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The summit is still going on todayand tomorrow and here is a link watch for those interested. I just watched Star Parker who was quite awesome.
2012 Values Voter Summit
Sept. 14-16, 2012
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, D.C.
[edit]
8:45 a.m. - Noon
MORNING PLENARY SESSION - Regency Ballroom
Mathew Staver, Founder and Chairman, Liberty Counsel and Dean, School of Law, Liberty University*
Dr. Bill Bennett, Host, Morning in America*
Star Parker, Founder, Center for Urban Renewal and Education*
The States of Our Union
- Joseph Backholm, Executive Director, Preserve Marriage Washington*
- Carroll Conley, Executive Director, Maine Family Policy Council*
- John Helmberger, CEO, Minnesota Family Council*
- Cathi Herrod, President, Center for Arizona Policy*
- Derek McCoy, Executive Director, Maryland Marriage Alliance*
Governor Jan Brewer (R-Ariz.)*
Ken Cuccinelli, Attorney General, Virginia*
Senator Rick Santorum, Former U.S. Senator (R-Pa.) and 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate*
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
VVS 2012 Job and Internship Fair hosted by The Leadership Institute's ConservativeJobs.com
12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
AMERICAN VALUES LUNCHEON (Speaker - Gary Bauer, President, American Values) - Diplomat Room (ticketed event)
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSION - Regency Ballroom
Lila Rose, President, Live Action*
Religious Liberty Panel
- Lt. Gen. (ret.) William Boykin, Former Commander, Delta Force*
- Mike Johnson, Esq., Liberty Institute*
- Todd Starnes, FOX News
Glenn Beck, Host, The Glenn Beck Show
3:15 - 5:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Speakers: Lt. Gen. (ret.) William G. Boykin, Former Commander, Delta Force (confirmed); Kamal Saleem, Founder, Koome Ministries; Author; Former Terrorist; Mathew Staver; Founder and Chairman, Liberty Counsel and Dean and Professor of Law, Liberty University School of Law (confirmed)
Synopsis: The tiny nation Israel is surrounded by large Arab states that are hostile to Israel's existence. Iran is on the verge of obtaining a nuclear weapon, and, if successful, will target Israel for annihilation. Israel is America?'s greatest ally in the Middle East. But U.S. policies towards Israel have not always supported Israel. The battle line for the survival of Western Civilization runs through Israel. America must provide its full and unreserved support for Israel. This breakout will discuss the strategic nature of Israel, and its role in the Middle East, America, and in the future of Western Civilization.
Speaker: Nonie Darwish, Founder, Arabs for Israel, Founder, Former Muslims United, Author, Cruel and Usual Punishment (confirmed); Frank Gaffney, President, Center for Security Policy; Kristi Hamrick (Moderator), Media Consultant; Erick Stakelbeck, Middle East Expert and Reporter, Christian Broadcasting Network
Synopsis: Since 9-11, blaming the victim has been a popular media and left-wing pursuit. Somehow, argue America-haters, we brought the violence upon ourselves. But when the blood of thousands of Americans spilt that day joined other victims of terrorist acts from around the world it became paramount to understand the radical mindset and worldview affecting us all. Political correctness is no protection against terrorist acts. Gary Bauer's American Values presents "Radical Islam 101" to provide a framework for understanding the worldview behind the violence.
Speakers: David Christensen (Moderator), Senior Director for Congressional Affairs, Family Research Council (confirmed); Dean Clancy, Vice President, Health Care Policy, FreedomWorks (confirmed); Martin Gold, Partner, Covington & Burling (confirmed); Russ Vought, Political Director, Heritage Action for America (confirmed)
Synopsis: Call it a mandate, a tax, a penalty, constitutional or unconstitutional the one word that best describes it is OPPRESSIVE. States' rights, religious liberty, life, economic freedom are all sacrificed if Obamacare is allowed to go forward. Full repeal is the ONLY answer. Learn how it can be done and what you can do.
PREPARING FOR THE COMING ECONOMIC EARTHQUAKE
Speaker: Art Ally, Founder and President of the Timothy Plan Mutual Fund Family
Synopsis: We all need to come to grips with the fact that America stands at the precipice of moral, economic and ultimately spiritual collapse. The question is no longer 'if' but rather 'when.' The bigger question then becomes, "What can you do to prepare for it and minimize the impact it will have on you and your loved ones?" We do not pretend to have all the answers but, if we gain a proper perspective as to where our nation stands economically, we will be better equipped to make better personal and family decisions.
