O'Connor House Announces

New Board of Directors Members

       

 Joseph P. Anderson              Tracy Bame            Richard Silverman

Former Chairman & CEO            President                    Former GM

    Schaller Anderson, Inc.    Freeport-McMoRan Foundation   Salt River Project

To read their biographies click HERE

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Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and O'Connor House Welcomed CONSTITUTION USA Executive Producer Catherine Allan For a Special Screening of CONSTITUTION USA

Executive Producer Catherine Allan & Justice O'Connor

 

Catherine Allan & former U.S. Marines the Leathernecks MC

The four-part CONSTITUTION USA series premiers May 7 and will air every Tuesday in the month of May at 8 pm on KAET PBS Channel 8.

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Distinguished Speakers Series

General Colin Powell, Former U.S. Secretary of State, Comes to Phoenix In Support of O'Connor House

 

A sold-out crowd of 1,200 heard General Powell's remarks on leadership at the Phoenix Convention Center. General Powell was personally invited by Justice O'Connor to participate in our Distinguished Speakers Series in collaboration with the

Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. General Powell spoke on "Leadership: Taking Charge" and also participated in an on-stage conversation with Justice O'Connor.

 

General Powell inspired everyone in attendance. His remarks on the topics of leadership, civil discourse and the mission of O'Connor House had enormous impact on everyone present.

To listen to Justice O'Connor and General Powell's interview on KJZZ, please click HERE.

 

Would you like to join the O'Connor House newsletter registry? Email info@oconnorhouse.org to stay informed on upcoming events.

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What is O'CONNOR HOUSE?

Watch the video, CLICK HERE.

 

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O'Connor House Conversation Series Now Available

* Plus $5.00 flat rate shipping & handling fee

For a DVD order form click HERE

 

The Arizona Centennial Series features:

 

  • U.S. Senator John McCain
  • U.S. Senator John Kyl
  • Governor Rose Mofford
  • Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano
  • Senator Dennis Deconcini
  • Representative John Shadegg
  • Senator Jeff Flake
  • Vice President Dan Quayle
  • Congressman Ed Pastor

 

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O'CONNOR HOUSE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

 

Get involved with O’Connor House…join our volunteer database to hear about volunteer opportunities to help support our mission, "Where Civil Talk Leads to Civic Action."

PLEASE CLICK HERE

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"My hope is to

re-create a place that will be a center for problem-solving and for bringing together groups with divergent views."

Society, at all levels, has a need to work together to solve the many challenges facing our state and nation.

In the 25 years that John and I lived in our adobe house, we hosted many events – for friends, colleagues, foreign visitors, legislators , members of Congress, and other distinguished individuals. We brought people together from both sides of the aisle (R-D) and from other perspectives to share a home-cooked meal and good conversation, which resulted in a better chance of reaching consensus.

We all know that it's easier to reach agreement with friends—and we make friends through social contacts and shared experiences. When you become better acquainted and enjoy each other's company, you're less apt to be partisan and at odds when you are back at work [in Washington, in the state legislature, in town council meeting or in other venues where people come together to participate in democracy].

I know that it is possible for people to sit down together and engage in cooperative problem solving. This is what I want the O'Connor House to stand for. We can do it. The possibilities are endless."

- Justice Sandra Day O'Connor