Democracy 911 Retreat

Thu. Feb 18, 2010 at 3:00pm - Sun. Feb 21, 2010 at 3:00pm

For the past 10 years the Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership has been training women in ethical leadership and practical skill sets that they need to succeed.  We are now offering our proven training methods to those interested in becoming informed and active citizens.  Our co-educational DEMOCRACY 911 retreat will give you the know how to influence government and effect positive change. Learn how to get your ideas published, generate legislation, make your representatives accountable and influence public opinion.  Workshops will focus on:
• How to write an op-ed about an issue you care about, and get it published
• How to draft a bill
• How to run a protest
• How to set up, run and deliver pubic forums, town-hall meetings, and speeches
• How to start a citizens’ campaign or movement
• How to lobby and petition for issues
• How to craft an initiative or referendum

Join other concerned citizens and our incredible panel of presenters including Author and Activist NAOMI WOLF, Bill of Rights Defense Committee Executive Director SHAHID BUTTAR,  Author and Founder of the Op-ed Project, CATHERINE ORENSTEIN, and others from February 18- 21, 2010 for a dynamic weekend at our beautiful 100 acre retreat center in Ancramdale, New York.

As Lincoln restated in the Gettysburg Address - “that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

Scholarships & Flexible Payment Plans Available. $595 - includes food, lodging, workshops and materials.

filed under: government, political, writing.