TO EDUCATE THE CITIZENS ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR LIVES. THIS IS DONE BY PROVIDING A SPEAKER FORUM EACH MONTH THROUGH A MONTHLY MEETING. THE SPEAKERS TYPICALLY HAVE SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE IN A PARTICULAR SUBJECT PERTAINING TO ISSUES RANGING FROM CITY, COUNTY, STATE, FEDERAL AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES. THE FORUMS PROVIDE THE ATTENDEES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS TO OBTAIN INFORMATION THAT MIGHT NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ANY OTHER WAY.