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>>Call or e-mail your reservations in NOW!! Join with other progressives in
>North Idaho for a great time!!
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>>>STRENGTH THROUGH UNITY - STRATEGIC TRAINING CONFERENCE
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>>May 1 - 3, 1998 ** Camp N-Sid-Sen on Lake Coeur d=92Alene
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>>APRIL 27th IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER AT THE DISCOUNT RATE FOR MEMBER
>ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHERS. PLEASE TRY AND REGISTER BY THIS DATE. ALSO
>LIMITED SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE, PLEASE CONTACT EITHER JULIE DEDMAN OR
>JIM HANSEN AT Ph(208) 331-7028 - Fax: 208-363-9010 - e-mail:
uvidaho@rmci.net
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>>What is United Vision for Idaho? United Vision for Idaho is a permanent
>statewide coalition of grassroots organizations working to empower
>participation in democracy. The member organizations represent people
>working for social and economic justice and environmental protection. It is
>not some generic notion that we should all just get along which brings the
>member organizations of United Vision for Idaho together, but a growing=
need
>to understand and access political and economic power in our state and our
>communities.
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>>What is this Strategic Training Conference? The Strategic Training
>Conference is United Vision for Idaho=92s premiere training program which
>brings together grassroots activists on a local level to build skills,
>enhance leadership capacity and foster collaborative organizing. The
>conference is located in a different region of Idaho each year and is
>designed to include activists from neighboring states. The first Strategic
>Training Conference was held in Southeast Idaho in Burley in conjunction
>with the Utah Progressive Network.
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>>Housing: Camp N-Sid-Sen=92s sleeping cabins each accommodate 8 - 12=
people.
>While the cabins are heated, conference attendee=92s need to bring their=
own
>bedding or sleeping bags as well as towels & soap. Bathrooms and showers
>are located near the sleeping cabins. There are a limited number of
>handicapped accessible rooms available. If you need one of these, please
>contact Julie Dedman at United Vision for Idaho (208) 331-7028. =20
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>>How do I get more information about the Strategic Training Conference?
>>If you=92re in Northern Idaho, Washington or Montana: contact Eileen & Bob
>Riddle at (208) 772-2697.=20
>>All other interested people should contact Julie Dedman or Jim Hansen at
>(208) 331-7028.
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>>Do I Qualify for the Member Organization Rate? Do you belong to an
>organization which is a member of United Vision for Idaho? You DO if you=
are
>a member of: Church Women United; Greater Yellowstone Coalition; Hispanic
>Heritage Society; Idaho AFL-CIO; Idaho Citizen=92s Network; Idaho=
Conservation
>League; Idaho Education Association; Idaho Hunger Action Council; Idaho
>Nurses Association; Idaho People First; Idaho Rivers United; Idaho Rural
>Council; Idaho Women=92s Network; Image de Idaho; Living Independence=
Network
>Corporation; National Association of Social Workers - Idaho Chapter; =
Nurse
>Practitioner Conference Group; Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute;
>Service Employees International #687; Snake River Alliance or Your Family,
>Friends & Neighbors,
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>>N-Sid-Sen is a camp and conference center,=20
>>9 miles north of Harrison, Idaho on the
>>shores of Lake Coeur d=92Alene. N-Sid-
>>Sen, this phrase of the Coeur d=92Alene
>>native people meaning "Point of=20
>>Inspiration", is now suitably applied to=20
>>beautiful site. Eight miles of trails wind
>>along changing shorelines, rolling=20
>>meadows, deep forests and rocky bluffs. =20
>>The grounds are home to nesting loons,=20
>>stately deer, and many other types of=20
>>wildlife. Each season paints with a new
>>palette and every sunset differs from the last.
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>>> WORKSHOPS, WORKSHOPS, WORKSHOPS!
>>COMMUNITY ORGANIZING 101A and 101B. (This is a two part workshop.) There=
is
>a science, art and spirit to grassroots organizing. The science relates to
>structure and methodology; the art introduces creativity and imagination;
>the spirit relates to intuition, enthusiasm and energy. These workshops=
will
>cover the basic skills that one must have to effectively organize around
>issues in the workplace, in the community, in the church and in the state.
>Role playing and experiential learning techniques will be used. The program
>will be conducted by a team of experienced community organizing trainers
>from the Northwest.
