Jefferson Educational Society Adds Gov. Tom Wolf to 2015’s Global Summit Lineup
Pennsylvania Governor will address Erie for the first time publicly since taking office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ERIE, PA. (Oct. 9, 2015) – The Jefferson Educational Society, Erie’s think tank for community progress located at 3207 State St., Erie, Pa. 16508, has added Gov. Tom Wolf to this year’s Global Summit VII series. Gov. Wolf will address Erie Sunday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy, located at 2825 State St., Erie, Pa. 16508.
“We are thrilled that Gov. Wolf has chosen The Jefferson Educational Society as the platform to engage in thoughtful civic dialogue with Erie citizens,” said Ferki Ferati, Jefferson Educational Society Vice President and Executive Director. “The governor joins an amazing list of speakers for this year’s event, and for Erie citizens to have this opportunity is something we’re incredibly proud to make happen.”
The Global Summit VII begins Monday, Oct. 26 and runs through Friday, Nov. 6. The addition of Gov. Wolf raises the total number of events to nine.
“Governor Wolf: Priorities for Pennsylvania” will be free and open to the public, but advanced registration is required. Those interested in attending can register by calling The Jefferson at 814.459.8000. More information about Global Summit VII and other JES initiatives and events can be found by visiting JESErie.org.
Media coverage of this event is encouraged. Spokespersons for The Jefferson – as well as Gov. Wolf – will be available for comment the night of the event. Jefferson spokespersons will be available for comment in advance of the event.
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The Jefferson Educational Society of Erie is a nonprofit institution founded to promote civic enlightenment and community progress for the Erie Region through study, research and discussion. The Society offers courses, seminars and lectures which explain the central ideas which have formed the past, assist in exploring the present, and offer guidance to enhance the civic future of the Erie Region. As an Erie think tank, the Jefferson Educational Society promotes academic knowledge and civic pride through institutional and familial research, the publication of policy papers on public issues and the sponsorship of civic forums.
JES Contact:
Ben Speggen,
Program Developer,
The Jefferson Educational Society
Speggen@JESerie.org
