WORKSHOPS 10:00 -10:45 AM
Capacity Building for Community Empowerment: Emphasis on Securing, Motivating and Keeping Volunteers-Room #2
Volunteers are the backbone of every activity, event and all organizing efforts. This workshop will introduce attendees to a proven technique that provides you with the tools needed for a successful recruitment and for ways to maintain your volunteers so they can be developed as community leaders. Attendees will learn about the use of the concept of self-interest through an interactive and participatory session and discussion of why people got active in organizations, events and activities.
Presenter: Juan Carlos Ruiz, Director of Advocacy, Latino Federation of Greater Washington
Voter Protection-Room #4
The Democratic National Committee has considered voter protection to be critically important for many years, and the 2008 presidential election saw an unprecedented effort to ensure that every eligible citizen could cast their ballot. This work is equally important in 2010 and beyond, in part because many of the President’s supporters belong to those populations that are typically disenfranchised: young voters, mobile voters, minority voters, older voters, and inexperienced voters. Midterm elections are especially significant, because lower turnout means that every vote can make more of a difference, and because maintaining control in Congress helps supports President Obama’s agenda. Expanding access to voting and making voting easier and more reliable for all will continue to be a systemic focus of the national party into the future.
Presenter: Will Crossley - Democratic National Committee Counsel and Director of Voter Protection
Facilitator - Erika Moristsugu
Campaign Development & Fundraising 101: An Overview of the Basics - # G 104
This workshop will address the basics in getting a political campaign off the ground as well as the rules and policies for raising money for candidates and/or issues in the District of Columbia. Time permitting, political and fundraising strategies will be addressed.
Presenters: Harold Gist, Political Consultant and DNC Strategist Brett Green, President & CEO, American Management Company
Facilitator – Shelly Thompkins
Lobbying 101: How to Lobby the Legislative and Executive Branches- Room #SB-3
This workshop will include the best practices in lobbying, such as, understanding federal and state laws governing the practices of lobbying the legislative and executive branches, identifying key stake holders to influence that will ultimately lead to legislative or policy change and best communication strategies to convey the right message.
Presenters: Tina Ang- Senior Legislative Advisor, Manatt Phelps and Phillips Law Ronald Collins, Esq. – Assistant Secretary to the Council of the District of Columbia
Facilitator – Pat Elwood
Maximizing Websites, Social Media and Blogs - Room #106
Presenter: Franklin Garcia, Senior Systems Administrator, BAE Systems and Communications Chair for the DC Democratic State Committee
Today the Internet is being used for political organizing and mobilization at all levels of government. Learn how to use websites, blogs, and social media networks (Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Hi5, Sonico, YouTube, Yahoogroups, Googlegroups) to spread the word about issues and drive people to action. This workshop will go over the basics and point you in the right direction to go out and make an impact online using your website and other tools.
Effective Organizing & Advocacy for Success: Leadership Skill Sets That Work- #G 108
This session will address organizing and advocacy options, to include social networks, using the regulatory process to advocate for change, and strategies typically used by lobbyist in the District of Columbia. We also explore paradigm changing strategies based on access provided by the internet.
Presenters: Windy Carson-Smith, Esq. CEO and President, The Carson Group LLC, Dr. Antonia Nowell, Ph.D, Professor- Department of Business and Public Administration, University of the District of Columbia Gloria Jeff, Esq. – Associate Director, Transportation Operations Division, Government of the District of Columbia
Faciltator - Hazel Thomas
Road to Self-Determination – Rm. #G 103
Join in a very healthy discussion about the quest for DC Voting Rights and the quest for DC Statehood. Come learn about how both roads, although different, will lead to Self-Determination for the citizens of the District of Columbia.
Presenters: Eugene Dewitt Kinlow, Public Affairs Director, DC Vote
Anise Jenkins, DC Statehood Advocate, Free DC! Statehood NOW!Facilitators – James Bubar and Janice Davis
Expanding Participation & Appreciating Our Differences – Room #101
This workshop will explore ways to understand our own behavioral styles and the behavioral styles of others so we can enhance our team performance and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our organizations. We will explore the value of people with different styles of “getting things done” and the unique talents that individuals bring to the table that ultimately assist in creating organizational environments conducive to greater participation.
Presenter: Jim Wylde, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, World Bank and Founder, CEO of WyldeFire Creatives, LLC
Green Jobs - Room #G11
The economy of the 21st Century will necessarily be a “green” one. Green jobs are jobs that create, run and support a clean energy economy and which pay decent wages and provide benefits that can support a family. Come and learn more about green jobs and the importance of creating a sustainable economy.
