There are still spots available at this training in sunny Toledo... Please join the American Community Gardening Association & Toledo GROWs
GROWING COMMUNITIES WORKSHOP Who: Leaders, educators, volunteers, and supporters of community gardening & greening What: Two-day leadership workshop on community building, leadership, and organizational development through community gardening When: Friday, October 27th and Saturday, October 28th (Must attend both Friday and Saturday)First Day-8:30 am-6:00 pm; Second Day-8:00 am-4:00 pm Where: Toledo Botanical Garden Conference Center 5403 Elmer Drive, Toledo OH 43615 http://www.toledogarden.org 419-936-2975 Cost: $35 per individual, sliding scale based on ability to pay. Includes ACGA membership, Growing Communities Curriculum ($35 value, 2 days of workshop and lunch! (Advanced registration and attendance on both days required) Join the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) and Toledo GROWs for an in-depth, hands-on workshop based on the ACGA's curriculum for leadership development, Growing Communities: Community Building and Organizational Development through Community Gardening. Learn proven strategies that community organizers use to develop dynamic leaders and create strong communities through a participatory approach to community building. You will learn the principles and practices of community building, and how to pass these techniques on to others in your community by conducting your own workshops. This two-day workshop will cover these topics: Community Organizing, Leadership Development, Grassroots Fundraising Basics, Asset-Based Community Development, Communications Planning, Coalition Building, and more. Participants receive the Growing Communities Curriculum, a 352 page resource workbook, which includes curriculum materials that walk the reader through the process of conducting training workshops. The Curriculum also addresses Diversity, Meeting Facilitation and Group Decision-Making, Developing a Board of Directors, and Grassroots Fundraising - Specific Strategies. REGISTRATION INFORMATION * Registration is$35, on a sliding scale, depending on what each person can afford for the two-day workshop. * Registration includes a copy of Growing Communities Curriculum, a $35 value. * Space is limited to 30 participants. * Advance registration is required. * Questions? Contact Betsy Johnson at betsyjohnson at communitygarden.org or 877-275-2242. TRANSPORTATION, FOOD, & LODGING INFORMATION * Lunch will be provided on both days * Plan to enjoy a no-host group dinner at a local restaurant on Friday evening REGISTRATION FORM GROWING COMMUNITIES WORKSHOP Presented by the ACGA & Toledo GROWs Name Organization Street Address City/State/Zip Phone Fax Email ____ Yes! I would like to attend. Send in this form or register online at www.communitygarden.org/training.php ___ Sadly, I cannot attend. BUT, I would like to purchase the Growing Communities Curriculum for $35. Mail this registration form with a check payable to the American Community Gardening Association or provide credit card information below and send to: American Community Gardening Association c/o FPC, 1777 East Broad St. Columbus, OH 43203 Name on Credit Card: ___________________________________________ Credit Card Number: ____________________________________________ Expiration Date: _____________________ CVV2 number:___________ -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 3540 bytes Desc: not available Url : /pipermail/community_garden_list.communitygarden.org/attachments/20061024/def0be9d/attachment.bin
