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From: Sierra Club Chapter and RCC Conservation Chairs [mailto:CONS-CHAPTER-CONS-CHAIRS@LISTS.SIERRACLUB.ORG] On Behalf Of Pat Maculloch Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 9:06 AM To: CONS-CHAPTER-CONS-CHAIRS@LISTS.SIERRACLUB.ORG Subject: [CH] Political Training
Richard Isaac of the Political Committee asked that this message be posted. The application deadline is August 31.
Thanks
Steve Baru
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Subject: Sierra Club Political Committee National Training, Oct. 12-14
Folks,
There are still spaces available for this training, which can be really helpful in building your chapter's political program.
Please review the material below , and feel free to apply to Peter Goldin (peter.goldin@sierraclub.org) with the attached application and/or forward it to other Club activists who may be interested.
Thanks!
Richard Isaac, Training Subcommittee Chair Sierra Club Political Committee (H) 973-716-0297
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Sierra Club Political Committee National Training
What: SCPC is proud to announce the 2007 SCPC National Political Training. This training is an exciting 2-1/2 day event where volunteers from across the country will come to learn important electoral skills, hear from inspirational public figures and guest speakers, network with other SC volunteers -- including SCPC members and meet SC political staff.
The training syllabus was developed based on feedback from the SCPC Needs Assessment Survey conducted earlier this year. Topics will include those most requested by survey respondents: Media Tactics, How to Build your Political Committee, Volunteer Recruitment and Retention, Fundraising, Creating a Candidate Support Plan, Compliance Overview and How to Integrate your Political Program with other Conservation Goals.
When and Where: October 12-14, 2007 in Silver Spring, Maryland (suburb of Washington, DC). Registration begins at 4:00pm Friday Oct. 12 and the training will end at noon on Sunday Oct. 14.
Who: There is limited space available at the facilities. All Chapters are invited and encouraged to send not more than 2 participants. The ideal training candidates are new Chapter Political Chairs, new Group Political Chairs, likely future leaders and/or current activists who are interested in electoral politics/campaigns, and new Chapter/Group Conservation Chairs. [Note: in the event that available slots do not fill up by the application deadline, we will put on a waiting list for possible late acceptance any additional applications from Chapters that have already submitted 2 applications].
How to Apply: If you are interested in attending, please contact your Chapter Chair for approval and complete the attached application. All applications must be submitted by August 31.
Please send all applications to political staff member, Peter Goldin at:
Sierra Club, 408 C St., NE, Washington, DC 20002, ATTN: Peter Goldin. You may also fax your application to Peter Goldin's attention at (202) 547-6009 or email to peter.goldin@sierraclub.org .
If your application is accepted by SCPC, you will receive notice acceptance and further logistics information about the event (i.e., directions, instructions for booking hotel, agenda, materials, etc.)
Costs:
Covered by SCPC: Lodging, some meals (Sat. breakfast, lunch and 2 breaks/snacks and Sun. breakfast and 1 break/snack) and materials.
Covered by Chapter (or attendee): All transportation to and from Maryland/DC area and the training venue and some meals (Friday dinner, Saturday dinner). Note: no Sunday lunch provided.
Please contact peter.goldin@sierraclub.org for more information.
Peter J. Goldin Political Project Representative Sierra Club 202/547-1141 (main) 202/675-7902 (direct) 202/547-6009 (fax) peter.goldin@sierraclub.org www.sierraclub.org
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