Presenter: Irv Sheffey, Associate Regional Representative-Washington, DC, Environmental Justice & Community Partnerships Program, Sierra Club
Taxes & Your Money – Room SB-#1
Presenter: Janene D. Jackson, Esq., Senior Vice President, Government Relations & Public Policy, DC Chamber of Commerce
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CAUCUSES 11:00-11:45 PM
ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER - Room #2
Theme : "Political Leadership, Community Action"
Join local and national AAPI leaders to discuss the intersection between community advocacy and political organizing. Featured speakers Parag Mehta, who formerly served as the DNC’s Director of External Communications, and Christine Chen, past Executive Director of APIA Vote, will lead the discussion focused on effective strategies to mobilize communities and affect change and the ways you can help.
Special Guest Speakers: Parag Mehta and Christine Chen
Moderator: Erika Moritsugu
BLACK CAUCUS – Room G101
Theme: is convened to plan a sustained effort by democrats to analyze ,advise and recommend to elected democratic officials on the appointment of persons to key boards and commissions as well the appointment of African Americans to cabinet level and policy positions. In addition, the sustained effort is to include advising elected officials on actions taken that affect the special population.
Co -Conveners – Anita Bellamy Shelton, Ward 1 Committee Woman (DCDSC)
Mary Cuthbert, Ward 8 Committee Woman (DCDSC)
DC FEDERATION OF DEMOCRATIC WOMEN - Room G103
Theme: “Empowering Women in Today’s Political Arena”
This dynamic group of experienced, proven leaders will engage participants in devising strategies and approaches on how to empower themselves to become more engaged in the democratic political arena.
Presenter – Deborah Royster, Esq, National Committee Woman
Convener – Lillian Huff
EX-OFFENDERS - Room # G 104
Theme "The Political Empowerment of Returning Citizens”
Theme: "The Political Empowerment of Returning Citizens." Participants will learn about concrete, tangible and visible ways in which ex-offenders can more effectively use the political process in their pursuit of desperately needed employment, housing, legislative and other gains on behalf of themselves and their family members.
Presenters: Calvin Woodland, Jr., Marco Price-Bey, Curtis A. Watkins, and Angela AgnewConvener – Charles Thornton
GERTRUDE STEIN DEMOCRATIC CLUB AND LBGT - Room #SB 3
Theme: Marriage Equality Now What? Where does the LGBT rights movement in D.C. go following the successful passage of same-sex marriage.
Join the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club and the LGBT Caucus of the DC Democratic State Committee for a candid discussion of the future of the LGBT rights movement in DC now that marriage equality has become a reality.
Convener – Jeffrey Richardson –President Gertrude Stein Democratic Club
Labor - Room # 4
Theme: "Building a 21st Century City that Works for Working Families".
The ever-increasing importance of organized labor's participation in the political process in order to help transform the District of Columbia into a 21st century city that works for working families will be explored and a number of action items will be recommended.
Presenters: Rick Powell, Political and Legislative Director, MWC, AFL-CIO; Steve Lanning, Laborer's International Union; and John Walker, AFGE 14th DistrictConvener – Fred Allen – Ward 5 Committee Man
LATINOS – Room #G106
Theme: "Uniting our voice"
Caucus meeting to discuss the unity movement going on to strengthen Latinos and organize the Latino vote.
MUSLIMS Room # G 108
Theme: “ Muslim Political Involvement “
Benefits and Strategies: Forum for Muslim Democratic Activists from across the District to meet, network and discuss strategies for increasing the political involvement of the Muslim Community Moderators
– Talib I. Karim, Esq. Civil Rights Attorney & Democratic Advisor; Zarinah Shakir, Media Producer & WPFW Station Board Chair
SENIORS Room # G11
Theme: Seniors Aging in Place: What Does that Mean?
Participants will discuss how seniors continue to enjoy growing old graciously while remaining at home and the numerous benefits that are available to them.
Presenter – The Honorable James Nathanson
Convener – Romaine Thomas – Ward 5 Committee Woman
VETERANS – Room – Moot Court Room
Theme: Veterans and Military Families for Progress (VMFT):
Participants will discuss coming home issues for veterans and their families, including advocacy and outreach, physical and mental health care, educational benefits and job opportunities, housing assistance and the helping homeless veterans.
Presenter – Matthew J. Cary, Executive Director/Past Founding President Veterans & Military Families for Progress (VMFP)
DC YOUNG DEMOCRATS
Shut-Up & Vote: A how to on candidate selection, supporting elected officials, and lobbying for accountability “
DC Young Democrats will present a panel discussion with Johanna Berkson, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Tanchica L. Terry, Senior Policy Advisor on the importance of 18 – 35 year olds being involved in the political process.
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