GRASSROOTS ACTIVISM GET-OUT-THE-VOTE (GOTV) WORKSHOP
Speakers: Robert Arnakis, Senior Director of Domestic and International Programs, Leadership Institute (confirmed); Gary Marx, Executive Director, Faith and Freedom Coalition (confirmed)
Synopsis: Learn how to win in 2012. Come learn how. The GOTV Workshop will teach you how to maximize each voter contact. You will develop a complete GOTV plan using the internet, mail, phones, door to door, and Election Day strategies. You will walk away knowing what resources you must have, what is available for early and absentee voters, and how to turn out your voters to the polls.
VERTICAL VOTE CAMPAIGN FOR LIFE, MARRIAGE AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTIES
Speaker: Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr., Founder, International Communion of Evangelical Churches and Senior Pastor, Hope Christian Church, Beltsville, MD (confirmed)
Synopsis: The institution of marriage is under a barrage of attacks from certain politicians, judicial activists, and citizen advocates. Recent events including the President of the United States commenting that he supports gay marriage, instructing the Department of Justice not to enforce violations of the Defense of Marriage Act and a 9th circuit court's decision to strike down Proposition 8 in California, makes it necessary for us to act now! The above combined actions make it abundantly clear that an effective campaign to counter the political, legal, and citizen advocacy activities to reshape and redefine marriage as a covenant between one man and one woman is needed. It is our intent to mount an effective multi-denominational, multi-racial coalition's operation to defend the institution of marriage.
MILLENNIALS AND THE FUTURE OF POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT
Speakers: Student Leaders; Matthew Lee Anderson, Blogger, MereOrthodoxy.com and author, Earthen Vessels; Owen Strachan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Christian Theology and Church History, Boyce College, Louisville, KY; Eric Teetsel, Director, Manhattan Declaration; Andrew Walker, Policy Analyst at the Family Foundation; Chris Marlink (moderator), Social Media Manager, Family Research Council
Synopsis: Influential voices in the media and church are charging that Christians have become too politicized, and that younger Christians are leaving the church because of it. To hear the media tell it, younger believers are becoming more liberal and disengaging from the political process. But is it true? Join a panel of leading conservative millennials as they engage in a discussion with students leaders on the future of political engagement and the issues of life, marriage, religious liberty, and economics.
DEBUNKING THE MYTH OF SEPARATION....WHY PASTORS MUST ENGAGE IN POLITICS
Speakers: Dr. Rick Scarborough, Founder, Vision America
Synopsis: This breakout session will be led by Dr. Rick Scarborough, who will be joined by other Pastors who understand that our founders never intended for Pastors and Churches to be disengaged from discussing politics and politicians, from a Biblical perspective. They will conduct a panel discussion of how they have witnessed their congregations make a difference in the moral and civil arena and they will share why God expects all Biblical Pastors to do the same. Attendees will be allowed to ask questions during the panel discussion.
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
PRE-GALA RECEPTION-Diplomat Room (ticketed event)
7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
FAITH, FAMILY, AND FREEDOM GALA DINNER HONORING MORTON BLACKWELL, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE -- Regency Ballroom (black-tie optional, ticketed event)
Becky Norton Dunlop, Vice President, External Relations, The Heritage Foundation*
Dr. Michael Farris, Chancellor, Patrick Henry College*
Dr. Ronald Godwin, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost, Liberty University*
Lila Rose, President, Live Action*
2012 Values Voter Summit
Sept. 14-16, 2012
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, D.C.
