[CIMC-work] ISO trainers for Chicago media training event April 25-27

Sharon Smith ssmith at ran.org
Mon, 24 Mar 2003 18:49:30 -0800


Sounds like the kind of training we've been talking about...


From: "Sharon Smith" <ssmith@ran.org>
Date: Mon Mar 24, 2003  8:49:30 PM US/Central
To: <imc-chicago@lists.indymedia.org>
Subject: [Imc-chicago] ISO trainers for Chicago media training event  
April 25-27

Hey folks,

RAN's sponsoring a direct action training and have slotted in time for  
a media training (tentative times, still) - and we'd love for a solid  
local media trainer to share their skills with the 50 or so  
participants we expect to have during the training.  Please let me know  
if you can think of any appropriate trainer (and we do have a stipend  
available to pay them for their time!)

My contact info: ssmith@ran.org, 415-398-4404.

Peace in the spirit of resistance,

Sharon

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Chicago	April 25-27, 2003
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http://www.ran.org/action/action_training.html

What you can expect from the Strategic Action Training:

While each weekend intensive is different based on the needs and  
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generally covered in our trainings:

	*	Non-violent direct action
	*	Working with the media
	*	Campaign strategy
	*	Street theater
	*	Direct action planning and design
	*	Legal issues for activists
	*	Blockades
	*	Fundraising
	*	Recruitment
	*	Grassroots organizing

Our program works to give you the hands-on training you need to feel  
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Sharon Smith
Old Growth Organizer, Rainforest Action Network

800.989.7246 x310
ssmith@ran.org
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