[HCCN] Annual GrassRoots Organizing Workshops on September 18-20 in Lincolnville--Registration info included

[Larry Dansinger]

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GROW New England's

GRASSROOTS
ORGANIZING WORKSHOPS

September 18-20, 2009

Tanglewood 4-H Camp, Lincolnville, Maine (near Camden/Belfast)

**Email registration form is near the end of this email. Those who want to
register and attend can simply fill out the form by email and email or mail
it back.**

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 September 18th   10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: Part of GROW weekend, see below, (participants can come Thursday
evening if necessary but contact first)

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, September 18th to 3:30 pm Sunday, September 20th

Cost: $10 - $80 (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/events and becoming
better organizers.


Some Scheduled Workshops Topics (Our theme this year is "Organizational
Development:")

€ Grassroots Fundraising

€ Overcoming Oppression in Grassroots Groups

€ Coalition Building

€ Media Strategies for Grassroots Groups

€ Leadership Development

€ Consensus

€ Meeting Facilitation


Accessibility: Facilities are accessible.

Child Care: IF YOU NEED CHILDCARE, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE PEOPLE (Larry
Dansinger) LISTED BELOW. Childcare will be available at no cost, during
workshop times only. Those bringing children must register by September 7th.

Food: Meals will emphasize local food sources and will offer meat,
vegetarian and vegan options. We can make individual adjustments as needed.
Meals 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 7th to help with
meal and travel planning, though last minute registrations will be accepted.
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 September 18-20 weekend

Enclosed is $_____  Check payable to:
³Resources for Organizing and Social Change² (ROSC). Address is below.
Partial payment is OK. Remainder due when you arrive. Paying the entire
amount when you arrive is also an option, but paying some before the weekend
is helpful.

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 (diet, health,
sleeping, etc.)_____________________
____________________________________________________________________________


Return this form 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
Jacqui, 207-934-1911, jacquio50 at yahoo.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 in
September:

or call
Iggy, 207-415-4458
Jacqui, 207-934-1911
Larry, 207-525-7776




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