[edit]
8:45 a.m. - Noon
MORNING PLENARY SESSION - Regency Ballroom
Mathew Staver, Founder and Chairman, Liberty Counsel and Dean, School of Law, Liberty University*
Dr. Bill Bennett, Host, Morning in America*
Star Parker, Founder, Center for Urban Renewal and Education*
The States of Our Union
- Joseph Backholm, Executive Director, Preserve Marriage Washington*
- Carroll Conley, Executive Director, Maine Family Policy Council*
- John Helmberger, CEO, Minnesota Family Council*
- Cathi Herrod, President, Center for Arizona Policy*
- Derek McCoy, Executive Director, Maryland Marriage Alliance*
Governor Jan Brewer (R-Ariz.)*
Ken Cuccinelli, Attorney General, Virginia*
Senator Rick Santorum, Former U.S. Senator (R-Pa.) and 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate*
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
VVS 2012 Job and Internship Fair hosted by The Leadership Institute's ConservativeJobs.com
12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
AMERICAN VALUES LUNCHEON (Speaker - Gary Bauer, President, American Values) - Diplomat Room (ticketed event)
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSION - Regency Ballroom
Lila Rose, President, Live Action*
Religious Liberty Panel
- Lt. Gen. (ret.) William Boykin, Former Commander, Delta Force*
- Mike Johnson, Esq., Liberty Institute*
- Todd Starnes, FOX News
Glenn Beck, Host, The Glenn Beck Show
3:15 - 5:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
ECONOMIC INEQUALITY: RECONCILING CAPITALISM AND COMPASSION
Speakers: Dr. Matt Spalding, Vice President, American Studies and Director, B. Kenneth Simon Center for Principles and Politics, The Heritage Foundation (confirmed); Bob Woodson, Founder and President, Center for Neighborhood Enterprise (confirmed); Rea Hederman, Assistant Director, Center for Data Analysis and Research Fellow, The Heritage Foundation (confirmed)
Synopsis: President Obama has made income inequality and so-called "fairness" the defining issue of the 2012 election. How should conservatives think about these and related economic questions in light of our Founding principles? The Heritage Foundation's Matthew Spalding leads a discussion with his colleague Rea Hederman and Bob Woodson of the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise on the benefits of free markets, why inequality is not the problem the Left says it is, and how to really help the poor.
ISRAEL, IRAN AND THE FUTURE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATIONSpeakers: Dr. Matt Spalding, Vice President, American Studies and Director, B. Kenneth Simon Center for Principles and Politics, The Heritage Foundation (confirmed); Bob Woodson, Founder and President, Center for Neighborhood Enterprise (confirmed); Rea Hederman, Assistant Director, Center for Data Analysis and Research Fellow, The Heritage Foundation (confirmed)
Synopsis: President Obama has made income inequality and so-called "fairness" the defining issue of the 2012 election. How should conservatives think about these and related economic questions in light of our Founding principles? The Heritage Foundation's Matthew Spalding leads a discussion with his colleague Rea Hederman and Bob Woodson of the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise on the benefits of free markets, why inequality is not the problem the Left says it is, and how to really help the poor.
Speakers: Lt. Gen. (ret.) William G. Boykin, Former Commander, Delta Force (confirmed); Kamal Saleem, Founder, Koome Ministries; Author; Former Terrorist; Mathew Staver; Founder and Chairman, Liberty Counsel and Dean and Professor of Law, Liberty University School of Law (confirmed)
Synopsis: The tiny nation Israel is surrounded by large Arab states that are hostile to Israel's existence. Iran is on the verge of obtaining a nuclear weapon, and, if successful, will target Israel for annihilation. Israel is America?'s greatest ally in the Middle East. But U.S. policies towards Israel have not always supported Israel. The battle line for the survival of Western Civilization runs through Israel. America must provide its full and unreserved support for Israel. This breakout will discuss the strategic nature of Israel, and its role in the Middle East, America, and in the future of Western Civilization.
SPEECHLESS?--SILENCING THE CHRISTIANS
Speaker: Ed Vitagliano, Director of Research, American Family Association
Synopsis: Americans are at a greater risk of losing their basic freedoms today than ever before in the history of this nation. Political correctness and the voice of the liberal minority are undermining the morals and values of main-stream America. Christians are being silenced across America: in the political debate, the public square, the schools, the workplace, and even in the sanctuary of their own churches. Using examples from the video series, "Speechless, Silencing the Christians," Ed Vitagliano takes you on a journey across the country to meet citizens who have been arrested for speaking at a public rally, students who are being forced to attend classes that require them to recite verses from the Koran and to stage their own Jihad and activists pushing social tolerance to such an extreme that the Bible itself is being labeled "hate speech."
UNDERSTANDING RADICAL ISLAM 101Speaker: Ed Vitagliano, Director of Research, American Family Association
Synopsis: Americans are at a greater risk of losing their basic freedoms today than ever before in the history of this nation. Political correctness and the voice of the liberal minority are undermining the morals and values of main-stream America. Christians are being silenced across America: in the political debate, the public square, the schools, the workplace, and even in the sanctuary of their own churches. Using examples from the video series, "Speechless, Silencing the Christians," Ed Vitagliano takes you on a journey across the country to meet citizens who have been arrested for speaking at a public rally, students who are being forced to attend classes that require them to recite verses from the Koran and to stage their own Jihad and activists pushing social tolerance to such an extreme that the Bible itself is being labeled "hate speech."
