[BWNA] Fwd: Workshop: Lobbying for Change at the State Capitol, Tues. Jan. 23

[Albert Kaufman]

*Lobbying for Change at the State Capitol*

*Tuesday, January 23, 2007*
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Southeast Uplift
3534 SE Main, Fireside Room

Please forward to your group email lists.

Info online at:
*http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?c=43942&*<http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?c=43942%26>

Learn how to advocate for your neighborhood and community needs in the State
Legislature.  Will cover basics of the legislative process, do's and don'ts
of lobbying visits, staying on message, public speaking skills for committee
testimony, and connecting your neighborhood issues with those of other
statewide advocacy organizations on neighborhood issues such as land
use/Measure 37, education/school, housing, transportation funding, liquor
licensing and beer taxes for alcohol and drug treatment, etc.  Hear from
neighborhood and community leaders the lessons learned from experience.

Workshops are free and open to the public.
Space is limited so advance registration is highly recommended.


*Basic introductory skills you'll learn:*

   - Quick overview of how the State legislature works, how a bill
   becomes a law
   - Mobilizing your base of membership or coalitions to have the most
   effective impact
   - Do's and don'ts for lobbying visits with legislators
   - Preparing your message for testimony before legislative committee
   hearings

*Who should attend:*

   - Neighborhood or community leaders who want to be more effective
   advocates on community issues impacted by State laws
   - Individuals wanting to organize their neighborhood or community on
   issues such as education or transportation funding, liquor licensing, and
   land use laws.

*To register or for more information:*
To Register Online go to:  *
http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?action=UpdateItem&category_id=553&c=37246
*<http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?action=UpdateItem%26category_id=553%26c=37246>

Complete contact information and select this workshop to register.  You need
to have a PortlandOnline account.  If you don't you will be prompted to set
up an account.


Or contact via phone or email:
Brian Hoop, 503-823-3075 or bhoop at ci.portland.or.us
Jeri Williams, 503-823-5827 or jeri.williams at ci.portland.or.us

*Transportation:*
Trimet Bus #14, Hawthorne.  Get off on 35th.
Main is two blocks north of Hawthorne.

*Accessibility:*
TTY, 503-823-6868
Call 7 days in advance to request special assistance with translation.
Wheelchair accessible, enter from sidewalk and ramp at back of building off
parking lot on east side.

*Co-Sponsored by:*
City of Portland, Office of Neighborhood Involvement and Southeast Uplift
Neighborhood Program.
*www.portlandonline.com/oni* <http://www.portlandonline.com/oni>
*www.southeastuplift.org* <http://www.southeastuplift.org/>

*For more information on winter and spring 2007 leadership workshops go to:*
***http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?c=37087*<http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?c=37087>

Brian Hoop
Neighborhood Program Coordinator
Neighborhood Resource Center
City of Portland, Office of Neighborhood Involvement
City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave., Room 110
Portland, OR  97204
Work: (503) 823-3075
Cell: (503) 793-5451
Fax: (503) 823-3050
TTY: (503) 823-6868
bhoop at ci.portland.or.us
*www.portlandonline.com/oni* <http://www.portlandonline.com/oni>
City of Portland Information & Referral: (503) 823-4000
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