The Twitter forum is an extension of a conversation that began in June 2009 when the Governor asked the public for new ideas on the state budget. This discussion spurred one of Twitter’s most popular trending topics with its use of the #myidea4ca hashtag.

“I am personally committed to making government more accessible and responsive through social media tools like Twitter and MyIdea4CA,” said Schwarzenegger. “I’ve gotten great feedback from Californians through Twitter, and I’m sure that this new Web site will allow us to hear more ideas and help identify new ways to approach the challenging situations that face our state.”

Ideas can be submitted to the Web site through a Twitter account with the hashtag #myidea4ca.

MyIdea4CA.com centralizes the Twitter conversation by indexing tweets so they can be searched, sorted and ranked. It also extends the conversation by allowing users to vote and add comments.

Through this new Web site, the #myidea4ca hashtag has now been expanded to include 18 categories that cover issues ranging from transportation to state parks.

The two-hour meeting will begin at 1 p.m. at the Lakeport McDonald's meeting room on Todd Road.

If you get hungry or thirsty you can always buy food and drinks before, during or after the meeting.

Come and share your stories with a friendly group of like-minded people.

The club meets on the last Saturday of each month. Sign up for free automatic meeting reminders at http://meetup.com/lcflyingsaucerclub , email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call him at 707-263-3391.

Needed are those with computer skills to add what makes Lake County unique to a National Geographic Web site which will promote geotourism on the North Coast.

If you have some time each week, you can work on your own computer, receive nominations via email, conduct research the Internet and make local calls for more follow up information.

This volunteer position can be for those of any age who love Lake County.

E-mail Lori Peters at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. The chamber also can be contacted at 707-994-3600 .

The Acme Foundation’s annual fundraiser this year will be a champagne brunch at Rob Roy Golf Club on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission is $30 per person and will include a brunch consisting of scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, sausage, home fried potatoes, biscuits and gravy, chili rellenos, fresh fruit, assorted chilled juices, coffee, tea and a glass of champagne.

Music will be provided by John Zimmerman and the event will have Lake County’s own Eric Patrick, as M.C.

A silent auction and raffle will be held to help raise funds to provide grants to low income seniors and disabled persons for the veterinary treatment of their seriously ill cats and dogs.

A sample of some of the donations in the auction and raffle include wines from Lake County, art work from nationally known artists, unique pet items, Disney tickets, Shakespeare Festival tickets, designer home decorator items, gift certificates and much more.

The foundation originally started in the Bay Area in 1998 by Pat and Jon Meyer and continues to give 100 percent of its net proceeds to qualifying grant recipients.

As of August 2009, Acme has given out over $86,000 in grants.

Due to limited seating, to attend the upcoming fundraiser prepaid reservations by Sept. 15 are required.

Checks should be made payable to “Acme Foundation” and mailed to Pat Meyer, Attn: Acme 2009, POB 308, Cobb, CA 95426.

For more information about the Acme Foundation visit www.acmefoundation.org or call 707-928-5200.