Democracy for New Hampshire - Training

Primary Place Online--Exeter Voters Only

Mon, 14 May 2007 05:41:20 -0400

Our Presidential Primary – Your Story
A chance for Exeter voters to share the NH experience with everyone everywhere
Join us May 19th and ….
Give your take on the presidential candidates. We’ll tape it -- the video will go to YouTube or blip.tv and the sound will go to New Hampshire Public Radio
Share your unique access to the candidates with voters nationwide . Find out about Primary Place Online, Exeter’s direct link to voters in San Diego (and that’s just the beginning).
Plus additional activities ...
· We hope we can inspire you to videotape or photograph the candidates in action. We’ll have workshops to show you how easy it is to put those videos and pictures on the web.
· Learn about NHPR’s Public Insight Network, a way for you to share what you know on a whole range of topics from politics to music.
· Discover what the Stump Speech Remix Project is all about
Where: The Exeter Town Hall
When: Saturday, May 19th, 10 a.m. to Noon

Media Training at the Waysmeet Center

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 09:29:59 -0500

April 24, Tuesday, 7-9pm: Media Training at The Waysmeet Center, 15 Mill Rd, Durham NH.
If A Tree Falls In The Forest And No One Hears... Using Mainstream and Independent Media to Get the Word Out. This workshop will explore some of the ways activists and organizers have successfully used the mainstream media, and their strategies to create independent media by and for the people.
For more info contact amyla44@juno.com or 603-750-7506. For parking info & directions contact 862-1165 or waysmeet@comcast.net.
This event is part of: Training for Activists and Organizers: A series of workshops at UNH.
Sponsored by The UNH Peace & Justice League, The United Campus Ministry to UNH & Seacoast Peace Response.

Nonviolent Direct Action Training at the Waysmeet Center

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 09:24:19 -0500

April 21, Saturday, 10am-5pm: Nonviolent Direct Action Training at The Waysmeet Center, 15 Mill Rd, Durham NH.
Nonviolent Direct Action has played a key role in the struggle for social change all over the world. This training mixes information, discussion, exercises and role plays to learn what Nonviolent Activism is and how it's used, the role of affinity groups, consensus decision making, legal issues, and more. This workshop helps you prepare for an action, or improve effectiveness and thoughtfulness as an activist. These are also skills that are useful in many other situations.
For more info contact amyla44@juno.com or 603-750-7506. For parking info & directions contact 862-1165 or waysmeet@comcast.net.
This event is part of: Training for Activists and Organizers: A series of workshops at UNH.
Sponsored by The UNH Peace & Justice League, The United Campus Ministry to UNH & Seacoast Peace Response.

Lobbying Workshop at the Waysmeet Center

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 09:17:33 -0500

April 10, Tuesday, 7-9pm: Lobbying Workshop at The Waysmeet Center, 15 Mill Rd, Durham NH.
Meeting with your Congressional Representatives and Senators is an effective way to influence what happens to legislation on every issue. However, it can be an intimidating and unfamiliar process. We will give you the information and practice to help you feel ready to use this tool to change the course of the world.
For more info contact amyla44@juno.com or 603-750-7506. For parking info & directions contact 862-1165 or waysmeet@comcast.net.
This event is part of: Training for Activists and Organizers: A series of workshops at UNH.
Sponsored by The UNH Peace & Justice League, The United Campus Ministry to UNH & Seacoast Peace Response.

"Bird-dog" Training at the Waysmeet Center

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 09:36:25 -0400

March 27, Tuesday, 7-9pm: “Bird-dog” Training at The Waysmeet Center, 15 Mill Rd, Durham NH.
Learn to shift the political debate! Bird-dogging refers to activists who seek out the candidates, pin them down with specific questions or information, and retrieve their views. We hope to find out where the candidates stand, shift the debate in the direction of peace and social justice, and raise public awareness.
For more info contact amyla44@juno.com or 603-750-7506. For parking info & directions contact 862-1165 or waysmeet@comcast.net.
This event is part of: Training for Activists and Organizers: A series of workshops at UNH.
Sponsored by The UNH Peace & Justice League, The United Campus Ministry to UNH & Seacoast Peace Response.

