2 A MESSAGE FROM JEFFERSON PRESIDENT FERATI

Dear Jefferson Supporters,

s we head into a new year and a new decade, two words come to mind: AThank you. Without you, we could not do the work we do at the Jefferson. In 2019, that meant hosting more than 100 events at our headquarters at 32nd and State streets and at three offsite locations in Corry, Edinboro, and Fairview, where we launched our satellite programming (this year we have added North East). In 2019, that also meant producing two essays, two editions of the Journal of Erie Studies, and four of our new Jefferson Reports on timely issues – Erie’s reconnection with Zibo, China; updating the algal bloom threat, marking the first time a Global Summit speaker also contributed a written report; turning the focus to Erie’s food deserts; and outlining the real threat of losing minor league baseball. In 2019, our Global Summit speaker series also presented some of the nation’s greatest researchers and thinkers on cutting-edge topics, such as Jefferson President Dr. Ferki Ferati extraterrestrial life as seen through the eyes of Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb, or an examination of today’s divided politics with Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will.

We were able to do this work because of your support. It’s that simple. Similarly, we are a nonpartisan organization, in thought and in action, because we know that is the best way for our community to achieve progress.

The Jefferson continues to strive to be a center of learning, where critical issues are openly presented and discussed. We seek light, not heat, in the debate TABLE OF CONTENTS and discussion of issues that are important to all of us. Again, your support, by A Message from Jefferson President

attending our events and by reading our publications, makes this possible. Dr. Ferki Ferati...... 2 The Jefferson’s Impact...... 3 While we are proud to offer 10 times the amount of programming than when we Jefferson Satellites and began in 2008, your support has also made it possible to offer our events free to Scholars-in-Residence...... 7 all students and people who seek tuition waivers because of financial burden. Jefferson Membership and Growth...... 8 Community Support...... 9 So, thank you, Jefferson supporters. We are grateful. We also ask you to join us Global Summit XI Speaker Series...... 12 once again in 2020 as we enter our 12th year and a new decade. The Jefferson Global Summit XI High Points...... 13 has exciting plans, and we need your help and involvement. With your support, Cultivating Civic Engagement...... 14 we know we can continue to impact our community in lasting ways. Leadership Academy and Raimy Fellowship Program...... 15 Sincerely, A Message from Charles Brock and Brock Institute for Mega Issues...... 16 JES Programming...... 18 JES Publications...... 20 Board of Trustees...... 21 Ferki Ferati, Ed.D. Message from Jefferson Chairwoman Joyce Savocchio...... 21 President JES Personnel...... 22 JES Financial Picture...... 23 THE JEFFERSON’S IMPACT 3 The Jefferson’s Impact Informing a Community that Learns Together

2020: We find ourselves equidistant as a platform to evaluate and measure from the turn of the millennium and 2040. progress. We also find ourselves at the closing of While the Jefferson offers programming one decade – the second of our second year-round, drawing from the expertise millennium – and the start of a new one. of local scholars, the Global Summit As we reach these milestones, it is worth remains a hallmark for the Jefferson, and reflecting on the Jefferson’s first decade often what we hear folks recognize the to explore how the region’s think tank institution the most for. So it comes as for community progress is continuing no surprise that the big ideas present at onward. the Summit captivated local crowds and Chiefly, since its launch in 2008, the spurred local reflection and discussion to Jefferson has served the region as a beget homegrown action. platform to discuss ideas. A place to From E.J. Dionne headlining the first examine the past, study the present, and Global Summit, to Paul Kennedy explore the future, the Jefferson has key presenting at the second installment, at its core – and in our tagline – the ideal from Francis Fukuyama and Alice Rivlin at of “Community Progress.” Global Summit III, to Karl Rove and David Brooks the next year, from Bill Kristol and Over the past 10 years, it has Harry Markopolos to Sister Joan Chittister, become common throughout the Laura Bush, Michele Ridge, Bruce Katz, Erie community to hear the words: Cokie Roberts, Doris Kearns Goodwin, “I heard it at the Jefferson.” Governors Tom Ridge and Tom Wolf, Dr. Avi Loeb, Harvard astronomer and academician The Jefferson began by focusing on Philip Rucker, Douglas Brinkley, Michael Harvard astronomer and academician themes vital to the civic cultivation of Eric Dyson, Elise Jordan, Howard Dean, who posed whether we are alone in the the community. From examining the James Fallows and Deborah Fallows, universe. Several others delighted and Founding Fathers and Mothers and their David Ignatius, and so many others in the informed Jefferson audiences, such as impact on democracy, to the birth of years to follow, the Global Summit imports historian Edna Greene Medford, algal modern democracy and Roman history, ideas to Erie, Pennsylvania and draws bloom expert Patricia Glibert, economic the Jefferson curriculum focused on the regional crowds to what has become the conservative Nile Gardiner, former ideas that have shaped us. largest and most esteemed speaker series in the area. White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer But issues of the now also found space and former Senator and U.S. Defense This year for Global Summit XI, from the for discussion at the Jefferson, as the Secretary Chuck Hagel. An added think tank team evolved its educational media, Pulitzer Prize-winning syndicated offerings. From discussions of community columnist and author George Will spoke planning, dating back to 2010 when Senior to a packed Hammermill Center at Vice President of the Greater Austin Gannon University. Other news veterans Chamber of Commerce Dave Porter came – such as Susan Page, Karen Tumulty, to Erie for the second Global Summit to and Michael Smerconish – were among examine “Regional Reinvention,” to the this year’s attendees, as well as two rising surge of community plans, ranging from media stars: Mary Katharine Ham and Emerge 2040 to Erie Refocused and Alexi McCammond. beyond through the five years to follow, While we have branded the Summit as a as the Jefferson hosted various programs global experience – bringing renowned to explore regional and local planning and speakers to present on national and progress, the Jefferson has provided the international ideas and trends – we went testbed to explore the future and served interstellar in 2019 with Avi Loeb, the Columnist and Media Personality Michael Smerconish 4 THE JEFFERSON’S IMPACT

the Jefferson’s mission is to bring ideas to Erie. What’s more, for many Global Summit presenters, getting an invitation from the Jefferson brings them to northwestern Pennsylvania for the first time. While audiences have the opportunity to learn from them, the presenters have the opportunity to get to know Erie. From mentions in the Washington Post thanks to David Ignatius, shout outs on SiriusXM Dr. Ferki Ferati, Ben Speggen, and Colleen Dougherty thanks to Michael Smerconish, to ongoing meet the C-SPAN visitors. coverage in The Atlantic thanks to James and Deborah Fallows, the Jefferson bonus was the addition of one of Erie’s continues to help get the word out about favorite sons, Tom Ridge, and Brookings Erie. Institution Senior Fellow Camille Busette. The Summit drew to a close with Erie’s But as important as helping to broadcast own Eleanor Smeal, co-founder of the Erie’s story is, ensuring the intellectual Feminist Majority Foundation and a welfare of the community remains vibrant women’s rights hero, who returned home is vital to our venture at the Jefferson. Tom Ridge, left, and Chuck Hagel respond to questions. to accept the Jefferson’s highest honor, When the Jefferson first opened its the Thomas B. Hagen Dignitas Award. We doors in 2008, our events drew an with our membership and donor base were also happy to welcome back Summit average attendance of 12. But for the beginning in 2011 at 91 and growing to Chairman Steve Scully, a senior executive past eight years, average attendance has 869 in less than 10 years. producer and editor at C-SPAN. consistently been more than 100. It’s also becoming more common But no matter the size of the audience, The continued success of the Jefferson’s to hear: “I read it, thanks to the the mission has remained the same: Global Summit demonstrates the Jefferson.” community’s hunger to learn. Too, it Stimulate community progress through continues to prove that Erieites far and education and research activities. And Research has always played an important wide don’t need to venture to larger cities throughout the years, more and more role in what we do as the region’s think to talk about big ideas because part of people recognize the benefit of that, tank for community progress. From histories of local organizations, to our partnership with the Hagen History Center to resurrect The Journal of Erie Studies, to essays on critical issues facing the community, the Jefferson has always tried to ensure that the community could study the past, examine its present, and better explore its future. In that spirit, the idea of creating the Jefferson Report format in 2019 was to react more quickly to emerging public issues and to focus more narrowly on those subjects with quick-hit reports by experienced writers. In the last quarter of the year, the Jefferson produced four such reports on Erie’s rekindling sister- city relationship with Zibo, China; a look at food deserts; examining harmful algal blooms and the threat they pose to our Erie News Now Journalist Lisa Adams, at right, chats with Author and Journalist Susan Page. 5

Civic Leadership Academy so that young, emerging professionals in Erie would have the opportunity to better learn the form and function of local and state government to be more mindful and impactful in the civic cultivation of our region. A seven-month-long experience, the JCLA introduces participants to leadership in each of the three branches of state government in Harrisburg, and when cohorts return, they embark on a countywide tour of Erie to learn municipal government from those leading it – all the while working on research on critical issues facing the region, ranging from blight to poverty, the opioid crisis to the Blue Economy and more. To date, more than 100 participants have Fairview’s Lincoln Community Center is hosting graduated – some running for elected Jefferson Satellite Programs.

