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GROW New England's<BR>
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GRASSROOTS<BR>
ORGANIZING WORKSHOPS<BR>
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September 18-20, 2009<BR>
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Tanglewood 4-H Camp, Lincolnville, Maine </FONT>(near Camden/Belfast)<BR>
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**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.**<BR>
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For New and Experienced Grassroots Organizers in Maine, NH, and Vermont to Learn More about Creating Grassroots Social Change<BR>
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<FONT SIZE="5">Why GROW New England?<BR>
(GrassRoots Organizing Workshops) <BR>
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We believe in a better world where there is:<BR>
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*Respect for civil liberties;<BR>
*Commitment to nonviolent conflict resolution;<BR>
*Economic justice and rights for all;<BR>
*Affordable health care, housing, and education;<BR>
*A healthy environment and sustainable living practices;<BR>
*Celebration of diversity in age, race, gender, etc.<BR>
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Join new and experienced activists from Northern New England as we:<BR>
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#Learn and teach about the "big picture" of social change. <BR>
#Gain new organizing skills.<BR>
#Learn about successful models throughout the region.<BR>
#Celebrate successes.<BR>
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Comments from past GROW weekends:<BR>
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³It was the best experience of my life. The weekend felt like a community-building utopia.²<BR>
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³Wonderful. Took away exactly what I was hoping to gain from the weekend"<BR>
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³It was nice to be around like-minded folks who are looking to make progressive changes in the world.²<BR>
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"I've made several contacts for future projects and allies for my life's mission. GROW made me grow.²<BR>
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GROW Weekend Schedule<BR>
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Friday September 18th 10:00 am - 4:30 pm<BR>
Cost: Part of GROW weekend, see below, (participants can come Thursday evening if necessary but contact first) <BR>
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Making a Difference: Skills for the Effective Organizer<BR>
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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. <BR>
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5:00 pm Friday, September 18th to 3:30 pm Sunday, September 20th<BR>
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Cost: $10 - $80 (pay what you can/all welcome) includes housing (bring bedding), meals, all workshops, use of facilities and nearby outdoor environments. <BR>
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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.<BR>
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Some Scheduled Workshops Topics (Our theme this year is "Organizational Development:")<BR>
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€ Grassroots Fundraising<BR>
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€ Overcoming Oppression in Grassroots Groups<BR>
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€ Coalition Building <BR>
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€ Media Strategies for Grassroots Groups<BR>
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€ Leadership Development<BR>
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€ Consensus<BR>
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€ Meeting Facilitation<BR>
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Accessibility: Facilities are accessible. <BR>
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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.<BR>
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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.<BR>
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Travel Costs: If you need help with travel costs, please contact us. Call a contact person for ride sharing options.<BR>
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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.<BR>
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<FONT SIZE="5">Registration Form<BR>
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Name__________________________________<BR>
Address_______________________________<BR>
Town/city_____________________________<BR>
Zip code_________________<BR>
Phone_________________________________<BR>
Email _________________________________<BR>
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Please Check all that Apply:<BR>
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___I am registering for the September 18-20 weekend <BR>
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Enclosed is $_____ Check payable to: <BR>
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.<BR>
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Childcare<BR>
___I need childcare. Please list ages of children.<BR>
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Ride Share: <BR>
___I need a ride from_____________________<BR>
___I can offer a ride from _________________<BR>
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Please note any other special accommodations required (diet, health, sleeping, etc.)_____________________<BR>
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Return this form to: <BR>
GROW New England/ROSC, <BR>
161 Stovepipe Alley, Monroe, ME 04951<BR>
or email to <FONT COLOR="#0000FF"><U>rosc@psouth.net</U></FONT>. <BR>
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<FONT SIZE="5">For registration questions:<BR>
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Iggy, 207-415-4458, <FONT COLOR="#0000FF"><U>iggy@riseup.net<BR>
</U></FONT>Larry, 207-525-7776, <FONT COLOR="#0000FF"><U>rosc@psouth.net<BR>
</U></FONT>Jacqui, 207-934-1911, <FONT COLOR="#0000FF"><U>jacquio50@yahoo.com<BR>
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In order to create a world <BR>
that provides for the well-being <BR>
of everyone, we have to ORGANIZE! <BR>
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In order to take back our power<BR>
we have to ORGANIZE. <BR>
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In order to ORGANIZE <BR>
we need to gather, learn, share and <BR>
plan with each other.<BR>
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For a more complete schedule and updated workshop offerings, please contact those below. Information will be added when confirmed, especially in September:<BR>
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or call<BR>
Iggy, 207-415-4458<BR>
Jacqui, 207-934-1911<BR>
Larry, 207-525-7776 <BR>
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