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<br>We're excited to be throwing a party for RESIST Foundation on November
16 - a great opportunity to meet like-minded progressives while learning
about a great movement resource (and how you can support them). Details below...<br>
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Thinking about applying for the New Leaders Council Institute? The
deadline for the Boston chapter is this Friday. Join me at an Info
Session on Thursday at Bell in Hand 6:30-8:30PM:
<a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/39415682/">http://www.sojust.org/events/39415682/</a>.<br>
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<b>NOVEMBER EVENTS:</b><br>
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<b>Skillshare: CONSTRUCTIVE COMMUNICATION - DEALING WITH CONFLICT</b> by Sandy Anderson and Libby Mahaffy<br>
<b>Monday, November 7 from 6-8:30PM at The NonProfit Center (by South Station T)</b><br>
<span style="color:#000000">Enhance your negotiation skills using
approaches that support collaborative problem solving and facilitate
“win-win” results. This session will introduce some constructive
communication techniques that can move negotiations forward positively,
including Non-Violent Communication and</span> mediation. Negotiations are a part of life - why not make them more successful for everyone involved?<br>
<b style="color:rgb(255, 0, 0)">RSVP:</b> <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/34899092/" target="_blank">http://www.sojust.org/events/34899092/</a> $10-$20 sliding scale<br>
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<b>SOCIALIZING FOR JUSTICE: RESIST FOUNDATION</b><br>
<b>Wednesday, November 16 from 6:00-8:30PM at Lir on Boylston (by Hynes Convention Center T)</b><i><b><br>SoJust is throwing a party for RESIST Foundation!</b></i><b> </b><span>RESIST has been funding social change since 1967. Each ye</span>ar
RESIST funds over 100 amazing grassroots organizations around the
country. Most of their grantees reach across issues to
connect communities and struggles. Their work spans anti-militarism,
prisoners' rights, community organizing, GLBTQ justice, environmental
justice, antiracism, disability rights, youth organizing, Native
Peoples' rights and more. Since 1967, RESIST has awarded grants to
thousands of radical and progressive groups engaged in organizing for
social change. <b><span style="color:rgb(255, 0, 0)"><br>RSVP:</span> </b><a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/34904272" target="_blank">http://www.sojust.org/events/34904272</a> $5 SoJust donation + ask for RESIST<br>
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INTERESTED IN PROGRESSIVE POLITICS? 3 GREAT OPPORTUNITIES:<br>
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</b><b>New Leader's Council Institute </b>- The premier political
entrepreneurship training
program for young professional progressive leaders is accepting
applications for their 2012 Institute. The institute
combines training, mentorship, community building and professional
advancement to catapult the careers and social impact of NLC Fellows.
<b style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Applications due November 11</b>. <a href="http://www.newleaderscouncil.org/institute/apply" target="_blank">www.newleaderscouncil.org/institute/apply</a> <i>(Robbie is an alumni and highly recommends getting involved with the Boston chapter.)<br>
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</i><b>SoJust's Progressive Voter Index </b>- <a href="http://www.progressivevoterindex.com/" target="_blank">www.progressivevoterindex.com</a> - we're amplifying political endorsements made by 10 progressive
entities. Election Day is on November 8 - check back in early November to see how candidates in your area rank.<br>
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<b>New Organizing Initiative's Candidate Project</b> - Are you thinking
about running for local office? Want to help progressives get elected?
Take the pledge and get connected:
<a href="http://www.candidateproject.org/recruitment/campaigns/noi/" target="_blank">www.candidateproject.org/recruitment/campaigns/noi/</a>
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<b>DECEMBER EVENT:</b><br>
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<b>Skillshare: Public Speaking </b>by Dave Rini<br>
<b>Monday, December 5 from 6-8:30PM at The NonProfit Center (by South Station T)</b><br>
Introductory public speaking training focuses on building the basic
technical skills necessary to clearly transmit information from the
speaker to an audience. Specific skills include word choice, eye
contact, volume, vocalized pauses, and body language. Using a
small-group format for practical training followed by a discussion
debrief from each exercise, the training is designed to allow all
participants the opportunity to practice their speaking in an
environment that is supportive, attentive, and can provide useful
feedback.<br>
<b style="color:rgb(255, 0, 0)">RSVP:</b> <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/37997042/">http://www.sojust.org/events/37997042/</a> $10-$20 sliding scale<br>
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<div><b>MESSAGE BOARD HIGHLIGHTS:</b><br>
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<div><b>EVENTS</b></div>
<div>11/1: <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/38221842/">CW Social Justice Summit Brainstorming Session</a></div>
<div>11/5-6: <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/38393702/">Fight Back! Organizer Boot Camp</a></div>
<div>11/8: <b><a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/35538502/">Reminder to VOTE on 11/8</a></b></div>
<div>11/10: <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/33408782/">MA NOW Annual State Mtg. - Making Economic Equality A Reality</a></div>
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<div><b>PAID VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY</b></div>
<div>The <a href="http://www.sojust.org/messages/boards/thread/17052452">Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston</a> is partnering with a
national organization to train and deploy paid volunteers to help
uncover discriminatory housing practices.</div>
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<div><b>GRANTS & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES</b><font size="2"><br>
Women in Development's Institute for Nonprofits <a href="http://www.sojust.org/messages/boards/thread/16756402">Accepting Applications for the 2012 program</a>.</font></div>
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<p><b>ORGANIZATION WISH LISTS</b><br>
<a href="http://www.sojust.org/messages/boards/thread/16830512">Occupy Boston Wish List</a> - find out even more at <a href="http://www.occupyboston.org/">www.OccupyBoston.org</a>.<br>
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Find lots more and post yourself: <a href="http://www.sojust.org/boards" target="_blank">www.sojust.org/boards</a> (posting tips: <a href="http://www.bit.ly/post2SoJust" target="_blank">www.bit.ly/post2SoJust</a>)<br>
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For Justice,<br>
Robbie<br>
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Robbie Samuels<br>
Socializing for Justice (SoJust) <br>
Co-Founder & Co-Organizer<br>
<a href="mailto:robbie@sojust.org" target="_blank">robbie@sojust.org</a><br>
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