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Time To Retool America

Time To Retool America Hearing on the Edward Kennedy Serve America Act and Retooling of America; Civic Engagement of Older Adults. ☼This past May 11th I was in Springfield Illinois to hear a presentation of a bill just signed by President Obama, called The Edward Kennedy-Serve America Act. Later in the day, I presented as part of a panel focusing on the Civic Engagement of Older Adults, or retooling of America for new careers or retirement. A major emphasis, both of the Kennedy Act and the hearings involves the push to encourage people to volunteer during this time of crisis. As a means...
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Why It Pays to Volunteer

☼A keynote speaking engagement on Celebrating Volunteers at Waubonsee Community College, IL (April 4, 2009) SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Why It Pays to Volunteer", url: "http://www.drjorge.net/?p=249" });
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