Monthly Archives: April 2012

Help the Spirit of the Presidents’ Summit Live On

Fifteen years ago today I sat in front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia at the Presidents’ Summit for America’s Future.  This event, Chaired by General Colin Powell, along with Presidents Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush and Bill … Continue reading

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Leadership is Key to Strong Voluntary Organizations

This is National Volunteer Week which is appropriate for the topic of my speech I gave yesterday.  I was honored to present the keynote address at the University of Notre Dames’ Alumni Senate on Leadership and Volunteerism. This group of … Continue reading

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Stories from Eight Decades: A Celebration of Senator Wofford’s 86th Birthday

Last night we had the honor of attending Stories from Eight Decades: A Celebration of Harris Wofford’s 86th Birthday.  Moderated by Jonathan Capehart, member of the Washington Post editorial board, Harris shared “Stories from My Life” as part of Youth … Continue reading

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