[act-ma] RootsCamp MA this weekend - will you be joining us?
send2robbie at gmail.com
send2robbie at gmail.com
Fri Apr 5 08:33:48 PDT 2013
<div dir="ltr"><p style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial">Hi
fellow activists and organizers,</p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"><b><br></b></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"><b>RootsCamp MA is this
weekend!</b> This is all the information you need to get to the event and
make the most of it. First, I want to thank everyone for their support. We
really couldn't have pulled this grassroots "unconference"
together in just 10 weeks without the support of <a
href="https://sites.google.com/a/neworganizing.com/rootscamp-ma/updates-2013/over2dozensponsorsandpartnersandcounting"
target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(18,85,204)">over 24 sponsors and
partners</span></a>, the generosity of our host venue 1199 SEIU, and many
amazing volunteer organizers!</p>
<p style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"><br></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"><b
style="color:rgb(35,35,35)">Social media and following along at
home:</b><span style="color:rgb(35,35,35)"> We are creating a </span><a
href="http://storify.com/robbiesamuels/rootscamp-ma-for-organizers-by-organizers"
target="_blank">RootsCamp MA Storify</a><span
style="color:rgb(35,35,35)"> to document this amazing weekend in real time.
Tag your photos and tweets with <a
href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23rootsma"
target="_blank">#rootsma</a>!</span><br>
</p><p style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"><br></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"><b><font
color="#ff0000">When is RootsCamp MA? </font></b></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial">
Saturday, 4/6 9:30am-5:30PM</p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial">Saturday, 4/6 After
Party 8-10PM at Lir (free for RootsCampers)</p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial">Sunday, 4/7
10am-5:30PM </p>
<p style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial">There are <a
href="https://sites.google.com/a/neworganizing.com/rootscamp-ma/schedule"
target="_blank">3 session blocks</a> per day. <span
style="color:rgb(35,35,35)">Please join us for the entire weekend if
possible - and in particular don't miss the group "<a
href="https://sites.google.com/a/neworganizing.com/rootscamp-ma/rules-of-rootscamp"
target="_blank">building the Wall</a>" of topics on Saturday morning
from 10am-11:15am.</span><br>
</p><p style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"><span
style="color:rgb(35,35,35)"><br></span></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"><b>Registration:</b> Online
ticket sales have ended. Tickets may be purchased at the door - $10-$20
(sliding scale) cash only. <span style="color:rgb(35,35,35)"><br>
</span></p><p style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"><span
style="color:rgb(35,35,35)"><br></span></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"><b
style="color:rgb(35,35,35)">Directions to 1199 SEIU: </b><i><font
color="#ff0000">Please</font></i><font color="#232323"> take a moment to
look at the </font><a
href="https://sites.google.com/a/neworganizing.com/rootscamp-ma/logistics-accessibility"
style="color:rgb(35,35,35)" target="_blank">directions page on our
website</a><font color="#232323">. It's a little tricky to find it your
first time. This page has maps, photos and detailed walking directions.
There is a huge parking lot and it's a short walk from JFK T stop on
the Red Line.</font></p>
<p style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"><span
style="color:rgb(35,35,35)"><br></span></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"><span
style="color:rgb(35,35,35)"><b>Meals:</b> We are providing breakfast, lunch
and snacks both days. There will be vegetarian and vegan options.
Unfortunately, there will be limited gluten-free options (I'm still
working on that!). We do have space in the fridge if you decide to bring
your own food.</span></p>
<p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial;min-height:15px"><br><b></b></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"><b>Hiring? </b>There
will be a Jobs Board at RootsCamp MA filled with social justice jobs in the
Greater Boston area (and a few beyond). Bring your job openings. Just one
copy per opening needed.<font color="#1255cc"> </font></p>
<p style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"><font
color="#1255cc"><br></font></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"><b>Lit Table: </b>Bring
materials about your programs and projects to share with attendees! Sign-up
sheets welcomed if you've got something on the horizon for RootsCampers
to jump right into.<font color="#1255cc"><br>
</font></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial;min-height:15px"><br></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"><b>Volunteers
Needed </b>If you'd like to get behind the scenes at this event, just
mention it at the door and we'll connect you with our volunteer
coordinator, Jen Rowe. Thanks!</p>
<p style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"><br></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"></p><p
style="margin:0px"><b>Wondering what registered attendees are <a
href="https://sites.google.com/a/neworganizing.com/rootscamp-ma/updates-2013/possibletopicswhatsbeensuggested"
target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(18,85,204);direction:ltr">planning
to present?</span></a> </b></p>
<p style="margin:0px"><br></p><p style="margin:0px"><b>Need topic ideas?
