VIDEO: Barbara Wilson talks about Mental Health | | VIDEO: Dylan Roby speaks about Obamacare | | VIDEO: Dylan Roby answers questions about Obamacare | | Frank, our hospitality server rearranging the chairs for the 3rd time that day. . . We would like to thank Ron Williams and Frank for their attentiveness Frank, our hospitality server rearranging the chairs for the 3rd time that day. . . We would like to thank Ron Williams and Frank for their attentiveness
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Todd fueling up before the gathering. Todd fueling up before the gathering.
| | Minerva Williams Reading over the program Minerva Williams Reading over the program
| | Mrs Gaeta deciding where to sit and Linda Lott reviewing the handouts with Rick Lott. It was great meeting them finally after many email exchanges Mrs Gaeta deciding where to sit and Linda Lott reviewing the handouts with Rick Lott. It was great meeting them finally after many email exchanges
| | Peter Rothenberg greats audience members and introduces himself. Peter Rothenberg greats audience members and introduces himself.
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Audience members introducing themselves Audience members introducing themselves
| | Mamie Nelson (in red jacket reviews the suggested menu, while her niece signs in Mamie Nelson (in red jacket reviews the suggested menu, while her niece signs in
| | Guests starting to settle in Guests starting to settle in
| | Folks waiting in anticipation Folks waiting in anticipation
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Minerva Williams, explaining the changes in the healthcare reform requiring an "open discussion" Minerva Williams, explaining the changes in the healthcare reform requiring an "open discussion"
| | Minerva Williams, explaining the changes in the healthcare reform requiring an "open discussion" Minerva Williams, explaining the changes in the healthcare reform requiring an "open discussion"
| | Minerva Williams, explaining the changes in the healthcare reform requiring an "open discussion" Minerva Williams, explaining the changes in the healthcare reform requiring an "open discussion"
| | Barbara puts in her order Barbara puts in her order
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People are still arriving People are still arriving
| | Folks are putting in their orders Folks are putting in their orders
| | I call this the picture of Dr. Roby's "ANTICIPATION OR In Deep Thought" and relieving the butterflies! I call this the picture of Dr. Roby's "ANTICIPATION OR In Deep Thought" and relieving the butterflies!
| | Steve A Brooks, SCV Dem representative and Chair of the Endorsement Committee for the LACDP and DPSFV, introduces himself to audience members. Steve A Brooks, SCV Dem representative and Chair of the Endorsement Committee for the LACDP and DPSFV, introduces himself to audience members.
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Steve Brooks talks about SCV Dems Steve Brooks talks about SCV Dems
| | Michael R. Kulka, a Real Estate Executive, President of DAA, and Vice President of DPSFV introduces himself to the audience Michael R. Kulka, a Real Estate Executive, President of DAA, and Vice President of DPSFV introduces himself to the audience
| | Rick Drew, Chair of the Bermite CAG announces the November SCV City meeting. Rick Drew, Chair of the Bermite CAG announces the November SCV City meeting.
| | Rick Drew stresses the necessity of the audience to be aware of the Bermite situation happening in the middle of the city Rick Drew stresses the necessity of the audience to be aware of the Bermite situation happening in the middle of the city
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Alan Ferdman, City Council candidate stresses his concerns for representing the Santa Clarita citizens and having healthcare reform. Alan Ferdman, City Council candidate stresses his concerns for representing the Santa Clarita citizens and having healthcare reform.
| | Alan Ferdman introduces himself as candidate for the Santa Clarita Valley City Council. Alan Ferdman introduces himself as candidate for the Santa Clarita Valley City Council.
| | Mamie Nelson beams as she introduces her son and niece. Mamie Nelson beams as she introduces her son and niece.
| | What can I saw, it was a joke and I can't say it as Mamie Nelson did What can I saw, it was a joke and I can't say it as Mamie Nelson did
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Roz Scarbrough, President of SFV NAACP introduces herself and expresses her concerns for healthcare reform and an opportunity to hear questions and answers. Roz Scarbrough, President of SFV NAACP introduces herself and expresses her concerns for healthcare reform and an opportunity to hear questions and answers.
| | San Fernando Valley OFA Rep Peter Rothenberg San Fernando Valley OFA Rep Peter Rothenberg
| | Paul L. Gaeta, Friendly Valley Political Discussion club member was in the house Paul L. Gaeta, Friendly Valley Political Discussion club member was in the house
| | Mary Jean Gaeta, member of the political discussion group at Friendly Valley expresses her concerns regarding high healthcare costs Mary Jean Gaeta, member of the political discussion group at Friendly Valley expresses her concerns regarding high healthcare costs
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Steven Kassel, an MFT hamming it up in his introduction Steven Kassel, an MFT hamming it up in his introduction
| | Steven Kassel Steven Kassel
| | Linda Lott added frivolity to the seriousness of healthcare reform. Linda Lott added frivolity to the seriousness of healthcare reform.
| | Rick Lott, SCV retiree adds how he is concerned over the misinformation campaign by those who don't want to see Obamacare work. Rick Lott, SCV retiree adds how he is concerned over the misinformation campaign by those who don't want to see Obamacare work.
