Civic Life Institute. Connecting People to Public Issues
I would like to invite you to participate in a unique opportunity designed to strengthen the life of your community: the 2009 Civic Life Institute, Connecting People to Public Issues. The Institute, which will be held June 8-9 at the University of Charleston, is hosted by the West Virginia Center for Civic Life, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that promotes public engagement in issues that affect West Virginia and the nation. At the Civic Life Institute, you'll learn how to work with a wide range of people in really productive community conversations, and you'll learn how to take those conversations to the next level--a level where your community can move from dialogue to action.
The Center has more than a decade of experience working with citizens on our state's most pressing issues. The issues we have addressed with our partners in West Virginia communities, including health care, education, childhood obesity, supporting young adults in West Virginia, and helping working families. We are currently working to develop additional community dialogues on issues ranging from substance abuse to the quality of our water in West Virginia.2009 Civic Life Institute:
Connecting People to Public Issues
Do you need more citizens working with you to make your community more active and vibrant?
Do things get stalled in your community because no one knows what direction people will accept?
Do you wish you could increase your skills in helping your community find common ground for action?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you'll want to attend this year's Civic Life Institute.
What You Will Learn
At the Civic Life Institute, you will learn a wide range of skills to use in your communities:
Learn a process for moving from community dialogue to action·
Learn how to moderate community discussions of public issues·
Discuss strategies for organizing community dialogue initiatives·
Network with others who are working to build strong communities ·
Engage in deliberation of issues important to our state, including:
- Preventing substance abuse in West Virginia
- Creating opportunities for our young adults to thrive
- Improving the quality of our water
- Dealing with childhood obesity in West Virginia
Institute Registration Details
The Institute runs from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on Monday, June 8th and from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Tuesday, June 9th.Registration fee is $95, which includes all curriculum materials, issue guides, and meals.
Lodging is available on the UC campus for an additional $40 per night. You can pay personally in advance of the Institute, or request that we bill your organization.
For More Information, Contact . . . Jean Ambrose at http://www.wvciviclife.org/
Enrollment is limited. Register today!
The Center has more than a decade of experience working with citizens on our state's most pressing issues. The issues we have addressed with our partners in West Virginia communities, including health care, education, childhood obesity, supporting young adults in West Virginia, and helping working families. We are currently working to develop additional community dialogues on issues ranging from substance abuse to the quality of our water in West Virginia.2009 Civic Life Institute:
Connecting People to Public Issues
Do you need more citizens working with you to make your community more active and vibrant?
Do things get stalled in your community because no one knows what direction people will accept?
Do you wish you could increase your skills in helping your community find common ground for action?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you'll want to attend this year's Civic Life Institute.
What You Will Learn
At the Civic Life Institute, you will learn a wide range of skills to use in your communities:
Learn a process for moving from community dialogue to action·
Learn how to moderate community discussions of public issues·
Discuss strategies for organizing community dialogue initiatives·
Network with others who are working to build strong communities ·
Engage in deliberation of issues important to our state, including:
- Preventing substance abuse in West Virginia
- Creating opportunities for our young adults to thrive
- Improving the quality of our water
- Dealing with childhood obesity in West Virginia
Institute Registration Details
The Institute runs from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on Monday, June 8th and from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Tuesday, June 9th.Registration fee is $95, which includes all curriculum materials, issue guides, and meals.
Lodging is available on the UC campus for an additional $40 per night. You can pay personally in advance of the Institute, or request that we bill your organization.
For More Information, Contact . . . Jean Ambrose at http://www.wvciviclife.org/
Enrollment is limited. Register today!
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