Speaker: Nonie Darwish, Founder, Arabs for Israel, Founder, Former Muslims United, Author, Cruel and Usual Punishment (confirmed); Frank Gaffney, President, Center for Security Policy; Kristi Hamrick (Moderator), Media Consultant; Erick Stakelbeck, Middle East Expert and Reporter, Christian Broadcasting Network
Synopsis: Since 9-11, blaming the victim has been a popular media and left-wing pursuit. Somehow, argue America-haters, we brought the violence upon ourselves. But when the blood of thousands of Americans spilt that day joined other victims of terrorist acts from around the world it became paramount to understand the radical mindset and worldview affecting us all. Political correctness is no protection against terrorist acts. Gary Bauer's American Values presents "Radical Islam 101" to provide a framework for understanding the worldview behind the violence.
ONE LIFE: 40 YEARS OF ROE V. WADE, ENDING ABORTION TODAY
Speakers: David Bereit (confirmed), National Director, 40 Days for Life; Ryan Bomberger, Founder, The Radiance Foundation (confirmed); Jeanne Monahan, Moderator, Director for the Center for Human Dignity, Family Research Council (confirmed); Dr. Michael New (confirmed), Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Michigan; Melissa Ohden (confirmed), a saline abortion survivor
Synopsis: Looking back: 55 million isn't a statistic, It's your neighbor, Your teacher, Your classmate, Your colleague, Your friend, Your niece, Your sibling, Your child: Its one life and one life matters. Looking forward: Over 55 million lives have been lost ?" what will you do to save just one? Volunteer? March? Pray? Counsel? Protest? Pray? Its one life and every life matters. The 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade leaves over 55 million dead in its wake and even more injured.
REPEALING OBAMACARESpeakers: David Bereit (confirmed), National Director, 40 Days for Life; Ryan Bomberger, Founder, The Radiance Foundation (confirmed); Jeanne Monahan, Moderator, Director for the Center for Human Dignity, Family Research Council (confirmed); Dr. Michael New (confirmed), Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Michigan; Melissa Ohden (confirmed), a saline abortion survivor
Synopsis: Looking back: 55 million isn't a statistic, It's your neighbor, Your teacher, Your classmate, Your colleague, Your friend, Your niece, Your sibling, Your child: Its one life and one life matters. Looking forward: Over 55 million lives have been lost ?" what will you do to save just one? Volunteer? March? Pray? Counsel? Protest? Pray? Its one life and every life matters. The 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade leaves over 55 million dead in its wake and even more injured.
Speakers: David Christensen (Moderator), Senior Director for Congressional Affairs, Family Research Council (confirmed); Dean Clancy, Vice President, Health Care Policy, FreedomWorks (confirmed); Martin Gold, Partner, Covington & Burling (confirmed); Russ Vought, Political Director, Heritage Action for America (confirmed)
Synopsis: Call it a mandate, a tax, a penalty, constitutional or unconstitutional the one word that best describes it is OPPRESSIVE. States' rights, religious liberty, life, economic freedom are all sacrificed if Obamacare is allowed to go forward. Full repeal is the ONLY answer. Learn how it can be done and what you can do.
CAN YOU PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN FROM THE COMMERCIAL SEX INDUSTRY?
Speaker: Former Congresswoman Linda Smith along with a Survivor of Sex Trafficking
Synopsis: Former Congresswoman Linda Smith, founder of Shared Hope International, will expose the facts regarding the frightening explosion of child sex trafficking in the U.S. and reasons our federal laws alone cannot address the problem. She will share details about the success of Shared Hope's groundbreaking 2011 initiative that assessed the laws of all 50 states and the District of Columbia having an impact on the issue of the commercial sexual abuse of our children. The report of findings and accompanying recommendations--the Protected Innocence Challenge--seeks to assist state legislators to establish minimum standards of law that serve to protect children from sex trafficking, bring victims access to justice, and impose meaningful penalties on the perpetrators of this horrible crime. In the first four months after releasing the Protected Innocence Challenge, 35 states introduced legislation based on its recommendations. Along with Linda, a survivor of sex trafficking will share her story and illustrate how better laws could have protected her.
