NCOC - Justice Scalia And A New Ken Burns Film

Passing along an invitation... Two things. I've collaborated with the National Conference on Citizenship through my work with CIRCLE. Also, I totally know David Smith and am grateful for his leadership in the area of civic engagement. - Karlo

2009 National Conference on Citizenship

Sustainable Impact: A Civic Return on Investment

Registration is open for the 2009 National Conference on Citizenship, being held September 9 at the Library of Congress.

Themed Sustainable Impact: A Civic Return on Investment, the conference will explore ways public engagement can lift us out of the tough times our country is facing by challenge the ways ROI is evaluated. NCoC feels it is important to encourage commitment to civic responsibility not only through dollars, but actions, collaborations, and economic decisions.

• Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia will give the keynote
• To release the 2009 America’s Civic Health Index and discuss the impact of the economic crisis on the civic health of states, we will be joined by former Florida Senator Bob Graham and Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie
• A preview of the new Ken Burns PBS documentary “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” will showcase the role of public lands in helping citizens realize the full meaning of democracy
• For the second year, Chief Judge Royce Lamberth will perform a naturalization ceremony welcoming America’s newest citizens

The National Conference on Citizenship is an annual event that focuses on the state of civic engagement in America, and is designed to bring together civic leaders, educators, CEOs, and representatives from each of the three branches of government to address issues related to our nation’s civic health. Visit http://ncoc.net/conference to register.