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Rick Lott introduces himself while his wife listens in Rick Lott introduces himself while his wife listens in
| | Barbara B Wilson introduces herself Barbara B Wilson introduces herself
| | Barbara continues Barbara continues
| | SCV OFA Rep SherryAn Lima introduces herself SCV OFA Rep SherryAn Lima introduces herself
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SherryAn Lima of OFA introduces herself SherryAn Lima of OFA introduces herself
| | People came from all over to attend People came from all over to attend
| | SherryAn announces OFA starting a women's group to work with Democrats in Santa Clarita Valley SherryAn announces OFA starting a women's group to work with Democrats in Santa Clarita Valley
| | SherryAn states that there is a need for women to become more united. Sandra Rosenthal Cattell looks on approvingly. SherryAn states that there is a need for women to become more united. Sandra Rosenthal Cattell looks on approvingly.
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Peope around the room all introduce themselves Peope around the room all introduce themselves
| | Mike Talbot introduces himself while Roy looks on Mike Talbot introduces himself while Roy looks on
| | Roy McAree, retiree, shares his hope for Healthcare reform Roy McAree, retiree, shares his hope for Healthcare reform
| | Carole Lutness, a small business owner, introduces herself to the audience. She has over 30 years of Marriage, Family Therapy as a certified master social worker with LA County while her husband listens Carole Lutness, a small business owner, introduces herself to the audience. She has over 30 years of Marriage, Family Therapy as a certified master social worker with LA County while her husband listens
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Carole Lutness is a strong advocate for single payer but is also concerned over the misinformation being promoted by those who don't want to see Obamacare work. Carole Lutness is a strong advocate for single payer but is also concerned over the misinformation being promoted by those who don't want to see Obamacare work.
| | David Lutness of Valencia stresses the preference for single payer also David Lutness of Valencia stresses the preference for single payer also
| | Thespian Sy Richardson says he wants to know the facts about Obamacare Thespian Sy Richardson says he wants to know the facts about Obamacare
| | Theresa Richardson, actress and dancer, expresses her desire to know more about Obamacare Theresa Richardson, actress and dancer, expresses her desire to know more about Obamacare
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Jim Soliz introduces himself Jim Soliz introduces himself
| | Guest Diana Sevanian is a registered nurse and healthcare writer Guest Diana Sevanian is a registered nurse and healthcare writer
| | Diana Sevanian expresses her healthcare concerns as a healthcare writer and nurse she is seeking facts. Diana Sevanian expresses her healthcare concerns as a healthcare writer and nurse she is seeking facts.
| | Sandra Rosenthal Cattell says she is an advocate for healthcare reform and is pleased the discussion is occuring. Sandra Rosenthal Cattell says she is an advocate for healthcare reform and is pleased the discussion is occuring.
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Minerva Williams emcees the program Minerva Williams emcees the program
| | Minerva laughs at Peter's joke Minerva laughs at Peter's joke
| | Minerva Williams introduces her partner in financial study and research Mary Jane Wagner Minerva Williams introduces her partner in financial study and research Mary Jane Wagner
| | Barbara B Wilson expresses the need for the general community to stop stigmatizing individuals and families working through mental health issues Barbara B Wilson expresses the need for the general community to stop stigmatizing individuals and families working through mental health issues
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Barbara B Wilson announces her 24-hour help line services mentalhealthhookup.com Barbara B Wilson announces her 24-hour help line services mentalhealthhookup.com
| | Dylan Roby, PhD was the keynote speaker for the evening helping us seek answers to many questions regarding Obamacare. We thank him for joining our inquisitive group. Dylan Roby, PhD was the keynote speaker for the evening helping us seek answers to many questions regarding Obamacare. We thank him for joining our inquisitive group.
| | Dr. Dylan Roby gives an example of how the tax credits work for small business owners. Dr. Dylan Roby gives an example of how the tax credits work for small business owners.
