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WCCF 2009 Advocacy Camp
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families
Become an (Even More!) Effective Voice
for
Kids and Families!
March 17th--March 18th, 2009 in Madison
(Grace Episcopal Church, 116 W. Washington Avenue)
Our registration deadline has passed but spots
may
still be
available
for this year’s Advocacy Camp.
Please contact Vicky Selkowe at vselkowe@wccf.org
if
you’re still interested in participating.
Registration Deadline was Friday, February 27, 2009
(Early Bird Deadline was Noon, Friday, February 13, 2009)
REGISTER ONLINE
Printable Flier & Fax/Mail Registration Form (33kb pdf)
NEW this year! Put the skills you hone at Advocacy Camp to work right away by sticking around on the afternoon of March 18th to join WCCF's "Advocacy Day in the Capitol!"
This interactive, hands-on, no-one-hiding-in-the-corner advocacy training includes numerous simulations, role-plays, small group work and presentations by guest experts. You'll connect with peers from around the state, have lots of time for networking, learn valuable skills, have extensive time for questions and discussion, and leave with new confidence, tips and connections to enhance your advocacy efforts.
The day and a half training covers the following:
- an overview of the Wisconsin legislative and budget processes;
- how to plan & implement a successful advocacy campaign on your issue(s);
- tips for building & sustaining strong grassroots coalitions;
- how to get (and hold!) the attention of the media;
- how to effectively communicate with & educate local and state policymakers on critical issues impacting kids & families like childcare, health care, housing, jobs, education & training and more.
Your trainers for this fun "camp" are experienced Wisconsin Council on Children & Families staff members, with guest media and legislative experts.
Advocacy Camp graduates have the training they need to be leaders on the critical issues facing Wisconsin's kids and families!
Join us in Madison for this exciting training
Attendance is limited to maximize participation so register early to guarantee your space.
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Registration fee for the 2009 Advocacy Camp is $95 per person. This includes: all training materials, breakfast, lunch and snacks on Tuesday, March 17th; and breakfast and lunch on Wednesday, March 18th.
Participants are responsible for their own dinner on Tuesday, March 17th and for the cost of their own lodging.
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You are responsibile for reserving and paying for your overnight accommodations, if needed. Grace Episcopal Church is located in the heart of downtown Madison, close to the Capitol, and is close to numerous hotels.
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Advocacy Camp will run from 9:00 AM on Tuesday, March 17th through 12:30 PM on Wednesday, March 18th. Participants are expected to attend the entire Advocacy Camp.
Experienced advocates as well as those new to policy advocacy are welcome to attend Advocacy Camp.
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Individuals from all racial, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, professional and political backgrounds are encouraged to participate.
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Immediately following Advocacy Camp on March 18th is WCCF’s “Advocacy Day at the Capitol” from 1:00-4:00. Hundreds of Wisconsin residents will get an overview of the state budget from WCCF Staff and then walk across the street to the state Capitol together to meet with their elected representatives and urge them to prioritize kids & families in the 2009-2011 state budget. Advocacy Camp participants are welcome – and encouraged! – to plan to stay for the afternoon of March 18th and participate in Advocacy Day, putting their newly honed advocacy skills to work right away!
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WCCF has a very limited number of SCHOLARSHIPS available to make the 2009 Advocacy Camp available to low-income individuals otherwise unable to attend. These scholarships will waive the $95 registration fee for selected participants. If you would like to be considered for one of these scholarships, please contact Vicky Selkowe at (608) 284-0580, ext. 326 or email vselkowe@wccf.org
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If you have questions or would like more information about 2009 Advocacy Camp, please contact Vicky Selkowe at (608) 284-0580, ext. 326 or email at vselkowe@wccf.org
REGISTER ONLINE
Printable Flier & Fax/Mail Registration Form (33kb pdf)
2009 Advocacy Camp
WI Council on Children and Families
555 W. Washington Ave, Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703 |
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