Speaker: Former Congresswoman Linda Smith along with a Survivor of Sex Trafficking
Synopsis: Former Congresswoman Linda Smith, founder of Shared Hope International, will expose the facts regarding the frightening explosion of child sex trafficking in the U.S. and reasons our federal laws alone cannot address the problem. She will share details about the success of Shared Hope's groundbreaking 2011 initiative that assessed the laws of all 50 states and the District of Columbia having an impact on the issue of the commercial sexual abuse of our children. The report of findings and accompanying recommendations--the Protected Innocence Challenge--seeks to assist state legislators to establish minimum standards of law that serve to protect children from sex trafficking, bring victims access to justice, and impose meaningful penalties on the perpetrators of this horrible crime. In the first four months after releasing the Protected Innocence Challenge, 35 states introduced legislation based on its recommendations. Along with Linda, a survivor of sex trafficking will share her story and illustrate how better laws could have protected her.
PREPARING FOR THE COMING ECONOMIC EARTHQUAKE
Speaker: Art Ally, Founder and President of the Timothy Plan Mutual Fund Family
Synopsis: We all need to come to grips with the fact that America stands at the precipice of moral, economic and ultimately spiritual collapse. The question is no longer 'if' but rather 'when.' The bigger question then becomes, "What can you do to prepare for it and minimize the impact it will have on you and your loved ones?" We do not pretend to have all the answers but, if we gain a proper perspective as to where our nation stands economically, we will be better equipped to make better personal and family decisions.
GRASSROOTS ACTIVISM GET-OUT-THE-VOTE (GOTV) WORKSHOP
Speakers: Robert Arnakis, Senior Director of Domestic and International Programs, Leadership Institute (confirmed); Gary Marx, Executive Director, Faith and Freedom Coalition (confirmed)
Synopsis: Learn how to win in 2012. Come learn how. The GOTV Workshop will teach you how to maximize each voter contact. You will develop a complete GOTV plan using the internet, mail, phones, door to door, and Election Day strategies. You will walk away knowing what resources you must have, what is available for early and absentee voters, and how to turn out your voters to the polls.
VERTICAL VOTE CAMPAIGN FOR LIFE, MARRIAGE AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTIES
Speaker: Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr., Founder, International Communion of Evangelical Churches and Senior Pastor, Hope Christian Church, Beltsville, MD (confirmed)
Synopsis: The institution of marriage is under a barrage of attacks from certain politicians, judicial activists, and citizen advocates. Recent events including the President of the United States commenting that he supports gay marriage, instructing the Department of Justice not to enforce violations of the Defense of Marriage Act and a 9th circuit court's decision to strike down Proposition 8 in California, makes it necessary for us to act now! The above combined actions make it abundantly clear that an effective campaign to counter the political, legal, and citizen advocacy activities to reshape and redefine marriage as a covenant between one man and one woman is needed. It is our intent to mount an effective multi-denominational, multi-racial coalition's operation to defend the institution of marriage.
MILLENNIALS AND THE FUTURE OF POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT
Speakers: Student Leaders; Matthew Lee Anderson, Blogger, MereOrthodoxy.com and author, Earthen Vessels; Owen Strachan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Christian Theology and Church History, Boyce College, Louisville, KY; Eric Teetsel, Director, Manhattan Declaration; Andrew Walker, Policy Analyst at the Family Foundation; Chris Marlink (moderator), Social Media Manager, Family Research Council
Synopsis: Influential voices in the media and church are charging that Christians have become too politicized, and that younger Christians are leaving the church because of it. To hear the media tell it, younger believers are becoming more liberal and disengaging from the political process. But is it true? Join a panel of leading conservative millennials as they engage in a discussion with students leaders on the future of political engagement and the issues of life, marriage, religious liberty, and economics.
DEBUNKING THE MYTH OF SEPARATION....WHY PASTORS MUST ENGAGE IN POLITICS
Speakers: Dr. Rick Scarborough, Founder, Vision America
Synopsis: This breakout session will be led by Dr. Rick Scarborough, who will be joined by other Pastors who understand that our founders never intended for Pastors and Churches to be disengaged from discussing politics and politicians, from a Biblical perspective. They will conduct a panel discussion of how they have witnessed their congregations make a difference in the moral and civil arena and they will share why God expects all Biblical Pastors to do the same. Attendees will be allowed to ask questions during the panel discussion.
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
PRE-GALA RECEPTION-Diplomat Room (ticketed event)
7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
FAITH, FAMILY, AND FREEDOM GALA DINNER HONORING MORTON BLACKWELL, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE -- Regency Ballroom (black-tie optional, ticketed event)
Becky Norton Dunlop, Vice President, External Relations, The Heritage Foundation*
Dr. Michael Farris, Chancellor, Patrick Henry College*
Dr. Ronald Godwin, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost, Liberty University*
Lila Rose, President, Live Action*
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