2012 Earth Charter Summit on Economic Justice

You’re Invited!

Quad Cities 5th Annual 2012 Earth Charter Summit:

Saturday, September 15, 2012
9:00am – 3:00pm
Western Illinois University
Riverfront Campus
3300 River Drive, Moline, IL

Keynote Speaker:

Ellen Augustine, M.A.,  notmypriorities.org

Ellen is a speaker and author on creating a just, peaceful, and sustainable world. She founded/co-founded four nonprofits on environmental regeneration, media violence, international citizen diplomacy, and mentoring at-risk youth. She is a contributing author to A Game As Old As Empire: The Secret World of Economic Hit Men and the Web of Global Corruption. She is co-author of Taking Back Our Lives in the Age of Corporate Dominance (as Ellen Schwartz). She has presented “Stories of Hope” at universities and associations-profiles of people who are creating businesses which increase profits by incorporating eco-initiatives, and communities and schools which truly nurture and renew us.  Ellen has been featured in Utne Reader and Hope Magazine, received the Women of Achievement and Thread of Hope Awards, and was named one of 21 Visionaries for the 21st Century. She serves on the board of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Northern Alameda County. She holds a Masters Degree in Speech Communication.

Keynote Address:

The Pentagon, the Economy, and the 99%

Most Americans do not know that the Pentagon  consumes more than 60% of our discretionary budget, which equals the military spending of all the other countries of the world combined!  This takes an enormous toll on quality of life for the 99%: there is insufficient money for health care, education, affordable housing, environmental restoration, and green job creation, to name but few.  Ellen will reveal why the military is a poor  jobs program, where cuts can be made, what true security looks like, and why science is on our side for the triumph of the Common Good!  You will leave with a plethora of ideas for actions.

Workshop:

Passion in Action: Enhancing YOUR Idea for a World That Works for All

In Eastern philosophy, each person is here for a unique purpose, and if you do not do what is yours to do, there is a hole in the universe.  Do you have a vision for the common good that just won’t let go of you?  Ellen will support participants in coalescing ideas for a more vibrant, joyful, and sustainable world.  This workshop is both for people who already have a project in motion as well as for those with a new idea.  In this workshop participants will learn to:

• Brainstorm initial steps and prioritize actions
• Write clear and compelling copy for promotional flyers
• Stimulate thinking on generating revenues from fundraising
• Organize a public outreach campaign
• Craft timely and engaging press releases
• Liaison with other stakeholders
• Overcome potential objections
• Develop one-page fact & action sheets

– Lunch provided at 12 noon –

Cost is only $10, $5 for students

(Goodwill donations will be accepted based on ability to pay; full stipends are also available)

Tabling is available to organizations interested in participating at this event

Please share this with your friends, family members, coworkers, civic groups, rotary clubs, etc, to help us reach as many citizens as possible in our effort to promote this event!

To Register, Print/Complete the – REGISTRATION FORM HERE.  Space is limited and we expect to fill every seat so register today!  Make checks payable to PACG and mail to:

PACG
c/o Earth Charter Summit
1212 W. 3rd St, Suite 3D
Davenport, IA 52804

If you would like to volunteer to help with this event or to reserve a table for your organization, please contact Caroline at Progressive Action for the Common Good:

563-676-7580
qcprogressiveaction@gmail.com