We <a
href="https://sites.google.com/a/neworganizing.com/rootscamp-ma/updates-2013/needpresentersforthesewishlisttopics"
target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(18,85,204);direction:ltr">need
presenters for these "wish list" topics...</span></a> </b></p>
<p></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial;min-height:15px"><br></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px 0px
4px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(18,85,204)"><b><span
style="text-decoration:underline;direction:ltr"><a
href="https://sites.google.com/a/neworganizing.com/rootscamp-ma/updates-2013/interestedinfacilitatingasession"
target="_blank">Interested in facilitating a session? Read these
tips.</a></span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></b></p>
<p style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial">RootsCamp MA is
participant driven and we encourage everyone to come prepared to present on
a topic, facilitate a dialogue, or brainstorm best practices. Sessions are
determined the morning of the event. If you have an expertise to share,
are willing to facilitate a dialogue, or bring folks together to brainstorm
best practices - then you should suggest a session. Some of you will come
to the event with a session in mind and others will add to "The
Wall" throughout the weekend. No credentials required. The focus is on
communicating ideas, not fancy PowerPoints. We're encouraging you to
change up your rote presentation and instead bring open ended questions and
your curiosity. <i>NOTE: There will be one break-out room with a/v set-up
for sessions on online organizing and visual communication. </i>Read
"<a
href="https://sites.google.com/a/neworganizing.com/rootscamp-ma/rules-of-rootscamp"
target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(18,85,204)">How Sessions
Work</span></a>" to become familiar with the process of setting the
agenda. </p>
<p style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial"><br></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px 0px
4px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(18,85,204)"><b><span
style="text-decoration:underline;direction:ltr"><a
href="https://sites.google.com/a/neworganizing.com/rootscamp-ma/updates-2013/networkingjobhuntinghiringmadeeasy"
target="_blank">Networking & job hunting/hiring made
easy...</a></span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span></b></p>
<p style="font-size:13px;margin:0px 0px 4px;font-family:Arial">RootsCamp MA
Organizing Committee members will be sure to welcome you and your guests,
plus we'll have "I'm Looking For" and "Ask Me
About" tags so you can jump right into the kinds of conversations you
want to be having. </p>
<p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial;min-height:15px"><br></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px 0px
4px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(18,85,204)"><span
style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>Are you wondering <a
href="https://sites.google.com/a/neworganizing.com/rootscamp-ma/updates-2013/whoshouldattendmarootscamp"
target="_blank"><span style="direction:ltr">who should attend RootsCamp
MA?</span></a></b> Or <a
href="https://sites.google.com/a/neworganizing.com/rootscamp-ma/updates-2013/whatwouldcommunityorganizersgainfromrootscamp"
target="_blank"><span style="direction:ltr">what would community organizers
gain from RootsCamp?</span></a> You could also <a
href="https://sites.google.com/a/neworganizing.com/rootscamp-ma/updates-2013/watchsomerootscampreflectionsform2010"
target="_blank"><span style="direction:ltr">watch these RootsCamp
Reflections from 2010...</span></a> </span></p>
<p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial;min-height:15px"><br></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(35,35,35);min-height:15px"><b>Who
is attending? </b>You can see who else registered at <a
href="http://www.rootscampma13.eventbrite.com/"
target="_blank">www.rootscampma13.<WBR>eventbrite.com</a>. </p>
<p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(35,35,35);min-height:15px"><br></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(35,35,35);min-height:15px">Thanks
for reading! We look forward to seeing you this weekend. </p>
<p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(35,35,35);min-height:15px"><br></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(35,35,35);min-height:15px">For
Justice,</p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(35,35,35);min-height:15px">
Robbie</p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(35,35,35);min-height:15px"><br></p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(35,35,35);min-height:15px">Robbie
Samuels</p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(35,35,35);min-height:15px">
RootsCamp MA Lead Organizer</p><p
style="font-size:13px;margin:0px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(35,35,35);min-height:15px"><a
href="http://www.rootscampma.org/"
target="_blank">www.rootscampma.org</a></p><div><br></div></div>
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