Erie Mayor Joe Schember greets a young Zibo, China, offices, others becoming more engaged dive into leadership philosophy and host. in grassroots initiatives, and more still public policy with individuals completing becoming more active participants in their specialized researched projects. On the region’s greatest asset – Presque Isle; and own democracy. cusp of graduating its second cohort, the the economic impact of potentially losing Raimy Fellowship Program came to be our minor league baseball team. To continue to grow its offerings for these civically engaged up-and-comers, because alumni of the Civic Leadership While educational lectures and research- in 2018, the Jefferson introduced the Academy wanted more, and the Jefferson based publications remain the backbone Raimy Fellowship Program to the Civic listened and acted. of our think tank, they do not complete Leadership Academy. An additional, Another thing our team heard and acted the full picture of the Jefferson’s impact. optional tract, the Raimy Fellowship upon was addressing the growth of our That is why in 2015, we launched our Program offers participants a deeper programming. While our lecturers at the

Jefferson Report

Facts and Friction: Assessing the Impact of Major League Baseball’s Proposal to Reduce Minor League Franchises By Alan Swigonski

Penn State Behrend Chancellor Dr. Ralph Ford and his wife, Dr. Melanie Ford, attend the Global Summit with Jefferson Reports shine a spotlight on important local County official Gary Lee and Erie Attorney Tom Tupitza. Issues. 6 THE JEFFERSON’S IMPACT

Avi Loeb, at right, meets new admirers.

Jefferson have been at our core since our launch, we recognized that not everyone Angela Beaumont and Colleen Dougherty, at center, take part in the Gannon Global Coffee Hour event. had equitable access to our location. To ensure that geography and location introductions to national think tanks, packed room of 67 folks eager to review would not be barriers of access to the to exploring opportunities from the Erie’s past. educational fare we offer, the Jefferson USDA to empower and build up rural team launched its Jefferson Satellite The Jefferson also added a fourth location, communities, the Jefferson team is Programming in 2019. debuting programming in the North East dedicated to deploying its full set of think community at the Mercyhurst North The Satellite Programming began in tank resources to these regions. East Ridge Library. On a cold January Corry at the Corry Higher Education Further development of the Satellites is night, more than a dozen came ready to Council on February 27; Fairview at the already underway in 2020. The Jefferson learn about the products and creations Fairview Area Historical Society on March team remains grateful to the Fairview that have made Erie County a success – 5; and in Edinboro on the campus of Area Historical Society for the warm and a popular program offered by Jefferson Edinboro University of Pennsylvania on gracious welcome into the community. Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Judy Lynch. July 9. Throughout that year, the Jefferson But with increasing attendance with many hosted more than 30 programs, drawing The Scholars-in-Residence initiative marks programs exceeding the space’s capacity, an average attendance of 24 – double another development at the Jefferson to the Jefferson partnered with the Erie what the Jefferson began with in 2008 at make whole what our team can offer to the County Public Library to begin hosting its home base. community. Dedicated scholars focusing programming at the Lincoln Community on specific areas of scholarship, these The Jefferson is also at work in these Center Library. The first program of the local experts will produce publications communities, helping to advance year there, a look at the Erie Extension and offer public presentations to take policy conversations. From hosting Canal led by local historian and profile deeper, more guided dives into topics Metro 100-styled programming to author Dr. David Frew, drew a record ranging from Erie history, to economic examine planning efforts, to facilitating turnout for Satellite Programming with a development, to immigration, to race relations, to environment, to leadership, and more, and we are excited for the work to come in 2020 and throughout the course of this new decade. The Jefferson has served as the space where those in Erie County can come to educate themselves on critical issues facing not just our region but the nation beyond. In the decade ahead, the Jefferson is endeavoring to continue to provide that service while growing smartly to better serve the Greater Erie Region. Whether that’s on interesting historical topics of the past or imperative issues of the now, it is so that we may learn, together, for Members of the Civic Leadership Academy take a break for refreshments. decades to come. SATELLITE PROGRAMING AND SCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCE 7

THE JEFFERSON EXPANDS NEW INITIATIVES

The Jefferson team launched its Jefferson Satellite Programming in 2019 with locations in Corry, Fairview, Edinboro and most recently, North East. he Jefferson team launched the Satellite programming initiative in 2019 in Corry, Edinboro and Fairview, hosting monthly programming Tat the Corry Higher Education Council, the Alexander Music Center at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, and the Fairview Area Historical Society. In 2020 the Jefferson continued its programming in these communities, expanding its programming in Fairview by moving to and partnering with the Erie County Public Library’s Lincoln Community Center and introducing programming in the North East Community in the Ridge Library on the campus of Mercyhurst North East. The Jefferson team has already doubled 2019 programming by offering 45 events January through June and is working with these communities to plan programming in July and beyond.

THE JEFFERSON SCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

The Jefferson launched a Scholars-in-Residence Program for one big reason – it’s the next important step in our development as a think tank. Now that we have entered the next decade, we feel the Jefferson needs its own experts in residence. Why? Imagine the value of experts contributing to timely publications, lecturing routinely throughout the region, directing research, and serving as go-to sources for data and analysis. Though we do a great deal of that now with our excellent staff and stable of contributing professionals, having our own Jefferson scholars helps us reach the next level as the Erie region’s think tank for community progress.

Corinne Egan, B.A. — Women’s Studies Paul Gambill, M.A. — Program Development Baher Ghosheh, Ph.D. — Immigration Johnny Johnson, M.Ed. — Education Tom Murphy, M.S. — Community Development Christine Riehl, M.P.P. — Program Development

Dr. Judy Lynch, Decadian Dr. Andrew Roth, Jefferson Scholar and Jefferson Scholar-in-Residence and Scholar-in-Residence Raimy Fellowship Program focuses on history and Facilitator, has expertise Erie’s economy. in leadership, media, and social studies. 8 JEFFERSON MEMBERSHIP

Growth in Members and Donors from 91 in 2011 to 869 at present 900 869 771 800

700 665 600 508 500

400 370 324 Be informed. Be heard. Be a member. That’s our membership motto as well as a nice summation of our 300 272 258 mission. Membership is the backbone of the Jefferson Educational Society. 200 From our humble beginning in 2008, the Jefferson now boasts 869 members, sponsors, and donors dedicated 100 91 to education, information, and civic growth. Because of our members, the Jefferson has been able 0 to increase its winter, spring, summer, and fall term 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 programming, host valuable discussions and dialogues, conduct important research for community progress Total JES Members and Donors: 869 initiatives, publish essays, reports, and books about pertinent issues facing our region, train future civic Members, Membership Levels, and Donors leaders, and deliver a star-studded Global Summit each year. Through memberships and donations, we are FOUNDERS/LIFETIME Timothy Spaeder Sara Breese making a positive difference in the entire Erie region. MEMBERS Thomas A. Tupitza Bob & Maureen Dwyer Following is a breakdown of our member and donor Charles Brock Larry & Teri Flatley numbers, a list of members, donors, and sponsors, and Sheila Brugger PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE John Gamble comments from several key supporters. Ferki & Katya Ferati Pierre & Kathy McCormick Mary Lincoln Thomas B. Hagen Member support allows the Jefferson to: Michael P. Martin William & Christine Koehle BENEFACTORS Christine H. McClure • Increase programming Lynn Lagomarsio Debra & Tom Milinovich Marco & Betsy Monsalve • Keep ticket prices unchanged since 2008 Dale & Lynn McBrier Chris Miller Andrew & Judy Roth Bruce Raimy Susan Wellman • Expand outreach Cecily Sesler ASSOCIATES J. Howard & Carol Wright • Produce and implement ideas in our region Mary Kay Songer Perrin Baker Jack & Jean Young

Jefferson Educational Society Memberships are Available in the Following Categories:

Lifetime Membership: $10,000+ President’s Circle: $5,000+ Benefactor: $2,500+ Associate: $1,000+ Patron: $500 Supporter: $250 Contributor: $100 Friend: $50 Jeffersonian: $25 For benefits and information regarding each membership level, please call the Jefferson at 814.459.8000. Camille Busette, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, answers a question from moderator Nicci Page at Global Summit XI. 9

