Hi fellow activists and progressive organizers!<br><br>In case you haven't heard - this weekend is RootsCampMA in Boston and you're invited to present! Partner with us to help get the word out and tell your membership that there are still volunteer positions available.<br>
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It's very, very rare that Socializing for Justice finds an opportunity to co-sponsor events
because we purposely don't align ourselves with specific issue groups.
So it is with great pleasure that I share that SoJust
has partnered with New Organizing Institute (NOI) to host <a href="http://bit.ly/rootscampma" target="_blank">RootsCamp MA</a> in Boston on November 13 & 14 (just $10 for both days!). </span></font><font style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" size="2"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;">NOI is coordinating statewide RootsCamps in 25 states and then a national RootsCamp in DC in December. </span></font><br style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">
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<b>What's RootsCamp?</b> </span></font><font style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" size="2"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;">It's a friendly environment where you'll have time to make real
connections with people working on and interested in lots of different issues. (Sound familiar?)</span></font><font size="2"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span> Over one weekend in Boston<b>, </b></span><span>RootsCamp will bring together a </span></span><span style="line-height: normal;"><span>broad spectrum </span></span><span style="line-height: normal;"><span>of organizers to </span></span><span style="line-height: normal;"><span>discuss and collaborate, share lessons learned, and drive the </span></span><span style="line-height: normal;"><span>conversation
about best practices in progressive organizing. Discuss the successes
and challenges facing progressive organizers. Help us to bring together
diverse voices and pers</span></span><span style="line-height: normal;"><span>pectives from </span></span><span style="line-height: normal;"><span>across
the state and create a powerful, inclusive, and productive event. Join
us, and help drive the progressive movement forward.</span></span></font>
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<b>How's it organized?</b> <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>It's an "unconference"</b> - meaning YOU get to present a session without having to submit a proposal.</span></font><font style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" size="2"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"> The
whole point of this RootsCamp unconference is for local organizers 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 know each other
better and plan the year ahead.</span></font><font style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" size="2"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"></span></font><font style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" size="2"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"></span></font><font size="2"> Here's a quick video explaining the unconference concept: </font><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM6htb8Hifg&feature=player_embedded" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM6htb8Hifg&feature=player_embedded</a><br>
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<b>Who should come?</b></span><font size="2"><span> </span></font><font size="2"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span>All interested progressives, defined broadly, </span></span></font><font size="2"><span style="line-height: normal;"><span>from across Massachusetts </span></span><span style="line-height: normal;"><span>who hav</span></span><span style="line-height: normal;">e
lessons to share, more to learn, or campaigns and projects to move
forward. Whether you consider yourself a "progressive" or simply work
on an issue or matter that moves our country forward, add your voice and
perspective -- help shape and take ownership over RootsCamp.</span></font></div>
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<div><font size="2"><b>Where is it?</b> SEIU 1199 is generously hosting us in their space: </font>150 Mt. Vernon Street, Second Floor, Dorchester Near UMass/JFK T stop - free parking available.<br>
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<b style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">What can you do to get involved?</b><br>
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<div style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2"><b>We're
doing this as volunteers and could very much use your help to make this
happen and strengthen Massachusetts' cross-issue progressive community,
network and movement (see it's right in line with SoJust's vision!):<br>
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<div style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2">1. <a href="http://bit.ly/rootscampma" target="_blank">Attend one or both days!</a> The best thing you can do is <b>RSVP right now</b>- we're under a tight deadline to reach critical mass. <i>It's only $10 for both days.</i><br>
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<div style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font size="2">2. If
you can <b>volunteer your time</b> (in the next 8 days or the weekend of the
event) you'll attend for free or <b>become a $100 event sponsor</b> so
we can cover the cost of food and supplies, you're amazing. Just select
volunteer or sponsor when you RSVP:
<a href="https://sites.google.com/a/neworganizing.com/rootscamp-ma/" target="_blank">https://sites.google.com/a/neworganizing.com/rootscamp-ma/</a><br>
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3. <b>Invite your network!</b> We really need your help to be sure we
reach everyone that would potentially want to be involved. Please share
this email with any groups you work with. <br>
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Questions? Fill out <a href="https://sites.google.com/a/neworganizing.com/rootscamp-ma/home/volunteer" target="_blank">this form</a> and we'll be in touch.<br>
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On Twitter? Follow #maroots @SoJust & #sojust to receive updates on <a href="https://bit.ly/rootscampma" target="_blank">RootsCampMA</a>.<br>
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Thanks!<br>
Robbie Samuels<br>
SoJust Co-Founder & Co-Organizer<br>
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