(PACE) Breaking the Sound of Silence: Positive Action thru Civic Engagement (PACE)
Please see the web site: www.peoriaaz.gov/pace for full information.
Consider these findings from the 2011 Arizona Civic Health Index
- 9.4 percent of Arizonans attend local meetings about local issues
- 10 percent of us contact or visit a public official
- 58.3 percent of Arizonans talk with family, friends online frequently
Why the silence? Why the inaction of Arizonans? Let’s learn how to break the sound of silence and get involved in a way that is positive, constructive, and that makes a difference!
We are bringing together experts who are active in their community, and those who are experts in the field of civic engagement to provide insight and to challenge the silence in Arizona. Hear from a panel of experts on using the “New” media to engage others in meaningful conversation. Hear from another panel of experts on how to oppose an issue in a positive and meaningful way, through civil discourse and effective compromise.
The day will get underway with our keynote speaker, John Quinones, anchor of ABC TV's “What Would You Do?” and reporter for ABC News Primetime. Learn how he has gotten involved in the community in productive ways – and be prepared to answer the question for yourself: “What Can I Do?”
Who Should Attend:
- Leaders in the business, education, and government communities
- Elected officials
- Citizens wishing to be more involved
- Anyone seeking to stay engaged in their community
Speaker and Presenter Information
John Quinones, Anchor, ABC TV's "What Would You Do?", and a reporter for ABC News Primetime is the opening keynote speaker. Other speakers are Pearl Chang EsaubPresident & CEO, Expect More Arizona and Emily Nottingham who is the mother of Gabe Zimmerman (Gabrielle Giffords' congressional assistant) who was killed in the Tucson shooting tragedy. Please see the web site for additional panelists and information!Expected Number of Attendees
400Relevant Government Agencies
Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID, National Guard Association
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When
Thu, Feb 7, 2013, 8:30am - 4:00pm
Where
Arizona Broadway Theater
7701 West Paradise Lane
Peoria, AZ 85382
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Website
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Organizer
City of Peoria, AZ.