PATRONS Bill Frackowiak Bruce Arkwright Natalia Garcia “What cities set trends in thought Nancy Avery Jamilia Gates and ideas? New York. London. San Jeanne Baker Rick Griffith Francisco. Davos. Washington. Erie. Dr. Jeffery & Carol Renz Bob & Betsy Guelcher Blake Riki Hay Erie? Yes, Erie, Pennsylvania and why? Jim & Sandra Blazek Katrina Hecker Because of the Jefferson Educational Kathleen Dammeyer Heather Hinz Society. It is remarkable, incredible Michael Dunlavey Paul Hoffman really, that in an area this small we David & Nancy Eichelsdorfer Jessica Hunter are bringing discussion and vital ideas J Brian and Jack Foht Maggie Ignasiak important not only to our locality, Stephen Freifeld Patreece Johnson Edward and Deborah Tonkin but to the Commonwealth, Nation, Hal & Mattie Fuller Andy & Jennifer Kerr Paul & Renee Gambill Ericka Knight and the World. What makes this more incredible is that it isn’t supported by Alex & Doris Gernovich Andrea Konkol a college or university, but by the farsighted, thoughtful, and engaged citizens Priscilla Hamilton Lydia Laythe of Erie. The Jefferson, supported by the people, helps to stimulate this thought Robert & Susanne Heibel Christal Lepak and action and is part of the growing Renaissance of Erie. A Renaissance Bruce Katz Anne Lewis which has some of its roots dipped in the idea pool brought to us by the Bruce Kindt Sarah Loftus Jefferson. From the Classical world to the ideas and realities of tomorrow, the Linda King Judy Lynch Jefferson is part of that discussion, development, and learning.” Shirlee Kirk-Haden Doug Magee Gregory & Lisa Larocca Bill Makarowski Ed Tonkin, member since 2013 Edwin Mckean Luther & Connie Manus, Jr. Delores Pasiecznik Justin Mason Tyler James Titus Ken Brasington Kathryn & William Paul Rankin Sherri Mason Seth Trott Jack Braun Dobrozynski Al Richardson Toni Mazanowski John Vanco Victoria Brogdon Lorraine & Dennis Dolan Fred & Donna Rush Karen Miller Matthew Washek Valerie Bukowski William Dopierala Kevin Scully Patrick Miller Shawn Waskiewicz James Burke Thomas Dugan Helen Shimek John Mingey Herman & Lynn Weber Betsy & Joseph Butoryak Eileen Engel Scott & Linda Whalen Stephanie Montgomery Jim Wertz Richard & Catharina Buys William Ericsson Tori Moore Ashley Westgate William Bywater Donald Faub SUPPORTERS John Moorhead Brad Wiertel Chuck Cammarata Barbara Felix Matt Allen Howard Nadworny Andona Zacks-Jordan Drew Carlin Evelyn Finnecy Kelly Armor Mary Lou Neithamer Andrea Zdaniewski Jerri Carlin Robert Fisher Julie Barry Douglas Nichols Joe & Janet Zegarelli Terrence Carlin Lorie Fritts Jada Best Marty Nwachukwu Brian Zona Patricia & David Carson Angela Fronzaglia Nate Bish Marwah Obaid Sally Carlow-Kohler David & Amy Fugate James Bolla Michael Outlaw CONTRIBUTORS Gay Marie Catania DJ & Holly Fuhrmann Paige Bosnyak Marti Pastore Knights & Ladies Barbara Chambers Thomas & Mary Beth Galla Kristen Bowers Douglas Patton Rebecca & Evan Adair Robert Chambers Bob & Marion Gallivan Carissa Brandt Emily Perrotta Bob Ackerman Diane Chido Vernon L. Gambill Constance Brereton Jeff & Doris Pinski Edward Ackers Thomas Chido Al & Edwina Gesler Jan Brydon Christine Riehl Helen Agresti Paulette & Winston Chu Jim Globa Joelyn Bush Michelle Robertson David Alfieri Duane Churchill Court & Sherri Gould Nancy Cocke Thomas & Linda Rys Cherie & David Andersen Dario Cipriani Brian & Linda Graff Correy Connelly Kevin Schaaf Catherine Anderson Gerald & Martha Cohen Katherine & David Green Meagan Cousins Cole Schenley Richard Arthur Sharon Conklin Phyllis Greene Kurt Crays Kim & Nick Scott Gilbert Asher Don & Betty Cornman Stephen Grzegorzewski Joseph Cuneo Brian Seelinger Loretta R. Baran Christopher Corpora Brian Gutowski Chelsea Curlett Lawrence & Victoria Serafin Wilson Barker George Couch James & Karen Haas Kathy & Dan Dahlkemper Jay Shaffer Michael Baum William Cox Alana Handman Dusti Dennis Yah Moorah Shakoor- Carolyn Beck Mary Ellen Dahlkemper David & Lori Hanes Ron & Ann Divecchio Hooker Marian & Don Beckman Rita Daub Walter Harf Tom & Ruth Dombrowski Tom & Jan Showler Patricia Bellingham David Davis Michael Hartley Dr. Richard & Janine Dreyfus Edwin Smith Joe & Berit Benacci Christine Decrease Robert Hass Joylene Ehrich Thomas & Nancy Songer Jack Benson James Dedad Christina Hess Emma Eisert-Wlodarczyk April Soriano James & Anita Bernhardt Mary Ann Desarro Georgia Heynes Irish Cultural Society Erie Darnell Stallworth Paul Bittner Norma Desser Pamela Hime County Honey Stempka Fred Blackburn Blane Dessy Ed Hokaj Veronica Fields Juanita Maria Stokes Dorothy Bloom George Deutsch Candy Hoover Lisa Fischer Depend Tamba Maureen Mary Bradley William Dewitt Dennis Hoover Kevin Forte Nicholas Taylor Irene Brasington Ernest & Elizabeth Disantis Kathleen Horan 10 COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Maureen Rovegno Wickramasinghe Helen Lucas “Learning is a lifetime James Rutkowski,Jr. Patti Williams Katy Merriam Anthony Salvia George & Cindy Willis Clemence Mershon experience. The Jefferson Franklin & Joyce Sasso Ben Wilson Marjorie Mildner Society provides that Joseph Schember Leta Wilson Dorothy Molder opportunity and a forum Barry & Marianne Schneider Diane Wolfe Joe Murphy for discussion and debate William Scholz Carol Youngdahl Tom New Charlene Schreve Joe Zaczyk Terry Nicotra on the issues of the day.” Susan Schuette John Zeppenfeld Nancy O’Neil Paul and Renee Gambill, Stanley T. Schuyler Robert & Susan Zurn Monica O’Reilly members since 2008 Thomas Scully Wendy Ormond Loretta & Ron Seigley FRIENDS Karen Orloff Juliana Semple Liz Allen Laurie Parendes Terrance Horner Jeffrey & Christine Merz Charleen Sertz Mary Kathleen Allison Deborah Phillips Gary Horton Albert & Jan Messina Thomas & Nancy Serwinski Kathleen & Edward Althof Karen Phillips Christina Hoyt Melinda Meyer Brittany Shaffer Stanley Anuszkiewicz Phyllis Pope Sandra Hund Linda Miklinski Gary Shapira Lance & Bernadette Barclay Sandra Reed Janet Insler Henry Miller Randy Shapira Mary Jane Blair Audrey Reigel Aldo Jackson Matthew Minnaugh Rick Sherbondy Jeffrey Bloodworth Carol Restifo Sylvia Jarema Richard Mooreland Judy Sicari John Bowers Patty Riley Lon Jenkins Katherine Morton Ann Silverthorn Joe Brown Frances Rosiak Harold Johnson Kathleen & John Morton Lee Silverthorn Marilyn Brown Carolyn Ruth Linda Johnson Claudia Mosso Gertrude Simmons Noel Burgoyne David Sawtelle Danny & Angela Jones Robert Moyer Jen Simon Paul Burroughs Carmelita Schaaf Shawna Jones Rick Mueller Patricia Simonoff Fran Buseck Laura Schaaf Donna Juniewicz David Murphy Kelsey Simonsen Rita Cappello Mary Pat Schlaudecker Carolyn Kacprowicz Father John Murphy Allan Slovenkay Amelia Carr John Scott Deborah Kacpura Gil & Joann Nagle David & Janet Smith Christine Cavarretta Steve Sensor Elizabeth Kelly Kevin & Susan O’Connell Sarah Speir Barbara Chaffee Rita Serafini Susan Knapp H R Oldaker Mark & Lynn Squeglia Kim Chase Judy Shapiro Maryjane Koenig Catherine & Mark O’Neil Ashley Stack Nancy Chiappazzi Jerry & Alma Jean Skrypzak Angie Kontur Bill & Irene Overmoyer Norman Stark Mary Daly Benjamin Speggen Janet & Howard Krack Ryan Palm Bill Steger Emily Dauber Jim & Mary Lou Speice James Kubaney Erie Regional Chamber & Mary Ellen & Daniel Stickle Kathleen Desante Mark Steg Growth Partnership Kathleen Kutz David & Donna Stoczynski Judith Dormann Rebecca & Michael Sterbank Chris & Roberta Paul Rosella Kwitowski Lesia Stone Steve Drabant Anita Stiles Niels Pedersen Jeff & Joy Lane Laurie Strandwitz Barbara Drew Lenora Stull Brad Peganoff Fred Langill Melvin Strausbaugh Natalie Dwyer-Haller Julie Suleski Ann Pentz Sarah Larson Patrick & Stacie Sullivan Janice Etchison Donald & Anne Swift Carol Perry Judy Lawrence Frank Supinski Irene Fiala Michael Tellers Charles Peters Meredyth Leahy Philip Szmedra J.R. & Sabina Freeman Patricia Tellers Brian Pitzer Patrick Francis & Linda M. Ellie & Mark Tanenbaum David & Mary Ann Frew Thomas Todd Leary Donald Platte Chris Thomas Charlie Gallagher Pamela Tylwalk Ed Lesser Maureen Plunkett Edward Hobart & Deborah Ken Gamble Mary Grace Umpleby Greg Lessig Marjorie Podolsky Tonkin Christine Gerlock Dave Ungerman Margaret Lindenberger Diane Polensky Ortrud Torti Patricia Grande Matthew Upperman Richard Lipchik Barbara Pollock Mary Tredway Barry & Janet Grossman Bernard Urbaniak Kathleen Lipkovich Kathleen Quinn Joyce Trejchel Caitlin Handerhan Eugene Ware Al Lubiejewski Anne & Michael Rahner Adam Trott John Harkins Richard Weiser Sean F. Lynch Richard Ranus David Uhlig Patty Herr Rebecca Wellejus Mary Pat & Michael Scott Rastetter Sharon & William Ulrich Lynette Hughes Erin Wincek Macmurtrie Jessie Rathbun William Vahey Thomas Kalkhof Diane Woodie Barbara Makarowski Sally Reed Amy & Randall Valentine Judy Kissman Marian Wygant Jan Mandel Joe Reese Lynne Vanvolkenburg J. Patrick Kloecker Paul Ziegler Bill Masiroff Marilyn Reiser Richard Vicary Leigh Kostis Judy Mastrian Klaus & Elaine Retzlaff Lorraine Vitt Bobbie Kozlowski JEFFERSONIANS Mary Beth McCarthy Robert Ricart Shelley Vybiral Father HenryKriegel Darlene & Harry Adams Charlene McDermott Linda Rider Richard E & Jamie L. Wagner Deborah Kuhn Morgan Adams Timothy McGill Chip Riehl Thomas Wakiewicz William Lacey Lainie Addessi Linda McKibben Valerie Rodak Margaret Watts Colleen Lamary Mary Alfieri Richmond Elizabeth McLaren Susan Roehrl Adam Welsh Klea Latifi Bonnie Baker Sara Mead Laurie Root Edward & Carol Whitbred Charla Leemhuis Dr. Mark Baker John Melody Marilyn Rositer Eardly & Diane Linda Lorah Joann Bambauer Santa Merrifield Judith Roth 11

