Across the USA, local Chambers of Commerce, Rotary Clubs and other civic organizations bring together businesspeople and community leaders for nonpartisan education, engagement and service. Wisconsin and Pennsylvania are two big states in American politics, subject to divisive, money-driven partisan battles around the clock now. But in this session, we’ll see how American Promise has created programs for volunteer leaders from across the political spectrum to unite and move their states forward. Judy Nagel & Howard Hauser, who are both businesspeople and Rotary presidents in Green Bay (WI) Rotary – and come from different political parties and perspectives- will share how they have build deep support for constitutional reform across the spectrum. Dave Black, the retired CEO & President of the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce.  David is also an award winning member of the American Promise Business Network, and is the architect of our ambitious and successful PA local Chamber engagement strategy that can be replicated in every state.

 

The easy thing is to talk with people who agree with you, or rant on social media about “the other side.” The easy thing won’t work. With deep experience and success in advocacy that unites and empowers Americans to work together, American Promise board member and former State Sen. Jim Rubens (R-NH), American Promise Executive Director Bill Cortese, and the American Promise digital communications team offer a crash course in finding the right words to use with your local legislator, at the dinner table, or with your neighbor. You’ll learn how to speak confidently about our national crisis of money corruption in politics and our constitutional solution– to anybody, regardless of political affiliation. We’ll share successful communications strategies, and get oriented on where, when, and how to harness the power of technology to elevate the issue of dark money spending in elections and unite Americans behind a lasting solution.

 

 

Why a Constitutional amendment? How do we do that? How will it work? What can I do? Join attorneys Brian Boyle and Julie Brogan for a workshop that offers a deeper dive into our legal strategy. The first part will focus on the language and theory behind the For Our Freedom Amendment — in plain English, we promise. We’ll get into the nuts and bolts of how the text of the amendment provides a constitutional solution to money corruption that drives the core problems in our country’s broken politics. We’re also launching a nationwide, state-based network of lawyers and others who can pitch in to help, whether writing op-eds, presenting to local bar associations, networking with key community leaders, or advising local volunteers in ballot or legislative processes. Bring your questions, your ideas, and your faith in our constitutional democracy and your fellow citizens!