| | Audience listens intently or scribble down notes Audience listens intently or scribble down notes
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Audience listens intently Audience listens intently
| | Happy about Obamacare finally going into effect Happy about Obamacare finally going into effect
| | Jim Soliz Jim Soliz
| | DAA President Michael Kulka DAA President Michael Kulka
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Theresa Richardson Theresa Richardson
| | Sy Richardson Sy Richardson
| | SherryAn Lima and her daughter SherryAn Lima and her daughter
| | Steve Brooks Steve Brooks
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City Council candidate Alan Ferdman City Council candidate Alan Ferdman
| | Mamie Nelson Mamie Nelson
| | Mamie's Daughter Sandy Willis Mamie's Daughter Sandy Willis
| | Todd Bullock and Sandy Willis Todd Bullock and Sandy Willis
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Sy Richardson Sy Richardson
| | Roy McAreie Roy McAreie
| | Carefully considering the benefits of Obamacare Carefully considering the benefits of Obamacare
| | Audience has many questions Audience has many questions
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Folks are praying for Obamacare Folks are praying for Obamacare
| | Presentation has audience mesmorized Presentation has audience mesmorized
| | Presentation has audience mesmorized Presentation has audience mesmorized
| | Eveyone is fascinated by the prospect of the ACA Eveyone is fascinated by the prospect of the ACA
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Steven Kassel has a question Steven Kassel has a question
| | World renown videographer Todd Hoover World renown videographer Todd Hoover
| | Dr. Dylan Roby continues to elaborate on the Afordable Care Act Dr. Dylan Roby continues to elaborate on the Afordable Care Act
| | Poster explains benefits of Obamacare Poster explains benefits of Obamacare
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Dr. Dylan Roby speaks Dr. Dylan Roby speaks
| | Dr. Dylan Roby speaks Dr. Dylan Roby speaks
| | Todd Hoover taking the video Todd Hoover taking the video
| | People have many questions People have many questions
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Peter Rothenberg takes copious notes Peter Rothenberg takes copious notes
| | Dr. Dylan Roby Dr. Dylan Roby
| | Dr. Dylan Roby was quite detailed in answering questions and often animated with hand gesturing. And often explaining some industry terms. Dr. Dylan Roby was quite detailed in answering questions and often animated with hand gesturing. And often explaining some industry terms.
| | Mary Jane Wagner, of TransAmerica Financial Services, was on hand to help out in reading and answering insurance questions Mary Jane Wagner, of TransAmerica Financial Services, was on hand to help out in reading and answering insurance questions
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Dr. Roby brought UCLA Business Bears. Peter Rothenberg of OFA group the poster reminders instill the "musts" of Obamacare . . .We thank them both for their attention to detail. Dr. Roby brought UCLA Business Bears. Peter Rothenberg of OFA group the poster reminders instill the "musts" of Obamacare . . .We thank them both for their attention to detail.
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| | Mary Jane Wagner listens to one of responses by Dr. Roby Mary Jane Wagner listens to one of responses by Dr. Roby
| | Dr Roby explains how the new Obamacare law allows adult children 26 years of age can be added to parent's insurance plan. Dr Roby explains how the new Obamacare law allows adult children 26 years of age can be added to parent's insurance plan.
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Dr. Dylan Roby explains that Obamacare bans "pre-existing conditions" for medical assistance. It is no longer permitted Dr. Dylan Roby explains that Obamacare bans "pre-existing conditions" for medical assistance. It is no longer permitted
| | Barbara (in blue top) listens to Dr. Roby's response to mental health advantages. Barbara (in blue top) listens to Dr. Roby's response to mental health advantages.
| | Steven Kassel , a MFT (Marriage Family Therapist) asks questions regarding billing information. Steven Kassel , a MFT (Marriage Family Therapist) asks questions regarding billing information.
| | Psychiatric Social Worker Barbara B. Wilson Psychiatric Social Worker Barbara B. Wilson
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People engage in discussions after event People engage in discussions after event
| | Barbara B. Wilson, CEO of Mental Health Hookup Barbara B. Wilson, CEO of Mental Health Hookup
| | Rick Lott Rick Lott
| | Dr. Dylan Roby wraps up Dr. Dylan Roby wraps up
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Dr. Dylan Roby wraps up Dr. Dylan Roby wraps up
| | Mamie with her kids Mamie with her kids
| | SherryAn's daughter SherryAn's daughter
| | Folks talking on the way out the door Folks talking on the way out the door
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Dave Lutness, Steve Brooks Dave Lutness, Steve Brooks
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