Joseph Baniszewski Kenneth Kaczmorski Terry & Shirley Snyder Harry Bierley Kristy Kaliszewski Jane Springer “Ten or so years ago, we attended a Jefferson Will Bloomstine David Karrfalt Anthony Squeglia program simply out of curiosity. It was fascinating, Katherine Boroquez Sheila Kemp Nancy Starr made us think, and expanded our interests. We Linda Bollensen Jochen Kindling Taylor Steinberg have attended regularly and become members since Peggy Brace Fr. Daniel Kresinski Dorothy Stoner, OSB then. It is for people who are open to learn about Jay Breneman Agnes Kudlock Sr. Lucia Marie Surmik Elzora Brezinski Jacob Larsen Leo Swantek new concepts and programs. It is for people who Janet Britt Afrim Latifi Alan & Linda Swigonski don’t mind seeing all sides of a struggle or conflict. Kevin Buchheit Bardha Latifi Mariana Syrotiak It is for people who want to learn about history and Connie Burgert Mentor Latifi Phyllis Tarasovich how it has affected us today. It is for us.” Gary Willis Cardot Wook Lee Bonnie Tarcia Barbara Charles Art Leopold Freda Tepfer Alex and Doris Gernovich, members since 2011 Jimmy Cuneo David Lester Sarah Thompson Erie News Now Denise Robison-Mullen Kevin & Mary Cuneo Bob Lewis Nancy Twichell Erie Reader Virginia Rogers Pat & Robin Cuneo Karen Lewis Kathe Umlauf Paul & Renee Gambill Bonnie Ross Pat Davis Patricia Loubeau Richard Valahovic Gannon University Patricia Rowley Melanie Demetro Sister Rita Lynch Matthew Wachter Baher Ghosheh Joyce A. 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AL S LOB UM GLOBAL SUMMIT THROUGH THE DECADE G M E I From a humble start as a two-day conference in 2009, the Jefferson’s annual Global Summit has grown H T T to become an annual staple on Erie’s civic calendar. Over its first 11 years, the Summit has become the largest and most esteemed speaker series in the region, featuring 109 of the most respected scholars, writers, and leaders in the nation.

T H Y The idea is simple: Invite some of the best thinkers to Erie to tell us about their cutting-edge studies or E T J IE EF OC insightful work on important issues, and point the focus on Erie and its challenges. The Global Summit FE S RS AL ON EDUCATION has grown in number of speakers and attendees each year and remains the signature series of events for Jefferson members and the entire Erie regional community.

GLOBAL SUMMIT I (2009) GLOBAL SUMMIT VIII (2016) • E.J. Dionne, Kevin Fickenscher, • Doris Kearns Goodwin, Antoine von M.D., George S. Howard, Stephen Agtmael, Fred Barnes, Rev. Jeffrey Brown, Lesley Lee Francis, Robert

Porter, William A. Smith. ANNIE LEIBOVITZ BY PHOTO Hass, Andres Lozano, M.D., M.R. GLOBAL SUMMIT II (2010) E.J. DIONNE O’Connor, David Orr, Gov. Tom DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN • Paul Kennedy, Elaine C. Kamarck, Ridge, Donald Sheehy. Harvey A. Bender, G. Terry GLOBAL SUMMIT IX (2017) Madonna, Dave Porter, Alan J. Russell. • Andrewn Cokie Card, Roberts,Bruce Katz, Danielle Jay Allen, Anthony Atala, M.D., Nile Gardiner, Norman Cost, Steve Scully, Philip Rucker, PAUL KENNEDY Gevitz, Bas Lansdorp, Aaron David Miller, Eric Raimy, Darrell West, Gov. Tom GLOBAL SUMMIT III (2011) Tara Palmeri, Byron York, Douglas Wolf. Brinkley, Jackson Janes, Caitlin • General Michael Hayden, Joel GLOBAL SUMMIT VIII (2016) ANDREW CARD Welsh, Ellen Jorgensen, Lt. Gen. Barker, Freddie H. Fu, M.D., Francis n Doris Kearns Goodwin, Antoine von Agtmael, Fred Barnes, Rev. Jeffrey Brown, Fukuyama, Alice M. Rivlin, Steve James Dubik, Ret. Lesley Lee Francis, Robert Hass, Andres Lozano, M.D., M.R. O’Connor, David Scully, Michael J. Songer. ALICE M. RIVLIN GLOBALOrr, SUMMIT Gov. Tom X (2018)Ridge, Donald Sheehy. GLOBAL SUMMIT IV (2012) • DavidGLOBAL Ignatius, SUMMIT Ashley IX Swearingen,(2017) • Karl Rove, David Brooks, Ira Byock, Ian Morris,n Andrew Leonard Card, Calabrese, Bruce Katz, D.O., Jay Cost, Steve Scully, Philip Rucker, Tara Palmeri, M.D., Barry Casselman, Tom SebastianByron Gorka, York, Gen. Douglas Michael Brinkley, Jackson Janes, Caitlin Welsh, Ellen Jorgensen, Lt. Hayden, Michael Eric Dyson, Doris Flynn, Robert Kirschner, Norman Gen. James Dubik, Ret. MICHAEL ERIC DYSON Ornstein. KearnsGLOBAL Goodwin, SUMMIT Howard X (2018) Dean, KARL ROVE Elisen Jordan, Bill Plante, Ann Compton, Steve GLOBAL SUMMIT V (2013) David Ignatius, Ashley Swearingen, Ian Morris, Leonard Calabrese, D.O., Scully, JamesSebastian Fallows, Gorka, Deborah Gen. MichaelFallows, ChrisHayden, Michael Eric Dyson, Doris Kearns • Harry Markopolos, Howard Dean, Matthews.Goodwin, Howard Dean, Elise Jordan, Bill Plante, Ann Compton, Steve Scully, M.D., Crislyn D’Souza-Schorey, GLOBALJames SUMMIT Fallows, XI (2019)Deborah Fallows, Chris Matthews. David Gergen, William Kristol, • CamilleGLOBAL Busette, SUMMIT Patricia XI (2019) Glibert, Brian Lamb, Thomas E. Mann, Ian n Camille Busette, Patricia Glibert, Nile Gardner, Avi Loeb, Chuck Hagel, Tom Morris, Richard Norton Smith, Nile Gardner, Avi Loeb, Chuck Hagel, HARRY MARKOPOLOS Ridge, Sean Spicer, George Will, Karen Tumulty, Alexi McCammond, Mary Edith Widder. Tom Ridge, Sean Spicer, George Will, Karen Tumulty,Katharine Alexi Ham, McCammond, Steve Scully, Michael Smerconish, Edna Greene Medford, Susan GLOBAL SUMMIT VI (2014) Mary KatharinePage, Eleanor Ham, SteveSmeal Scully, SUSAN PAGE • Sister Joan Chittister, Donna Michael Smerconish, Edna Greene Medford, Brazile, Stephen Burt, Laura Bush, SusanPAGE Page, 13 Eleanor Smeal Bruce Katz, Charles C. Mann, Michele Ridge, Gregory Skomal, SISTER JOAN CHITTISTER Michael Steele. GLOBAL SUMMIT VII (2015) • Cokie Roberts, Danielle Allen, Anthony Atala, M.D., Nile Gardiner, Norman Gevitz, Bas Lansdorp,

Aaron David Miller, Eric Raimy, COKIE ROBERTS Darrell West, Gov. Tom Wolf.

