[Imc-radio] Regional Grassroots Educational Training (GET UP!) 4/26-7 in Bloomington

[Sascha Meinrath]

Hi all,

I am responsible for coordinating a workshop on Indymedia on Sunday the
27th at the GETUP! Grassroots Educational Training in Bloomington,
Indiana.  I've talked with several folks already, but if you are
interested in being a part of the workshop (which would entail talking
about what Indymedia means to you, what you do, etc.), please let me know
ASAP.  I'm going to limit the number of participants to a half-dozen, so
even if I've already talked with you, please confirm that you can come.

Our workshop is from 2:15 to 3:45, so I was thinking of going down around
noonish and then returning in the evening -- so the whole committment is
one afternoon.

Please let me know ASAP.

--Sascha

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2003 23:00:53 -0500
From: Lauren Taylor <lctaylor at indiana.edu>
To: sascha at ucimc.org
Subject: (press release) Regional Grassroots Educational Training (GET UP!)
    4/26-7 in Bloomington

NEWS RELEASE
April 7, 2003

Contact:  Lauren Taylor 812-331-7928; Matthew Turissini 812-333-9519

GRASSROOTS EDUCATIONAL TRAINING (GETUP!), WEEKEND OF WORKSHOPS ON
ORGANIZING FOR PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL CHANGE TO BE HELD IN BLOOMINGTON ON
APR 26TH AND 27TH

Bloomington, IN: On the weekend of April 26th and 27th, GET UP!
(Grassroots Educational Training) will be held in Bloomington, IN at
the Bloomington Adult Community Center.  This 2-day regional
conference with its skill-based workshops will empower participants to
organize for progressive social change.  The 30 different workshops
will address topics such as consensus, nonviolence training, making
alternative media, power mapping, inclusive organizing, and numerous
case studies of successful campaigns.

Details of the conference:

Online registration, a complete schedule of the weekend, and more
information about the conference is available at our website,
www.getupconference.org.  If you would like to speak to or write to a
real live person, you can contact Matthew Turissini at (812) 331-9861,
or matthew at boxcarbooks.org ; or Lauren Taylor at (812) 331-7928, or
lctaylor at indiana.edu.

Times:
Saturday: workshops from 10am – 6pm (break at 11:30am for lunch);
Outdoor concert with spoken word, music, poetry and an open mic
session at 7:30pm
Workshops 1:30pm – 6pm on Sunday.  (for full schedule see below)

Location: Workshops will be held at the Bloomington Adult Community
Center (349 S. Walnut St.)
Entertainment on Saturday night will be at 3rd St. Park.

Cost:  Sliding scale of $1-20, pay upon arrival at conference.  This
will cover the costs of renting the spaces for workshops and
entertainment, food, publicity materials, etc.

Food:  A simple breakfast on Saturday and lunches on Saturday and
Sunday will be provided (included in cost)

Free lodging for out of town participants will be available at a local
community space, please bring something to sleep on (sleeping bag,
pillow, etc).

Quotes from the organizers of the conference:

“This weekend will provide a much needed space for sharing of
knowledge, experience, and passion for change for the Bloomington
community and surrounding region.” – Jamecyn Morey

“In the workshops we will hone our skills and share experiences, and
will also build connections and community among those dedicated to
change.” – Lauren Taylor

“In a broader sense, this conference is necessary because true
democracy requires active participation at an individual, grassroots
level.” – Matthew Turissini

“As individuals and communities we must assert our voices and press
forward in the struggle for democracy, justice, equality, and peace.
This weekend of workshops will not only provide the tools to
effectively create positive change, but will also allow us to network
and build off the knowledge, experience, and passion that all will
bring to the conference.” – Paul Price