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SUMMARY:RootsCamp MA - A 2-Day Progressive Un-Conference
DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of 2012 RootsCamp DC and 2010 Root
 sCamp MA, this progressive “unconference” will take place the week
 end of April 6-7 at SEIU 1199 in Dorchester. The RootsCamp MA Organizi
 ng Committee, a grassroots group of community organizers and activists
 , invites you to attend and connect with a diverse and inclusive group
  of activists from across the state.What is RootsCamp MA? A unique spa
 ce and opportunity for progressive organizers to come together, employ
 ing a simple and participatory “unconference” model that allows or
 ganizers focused on different issues to meet and debrief in a way that
  promotes shared learning and engagement. Rather than traditional pane
 ls or PowerPoints, participants set the agenda and have real live conv
 ersations about valuable organizing lessons taken from the field, both
  online and offline. Attendees have the opportunity to establish lasti
 ng new partnerships with organizers from all over the state. This mode
 l, first launched in 2006 by the New Organizing Institute, has proven 
 very successful across the country. Learn more at http://www.bit.ly/ro
 otscampma.Who should attend RootsCamp MA? Change agents and progressiv
 es of all stripes, from across Massachusetts, who have lessons to shar
 e, more to learn, or campaigns and projects to move forward. Whether y
 ou consider yourself a \"progressive\" or simply work on an issue or m
 atter that moves our country forward, add your voice and perspective -
 - help shape and take ownership over RootsCamp MA.Tickets: $20 - inclu
 des breakfast, lunch and snacks both days (limited number of $10 ticke
 ts available). Purchase at http://www.rootscampma13.eventbrite.com.Spo
 nsorship levels: $500, $250 and $100.Sponsors make it possible for us 
 to keep the ticket price accessible. Benefits detailed at http://www.r
 ootscampma13.eventbrite.com.How is it organized? It's an \"unconferenc
 e\" - meaning YOU get to present a session without having to submit a 
 proposal ahead of time. The whole point of RootsCamp MA is for local o
 rganizers to own and drive the conversation. It's the only conference 
 this year where you are guaranteed to have a chance to talk about what
  YOU want to talk about. It's part reflection: a candid environment to
  share what's working and what isn't. It's also a chance to get to kno
 w each other better and plan the year ahead.This is an attendee-driven
  event, where everyone who shows up has a chance to share their experi
 ence and knowledge relating to progressive issues, campaigns, and stra
 tegies.Special Thanks to Our Sponsors (list in formation):Gold Sponsor
 sACLU MassachusettsSocializing for JusticeThe NonProfit CenterTufts Pe
 ace & Justice StudiesLearn more about RootsCamp MA at http://www.bit.l
 y/rootscampma.Purchase tickets or sponsorships at http://www.rootscamp
 ma13.eventbrite.com.\n\nFor more information visit http://neighborsfor
 neighbors.org/events/rootscamp-ma-a-2-day-progressive-un-conference
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LOCATION:SEIU 1199
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