Sean Spicer talks about his experience being former White House Press Secretary with Ben Speggen at Global Summit XI. Sean Spicer talks about his experience being Former White House Press Secretary with Ben Speggen at Global Summit XI

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THOMAS B. HAGEN DIGNITAS AWARD HONOREES

Edna Greene Medford, a Professor of History from White House Media Panel (Steve Scully, Karen Howard University, responds to a question from Tumulty, Alexi McCammond, Mary Katharine Ham) Ben Speggen at Global Summit XI. discusses Campaign 2020. 2011 2012 Steve Scully Barry Casselman

2013 2014 Harry Markopolos Sister Joan Chittister

George Will captivates a Global Summit XI crowd while talking politics.

2015 Drs. John and Silvia Ferretti From left: Chairwoman Joyce Savocchio, Ferki Ferati, Dignitas Award winner Eleanor Smeal, Thomas B. Hagen, Christine McClure, Judy Lynch.

2016 2017 Global Summit XI Sponsors: Hon. Tom Ridge Lt. Gen. James Dubik, Ret. Platinum Bronze LECOM Health Wm. T. Spaeder Erie Insurance Printing Concepts, Inc. Thomas B. Hagen Dignitas Award RBC Wealth Management Logistics Plus Gold WQLN Public Media Gannon University Copper Erie News Now Marquette Savings Bank 2018 Silver Northwest Savings Bank From left: Ferki Ferati, County Executive Kathy Brock Institute McManis & Monsalve Associates Dahlkemper, Mayor Joe Schember, Dignitas Award MenajErie Studio winners James Fallows and Deborah Fallows, along Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority with Tom Hagen and Ben Speggen. Penn State Behrend Erie Reader Velocity Network Curtze Food Service PNC Bank Jewish Community Council of Erie Sneaky Pete’s Patron Roadhouse 698 Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority YourErie.com/Jet24/Fox66 Knox Law Brith Sholom Congregation 2019 For benefits and information regarding each sponsorship level, please call the Eleanor Smeal, leader of the feminist movement and Dignitas Award winner. Jefferson at 814.459.8000. 14 CULTIVATING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: JEFFERSON CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Dynamic. Interactive. Collaborative.

he Jefferson puts a premium on ensuring that those three words guide the experience of the Jefferson Civic Leadership TAcademy participants. Launched in 2015 as an annual endeavor, the Civic Leadership Academy prepares Erie professionals for meaningful engagement in their community through a transformative experience including: a retreat to Harrisburg to meet with top elected officials and expert policy advisers; countywide sessions to learn the form and function of local government; and the production of publishable research to address critical issues facing the region.

RESEARCH HARRISBURG AND COUNTYWIDE Blue Economy: The 2019 JCLA cohort explored SESSIONS SECTION the Blue Economy and addressed what they As part of the Academy, participants develop their leadership learned in this group action project. The goals skills through learning better the form and function of their of this project was to educate residents and local, regional, and state governments. visitors of Erie County about the Blue Economy and vast opportunities that exist in the areas of science, infrastructure and economic development, and to create broader awareness through an educational exhibit that showcases the current state of the Blue Economy and key opportunities that exist for Erie County. Poverty report: In 2018, JCLA participants applied the lessons learned from the program to a group action project focused on Poverty in Erie County, During a two-day retreat to Harrisburg, participants of the which yielded the creation of a Civic Leadership Academy have met with Governor Tom Community Poverty Index. This project intends to identify and Wolf, Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Victor P. Stabile, and address structural impediments to elevating the economic status leadership from both the House of Representatives and the of people living in poverty by examining a selection of resources in State Senate as well as the Erie delegation. The group has also low-income, middle-income, and high-income ZIP codes across Erie met with policy experts specific to the research projects they’ve County. explored to help them begin to find solutions to issues that affect Erie and Pennsylvania. #ErieOpioidProject: In addressing the opioid epidemic, the 2017 JCLA cohort produced the media awareness Each year after returning from Harrisburg, the JCLA visits campaign, Many Stories, One Story, to numerous municipalities throughout Erie County to learn change the conversation about addiction about the history, challenges, and future plans of those regions. from one of demonizing stigma to one Along the way, they’ve met with the Erie County Executive; of encouragement and compassion. The the Chairman of County Council; the Mayor of the City of Erie; participants interviewed recovering addicts, the President of Erie City Council; Supervisors from Fairview, policy experts, and medical professionals in an effort to shed light Harborcreek, Millcreek, and North East; leaders from Corry and on the crisis sweeping the nation. Union City; the Mayor of Wesleyville; the Borough Manager for Edinboro; numerous policy experts – including former DNC Blight report: To highlight successful strategies Chairman Howard Dean, former RNC Chairman Michael Steele, for addressing blight undertaken by other cities and John Hudak, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution – to and regions, the 2016 JCLA participants drafted help inform their research; and toured the State Correctional A Citizen’s Action Guide to Blight. The group’s Institution in Albion. work has since been cited in various meetings and remains a vital tool for the region’s leaders when discussing “Being a part of the Leadership Academy blight and how to combat it. means being a voice for Erie County and becoming more educated on our Tunnel: The 2015 JCLA cohort explored forming a potential community’s needs. We are all leaders connection between the Erie’s east side of change and hopeful to play a part and the eastern part of Presque Isle. Their in creating ways in which our entire research led to numerous discussions and community can become more educated meetings regarding the feasibility to address as well.” –Toni Mazanowski, Velocity Network and the limited access to Presque Isle. Emma Eisert-Wlodarczyk, Millcreek Township School District CULTIVATING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: JEFFERSON CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 15

JEFFERSON CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY GRADUATES 2019 GRADUATES Breanna Adams, 2016 Varun Gupta, 2016 Tiffanie Page-Collazo, 2016 Kevin Arrington, 2015 Riki Hay, 2017 Ryan Palm, 2016 Matthew Allen, Red Letter Hospitality Niken Astari, 2016 Kati Hecker, 2017 Kevin Pollock, 2015 Nathan Bish, Erie Insurance Group Julie Barry, 2018 Andrew Henderson, 2015 Shawnta Pulliam, 2015 Jeffrey Bloodworth, Gannon University Angela Beaumont, 2015 James Heubel, 2016 Veronica Rexford, 2015 Joe Cuneo, Mercyhurst University Jada Best, 2018 Kyle Hinsdale, 2015 Lesley Ridge, 2015 Emma Eisert-Wlodarczyk, Millcreek Township School District Paige Bosnyak, 2017 Heather Hinz, 2018 Kevin Schaaf, 2017 Veronica Fields, Erie City Hall, Dept. of Economic and Kristin Bowers, 2017 Khadija Horton, 2016 William Scholz, 2015 Community Development Carissa Brandt, 2018 Andrew Hromyak, 2015 YahMoorah Shakoor-Hooker, 2018 Lisa Fischer, United Way of Erie County Jay Breneman, 2016 Jessica Hunter, 2018 Patrick Simpson, 2015 Maggie Ignasiak, Erie County Public Library Joelyn Bush, 2017 Amanda Iadeluca, 2016 Paul Smola, 2016 Ericka Knight, Erie County Michelle Butler, 2016 Patreece Johnson, 2018 April Soriano, 2018 Andrea Konkol, Penn State Behrend Correy Connelly, 2018 Alison Kaminski, 2016 Depend Tamba, 2017 Lydia Laythe, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Chanel Cook, 2015 Andrew Kerr, 2017 Nick Taylor, 2018 Anne Lewis, Red Letter Hospitality Lisa Counasse, 2015 Hannah Kirby, 2015 Tiffany Thomas, 2016 Sarah Loftus, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Meagan Cousins, 2017 Andrew Kochirka, 2016 Tyler Titus, 2017 Justin Mason, Energy Consultant at GMA Kurt Crays, 2018 Halle Kostansek, 2016 Mary Tredway, 2017 Sherri Mason, Penn State Behrend Chelsea Curlett, 2018 Steve Krivonak, 2015 Seth Trott, 2018 Toni Mazanowski, Velocity Network Emily Dauber, 2017 Christopher LaFuria, 2015 Alvin Tucker, II, 2015 Patrick Miller, WQLN Dusti Dennis, 2018 Afrim Latifi, 2017 Laura Walchack, 2015 Martha Nwachukwu, Erie County United Brian Dorio, 2016 Ashley Lawson, 2016 Maureen Walls, 2016 Emily Perrotta, Graduate Student Patrick Duda, 2017 Christal Lepak, 2017 Shawn Waskiewicz, 2017 Cole Schenley, Books Galore Joylene Ehrich, 2018 Doug Magee, 2018 Jim Wertz, 2018 Jay Shaffer, Erie Insurance Group Jennifer Farrar, 2015 Tom Maggio, 2016 Brad Wiertel, 2017 Darnell Stallworth, Pennsylvania Stands Up Ferki Ferati, 2016 Heather McBrier, 2017 Matthew Wiertel, 2016 Honey Stempka, Erie County Dept. of Planning and J. Brian Foht, 2017 Tiffany McCloud, 2016 Erin Wincek, 2015 Community Development Kevin Forte, 2017 Michael McCormick, 2015 Nina Wolfarth, 2015 Juanita Maria Stokes, Charter Communications Bill Frackowiak, 2017 Stephanie Montgomery, 2018 Perry Wood, 2016 Matthew Washek, L’Arche Kerry Franz, 2015 Tori Moore, 2018 Jessica Yochim, 2017 Ashley Westgate, ServErie Natalia Garcia, 2017 April Morrison, 2015 Andrea Zdaniewski, 2017 Andona Zacks-Jordan, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Jamilia Gates, 2018 Marwah Obaid, 2018 Brian Zona, 2018 Tim Giblin, 2015 Michael Outlaw, 2018

