LBJ Library & Museum Future Forum Masthead
"...and the doers and the builders will take up the front line." -Lyndon Baines Johnson
Future Forum Newsletter
 April 2007
Dear Catherine,

You know what they say about April Showers (we certainly had lots of March showers). If you are like us, you are getting ready to frolic in lots of May flowers soon. But, first, we have a few more Future Forum events.

Come watch a film on Sarge Shriver or join the Film Cluster for a film and fun discussion. Plus, we will have some opportunities for members to attend tapings of Texas Monthly Talks, so keep your eyes and mailboxes open for more information.

Plus, with the advent of Spring, we are cleaning the cobwebs out of our heads and doing some Spring cleaning (also known as planning and brainstorming). We are working on ways to improve the Future Forum, so if you have any ideas to share, please let us know. You can email us at catherine@lbjlibrary.net.

Coming in May, a debate between Christopher Hitchens and Marvin Olasky, plus other great events still brewing.

There are lots of good events coming up, so get ready for a great Spring.

Upcoming Events
See What We Have in Store

Future Forum members have been offered a special opportunity to join Evan Smith and Texas Monthly Talks for an intimate conversation with Bob Schieffer. Emmy-winning journalist Bob Schieffer has covered Washington, D.C. for CBS News for more than 30 years and served as moderator of Face the Nation since 1991. He has covered every presidential campaign and Democratic and Republican national convention since 1972 and anchored the CBS Evening News from March 2005 to August 2006.

Tuesday, April 3, at 2:30 p.m. (Please arrive by 2:00 p.m.)
KLRU Studio A (Austin City Limits Studio)
2504-B Whitis (Southeast corner of 26th and Guadalupe), 6th Floor

Please RSVP by Monday, April 2. Space is limited, please click here to reserve your seats now.

Future Forum members are invited to an upcoming Friends of the LBJ Library event, An Evening With Maria Shriver, on April 17. Ms. Shriver will present American Idealist: The Story of Sargent Shriver, a documentary honoring her father's legacy. This event will be held at the Paramount Theatre, at 6:30 p.m. on April 17. More information to come via email.

Save the date - On May 14, the Future Forum will present a debate on religion and politics between Christopher Hitchens and Marvin Olasky.

More about the Future Forum: The purpose of the Future Forum is to expand the involvement of young Texans with the LBJ Library and its programs by initiating dialogue about current issues and by providing educational and cultural information to its members. It is the ultimate goal of the Future Forum to foster greater civic involvement within our community. Future Forum seeks to inspire!
Cluster Activity

If you would like to be added to the Film Cluster email list, or have a suggestion for a film, please email Taline Manassian. See you at the movies!

If you would like to be added to the Book Club list, please email Rob Crosnoe .

If you would like to help plan events for the Cultural Cluster , please email Cindy LaFrance or email the Future Forum. For more information and/or to join the cultural cluster, email Cindy LaFrance.

Future Forum Clusters
Doers & Builders
April's Doers and Builders - Young Men's Business League

The Future Forum serves as a nexus for Austin's leaders. Our members are actively engaged in many organizations. We encourage you to find out more about these Doers and Builders Organizations on our website.

Founded in 1913, The Young Men's Business League owns and operates the Austin Sunshine Camps. The Austin Sunshine Camps offer a week-long summer camp experience to at risk area youth who would not otherwise have this opportunity. We are volunteer-driven, depending on the energy and talents of the YMBL for fundraising, facilities development, and board governance. We invite you to join us by contributing to our proven programs for youths who are the future of our community.

For more information, please visit www.sunshinecamps.org.
What else is Happening at the LBJ Library and Museum?
Come take advantage of our great programs

April 4, 2007
Lunch and Live Music on the Lawn
Bring your lunch and listen to the UT Steel Pan Ensemble on the lawn in front of the LBJ Library and Museum from noon to 2 p.m. Tea provided by Sweet Leaf Tea and gelato provided by Teo.

April 9, 2007
Matthew Waxman on "Transatlantic Perspectives on the War on Terror"
This lecture is part of the International Speaker Series presented by the Robert Strauss Center for International Security and Law. 5-6:30 p.m. in the Brown Room on the 10th floor of the LBJ Library and Museum. Tickets are not required.

April 10, 2007
Judith Weisenfeld on "Projecting Blackness: African American Religion in American Film"
This lecture is part of the Diversity, Politics and Religion in American Public Life series presented by the Center for Women's and Gender Studies, the Religious Studies program, and the LBJ Library. 6-8 p.m. in the Atrium on the 10th floor of the LBJ Library and Museum. Tickets are not required.
Recent Events And Updates on Past Events/Speakers

On March 16, Marybeth Peters and Chris Castle entertained and educated Future Forum members with a SXSX-inspired discussion of copyright and entertainment. Ms. Peters is the U.S. Register of Copyrights and Mr. Castle is an entertainment lawyer based in LA. The Austin Music Foundation co-sponsored this event.

Thanks to those of you who were able to join us - it was an interesting insight into the legal issues related to copyright with examples from recent cases.
A Passel of Other Information You Need to Know . . .
Become a Member of Future Forum

Please be sure you have renewed for the 2006-2007 season! You can Renew (or join) online now.
And, if you join now, we'll throw in the 2007-2008 season for free - yes, that is how much we want you back in the fold! If you are unsure if you've renewed or have any questions about your membership, please contact Sarah Groos at (512) 721-0176.

Also, if you are a current member and haven't collected your FREE Future Forum t-shirt, please let us know and we'll set one aside for you at our next event.

Other LBJ Family sites -
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Renew or join now!
Thanks to our Founding Sponsors:

Texas Monthly
GSD&M

and our Sponsors:

James G. Kaighin, Jr.
Jack and Patsy Martin
The Ratliff Law Firm

Thank you for your continued involvement in, and support of, the Future Forum.

Sincerely,


Catherine Robb
LBJ Future Forum
phone: 721-0232