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
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 (
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
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,
You may also fax your application to Peter Goldin’s attention at (202)
547-6009 or email to
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 J. Goldin
Political Project Representative
Sierra Club
202/547-1141 (main)
202/675-7902 (direct)
202/547-6009 (fax)
www.sierraclub.org
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