COMMUNITY IMPACT Raimy Ideas Essays: As a reward for their efforts, the Raimy Fellows, along with Jefferson Educational Society team members Ferki Ferati, Ben Speggen, Angela The Barriers to Entry Beaumont, and Andy Roth spent two intense days in Washington, D.C. One A Study of the difficulities of Minority-Owned day was spent on Capitol Hill meeting with U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.), staff Business Creation and a Specialized Storefront members in Sen. Charles Schumur’s (D-N.Y.) office, and House Speaker Nancy Incubator Remedy for Erie, Pennsylvania Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) offices. On another day, the Fellows met scholars doing the By Seth Trott and Michael Outlaw same kind of research they did at The Cato Institute, where they met Michael Erie Urban Garden Network Tanner, author of The Inclusive Economy; at The Heritage Foundation, where Proposal for Fighting Food Insecurity in the they had lunch with Nile Gardiner, Director of the Margaret Thatcher Center City of Erie East Side Communities for Freedom; and at The Brookings Institution, where the Fellows met Mark By YahMoorah Shakoor-Hooker Muro, Senior Fellow and Policy Director of the Metropolitan Policy Program; Sharing Skills Can Make A Difference: and Darrell West, the Vice President and Director A Program to Confront Rural Poverty of Governance. “I appreciate the Through Volunteerism opportunity to engage By April Soriano in thoughtful policy Voting and Registration Differences in Erie, Pa.: discussions with varying perspectives from liberal Geographic and Demographic Trends and Implications to conservative. Positive By R. James Wertz, Ph.D. policy change for our people will not start This collection of essays represents the until we are willing to culmination of more than eight months of work by engage with people who may not have the same five dedicated participants of the Raimy Fellowship viewpoint – but they Program. Responding to suggestions from alumni must be willing to listen of the first several Jefferson Civic Leadership and find an area of Academy (JCLA) cohorts, the Jefferson team understanding. No one created an advanced developmental experience in Raimy Fellows and the Jefferson Staff in Washington, D.C., in March 2019. wins if no one is willing to listen.” – YahMoorah applied leadership theory. Shakoor-Hooker 16 A MESSAGE FROM CHARLES BROCK

How do we prepare to confront life’s issues? t the core of the Brock Institute for Mega Issues lies my personal and academic conviction Athat citizens and students alike need to think in broad spheres in order to emerge better prepared for mastering the issues of our times. Regardless of our specific academic studies, we need a balanced education that will prepare us for jobs, friends, and family, and awareness of the huge problems that the world is facing so that maybe we can do something about them. 2019 was an extraordinary year of reflecting on a decade of successful and cutting-edge programming that has contributed, perhaps even initiated, change-making developments in the Erie region. The Brock Institute was going on strong in its ninth year as a co-habitant of the Jefferson, where it can thrive intellectually and programmatically due to common beliefs, shared values, and effective teamwork. 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Holy Warrior Presidents In 2019 Charles Brock achieved what many scholars strive for: he finished his book,Holy Warrior Presidents: War, Religion, and the American Narrative. Brock examines America through its wars and the religions of selected presidents, and how this reflects on the American narrative. In these comparative studies he tells us what transformational presidents said and did regarding belief and action in relation to war and the American mission. Brock examines the importance of religious Erie Insurance Chairman Tom Hagen chats with his long-time friend Charles Brock. belief and providential theology in their approaches to war justification. In the spirit of integrative education, he asks, What is Mega Issues Education? “What is America for?” This question, of course, has a historic answer—from the founding of the country to George W. 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Growth in Event Attendance Average number of persons per event rogramming has been 180 Pkey to the Jefferson’s 165 community outreach since 160 145 148 153 the organization’s inception. 140 141 The Jefferson hosted 121 programs in 2019, including 120 118 117 lectures, classes, visiting 103 lectures, and Global Summit 100 X events. We also launched 80 our visiting lecture series 68 at sites throughout the 60 Erie region and featured 49 40 a number of programs by 35 resident scholars Andy 20 Roth, Baher Ghosheh, and 12 0 Judy Lynch. 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Top Attendees in 2019 Many thanks to our members who attended the most JES events throughout 2019: Paul & Renee Gambill William & Christine Koehle Dorothy Bloom Ken & Irene Brasington Lorraine Dolan Bruce Kindt Tom & Ruth Sheila Brugger Dombrowski Christine Riehl Timothy Spaeder Al Richardson J. Howard & Carol Ed Lesser & Mary Ellen Wright Dahlkemper Donna Juniewicz Edward Hobart Tonkin Norma Desser Richard & Catharina Buys Georgia Heynes Seth Trott Judy Lynch Hal & Mattie Fuller

Writer George Will captivates the crowd at Global Summit XI.

2018 IN REVIEW

JANUARY: FEBRUARY: MARCH: APRIL: MAY: JUNE: With and About Jefferson hosts a Scholar Ed Whitbred Social Justice Month: Paul Jackson Janes explores Tom Webb visits Projects by Natalie program discussing the presents Lower Spradley discusses Race “The Berlin Wall Thirty Erie for a special Brasington features essay, “Facing Racial Parade Street: Erie’s in Erie; Matt Harris talks Years Later, Lessons and event, “Root Causes Legendary Cyphers. Disparities: Is Erie the “Ellis Island” program about the School to Prison Legacies.” of the Migrant Worst City in America in the Jefferson Hall. Pipeline; and Billy Sabatini Crisis: Focus on for African-Americans?” describes the educational Honduras.” by Dr. Margaret Smith impact of Sail Training. and Dr. Susan McDevitt of Edinboro University released in January. 19

Growth in Event Attendance A word about philosophy. We approach programming from Average number of persons per event a liberal arts point of view in that we try to sponsor 15 to 18 programs in each regular term on current, diverse, and classical topics. Subjects typically range from history, politics, current events, and social and cultural issues to science, the environment, mathematics, climate, and the law. In the last year and moving ahead, we are trying to incorporate courses and series of programs to treat some subjects in more depth than can be approached in a single program. Likewise, we incorporate the publication of essays and journals with a presentation on those publications to help readers gain a fuller George Will (left) and Sean Spicer during Global Summit XI. appreciation for the subject. As always, we also make an effort to involve Jefferson members and supporters in offering ideas for programs, and taking part in the programs through our question-and-answer format following a presentation. Thanks, Jeffersonians, for playing a vital role in our programs.

Johnny Johnson, Jefferson Board Member, discusses Erie’s Black Heroes at Celebrate Erie 2019 in City Hall.

At far right, Katherine Howe, New York Times bestselling author, discusses the history of class and gender exemplified in Old friends and colleagues Chuck Hagel and Tom Ridge, join Joel Deuterman and Keith Taylor at Global the witch hunts of Salem. Summit XI.

JULY: AUGUST: SEPTEMBER: OCTOBER: NOVEMBER: DECEMBER: Jefferson Dinner For the second Hagen History Distinguished Visiting Global Summit XI, The Jefferson closes features Mike year, the Jefferson Center Executive Speaker John Hartig featuring a talented group out the year with Tanner from the presents at Celebrate Director George visits Erie to discuss of presenters including “Corry: Together the CATO Institute Erie with five lectures Deutsch kicks off Great Lakes Revival. Edna Greene Medford, Community Rises”, a look on “The Inclusive at City Hall. the 2019 Fall Term Eleanor Smeal, George at the rich past, current Economy.” with a presentation Will, and Chuck Hagel, opportunities, and the on “President captivates Erie audiences bright future of Corry, Lincoln and Chief for three weeks, drawing Pennsylvania. Justice Taney: The 6,000 attendees. Great Antagonists.” 2019 MIDWEST URBAN DESIGN CHARRETTE

