Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Presidential Advisor David Gergen and Chancellor of DC Public Schools Michelle Rhee Develop Ideas for Innovative Leadership

Mayor Reed and Rhee to Headline Socrates Society Forum for Young Leaders’ at its Annual Benefit Dinner at the Aspen Institute

Mayor Kasim Reed and Washington D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee, will headline the Socrates Society Forum for Young Leaders’ annual benefit dinner on Saturday, July 3 in Aspen, Colorado. The 2010 annual Socrates benefit dinner will feature a conversation on leadership and social innovation hosted by Aspen Institute Trustee David Gergen, who is also a professor of Public Service at Harvard University, CNN commentator and former White House advisor.

“I am looking forward to talking with Mayor Kasim Reed, leader of one of the most vital cities in the country,” said David Gergen. “I hope to learn about how he is tackling some of the challenges facing Atlanta, such as the city’s fiscal situation, and hear his views on school reform and coalition-building in the rapidly growing and incredibly diverse urban environment.”

Mayor Reed, who is an Aspen Institute Rodel Fellow, and Michelle Rhee, appointed by D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty to lead the district’s public schools, will participate in the discussion moderated by David Gergen. This benefit dinner provides a forum for young emerging leaders, such as Reed and Rhee, to come together from different professional sectors to analyze contemporary issues through expert-moderated dialogue.

“It’s critical that Mayors and superintendents have discussions about the joint goals and actions that can make cities great,” Michelle Rhee said. “I’m excited that Mayor Reed is interested in school reform and I want to learn from the efforts he is pursuing in Atlanta.”

The Aspen Institute’s mission is twofold—it fosters values-based leadership, encouraging individuals to reflect on the ideals and ideas that define a good society, and provides a neutral and balanced venue for discussing and acting on critical issues. The Aspen Institute does this primarily in four ways: through seminars, young-leader fellowships around the globe, policy programs, and public conferences and events.

“The Aspen Institute and the Socrates Society have long been out front in the area of responsible and innovative leadership in our country,” said Mayor Kasim Reed. “For me, it is an honor to participate in this important discussion on issues vital to the future of our nation and our world. I plan to bring back a host of innovative ideas to help make Atlanta an even greater City.”

The Annual Socrates Society benefit dinner is a unique seminar that allows progressive and results-driven leaders to discuss and offer practical solutions for issues that have an immense impact on our society. Each year recognized leaders, including entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, representatives of government, international, nonprofit and non-governmental organizations, academics and journalists, discuss current and provocative topics. Past topics include bioethics, energy security, the future of democracy, religious fundamentalism, globalization, media and values, repairing the US economy, and innovation.

"The Socrates Society offers thoughtful programs to emerging young leaders to explore contemporary issues through values-based Socratic discussion,” said Melissa Ingber, Director of the Aspen Institute's Socrates Society. “Mayor Reed, an Aspen Institute Rodel fellow, and Michelle Rhee, are innovators and public leaders who address leadership challenges daily. Their conversation, moderated by David Gergen, will provide valuable experiences on leadership and innovation for those attending our benefit dinner, an event that enables us to provide scholarships to Socrates seminars so that we can ensure diversity in the voices around the table."

BBN Launches First Ever N. Fulton TV Show

With a potential 90,000 viewers in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs, The Beacon Broadcast Network (BBN) launches the first ever North Fulton television show exclusively on Comcast Cable. The program, "Political InSighter: News and Analysis Affecting North Fulton and State," debuts Sunday, June 20 on Comcast Channel 25. The hour-long show encompasses a "Face The Nation" style storyboard with a lively upbeat tempo.

New programs debut every Sunday at 10:00 AM and repeat at 6:30 PM. Rebroadcast times are Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM. The program will also be available on Comcast On-Demand, Comcast.com and Beaconcast.com.

"Political InSighter" is co-hosted by John Fredericks, managing editor of The Beacon and Ashley Widener, correspondent for The Beacon Broadcast Network.

The program will include news and analysis of the week and feature high profile guest interviews. The show concludes with a commentator panel.

Guest interviews for the first show include Roswell Mayor Jere Wood and Republican candidate for Governor John Oxendine. Future confirmed guests include GOP Gubernatorial candidates Karen Handel, Nathan Deal and Eric Johnson, and Democrat candidate Thurbert Baker.

