National   Society  Magna  Charta  Dames and Barons

When I was invited to the dinner celebrating the 50^th Anniversary of the Magna Charta Trust I thought it would be useful to prepare remarks just in case I was offered the opportunity to speak.

It turned out there were many distinguished ladies and gentlemen at the dinner who did not have the opportunity to speak but could have shared useful experiences and perspective on the Magna Charta. I am including what I would have said and I invite them to do the same, either written or with video.
                                                                     Chancellor Lewis Neilson

 -          WHAT I WOULD HAVE SAID -

I am pleased to [represent][bring greetings from] the National Society Magna Charta Dames and Barons.

We are over 17,000 with a mission of developing awareness of Magna Charta.

When America was settled, English men and women brought with them the expectation of rights granted under Magna Charta, a gift from English speaking peoples to the world.

We now focus on individual liberty and the rule of law as necessary elements of democracy.

We are embarking on a program of asking Magna Charta Partners to join with us to fulfill our purposes and bring our mission to the world.

I thank you for including me in your celebration of the Magna Charta Trust. Our member, Clara Rogers, Lady Fairhaven, joined with her sons to convey the field of Runnymede to England.

Our members gave funds for the shields at Bury St. Edmunds.

Today we are using the internet to bring messages of Magna Charta from inspiring Ladies and Gentlemen, including Lord Goldsmith, the Honorable Liem Fox and Chancellor Mike West from Lincoln Cathedral.

I am honored to continue the work of my predecessors during the past 100 years and I am honored to be here tonight.