David Cobb is an organizer and national spokesman for Move to Amend.org, a coalition of over 107,000 people and organizations whose goal is to amend the United States Constitution to end corporate rule and legalize democracy.
Date and time: Sunday, June 12, 9:30 to 5:00 (see event outline below)
Housing
Inexpensive and Nice Motel near the University of Oregon’s North end of campus. 66 Motel 755 E Broadway motel66@aol 541-342-5041
Registration
Those who wanted to pay for training fees using a credit card were offered this web page to use — one or two dollars extra covered the processing fees (3.5%)
http://www.wethepeopleeugene.org/contribute/#donations
Location
LCC Longhouse http://www.lanecc.edu/nasa/longhouse/why.html
This is the northwesternmost building on campus. http://democracyeugene.pbworks.com/w/file/40739897/LCC–Longhouse%20Location.jpg
Outline of event
9:30-10 am: Registration, coffee/juice
10 – 10:30 am: Introductions
10:30 am – 12 pm: The story of the modern corporation. (Designed to get us all on the same page and comfortable talking to others about the subject). Includes:
a) Presentation and Q & A
b) Small Group discussions
c) Role Playing exercises
12 Noon – 1 PM LUNCH
1-2 Democracy Unlimited of Humboldt County (An Organizational Case Study)
2-3 Measure T (A Campaign Case Study)
3-3:30 Break
3:30-5:00 Strategizing the Ongoing Corporate Personhood Resolution effort in Eugene
a) Strategy Conversation (Counting to 5)
b) Identifying, Inspiring & Keeping Volunteers/Members
c) Creating & Distributing Materials
d) Earned Media Strategy
At the end of this training, participants will:
1) Understand the strategy and goals of opposing Corporate Rule in your area
2) Be able to explain the concept of Corporate Personhood to others in their community to involve more people in their group and movement
3) Be ready to start an action to solidify your base in opposing Corporate Rule in your area.
An Amazing Training brought to you by:We the People – Eugene
Co-Sponsored by We the People – Eugene, Move to Amend
There was a pre-requisite for those attending this June 12th training: It was necessary to view 8 videos (half hour each) from the Community Environmental Law Defense Fund (CELDF) Democracy School:
Our training completion status was recorded on this web page:
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For more information please use the contact us link above or call 541-255-2946 or 404-290-2309