18th Annual Citizens in Action Workshop
"Meet. Talk. Find A Way"
First United Methodist Church - Coppertop
230 E Skyline Parkway, Duluth MN
Saturday, January 30, 2016– 9:00am to 3:00pm
Opening Speaker: Mayor Emily Larson, First Woman Mayor of Duluth
What is "Citizens in Action"?
Citizens in Action is a daylong training program designed to educate citizens about the political process and how they can get involved at the local, state, and national level. The League of Women Voters of Duluth and many cooperating organizations sponsor this free event that is open to the public. Each year over 150 participants attend the workshop and have an opportunity to meet with area elected officials, network and receive many handouts with contact information for area organizations and elected officials.
"Meet. Talk. Find A Way"
First United Methodist Church - Coppertop
230 E Skyline Parkway, Duluth MN
Saturday, January 30, 2016– 9:00am to 3:00pm
Opening Speaker: Mayor Emily Larson, First Woman Mayor of Duluth
What is "Citizens in Action"?
Citizens in Action is a daylong training program designed to educate citizens about the political process and how they can get involved at the local, state, and national level. The League of Women Voters of Duluth and many cooperating organizations sponsor this free event that is open to the public. Each year over 150 participants attend the workshop and have an opportunity to meet with area elected officials, network and receive many handouts with contact information for area organizations and elected officials.
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***18th Annual***
Citizens In Action 2016 "Meet. Talk. Find A Way." Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM First United Methodist Church 230 E. Skyline Parkway, Duluth, MN 9:00-9:30 AM On-Site Registration: Check-In, Coffee & Packet Pick-Up 9:30-10:30 AM Welcome and Opening Speakers: 9:30-9:45 AM Opening welcome & logistics Rosie Loeffler-Kemp & John Doberstein 9:45-10:00 AM Anita Stech, LWV-Duluth & Rob Karwath - Speak Your Peace Civility Project - Duluth Superior Community Foundation. 10:00-10:30 AM Mayor Emily Larson 10:30-11:15 AM Steps for Citizen Involvement Julie O'Leary, Em Westerlund, Janet Kennedy 11:15am -11:30 AM Elevator Speech John Doberstein 11:30-12:15 PM Precinct Caucuses-What? When? Where? Why? 5-6 Break-outs. Introductions, Organization Affiliation, Issue. Basic Review of Precinct Caucuses to Elect Delegates & Resolutions in preparation party caucuses on March 1, 2016 12:15-1:00 PM Lunch - a buffet lunch will be provided Tables will have topic discussions with a facilitator Topics may include: Serving on Boards & Commissions/Public Speaking/Lobbying State & Federal representatives/Running for office/Volunteer opportunities in community/Using the media to lobby 1:00-2:30 PM Coffee & Conversation with Government leaders - Roundtable 2:30-3:00 PM Closing: Celebrate 2015 Achievements |
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