10. If you’re not there, we might elect you to something. Consider yourself warned.
9. Do you really want to leave the planning of Amherst’s future to all those whackos who will show up?
8. Finally – your big chance to suggest that Demolition Derby event on the Common that you’ve been dreaming about.
7. Three words: Broader Tax Base
6. If way more people show up than they had anticipated, you can make snide jokes like “And we’re paying these people to help us plan?”
5. It’s like voting – if you don’t participate in the process, you can’t complain about the outcome.
4. What if that rumor about them giving away a million dollars isn’t just a rumor?
3. You have opinions and ideas. They want to hear them. Duh!
2. Stickers are fun!
1. It’s a huge opportunity, it’s only 2 hours of your life and it’s important to have as many people involved as possible.

Five idea-gathering meetings have been scheduled. Please choose one that is convenient for you to attend. See you there!

Thursday, October 12 - 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Amherst Regional Middle School

Saturday, October 14 - 10 a.m. - 12 noon Amherst Regional Middle School

Wednesday, October 18 - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Jones Library Downtown

Wednesday, October 18 - 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church, North Amherst

Friday, October 20 - 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Hampshire College-Franklin Patterson Hall

-- Stephanie O'Keeffe