Growing Communities Workshop May 7-8, 2004
@ Inter-Faith Ministries 829 N. Market Wichita, KS Join the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) and Inter-Faith Ministries 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 community organizers use to develop dynamic leaders and create strong communities through a participatory approach to community building. You will not only learn the principles and practices of community building, but also learn how to pass these on to others in your community by conducting your own workshops. This two-day workshop will cover: * Community Organizing * Leadership Development * Grassroots Fundraising Basics * Communications Planning * Coalition Building Participants receive the Growing Communities Curriculum, a 300+ page resource, including a set of curriculum materials that walk the reader through the process of conducting training workshops. In addition to the topics covered in this workshop, the Curriculum also addresses Diversity, Asset-Based Community Development, Meeting Facilitation and Group Decision-Making, Developing a Board of Directors, and Grassroots Fundraising - Specific Strategies. Friday, May 7, 8:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided. & Saturday, May 8, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Breakfast and lunch provided. Workshop cost is $45. Space is limited to 25 participants. Advance registration and payment is required. -Please note if you have any special dietary needs- Workshop and travel scholarships are available. For more information, please contact: Justin Russell, Community Gardening Projects Coordinator for the Campaign To End Childhood Hunger at Inter-Faith Ministries, (316) 264-9303 x.113 Visit us on the web at: www.ifmnet.org Or visit the ACGA at: www.communitygarden.org Return the form below with check. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Registration for Growing Communities Workshop: [ ] Yes! I would like to attend. Enclosed you will find my check for $45 payable to: Inter-Faith Ministries. [ ] No, I am not able to attend, but I would like a Growing Communities curriculum for $35. [ ] Check here if you would like hotel accommodations. (Please note - all rooms are doubles) [ ] Double (approx. $25 per night) [ ] Single (approx. $50 per night) Please send registration to: Inter-Faith Ministries c/o: Justin Russell 829 N. Market Wichita KS 67214 Name ________________________________________________ Organization __________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________ Phone _______________________ Fax ____________________ Email _________________________________________________ Justin Russell Inter-Faith Ministries Campaign To End Childhood Hunger 829 N. Market Wichita, KS 67214-3519 (316) 264-9303 (ex.113) (316) 264-2233 (fax) www.ifmnet.org ______________________________________________________ The American Community Gardening Association listserve is only one of ACGA's services to community gardeners. To learn more about the ACGA and to find out how to join, please go to http://www.communitygarden.org To post an e-mail to the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription: https://secure.mallorn.com/mailman/listinfo/community_garden