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He is the author Kent State University across the country addressing issues or co-author of six books, including Hamot’s important to Americans on theLocal, subjects Global Hazard 30-year Mark of Distinction, History of Erie, Political History of politics, history, medicine, religion, Pa., School District, Erie’s McCormick Family “Erie, Pennsylvania Mayors: 150 Years of Political culture and more. reconnected relationship between Erie and Zibo,History, Barber Family History and The Best College of Architecture and Environmental Design By Known Name in Paper: Hammermill. Garvey’s History,” written by Jefferson Educational Society Like statesman and President ThomasJudith Lynch, Ph.D. essays, reviews and articles have appeared in think-tank President William P. Garvey, Ph.D., is ERIE, PA: Jefferson, the nonpartisanJefferson JeffersonEducational Society Decadian Scholar publications for more than six decades. no ordinary historyERIE, as it leadsPA: the reader through the political reasons why, not just how, a city on the Society believes that an educated RECONNECTINGRECONNECTING THE BAYFRONT THE BAYFRONT William P. Garvey, Ph.D. citizenry should share its ideas through China; the increased threat of algal blooms; Erie’s Great Lakes grew to become what it is today and the public discourse and has the power challenges it faces tomorrow. Volume 43, No. 1 Fall 2018 2019 MIDWEST URBANCHARRETTE DESIGN CHARRETTE REPORT REPORT to make a difference in our city, state, CHARRETTE REPORT nation and world. Summer/Fall 2018 Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative Essay VII Kent State University “food deserts” and what’s being done about them; Cleveland UrbanCollege Design of Architecture Collaborative and Environmental Design $20.00 Jefferson Educational Society ISBN 978-0-692-84228-7Kent State University 52000> 3207 State Street Jefferson Educational Society College of Architecture and Environmental Design PRESERVING ERIE’S FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE 3207 State Street • Erie, PA 16508 A Jefferson Educational Society Publication Erie, PA 16508 814.459.8000 • www.JESerie.org Jefferson Educational Society (814) 459-8000 and the ongoing response to Erie’s possible loss of 9 780692 842287 3207 State Street • Erie, PA 16508 www.JESERIE.org 814.459.8000 • www.JESerie.org A Publication of The Jefferson Educational Society minor league baseball. The Jefferson has published nine books, and several 5 9 9 8 more book projects are underway. The number of essays grew to 10 with two more in 2019, and Reports Books Essays Journal of several more essays and reports are being developed Erie Studies for 2020. In addition, since reviving the Journal of Erie Studies in partnership • Journal of Erie Studies, Volume 43, No. 1 with the Hagen History Center, the Jefferson has published eight Following Dr. Judy Lynch’s article on how Erie’s geology affected Erie’s early economic development is Jeanne Kidder’s editions to explore history, including two in 2019. forty-six-year content index of the Journal of Erie Studies. This comprehensive index lays out the table of contents for each issue the journal has ever published. Jefferson Reports • Journal of Erie Studies, Volume 42, No. 1 • Charrette CUDC Report: Reconnecting the Bayfront Contributions by: Roy Strausbaugh, Ph.D.; Dave Bierig and David Frew, Ph.D.; Larry Flatley, J.D.; Christine Kern, Ph.D.; and Christopher • “Erie May Lose Pro Baseball” by Alan Swigonski Schaney, Ph.D., and Mitzy Schaney • “Erie Delegation Confident After Trip to China” by John Guerriero • Journal of Erie Studies, Volume 41, No. 1 • “Harmful Algal Blooms: A Threat to the Waters of the World” by Contributions by: William P. Garvey, Ph.D.; Theodore J. Karle, M.B.A.; Patricia Glibert Julie Suleski, M.A.; and David Frew, Ph.D., and Jerry Skrypzak, B.A. • “Food Deserts Still Common but Communities Fight Back” by • Journal of Erie Studies, Volume 40, No. 1 Julia Guerrein Contributions by: Dr. M. Raymond Bruce; David Frew, Ph.D.; Curtis McCoy; David Pedler; Allen G. Quinn; Dr. Aldona Sendzikas; The Jefferson Essays and Jerry Skrypzak, B.A. • Journal of Erie Studies, Volume 39.1, No. 1 • Raimy Ideas Essays Contributions by: Larry Flatley; Janna Napoli and Mary Ann Owoc; • “Facing Racial Disparities: Is Erie the Worst City in America for J. Michael Campbell; and Tonya Boyer. African Americans.” By Margaret Smith, Ph.D. and • Journal of Erie Studies, Volume 40, No. 1 Suzanne McDevitt, Ph.D. Contributions by: Dr. M. Raymond Bruce; David Frew, Ph.D.; • “The Lurking Threat: Harmful Algae Blooms Pose Global, Curtis McCoy; David Pedler; Allen G. Quinn; Dr. Aldona Sendzikas; Local Hazard.” By Judy Lynch, Ph.D. and Jerry Skrypzak, B.A. • “Time to Act: The Case for Heritage Tourism and Rebuilding Erie’s Books Three Historic Forts (2018).” By Michael Fuhrman, M.S.A. • Erie, Pennsylvania MAYORS: 150 Years of Political History. • “Erie’s Mayoral Race (2017): Analyzing Voter Turnout and Primary By William P. Garvey, Ph.D. Election results.” By Pat Cuneo, B.A. • Rise and Fall of the Erie Extension Canal: From Packets to Railroads, • “Erie’s Public Schools: History, Challenges, Future.” Manufacturing, and the Gilded Age. By David Frew, Ph.D., and By R. James Wertz, Ph.D. Jerry Skrypzak, B.A. • “The Case for Connecting Presque Isle to Erie’s East Side – • Lou Tullio: A Real Erie Guy. By Cory Vaillancourt A Historic Opportunity.” By Michael Fuhrman, M.S.A. • Erie’s McCormick Family History: An Irish-American Journey. • “Erie’s Advanced Industries.” By R. James Wertz, Ph.D., and By William P. Garvey, Ph.D.; Julie Suleski, M.A.; and Perry Wood, M.S. Carl J. Anderson, III • “Is Erie A Safe City? Perception, Reality, Recommendations.” • Hamot’s 30 Year March to Distinction. By the JES Public Policy By Kyle Kasinec, B.A. Institute (PPI) • A History of the Erie School District. By Frank Anderson; Journal of Erie Studies William P. Garvey, Ph.D.; and Bob Guerrein, Ph.D. • Journal of Erie Studies, Volume 44, No. 2 In this special edition of the Journal of Erie Studies, a single article • Mercyhurst North East: 20 Years of Growth and Prosperity. is dedicated to the Woman’s Club of Erie as we approach the By Judy Lynch, Ph.D. 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. This article is written by • Victory: Erie, The War of 1812, and the Battle of Lake Erie and Victory: Melinda Meyer and David Frew. Erie, The War of 1812, and The Battle of Lake Erie: • Journal of Erie Studies, Volume 44, No. 1 The Young Readers Edition. By Cornell Green, B.A. Contributions by: Judy Lynch, Ph.D.; Cheryl Rush Dix and Sara • Perry 200 Commemoration Souvenir Book. Thompson; Roy Strausbaugh; Bruce Kibler; and Ben Speggen By David Frew, Ph.D., and Jerry Skrypzak, B.A. BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND MESSAGE FROM JEFFERSON CHAIRWOMAN JOYCE SAVOCCHIO 21

CHAIRWOMAN JOYCE SAVOCCHIO: Join us in the New Decade “I wish I’d had a Jefferson when I was Mayor of Erie.”

I have said those words many times over the years. Having spent one career in education and another as an elected city official, I came to really appreciate fresh ideas, innovation, and good, old-fashioned hard work. Those are the key ingredients to getting important things done, and those qualities represent so well the mission of the Jefferson.

I am very proud to serve the Jefferson community as its board chairwoman, being able to see up close the vision, planning, and hard work it takes to help make the Erie region a better place to live and work. And running through all of it is you – our greatest resource – and your strong work ethic, values, faith in education, and desire for progress.

No, we didn’t have the Jefferson when I was Mayor, but we have it now. Please join me in helping the Jefferson pursue and fulfill its goals as we enter a new decade. Our Jefferson community will succeed because of your support, your involvement, and your challenge to make us a better organization and a better community.

BOARD OFFICERS:

Vice Chairman Bruce Raimy Treasurer Charles Caryl Secretary Charles Brock BOARD OF TRUSTEES Charles Brock – Secretary – Director, Institute on the American Doris Stawniak Pinski – Trustee – President, Brith Sholom Dream, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, Director of The Brock Congregation Institute for Mega Issues Education Bruce Raimy – Vice Chairman – Chairman, Raimy Corporation Charles M. Caryl – Treasurer – First Vice President, RBC Wealth Christine Riehl – Trustee – JES Adult Learner Representative Management Denise Robison Mullen – Trustee – Retired, Deputy Secretary, Paul Gambill – Trustee – Retired Juvenile Counselor, Erie County PA Department of Aging Edmund Thomas Adolescent Center Hon. Joyce A. Savocchio – Chairwoman – Retired, City of Erie Baher Ghosheh – Trustee – Professor of Middle Eastern Studies at Mayor (1990-2002) Edinboro University of Pennsylvania William C. Sennett – Trustee – Retired Attorney, Knox McLaughlin Johnny Johnson – Trustee – Retired, Erie School District teacher, Gornall & Sennett, P.C. coach Michael Songer – Trustee – Trial lawyer, partner, Crowell & Moring William Koehle – Trustee – Blue and Gold Officer, United States LLP, Washington, D.C. Naval Academy Timothy Spaeder – Trustee Owner/Operator – Ashley Lawson – Trustee – Blue Zones Project Corry Wm. T. Spaeder Co., Inc. Judith M. Lynch – Trustee – Asst. Professor, Mercyhurst NE College, Jeff Szumigale – Trustee – Senior Vice President, PNC Bank Former Erie County Executive (1982-2002) Adam Welsh – Trustee – Owner and CEO, Flagship Multimedia Dale McBrier – Trustee – Co-Owner, Lyndal Enterprises Inc., Editor in Chief, Erie Reader Maureen McClure – Trustee – Director, Institute for International Studies in Education, University of Pittsburgh TRUSTEE EMERITAS Christopher Miller – Trustee – Executive Director, Robert S. and Thomas B. Hagen – Trustee Emeritas – Chairman, Custom Janet L. Miller Family Foundation Engineering Co.; Chairman, Erie Insurance Group 22 JES PERSONNEL