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>>TAPPING INTO THE MOTHER LODE- Effective Utilization of Volunteers. At the
>heart of any grassroots organization are the volunteers. They reach deep
>into the community and are the eyes, ears and voice of your organization.
>This workshop will help organizations develop innovative and effective
>approaches to recruit, retain and recognize volunteers. Sharon Van Slyke,
>Idaho President of Church Women United will be leading the workshop,
>bringing to it many years of experience as a community activist and past
>chair of Volunteer Management Group for Women in Community Service.
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>>MONEY IN POLITICS: How to use it to move your issue. One of the biggest
>barriers to moving public policy on our issues is the way money in politics
>allows those with the most money to control who decides. The issue of how
>wealthy special interests access power by underwriting the campaigns of
>public officials is becoming an effective element to organizing strategies
>by low income advocates, environmentalists, labor organizers, health care
>advocates and many others. Is there a strategy your organization may be
>missing? The workshop will be lead by Nancy Elizabeth Spittle and Sonya
>Rosario, director and field coordinator of United Vision for Idaho=92s
>Following the Money Trail Project.
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>>DISMANTLING RACISM: Confronting Barriers/Building Allies. (This is a
>two-part workshop.) Racism and other barriers in our organizations prevent
>effective leadership toward social justice and block our ability to build
>long lasting alliances to share power. This workshop will help us identify
>the structures, policies, attitudes and cultural context that prevent us
>from building winning coalitions and organizations. Organizations are
>encouraged to send teams of people to this workshop so that concrete next
>steps can be developed. The training will be lead by Jonn Lunsford of the
>Western States Center with other experienced trainers from the Northwest=
who
>have helped community groups grapple with this critical issue.
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>>AN EFFECTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: It Could Happen to You! A strong,
>committed and active board of directors is critical to the health of your
>organization and its ability to grow and respond to new challenges. This
>workshop will help you clarify roles and responsibilities, identify
>strengths and weaknesses, develop a structure that works, and get your=
board
>to raise money. We will also problem-solve specific areas of concern to
>participants. Gary Sandusky, a top national organizer with the Center for
>Community Change will lead the workshop. Gary has worked with grassroots
>groups throughout the west, most recently in Idaho with the Idaho Citizen=
=92s
>Network and the Idaho Hunger Action Council.
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>>ADVANCED FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES. The need to raise money is a constant in
>grassroots organizations. Yet, too many of us approach it with fear and put
>it off until it disrupts our other work. This workshop is designed for
>organizations which have had some experience fundraising, have had trouble
>implementing a fundraising plan or would like to become more effective.=
This
>interactive workshop is recommended for board members of grassroots
>organizations and participation by teams from the same organization is
>encouraged. Trainers Lynn McCollum, Development Director with the American
>Civil Liberties Union and Glenn Harris with the Western States Center have
>mounted successful fundraising drives for their organizations.
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>>RESHAPING THE DEBATE FROM REFORMING WELFARE TO FIGHTING POVERTY. The
>impacts of welfare reform present both daunting challenges as well as
>organizing opportunities to all grassroots organizations concerned about
>people. This workshop will highlight current research and organizing
>strategies coming out of the welfare reform process which are strengthening
>the skills and message of activists. The workshop will be lead by two=
highly
>experienced organizers and one policy analyst. Roger Sherman and Pam
>Baldwin, are the project director and field coordinator of United Vision=
for
>Idaho=92s Reweaving Community Project and Judy Brown is a policy analyst=
from
>Moscow. =20
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>>ORGANIZING TO TAKE BACK OUR GOVERNMENT. Effective grassroots movements not
>only force public officials to take their issues and constituencies
>seriously, they help develop the leaders who should become public=
officials.
>This workshop will help you shape your organizing strategies to make the
>links between organizing on the "outside" and developing the leaders and
>strategies to ensure the "inside" reflects your values and priorities. The
>workshop will be led by Mary Lou Reed and Jim Hansen, who have served in=
the
>legislature. Both have extensive experience bringing progressive issues
>and activists into the electoral arena.
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>>MEDIA ACTIVISM: How You Shape Your Message and Get it Heard. Are you=
tired
>of reacting to messages which marginalize your issues and put you on the
>defensive. Learn from some of the experts in progressive organizations how
>to get your message out through the media, including developing media=
plans,
>forming strategic messages, training effective spokespeople and more. The
>workshop will be led by Nancy Elizabeth Spittle who is coordinating media
>and message work for United Vision for Idaho, John McCarthy a reporter for
>10 years and now Conservation Director with the Idaho Conservation League
>and Lark Corbeil with the Northern Rockies News Service.
