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Jefferson Educational Society

Name: Jefferson Educational Society
Address: 3207 State St, Erie, PA, 16508, US
Telephone: (814) 459-8000
Price range: $
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Educate and inform the whole mass of people … They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty. - Thomas Jefferson
(58)

The Jefferson Educational Society of Erie is a nonprofit institution founded to promote civic enlightenment and community progress for the Erie region through study, research, and discussion. The Society offers courses, seminars, and lectures that explain the central ideas that have formed the past, assist in exploring the present, and offer guidance to enhance the civic future of the Erie region.

As an Erie think tank, The Jefferson Educational Society promotes knowledge and civic pride through institutional and familial research, the publication of policy papers on public issues and the sponsorship of civic forums.

12/05/2024

The JES office will be closed today, Thursday, December 5th, due to ongoing inclement weather.

If you need to contact one of our staff members, we suggest reaching out via email. jeserie.org/about/administrative-team

12/04/2024

Tonight's program scheduled to be at our Harborcreek satellite location this evening is postponed.

Our office will be open limited hours today, if you have questions or need assistance, please call us at 814.459.8000.

If you need to contact one of our staff members, we suggest reaching out via email. jeserie.org/about/administrative-team

12/03/2024

On this Giving Tuesday, we'd love to have you join our Agora Circle!

What is the Agora Circle? --> A collaborative giving initiative empowering the sustainable growth of the Jefferson.

A valuable donation in addition to your annual membership, with exclusive benefits for being a part of our community. Join by the end of 2024 to be considered a Founding Member and enjoy all the *extra* benefits we are adding in 2025!

Read more & join on our website: jeserie.org/agoracircle

12/03/2024

Our office will remain closed Tuesday, December 3rd and our program scheduled to be at our Corry satellite location this evening is postponed.

If you need to contact one of our staff members, we suggest reaching out via email. jeserie.org/about/administrative-team

12/01/2024

Due to inclement weather, the JES offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 2. More information will be shared via email and on Facebook and Instagram. Stay tuned; stay safe!

-- JES Team

11/28/2024

Thankful for our members and community all year long, and especially today. Enjoy your holiday with those you love.💛

11/21/2024

Thank you for joining us Wednesday afternoon for a look at the proposed 2025 County Budget.

This presentation was recorded and can be viewed on our page. If you would like us to send you the slides so you can have a closer look at the proposed budget, please send us a private message with your email address.

11/20/2024

JES Presents - Making Sense of Erie County Residents' Dollars and Cents

11/20/2024

TODAY AT NOON! Join JES Decadean Scholar and Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Judith Lynch, and former County Executive, for a Special Community Conversation.

Lynch will introduce the program, highlighting why it is important for residents to know what the county's annual budget includes, and its impact to Erie citizens, and will welcome Mr. Joseph Maloney, the founding partner of the Erie-based Maloney Reed Scarpitti and Company, LLP, which previously served as the accountant for the county, to examine the details of the proposed budget.

RSVP on our website: jeserie.org/events/details/making-sense-of-erie-county-residents-dollars-and-cents

11/20/2024

We kicked off Honey Stempka’s Satellite Tour for her presentation, “The Proposed Lake Erie National Marine Sanctuary: What is it, Why is it Important, and What’s Next” this evening in Corry.

If you’re interested in the preservation efforts of the shipwrecks in our Great Lake or the community benefits of Erie becoming a National Marine Sanctuary, you have three more chances to catch Honey’s presentation!

Thursday, Nov 21: Erie Center for Arts & Technology
Monday, Dec 2: Fairview - Lincoln Library
Wednesday, Dec 4: Harborcreek Township

Reserve your seats on our website:
jeserie.org/events

11/19/2024

If you have ever wondered what exactly the effort to protect and preserve shipwrecks on the bottom of Lake Erie is about, join Honey Stempka as she provides an overview of the National Marine Sanctuary System and associated community benefits, a brief summary of the Lake Erie nomination, where the proposed Lake Erie National Marine Sanctuary currently is in the process and what is to come.

Join us on Thursday at Erie Center for Arts & Technology by reserving your seat on our website.

jeserie.org/events/details/east-erie-satellite-the-proposed-lake-erie-national-marine-sanctuary-what-is-it-why-is-it-important-whats-next

11/19/2024

It is that time of the year again: Budget season.