FERKI FERATI, ED.D DEA WOODWARD President Finance Coordinator Dr. Ferki Ferati is in his fourth year as President of the Dea Woodward is an Erie native who joined the Jefferson Jefferson Educational Society, where he leads the Erie region’s Educational Society in March 2019 as the part-time think tank and its divisions of Community programming Bookkeeper. She graduated from East High School in 1989 and Global Summit speaker series, Offsite programming, in the top ten of her class. She went on to graduate from Civic Leadership Academy and Raimy Fellows, Scholar-in- Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor’s of Science Residence, Publications, and Journal of Erie Studies. Dr. degree in General Business in 1993. In April 2013, she Ferati joined the Jefferson at its inception in 2008, and was obtained her Master’s Degree in Business Administration promoted to Executive Director in 2009, Vice President in from the University of Phoenix online while working full- 2013, and President in 2017. He earned his doctoral degree time. Dea has over 20 years of experience in Finance and Human Resources from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education in in both profit and nonprofit organizations. She is a member of the Victory 2017, his Master’s degree in Public Administration from Gannon University in Christian Center of Erie, Inc., where she is a member of The Bishop’s Council 2012, and his Bachelor’s degree from Mercyhurst University in 2007. Dr. Ferati team. She is also the Director of Finance for the Eagle’s Nest Leadership is also a graduate of Leadership Erie (2010 and 2011) and the Jefferson Civic Academy School of Finance. Dea resides in the City of Erie with her two Leadership Academy (2016). children, Antwonette and William. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and singing. REVEREND CHARLES BROCK, M.LITT. Director of Brock Institute for Mega Issues Education MORGAN ADAMS, B.A. Reverend Charles Brock, an Erie native, is an Emeritus Fellow, Membership Coordinator and Special Projects Assistant Chaplain, and Director of Ministerial Education at Mansfield Morgan Adams, an Erie native, joined the Jefferson College, Oxford, UK, where he taught for 35 years. He serves Educational Society in September 2018 as the as the Director of the Institute on the American Dream at Administrative Assistant and moved into her role as the Penn State Behrend. Rev. Brock is acting minister of the Membership Coordinator and Special Projects Assistant First Unitarian Universalist Church of Girard, Pa., and he is a in October 2019. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Founding Member of the Jefferson Educational Society. Rev. Sociology from Edinboro University in May 2018. During Brock serves as the Director of the Brock Institute for Mega her time at University, she worked with the Sociology Issues Education at the Jefferson. Department and the Office of Social Equity on a research climate survey regarding the prevalence of sexual misconduct on Edinboro BEN SPEGGEN, M.A. University’s campus. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Vice President Sociology Honor Society. Ben Speggen joined the Jefferson Educational Society in February 2015 as its Program Developer, became the BRAD TRIANA, M.F.A. Director of Operations in 2017, and moved to Vice President Buildings Manager in 2019. He oversees the think tank’s events, such as local Brad Triana is a jack of all trades at the Jefferson Society, and distinguished visiting scholars lecturers, Global Summit where he combines his technical skills and diverse speaker series, Jefferson Dinner series, and the Metro 100 education to keep the Jefferson in top shape. Brad conferences. Since 2016, he has also directed the Jefferson earned degrees in teaching and woodworking at Edinboro Civic Leadership Academy. Ben earned his Bachelor’s and University, studied photography while living in Prague, Master’s degrees in English, along with minors in history and Czech Republic, and completed his Masters of Fine Arts journalism, at Gannon University. He currently serves on the boards for L’Arche degree at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Brad is Erie, the Erie County Poet Laureate Initiative, and represents the Jefferson on the also a musician and has taught woodworking and design Emerge 2040 Steering Committee. courses at Edinboro University.

ANGELA BEAUMONT, M.A. HEATHER ZUBER Director of Operations Administrative Assistant Angela Beaumont is Director of Operations at the Jefferson, Heather Zuber, an Erie native, joined the Jefferson where she also coordinates programming, the Jefferson Educational Society part-time in March 2019 and made the Civic Leadership Academy, the Jefferson Dinner Series, transition to the new administrative assistant in October and continues to work with Rev. Charles Brock and the 2019. Heather and her husband, A.J. Zuber, are the parents Brock Institute. Angela holds a degree in American Studies of three daughters. She is actively involved at her church, and Business from the University of Kassel in Germany. Grace Harborcreek, where she serves in various volunteer Her prior experience includes working for a think tank in capacities. She and her husband also lead a Senior High Washington, D.C. and for DHL in Bonn, Germany, where she weekly Bible study in their home and are members of an held various positions in international marketing and business adult life group that empowers married couples. development. In 2009, she moved with her family to the United States, where she worked in Special Education, German language teaching, and import logistics. MICHELLE MELCHER KNIGHT, M.S.W. Angela is a graduate of the inaugural class of the Jefferson Civic Leadership Civic Leadership Academy Program Coordinator Academy. Michelle Melcher Knight serves as the part-time program coordinator for the Jefferson Civic Leadership Academy. PAT CUNEO, B.A. Prior to relocating to Erie and joining the staff, Michelle Publications Coordinator was the Social Justice and Outreach Minister for Our Pat Cuneo serves as the Coordinator of Publications at the Lady Queen of Peace Church in Arlington, Va., where Jefferson. He is a former reporter, editor, and columnist for she developed and led the social justice and advocacy the Erie Times-News. An Erie native, he is a graduate of the programs for a church membership of 2,200 households. University of Notre Dame and studied journalism at Poynter Michelle has also worked in public policy and legislative Institute and the American Press Institute. Pat is the Editor of advocacy. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies the Journal of Erie Studies, and taught journalism at Edinboro from the University of Maryland and a Master’s of Social Work from Catholic University, Gannon University, and the former Alliance University of America. College. He is a board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Erie and a member of the Planning Board of the Town of SUPPORT STAFF Mina, N.Y. Colleen Dougherty Zehra Ferati David Hull JES FINANCIAL PICTURE 23

With more than 70 percent of our expenses dedicated to program services, the Jefferson team remains confident our priorities are in the right order. We also remain committed to offering affordable or free programs to our members and the public about important community issues and initiatives. Even as we grow, we continue to allocate funds to our core missions at the Jefferson: the annual Global Summit; four seasons of programming each year; the Jefferson Civic Leadership Academy; and research and multimedia projects.

Jefferson Educational Society of Erie, Inc. Statement of Financial Position at August 31, 2019 and 2018

ASSETS 2019 2018 SUPPORT AND REVENUE Currrent Assets Restated Cash $226,053 $135,500 10% Pledges receivable - current 510,400 325,000 Grants Accounts receivable 3,775 365 2% Leadership Academy 42% Inventory 22,689 25,041 Contributions Prepaid expenses 6,432 11,224 5% Tuition Total current assets 769,349 497,130 4% Other Property and equipment 1,680,019 1,680,019 Less: accumulated depreciation -387,322 -326,563 Total property and equipment 1,292,697 1,353,456

Other assets Pledges receivable - long term 1,486,267 1,591,967 31% Endowment 467,838 457,569 Sponsorships Total other assets 1,954,105 2,049,536

6% Total Assets 4,016,151 3,900,122 Donated Services

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 2019 2018 Current liabilities Restated FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES Accounts payable $27,614 $68,062 Lines of credit 382,614 301,212 Accrued expenses 1,254 127 6% Current portion of long term debt 25,000 27,083 Fundraising Total current liabilities 436,482 396,484

Long-term obligation, 17% less current position 485,003 527,087 Administration

Net assets Without donor restrictions 1,022,465 659,584 with donor restrictions 2,072,201 2,316,967 Total net assets 3,094,666 2,976,551

77% Total Liabilities and Net Assets 4,016,151 3,900,122 Program Services NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID ERIE, PA PERMIT NO. 255

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Examine THE PAST. The Jefferson Educational Society of Erie believes in offering courses, seminars, Study THE PRESENT. and lectures that explain the ideas that formed the past, assist in exploring the Explore THE FUTURE. present, and offer guidance in creating the future of the Erie region. JES MISSION The Jefferson Educational Society was created as a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization on Sept. 29, 2008 and on that same date received tax-exempt status by the Federal department of the Treasury under Employment Identification Number 26-3460486. The Jefferson operates under a 501 (c) (3) educational nonprofit charter, though it does not offer degrees or programs for formal academic credit. The Jefferson was founded to stimulate community progress through education and research activities. Its mission also includes a commitment to operate in a non-partisan, non- denominational manner without a political or philosophical bias. As such, the Jefferson intends to follow the examined truth wherever it leads and is neither liberal nor conservative, Democratic nor Republican in philosophy or in action.

OUR BUILDING PARTNERSHIP The Jefferson Educational Society of Erie and the Brith Sholom Congregation of 3207 State Street, entered into a shared-use building agreement in October 2008. Under the terms of this arrangement, the Jefferson utilizes facilities in the Southern Wing, which houses an adult education facility in order to offer lectures, courses, seminars, and sponsored research. The Brith Sholom Congregation continues to use the building’s Northern Wing for religious and congregational purposes. The Jefferson Educational Society purchased the building in August 2013 and has invested in its renovation.