens can be civically engaged and active participants in the election process. He will discuss why Minnesota has the best election system in the country and identify future election administration initiatives.