5:30-5:45 pm: Welcome & Introduction of Co-Sponsors
5:45-6:45 pm: Overview and Q&A about MCA
6:45-7:00 pm: Break
7:00-8:00 pm: Activism Training
Break Out Sessions
Bobby Clark – Progress Now
Online activism – Technology has changed grassroots organizing. Learn how to create political change online through blogs, emails activism and YouTube videos.
Dante James – Center for Progressive Leadership
Interactive session on creating and presenting your media message. Whether you are writing a letter to the editor, calling a radio talk show or speaking at a rally, this session will give the hands on training how to get your message across.
Faith Winter – The White House Project
How women can find their voices and affect the national security debate.
Jenny Flanagan – Common Cause
Contacting elected officials. Participants will gain a better understanding on how to best influence and build a relationship with their elected official through role-playing exercises.
Dusti Gurule – Latina Initiative
Take it to the streets. This will be an interactive session designed to help participants learn about or hone grassroots organizing skills.