[HCCN] Youth Activism Gathering, April 18-20 in Turner, let us know if you're coming or need more information

[Larry Dansinger]

For Youth Activists and/or to pass along to (potential) Youth Activists (and
to forward to others in your group or area),

If you're planning to come or want more information about the YAG, contact
Ariel at 774-9979 or email MaineYAG at gmail.com. You can just show up, but we
can help with transportation or other details if you know you are coming.


tenth annual

YOUTH 
ACTIVISM 
GATHERING

for youth to come together, organize, & share ideas. Meet people from around
the state; have a voice in our communities; share skills and information to
empower ourselves.

April 18-20, 2009
Turner Grange
Route 117, Turner Center

Call or email for directions (and they will be sent to those who register).
The Turner Grange is on Route 117 in Turner Center, near Leavitt High School
and across from Kids Camp, about a mile east of Route 4

**To register and for more information, see us online at
MaineYAG.wordpress.com or email MaineYAG at gmail.com or call Ariel at
774-9979.** You can also mail a registration and check (payable to ROSC) to
ROSC, 161 Stovepipe Alley, Monroe, ME 04951.

A note about money: In order to  keep the YAG going each year, we ask for
$5-10/day. But, if you can't pay that much or anything at all, you're still
welcome to come, 'cause we want everyone to come who wants to.

You can also register when you arrive at the gathering, but if we know you
are coming, it helps us to figure out how many are coming, how much food to
get, who can rideshare with others, etc.

(See below for registration form)

Come to workshops & discussions on lots of issues. Past workshop topics have
included:
*Youth Empowerment
*DIY Health and Reproductive Health
*Direct Action
*Political Prisoners
*Consent
*Gender issues
*Oppression
*Environmentalism
*Know Your Rights
*Atlantica Teach-in
And much more..........

Everyone is encouraged to bring their own ideas for workshops or
discussions.

ALSO:

#Cook/Bake-off
#DIY "open mic" music and entertainment
#Cabaret Show probably on Sunday evening
#Icebreakers and time to hang out and meet activist youth from around Maine

All meals and lodging will be provided.

What is the Youth Activism Gathering?

The YAG is an annual event in which youth from all over the state (and
sometimes fromother parts of the country as well) converge to share ideas,
explore issues and methods to resolve them, and spread knowledge. It's also
a lot of fun!! The YAG is a great way to meet and connect with youth from
many different backgrounds and areas and form new connections.

Who is the Youth Activism Gathering for?

We welcome people of all ages. People at previous gatherings have been
mostly people in their teens, with others in their twenties and a few olders
attending too.  

The gathering is on a weekend in the hopes that more people who are busy
during the week can make it.

Diversity of opinions and backgrounds is welcome! Come with an open mind to
share ideas and meet great people.

The Gathering is a place to learn and teach about activism and organizing!
And have fun!

This is an open, participatory gathering--we¹d love to have you lead a
workshop.

SOME DETAILS:

*Arrive anytime after 10 AM on Saturday, April 18. Circle up at noon.
Gathering ends at 3 PM on Monday, April 20.

*All meals are provided and are vegetarian/vegan, sometimes with meat
options.

YOU SHOULD BRING:

#Sleeping bag or warm blankets, pillows, sleeping pad, a tent (if you want
more sleeping privacy, tenting will be available next to the Grange, since
we'll be sleeping at the Grange)

#Flashlight, friends, earplugs, towel

#Warm clothes, 2 pairs of shoes/socks in case one gets wet

CONSIDER BRINGING:

#Zines, instruments, games, poems, art stuff, flyers, stories, blank t-shirt
for silkscreening, things for the open mic, and anything else you want to
share



REGISTRATION FORM (return by email to MaineYAG at gmail.com)

Return this form by April 14 if possible.
Registration at the door as space permits (we should have room for you).

Name:___________________________________

Address:________________________________

Telephone:___________________________

Email:_________________________________

Organization (if any):____________________________

____ Enclosed is $5-10 per day or $20 for all three days OR whatever you can
afford (You can pay at the door, too.)

____ Sign me up but waive the fee (We want you to come regardless of
financial resources)

____ I want to organize a workshop or discussion
on______________________________

____ I need a ride, please call me. (We¹ll help you to get a ride there and
back.)

____I can offer a ride, please call me.

____I need childcare or something else_________________________

____I have food needs (Please specify):


Make checks payable to ROSC and mail to:
Youth Activism Gathering
c/o R.O.S.C
161 Stovepipe Alley
Monroe, ME 04951

OR email to MaineYAG at gmail.com.

*Turner Grange is a drug- and alcohol-free space*

When youth get together, there is ENERGY, there is CREATIVITY,  there is
INSPIRATION, and there is POWER.


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