Democracy for Maryland is sponsoring a training workshop and social mixer on Saturday, June 16th featuring YearlyKos Convention Presidential Leadership Forum panel member, Jeffrey Feldman. For those interested in gaining a voice in local and state political affairs, give some serious thought to attending, as the speakers, program and networking opportunities are excellent.
Event: Progressive Training Workshop and Networking Mixer
Date/Time: Saturday, June 16, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Rockville Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly Atrium Court Hotel)
Purpose: Hands-on training for those interested in working on legislative initiatives in the MD General Assembly, or other projects that involve message framing and development, citizen lobbying and volunteer organizing.
Produced by: Democracy for Maryland www.DemocracyforMD.com
Agenda: Info available here.
Module 1: Cindy Boersma, Legislative Director, MD-ACLU
Interactive session focused on managing your legislative initiative, with strategies and techniques for successful citizen lobbying in Annapolis.
Module 2: State Senator Jamie Raskin
Citizen-lobbying from a legislator's perspective. In addition, Sen. Raskin, also a professor of Constitutional Law, will discuss specific initiatives to expand meaningful citizen participation in our democratic institutions.
Module 3: Dr. Jeffrey Feldman, Author
Discussion on the use of 'framing' in message development. Dr. Feldman will also conduct a book-signing for his latest work, Framing the Debate: Famous Presidential Speeches and How Progressives Can Use Them to Change the Conversation (And Win Elections).
Networking Mixer: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Enjoy selected beers and wine from our hosted bar while you 'talk shop' with fellow activists and speakers.
To obtain tickets for this event in advance, go to www.democracyforMD.com/event_070616.html . Or call the ticket hotline at (240) 620-1486.