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>>ENVIRONMENT AND IMMIGRATION ISSUES: the Ties that Will Make us Stronger.
>Groups linked to the far right with environmental-sounding names are
>mounting well-funded campaigns to recruit environmentalists to support
>reactionary immigration policies. This workshop is critical for
>conservationists and immigration activists and presents an environmental
>justice perspective on migration and environmental trends in the context of
>the global economy and dismantling racism. It will expose the myths and=
help
>participants respond to rhetoric of wedge issues. Tarso Ramos of the=
Western
>States Center has been exposing right wing activities in the West for=20
>>years and will lead the training.
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>>REGISTRATION FORM
>>Sponsored by: United Vision for Idaho, the Western States Center and
>Spokane Progressive Alliance
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>>May 1 - 3, 1998 ** Camp N-Sid-Sen on Lake Coeur d=92Alene in North Idaho
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>>Name:_____________________________________________________________________=
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>>Organization:_____________________________________________________________=
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>>Address:__________________________________________________________________=
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>>City:___________________________State:_________________Zip:_______________=
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>>Phone:_________________________________ Work
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>>Fax:__________________________
>E-Mail:________________________@____________________
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>>REGISTRATION: (Enclose checks payable to United Vision for Idaho) ALL
>MEALS & LODGING ARE INCLUDED: SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE/ RATES FOR SINGLE=
DAY
>AVAILABLE
>> By April 27th
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>> _____Member of a Member Organization $90.00
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>>_____Day Rate (Although We Encourage People to Stay at the Camp) for
>Members of Member Organizations $70.00
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>>_____All Others $115.00 ______Day Rate for All Others $95.00
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>>0 I NEED SOME ASSISTANCE WITH REGISTRATION COSTS, PLEASE CONTACT ME.
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>>MEALS:(No additional fees, for planning only.)
>> I plan to eat the following meals at the Strategic Training Conference:
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>> 0 Saturday Breakfast 0 Saturday Lunch 0 Saturday Dinner
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>> 0 Sunday Breakfast 0 Sunday Lunch
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>>HOUSING: (Included in Registration Costs.) The housing will be in cabins,
>the cabins hold 8 - 12 people each ; there will also be limited housing
>available in the lodge. Each person will be responsible for bringing their
>own bedding and towels. Camp N-Sid-Sen does not provide these. There are
>a limited number of handicapped accessible rooms. I need housing for the
>following nights:
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>> 0 Friday Night 0 Saturday Night
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>>SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS/INDIVIDUAL NEEDS:
>>0 Vegetarian/Vegan Meals 0 Wheelchair Accessible Facilities=09
>>0 Service for Hearing Impaired
>>0 Other: Please provide information that will help us meet your needs on
>the back of this form.
>>RETURN THIS FORM TO UNITED VISION FOR IDAHO BY APRIL 27th=20
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>>United Vision for Idaho =96 PO Box 2181 =96 Boise, Idaho 83701 (208)=
331-7028
>(208) 363-9010 Fax =96 E-Mail: uvidaho@rmci.net
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>>Strategic Training Conference Agenda
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>> Friday Night (May 1)
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>>3:00 - 9:00 p.m. Registration Begins
>>7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Conference Begins - Painting a Picture of Who We Are &
>Where We Come From
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>>Saturday (May 2)
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>>7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Registration Continues
>>7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
>>9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Plenary=20
>>10:15 - 12:15 p.m. Workshops
>>12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Lunch=20
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>>1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Free Time =96 National Organizer=92s Alliance Pension=
Plan
>Gathering
>>2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Workshops
>>6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dinner
>>7:30 p.m. Entertainment & Fun!
>> IDAHO THEATRE FOR YOUTH "OPENING WINDOWS" on Teen Challenges
>>Sunday (May 3)
>>7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
>>8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Plenary: New Tactics for the Movement: Using
>Community Theatre
>>9:45 - 11:45 a.m. Workshops
>>11:45 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Wrap Up
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>>PO Box 2181
>>Boise, Idaho 83701
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>United Vision for Idaho
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>"Building Community Coalitions to Empower Participation in Democracy."
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>http://home.rmci.net/uvidaho/
>(208) 331-7028, FAX (208) 363-9010
>PO Box 2181, Boise, Idaho, 83701
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