Democracy Rising Initiative
I attended the following meetings regarding a new initiative named Democracy Rising:
9.07.04, 9.16.04 and 10.20.04. This plan, discussed at the board’s October 22nd pre-meeting briefing by Mr. Tim Potts would strive to reverse the unresponsiveness of the legislature to groups and constituents as well as the unconstitutional manner in which legislation has been passed through the last several decades. Groups attending these meetings include PennFuture, PA Council of Churches, Common Cause, and the Commonwealth Foundation. The goal is to expand this group to include a diverse representation of interests.

Civic Leadership Reception
November 16, 2004 at Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA. More than 800 letters of invitation to League members within a one-hour drive of Philadelphia and corporate representatives were sent two weeks ago. Letters went out under the signatures of event Chair Pamela Crawley, Sr. Vice President for Citizens Bank and CEF Chair, Liz Milner. The two honorees this year are involved in the Philadelphia education system and are: Mr. Paul Vallas, and Mr. James Nevels. Biographic information on the honorees as well as directions to the Moore College and a registration form can be found at the state League website at http://pa.lwv.org. As of Tuesday, October 19, 2004 we have received the following event
sponsorship confirmations: WPVI, PECO, PSEA, PAFT, Sunoco, Inquirer for an ad grant, Verizon Foundation, and PA Wine Association. Total Pledged/Received: $11,700