Erie, Pennsylvania's County Executive has submitted his administration's 2025 budget proposal for Erie County Council review. The council has until Dec. 1 to adopt the budget. What is key to this year's budget proposal, and what does it mean for Erie County taxpayers?

Join JES Decadean Scholar and Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Judith Lynch, and former County Executive, for a Special Community Conversation. Lynch will introduce the program, highlighting why it is important for residents to know what the county's annual budget includes, and its impact to Erie citizens, and will welcome Mr. Joseph Maloney, the founding partner of the Erie-based Maloney Reed Scarpitti and Company, LLP, which previously served as the accountant for the county, to examine the details of the proposed budget.

This event is FREE and open to the public, with an optional ($5) lunch add-on. Please register in advance on our website: jeserie.org/events/details/making-sense-of-erie-county-residents-dollars-and-cents

11/19/2024

Over the last nine years you have likely heard whisperings about an effort to protect and preserve shipwrecks on the bottom of Lake Erie through the establishment of a national marine sanctuary.

If you have ever wondered what exactly this effort is about, join Honey Stempka as she provides an overview of the National Marine Sanctuary System and associated community benefits, a brief summary of the Lake Erie nomination, where the proposed Lake Erie National Marine Sanctuary currently is in the process and what is to come.

The first of Honey's tour through our satellite locations begins Tuesday at the Corry Higher Education Council - register to join us on our website.

jeserie.org/events/details/corry-satellite-the-proposed-lake-erie-national-marine-sanctuary-what-is-it-why-is-it-important-whats-next

11/18/2024

While Global Summit XVI may be over, our programs continue on at our satellite locations and at our headquarters this week.

Be sure to join us for:
Tuesday, 6pm at the Corry Higher Education Council for, "The Proposed Lake Erie National Marine Sanctuary: What Is It, Why Is It Important, What's Next"

Wednesday, 12pm at the Jefferson (3207 State Street) for, "Making Sense of Erie County Residents' Dollars and Cents"

Thursday, 7pm at Erie Center for Arts & Technology for, "The Proposed Lake Erie National Marine Sanctuary: What Is It, Why Is It Important, What's Next"

Head over to our website to register: jeserie.org/events

11/13/2024

We appreciate all of you who joined us Tuesday evening for, “Lincoln and the Un-Civil War on Immigration,” with Harold Holzer.

Special thank you to our Global Summit Chairman Steve Scully for moderating this fascinating conversation and to our sponsors, Hagen History Center and the Brock Institute for Mega Issues Education, for making this event possible.

We have only TWO MORE events for Global Summit XVI. Be sure to head over to our website and purchase your tickets for, “Post-Election Analysis: Washington Insiders Weigh in on 2024 Presidential Election” on Thursday and “We Are The Leaders We Have Been Looking For” on Friday.

jeserie.org/global-summit-xvi

11/12/2024

Thank you for joining us Monday night for, “Leading and Succeeding: Lessons to Lift Up the Current and Next Generations,” with Major General Ed Bolton Jr, Angelia G. Neal, Via Van Liew, and Dr. Karen Bolton.

We learned invaluable lessons about the relationship of mentors and their mentees and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Thank you to all who attended, and special thank you to our event sponsor, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine for helping make this impactful conversation possible.

Be sure to join us this evening as Global Summit XVI continues at the Jefferson with “Lincoln and the Un-Civil War on Immigration,” with Harold Holzer.

jeserie.org/global-summit-XVI/details/lincoln-and-the-un-civil-war-on-immigration

11/11/2024

So fun to see our speakers get excited about their time spent in Erie!

One of tonight’s panelists, Via Van Liew, was thrilled and surprised to see she’s been helping us advertise all Summit long!

Be sure to join us tonight to hear from Via, along with Major General Ed Bolton Jr, Dr. Karen Bolton, and Angelia G. Neal on, “Leading and Succeeding: Lessons to Lift Up the Current and Next Generations.”

Visit our website if you still need tickets:
jeserie.org/global-summit-xvi

11/11/2024

Thank you to all of our Veterans - we honor you today.

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3207 State St
Erie, PA
16508

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(814) 459-8000

Website

https://www.jeserie.org/

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