Sunday Speaker Topic:
Join HSGP and Jeanne Casteen of Secular AZ for a powerful conversation on defending democracy, religious freedom, and inclusive values in Arizona amid rising political extremism.
Description:
America is devolving into a Christofascist "broligarchy" and feeding the masses a steady stream of chaos and propaganda. What does it mean to protect democracy, religious freedom, and inclusive community values in Arizona today? Let's talk about it - together.
Jeanne Casteen, the Executive Director of Secular AZ will discuss how we must step outside our comfort zones and stand up for democracy, every single day and in every thing we do.
This conversation is about more than politics - it's about the kind of Arizona we want to live in. Come hear how local leaders are fighting for separation of religion and government, and why it matters for all of us.
Bio:
Jeanne Casteen has a bachelor’s degree in human communication and history from the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at ASU and a master’s in education, also from ASU. Jeanne has over 11 years of experience teaching in Maricopa County’s public schools. In 2011, Jeanne completed the Emerge Arizona program and in 2012 became a school board member of the Creighton School District. She served as Board President from 2016 through 2020. In 2020, Ms. Casteen ran for Maricopa County School Superintendent and came within 12,000 votes of winning. She has been awarded the Arizona School Public Relations Association Award for Excellence in Advocacy and Political Contributions to Education as well as the Arizona School Board Association’s All-Arizona School Board Member Award.
Jeanne is a teacher, mother, former school board president, and the Executive Director for Secular AZ. She is a public education advocate, avid camper, hiker, and lover of dogs.
Please Note:
Doors open at 9:00 am for optional buffet breakfast ($5 donation) and socializing. Speaker program begins at 10:00 am.
Important: $5 breakfast fee waived for awesome humans bringing in food to share!
If you can help with set-up, clean-up, and/or by bringing a breakfast casserole, please go to SignUpGenius HERE(https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448A4AB22A6FA7-60129838-november).
A Children's Program is available during the Speaker Meeting. Go to a separate Meetup to RSVP for your kids HERE(https://www.meetup.com/humanist-society-of-greater-phoenix/events/305407303/).
Prefer to join us remotely?
1. Zoom Link: Zoom Here(https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88103534615?pwd=oxAEoZTZ6s220Xslo5LMkUgLuK8MYA.1)
2. YOUTUBE: You can watch live (15 second delay), or you can watch later. LINK HERE(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOw8Sl1yofrwRuGUYS_OOOA)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix, 627 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, us
