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and evaluated. However, other states have tried to eliminate tenure in general, as was done in 2010 by a Miami legislator here. AFC pushed back hard at that time and our lobbying effort resulted in the bill being withdrawn. This year the AFC has contracted with the prestigious GrayRobinson firm for lobbying and governmental consulting. In this issue is a bio on our new lobbyists, Mike Huey, Chris Hansen, and Todd Steibly. In filling the shoes of our former contract lobbyist, Sen. Ken Plante, they bring a fresh level of connectivity and legislative strategy to AFC. Your AFC stands as one of the largest and most visible higher education organizations in the country, let alone the state. There is really no other
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association like the AFC. With inclusive membership eligibility for any college employee, and the support of 28 institutions, 18 commissions, and 30 chapters, the AFC annually makes its mark on the Florida political landscape. I encourage all AFC members to spread the gospel of association membership and help others decide that joining the AFC is just the right thing to do. Our efforts benefit all college system employees, members and nonmembers, but we can sure use the support of as many as possible. And for only about a buck and a half each paycheck, you get a lot in return. Help us reach 10,000 this year.
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