For advertising information contact BBN at 678-481-6251.
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Peachtree TV, Piedmont Park Conservancy and the City of Atlanta Announce Public Safety Enhancements for Screen on the Green

Peachtree TV, Piedmont Park Conservancy and the City of Atlanta have been working individually and collectively to evaluate and adjust the safety and security plan for Screen on the Green, a long-standing Atlanta summer tradition in the City’s flagship park.

The new public safety plan, which will be effective at the next event on June 17, incorporates increased security personnel, including on-duty and off-duty Atlanta police officers and staffers from a private security firm that regularly handles events in Piedmont Park. In addition, representatives from MARTA Police and Midtown Blue are participating in this coordinated effort. Specific improvements to the security plan for Screen on the Green include:

· An on-duty Atlanta Police Department Incident Commander, utilizing the City’s Mobile Command Unit, will be on-site and able to make decisions to bring in additional Atlanta Police resources if needed.

· Additional off-duty police officers have been added to the inside of the park to maintain order and stop any criminal behavior including disorderly conduct.

· Staff from the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services will be on-site to assist moviegoers with non-emergency concerns.

· The APD’s Mounted Patrol will have a presence and will be available to assist with any crowd control concerns that arise. They will only be called in by the Incident Commander if needed.

· APD’s Zone 5 Units will maintain an on-duty presence in the area and can be called in quickly to augment the off-duty resources if needed.

· The APD’s School Detective Unit, which has specific expertise in dealing with young people, will have a presence at the event.

· Communication between event staff and police has been enhanced with the use of Nextel Direct.

· Communication between off-duty and on-duty police will be improved, as the event is utilizing all Atlanta Police, who are on the same frequencies.

· The sponsor partners have hired a new security company familiar with the park to provide more event security personnel, commonly referred to as “T-Shirt” security. They will maintain presence in the aisles and ask anyone disturbing the movie to quiet down or leave.

· The sponsor partners have made adjustments to the event site plan to improve pedestrian traffic flow, such as relocating the screen, locations of the vending stations and the portable toilets.


In addition to the enhanced public safety measures being taken, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Interim Police Chief George Turner, in partnership with V-103, are hosting a Town Hall Meeting in the Old City Council Chambers at City Hall from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2010 to launch the Respect Yourself – Respect the “A” youth initiative. By utilizing popular radio personalities, celebrities and Mayor Reed, this program is designed to reach adolescents and teach them that their actions have far-reaching consequences that impact their lives, their neighborhoods and the City as a whole. The Town Hall will be broadcast live.

Piedmont Park has long been home to safe, successful events, including Screen on the Green. The sponsor partners and the City of Atlanta believe the incidents on June 3 were an anomaly and encourage the community to return Thursday for the Screen on the Green showing of “Dreamgirls.” The final Screen on the Green event for the 2010 season is the June 24 showing of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
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Civic League Invites Neighborhood Leaders to Learn, Connect, Collaborate at Neighborhood Summit

On Saturday, Sept. 25, The Civic League for Regional Atlanta will host its second annual Neighborhood Summit, a daylong event created to foster relationships among community leaders by providing them with a forum to meet, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration. The Summit begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. and will be held at the Loudermilk Center in downtown Atlanta (40 Courtland St. SE, Atlanta, GA 30303).

"Neighborhoods are the building blocks of our region," says Civic League chair Lesley Grady. "They shape its character. They affect the lives of its families and children. They are where 'community' begins. At this event, we intentionally honor and support champions working in their communities by providing information, access to resources and opportunities to learn from one another."

Attendance at last year's Summit topped 500 and included residents representing community-based organizations, neighborhood associations and civic groups from the 10-county Atlanta region (Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties), as well as professional "community-builders" from the business, philanthropic, nonprofit and public sectors. Neighborhood Summit registration is $20 per person (includes lunch), with senior, student and early-registration discounts available. To register, please visit the Civic League's web site (www.civicleagueatlanta.org) or call (404) 413-0331.

The 2009 Summit featured workshops on Meeting the Changing Needs of Residents; Advancing into the 21st Century with Technology; Developing a Deeper Understanding of Regional Issues and How They Affect Your Neighborhood; Creating Civic Organizations that Last; and Getting Organized for Lobbying and Advocacy Efforts. The 2010 workshops are still in development but will likely touch on similar topics.
Co-sponsors for the 2010 Neighborhood Summit include the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, the Neighborhood Fund and the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta.

The Civic League for Regional Atlanta builds civic engagement through research, education, consensus-building and advocacy, and represents civic interests in the regional policy arena.