The League of Young Voters is putting on a series activist trainings around the state geared towards arming young people with the skills they need to be successful activists and organizers in their local communities. The League believes that providing young people with these skill sets will guarantee that the progressive movement will continue to flourish in a professional and effective manner.

WHAT: The League of Young Voters: Activist Training

WHEN: April 14, 2009

         11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: North Dining Hall A & B, UMF Campus

       Olsen Student Center

       South Street

For more information, contact HILARY FRENKEL at the League office (207.772.3207) or by email at hilary@theleague.com.

Workshop descriptions:

"Off the Ground! Planning Events 101"
Planning for events, regardless of size or budget, can prove to be difficult and sometimes overwhelming. This workshop will provide some of the basic tools and resources for planning and getting your events off the ground.

 

“Building The Base T0 Win: Volunteer Management 101”
After the 2008 election, no one in the political world doubts that the youth vote is a force to be reckoned with.  But behind the victory are everyday people giving their time and energy to make our shared vision a reality.  This workshop goes through the basics of volunteer management with a particular focus on how to build the networks and relationships that will move your cause forward.

Trainer Bios:

 
Charley Connolly is a young queer organizer/activist of Portland. He has been involved in community organizing and activism now for over 7 years with a passion for youth organizing and social justice issues from class to race to sexual orientation. He has trained with the National Conference for Community Justice, OUTRIGHT, and various other organizations. He is also the Founder of Southern Maine Youth Pride.


Harris Parnell is the Maine Director for The League of Young Voters.  Before joining The League, Harris worked with the Federation of State PIRGs with college students to address issues ranging from environmental to students’ rights to hunger and homelessness issues.  Most recently, Harris worked with Toxics Action Center where she empowered citizens to fight toxic threats in their communities.  While there, she helped to prevent a new dirty coal plant from being built in Wiscasset, Maine.