“After learning about AFF’s mission and their plans to expand across the country, I suggested Dallas as a possible chapter location, noting its high number of young, liberty-leaning professionals. I found two other young leaders passionate about providing free-market training and education to the young professionals. We put together our first event in September, featuring Dr. Robert Lawson, co-author of the Economic Freedom of the World Report. The event was a huge success and generated a dynamic group discussion following Dr. Lawson’s talk. Our second event featured Matt Mitchell from the Mercatus Center on the dangers of cronyism, and similarly fostered an energetic question and answer session from attendees. We received a great response from our first two events, and will continue to grow our board and number of attendees at events. AFF has allowed me to advance liberty by providing an outlet for young professionals to learn, discuss and ask questions about very important free market issues.”
Richard Lorenc, AFF’s senior advisor, welcomes attendees to an AFF Chicago event
Kathryn Shelton, AFF Director of Chapter Development and AFF Dallas Chair
Interactive programming allows attendees more opportunities to learn liberty
“AFF’s chapters around the country provide essential opportunities for young people to learn the ideas of liberty in a fun atmosphere with their peers. I’ve seen this first-hand in Chicago and know they are making an impact in other cities as well. I invite you to join me in supporting AFF financially because it is so important to invest in the future of our movement and our country.” John Tillman, CEO, Illinois Policy Institute
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America’s Future Foundation 2012 Annual Report