BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//69.73.141.125//NONSGML iCalcreator 2.2.6// VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Other CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:What is G.O.T. Power?\nG.O.T. Power is an eight-week intensive training in the fundamental skills of community organizing. If you have th e desire and commitment to make our city a better place\, G.O.T. Power wil l give you:\nreal-world skills you need to be effective in your organizing \,\nexpert advice from leaders in the field\na wide range of practical res ources\, hands on tools\, and locally relevant information\na support syst em of other people who share your vision for a better world\n\nWhat skills topics are covered?\nThe eight-week workshop series includes an introduct ion to direct action organizing which includes\; power analysis\, strategi c planning\, public speaking\, planning a variety of public events\, fundr aising for justice\, working with local media\, becoming your own media\, coalition-building\, and transforming conflicts.\n\nWho leads the workshop s?\nEach workshop is facilitated by community leaders highly experienced i n that particular field. Over the course of eight weeks\, you will learn d irectly from a variety of the Mid-South’s best organizers\, outreach spe cialists\, organizational planners and media people.\n\nWho participates i n G.O.T. Power?\nG.O.T. Power attracts participants from a wide variety of backgrounds. Some are paid community organizers\, some are community acti vists in their spare time\, and some are in social service fields and want to incorporate a community organizing perspective into their work. Many o thers are people like you who want to learn more and get more involved in their communities. What unites us all is a vision to make our city a bette r place by building strong\, powerful organizations of the people directly affected by the problems in our communities.\n\nWhat topics are covered?\ nIntro to Organizing \nWhat is DAO? • Why We Do DAO \nStrategic Planning /Campaign Planning \nChoosing an Issue • Organizing Models • Developin g a Strategy • Guide to Tactics\nOrganizing Your Community \nBuilding an d Joining Coalitions • Recruiting • Outreach • Leadership • Faith- based Organizing \nPlanning Events and Running Effective Meetings \nMedia and Public Speaking \nTransforming Conflict\nGrassroots Fundraising \nDire ct Action \n\nHow do I sign up?\nContact the Mid South Peace and Justice C enter and ask to register by calling (901)725-4990 or email us at allison@ midsouthpeace.org. Participants must commit to attending all eight session s. The training begins on September18 and ends November 6. We will meet on Thursday evenings from 6-8 in the Mid South Peace and Justice Center\, 10 00 S. Cooper.\n Geographical Scope: Metro DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081106 DTSTAMP:20080906T050521Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080918 GEO:35.133800;-90.004600 LOCATION:Mid South Peace And Justice Center\, 1000 S. Cooper\, Memphis\, Te nnessee\, 38104\, United States SUMMARY:Grassroots Organizers Training for Power UID:20080906T010521EDT-AVv6XseZvJ@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.midsouthpeace.org/gotpower.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone:925-426-1226 Email:sac_conference@mduuc.org DESCRIPTION:Join with faith groups and non-profits from throughout Contra C osta County to learn more about what’s being done to address economic ha rdship in our area\, to foster cooperation in these efforts\, and to nurtu re the reserves of compassion in ourselves and in our communities to meet this challenge. We will have a panel of activists who will share their exp eriences and successes\, and small group discussions and personal conversa tions to reflect together on the whys and hows of actions that address the needs of our neighbors who face growing economic hardship. Geographical Scope: Metro DTSTAMP:20080906T050521Z DTSTART:20080920T090000 GEO:37.905900;-122.059000 LOCATION:Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church\, 55 Eckley Lane\, Walnut Creek\, California\, 94596\, United States SUMMARY:Hard Times Conference UID:20080906T010521EDT-Hvjl1UHg5O@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.mduuc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR