[HCCN] GROW organizing workshops October 3-5 information and registration

[Larry Dansinger]

From: "HCCN" <HCCN at roadrunner.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:40:08 -0500
To: "Larry Dansinger" <rosc at psouth.net>
Subject: Re: GROW organizing workshops October 3-5 information and
registration


Maybe you can send this again in a few weeks?
 
Peter Rees
----- Original Message -----
From: Larry Dansinger <mailto:rosc at psouth.net>
To: ROSC R-W <mailto:rosc at psouth.net>
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 4:16 PM
Subject: GROW organizing workshops October 3-5 information and registration

We hope you will come to GROW, and please pass along this GROW email
brochure to others who might be interested also. Apologies if you get this
more than once. Registration form is near the end of the email.


GROW New England's

GRASSROOTS
ORGANIZING WORKSHOPS

October 3-5, 2008

Earthrest
(inSouth Hiram, near Cornish, Maine)

For New and Experienced Grassroots Organizers in Maine, NH, and Vermont to
Learn More about Creating Grassroots Social Change


Why GROW New England?
(GrassRoots Organizing Workshops)

We believe in a better world where there is:

*Respect for civil liberties;
*Commitment to nonviolent conflict resolution;
*Economic justice and rights for all;
*Affordable health care, housing, and education;
*A healthy environment and sustainable living practices;
*Celebration of diversity in age, race, gender, etc.


Join new and experienced activists from Northern New England as we:

#Learn and teach about the "big picture" of social change.
#Gain new organizing skills.
#Learn about successful models throughout the region.
#Celebrate successes.

Comments from past GROW weekends:

³It was the best experience of my life.  The weekend felt like a
community-building utopia.²

³Wonderful. Took away exactly what I was hoping to gain from the weekend"

³It was nice to be around like-minded folks who are looking to make
progressive changes in the world.²

"I've made several contacts for future projects and allies for my life's
mission. GROW made me grow.²

GROW Weekend Schedule


Friday October 3rd   10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: Part of GROW weekend, see below, (participants can come Thursday
evening) 

Making a Difference:
Skills for the Effective Organizer

This workshop provides basic skills and background for anyone who is new or
relatively new to organizing. Good reminder and refresher for more
experienced organizers as well.


5:00 pm Friday, October 3rd ñ 4:30 pm Sunday, October 5th

Cost: $10 - $60 (pay what you can/all welcome) includes housing (bring
bedding), meals, all workshops, use of facilities and nearby outdoor
environments. 

In addition to workshops (see list), GROW will use interactive methods to
help attendees develop their skills in planning actions and becoming better
organizers.


Some Likely Workshops Topics

Grassroots Fundraising

Engaging Youth and Intergenerational Connections

Overcoming Oppression in Grassroots Groups

Citizen lobbying 

Media Strategies for Grassroots Groups

History of Power in Grassroots organizing


Child Care: IF YOU NEED CHILDCARE, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE PEOPLE BELOW.

Food: Meals will be supplied by Local Sprouts Catering and will offer both
meat, vegetarian and vegan options. We can make individual adjustments as
needed. They are included in the registration costs. Attendees will be asked
to help with meal preparation or cleanup.

Travel Costs:  If you need help with travel costs, please contact us. Call a
contact person for ride sharing options.

Registration:  We encourage people to register by September 19th, though
last minute registrations will be accepted as space permits.  Registration
materials and directions will be e/mailed after you register.


Registration Form

Name__________________________________
Address_______________________________
Town/city_____________________________
Zip code_________________
Phone_________________________________
Email _________________________________

Please Check all that Apply:

___I am registering for the October 3-5 weekend

Enclosed is $_____  Check payable to:
³Resources for Organizing and Social Change² (ROSC). Partial payment is OK.
Remainder due when you arrive.

Childcare
___I need childcare. Please list ages of children.
______________________________________

Ride Share: 
___I need a ride from_____________________
___I can offer a ride from _________________

Please note any other special accommodations
required________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________


Return this form, preferably by Sept. 19th, to:
GROW New England/ROSC,
161 Stovepipe Alley, Monroe, ME 04951
or email to rosc at psouth.net.

For registration questions:

Iggy, 207-415-4458, iggy at riseup.net
Larry, 207-525-7776, rosc at psouth.net
Tina, 207-615-9760, tnsmith09 at gmail.com


In order to create a world
that provides for the well-being
of everyone, we have to ORGANIZE!

In order to take back our power
we have to ORGANIZE.

In order to ORGANIZE
we need to gather, learn, share and
plan with each other.


For a more complete schedule and updated workshop offerings, please contact
those below. Information will be added when confirmed, especially after
September:

or call
Iggy, 207-415-4458
Tina, 207-615-9760
Larry, 207-525-7776


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