[HCCN] GROW (GrassRoots Organizing Workshops), Sept. 27-29 in Bryant Pond--details and registration info

[Larry Dansinger]

Apologies if you get this more than once; please pass along to others  
in your group or area.
Registration information and who to contact if you have questions is  
at the end. This should be a great weekend, so register soon! A PDF of  
the GROW brochure may also be attached, so you can print that out and  
use it.



GROW New England's

GRASSROOTS

ORGANIZING

WORKSHOPS


Sept. 27-29, 2013

Bryant Pond 4-H Camp

Bryant Pond, ME

(near Bethel and Paris/Norway)



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 & sustainable lifestyles;

●Celebration of diversity in age, race, gender, etc.



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!



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

● Learn and teach about the “big picture” of social change.

● Gain new organizational skills/strategies.

● Learn about successful models throughout the region.

● Celebrate successes.



GROW Weekend Schedule


Introductory Friday Workshop

Friday, September 27th, 1:00-4:30 PM

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.



Weekend Schedule

5:00 PM Friday, September 27th to 2:30 PM Sunday, September 29th

Cost $10-$80 (actual cost is about $70-80/person, but pay what you can/ 
all welcome, whatever amount you can pay) includes lodging (bring  
bedding), meals, all workshops, and use of outdoor facilities. In  
addition to workshops (see list), GROW will use interactive methods to  
help attendees develop skills in planning actions/events, creating  
groups, and becoming better organizers. For a complete schedule and  
updated workshop offerings, please contact those below. Information  
will be added when confirmed, especially in September:



Nate “Iggy” Brimmer (207) 415-4458

iggy19 at riseup.net

Larry Dansinger (207) 525-7776

rosc at psouth.net

Jacqui Deveneau (207) 284-3358

jacquio50 at yahoo.com



Website:

http://resourcesforsocialchange.org



This year's GROW Theme is: “Organizing Strategies”



Workshop Topics

Tentatively Include:

●Strategy Development

●Power Analysis

●Skills Share

●Overcoming oppression and celebrating inclusiveness

●Listening and storytelling to identify the issues

●Influencing Public Policy



Accessibility: Facilities are totally wheelchair accessible.



Child Care: Childcare will be available at no cost, during workshop  
times only. Those requesting childcare must register by September 20th.



Food: Meals will emphasize local foods and will offer meat, vegetarian  
and vegan options. We can make individual adjustments as needed. Meals  
(and housing) are included in registration costs. Attendees will be  
asked to help with meal preparation or cleanup.



Travel arrangements: Call/email a contact person for ride sharing  
options.



Registration: We encourage people to register by September 25th to  
help with meal and travel planning, though last minute registrations  
will be accepted. Registration details and directions will be e/mailed  
after you register.



REGISTRATION FORM
(You can register simply by typing in the information requested and  
replying to rosc at psouth.net, or go to http://resourcesforsocialchange.org/projects)

Name: _________________________

Address: _______________________

Town/City: _____________________

State & Zip: ____________________

Phone #: _(_____)________________

E-Mail: ________________________



Please Complete All That Apply:



___Number of people registering for the Sept. 27-29 Weekend

Enclosed is $___________________

Partial Payment is OK; remainder due on arrival. Checks payable to:  
ROSC: Address is below. Paying the entire amount when you arrive is  
also an option, but paying some before the weekend is helpful.



Childcare register by Sept. 20th

___I need childcare: Please list ages of children. _____________________



Ride Share:

___I need a ride from _____________

___I can offer a ride from__________



Please note special accommodations required (diet, health, sleeping,  
etc.) ________________________________

________________________________

________________________________



Return form by September 25th, if possible, to: GROW, 161 Stovepipe  
Alley, Monroe, ME 04951 or E-mail it to rosc at psouth.net.



For questions & more info:

Iggy: 207-415-4458, iggy19 at riseup.net

Larry, 207-525-7776, rosc at psouth.net

Jacqui, 207-284-3358, jacquio50 at yahoo.com






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