What’s At Stake? Community Conversations to Weigh the Benefits and Risks of Expanded Legal Gambling in NH

On Saturday, February 13th, 2010, (snow date Feb. 20), hundreds of citizens in 11 locations across New Hampshire will have an opportunity to participate in small group, facilitated daylong community-based conversations to address the question “What’s At Stake? Community Conversations to Weigh the Benefits and Risks of Expanded Legal Gambling in NH.” Participants must register prior to the session – lunch and snacks provided. Results will be reported to the Governor’s Study Commission on Expanded Gambling.

Why is this Important?
Expanded legal gambling will touch the lives of New Hampshire citizens in different ways, so it is important for NH citizens from all walks of life to participate in this discussion. This is an opportunity to explore new ideas, to talk about what you value, and to share your hopes and vision for NH with other community friends and neighbors. In facilitated, small group discussions, citizens at each location will break into groups of 6-15 people. In a quiet atmosphere, with no interruptions you will be able to make your voice heard and to learn from others. Regardless of your opinion – whether you are pro-gambling, anti-gambling, neutral or undecided – we want you to participate in this conversation.

Where and When?
Saturday Feb. 13, 2010, (Snow date Feb. 20), from 9am to 4pm (check-in and refreshments start at 8:30 am). If snow or ice is predicted, please call 1.877.338.5322 or check the website. Lunch is included. Community conversations will take place in the following locations:
Berlin
Concord
Conway
Keene
Laconia
Lebanon
Littleton
Manchester
Portsmouth
Rochester
Salem

What Do I Do?
Register at our website http://whatsatstake.unh.edu, call toll free 877-338-5322, or email us at whats.at.stake@unh.edu or maparker@unh.edu. Sponsored by the University of New Hampshire, with support from UNH Cooperative Extension and the NH Humanities Council.