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The South Jersey Call to Service Summit has a new date, Tuesday March 16, 2010 from 5-8pm. SIGN UP ONLINE.

Want to actively participate in your community? You are invited to join government and political experts from around the state to discuss how citizens can effect positive change- from cutting your property taxes to rooting out government corruption.

This free South Jersey Call to Service Summit will provide you with insider knowledge and skills to effectively tackle the problems facing your town and county. The Summit will offer free training, including expert analysis and insight from political insiders, and open discussion on each of these topics.

Speakers include:

Keynote Speaker: Gil Medina, Cushman Wakefield, former Secretary of Commerce, former Camden City Councilman 

Christopher Daggett, former DEP Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate
Debra P. DiLorenzo, President & CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey NJ State Senator Joseph Kyrillos
Paul Josephson, former Chief Counsel to the Governor and Legal Counsel to State Democratic Committee
Joan Wright, former Gov. Kean Cabinet Member & former Assemblywoman
Ted Mann, Founder, InJersey.com and Digital Director, Gannett News
Dr. Herman J. Saatkamp, Jr., President, Stockton College

Summit Program: 

 

  • 5-5:30: Networking & Registration (A Wing Gallery)
  • 5:30-5:40: Welcome to the Jersey Call to Service (Alton Auditorium)
  • 5:50-6:50: Break out Panels (B & C Wings)
  • 7:00-8:00: Call to Service Celebration (F Wing Atrium)

Break Out Panels:

  • Tools for Citizens to Control Prpoerty Taxes and Cut Government Waste
  • Citizen Leadership Service- New Opportunities to Serve on Government Policy Boards under the Citizen Service Act.
  • Citizen Control of Political Parties- Exploring the New Party Democracy Act
  • Citizen Journalism- A Cure for Closed Door Government

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Car Pooling available! Contact us 732-548-9798x2
Directions to Stockton College

WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING ABOUT THE SJ SUMMIT

  • "We urge local residents upset about soaring property taxes and concerned about maintaining the quality of their communities to attend. There has never been a more critical time for this kind of effort." Feb 2, 2010, Press of Atlantic City

  • "One of the most timely ideas is lowering the cost of local government. State aid to municipalities is dwindling as Trenton grapples with large deficits, which puts more pressure on local elected leaders to raise property taxes. The Citizens Campaign shows its volunteers how to present cost-cutting proposals to local governments. For example, eliminating benefits for part-time elected officials can save as much as $12,000 per person, lowering costs in even small towns by as much as $100,000." Jan 28, 2010, Philadelphia Inquirer