LAI President And CEO Asks "What Community Means To You?"

On Tuesday, April 26 2011, members of the community gathered to begin a series of important conversations sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Georgia. Entitled "Community Activism, Advocacy and How We Can All Participate", the conversation began with a dialogue between LAI President and Chief Executive Officer, Karen Webster Parks and Chief Judge of Fulton County State Court, Patsy Porter. 

Robin Schmerler, League of Women Voters Board (Left), Karen Webster Parks (Right)

The dialogue opened the floor to topics regarding community service, why it is important to get involved, how to help when funds are low, and many more community based topics. The audience participated in the open discussion, giving their experiences and opinions as to how they can become involved and get others to follow.

Karen Webster Parks (Left) with Patsy Porter (Right)

Our community is important and we must work together to ensure that it is the best that it can be for all citizens! Karen Webster Parks said "if you touch one person all the work was worth it." Keeping the conversation going is one of the first steps to ensuring that community activism continues.We encourage everyone to support your community and go out and be active. You don't have to donate money to make a difference. Judge Porter mentioned, giving of yourself and your time is sometimes worth more than a check.

So, what are you doing for your community?

From Left to Right: Ryan Hall, Karen Webster Parks , Robin Schmerler, Tracey-Ann Nelson, Nausha Brown Chavez, Patsy Porter , Kristin Gray, Olivia Greene.