"A Force More Powerful"

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:12:01 -0500

June 15, Friday, 7-9pm: If war is not the answer, what is? The Active Nonviolence Film Series presents:
"A Force More Powerful" at The Space, 2 Government St., Kittery ME. We'll show a segment from this documentary series which documents one of the 20th century's most important lessons - that nonviolent action can overcome oppression and authoritarian rule.
Free and open to the public. Discussion will follow. Sponsored by Seacoast Peace Response, The Seacoast Alliance for Democracy & Amnesty International Seacoast Group 550.
For more info contact 603-749-9159 or info@seacoastpeaceresponse.org.

Building an Economy that Works for Working People

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 07:18:26 -0500

Many working people feel the pinch as health care, affordable housing, a secure retirement and good jobs are further from reach. Working Families Win is sponsoring an issue and action training this coming Saturday. The goal is to prepare citizens who want to work to rebuild, preserve and strengthen the social safety net: access to health care, affordable housing, job and retirement security. These areas have been under attack and they are important to all working people. Protect your future and your family's future, join us. ATTENDANCE IS FREE, LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED, CARPOOLING IS AVAILABLE.

8:30am-3:00pm

Please RSVP by contacting Jaime Contois at 603-504-2906 or email at Jaime@wfwin.org

For more information about Working Families Win please go to our website: www.workingfamilieswin.org

Bird-dog training in New London Feb. 25

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 06:29:30 -0500

A conference at Colby Sawyer College on Sunday, Feb 25 will give citizens the skills and tools they need to interact with Presidential candidates.

“Democracy in Action” will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. in Clement Hall of Colby Sawyer’s Ivey Center. The conference, which includes workshops on current issues and hands-on training on how to get candidates to answer your question, is free and open to the public.

Issue workshops will include Iraq and nuclear weapons; the federal budget; climate change; and water, trade policy and the environment.

Democracy in Action is co-sponsored by Colby-Sawyer Coalition for Peace & Justice, American Friends Service Committee, PrioritiesNH, NH Peace Action, and Carbon Coalition. For more information or to pre-register, contact Erin Placey at eplacey@afsc.org or 603-224-2407.

“Democracy in Action”

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 11:15:54 -0500

Advocacy groups host “bird dog” training Sunday, Feb. 25 in New London

NEW LONDON – A conference in New London Sunday, Feb 25 will give citizens the skills and tools they need to interact with Presidential candidates.
“Democracy in Action” will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. in Clement Hall of Ivey Center at Colby Sawyer College in New London. The conference, which includes hands-on training on how to get candidates to answer your question and workshops on current issues, is free and open to the public.
Issue workshops will include Iraq and nuclear weapons; the federal budget; and water, trade policy and the environment.
Democracy in Action is co-sponsored by Colby-Sawyer Coalition for Peace & Justice, American Friends Service Committee, and PrioritiesNH. For more information, or to preregister contact Erin Placey, eplacey@afsc.org or 603-224-2407.

Great Reception

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 06:29:28 -0500

New Hampshire Congressman Paul Hodes addresses community activists at a grassroots reception hosted by Democracy for New Hampshire on Saturday, January 27th. The event coincided with the DFA Grassroots Training Academy offered over the same weekend.

Grassroots Training Academy

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:35:28 -0500

DFNH is partnering with DFA to bring the "first in the nation" Grassroots Training Academy of 2007 to the "first in the nation" state!

Join us on Saturday, January 27th and Sunday, January 28th for two days of training in grassroots community organizing, planning a campaign, media relations, and much more. On Sunday, we will offer special sessions for legislators, including constituent relations, issue advocacy, and time for legislators to meet with each other and discuss issues of importance to them.

The registration fee ($60 with discounts for students and those on fixed incomes) includes two days of training with regional and national experts, lunch on both days, and a resource binder that you will be able to take home.

Below is the announcement sent out by DFA...

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Dear New Hampshire activists,

You made the phone calls, you knocked on the doors and this past November you began to take our country back from the right wing. While many people are thinking about taking a rest after our victories in 2006, we know that you aren't. You have the special responsibility of hosting America's first in the nation primary. That's why we have chosen New Hampshire for 2007's first in the nation DFA Training Academy. Our national DFA training schedule kicks off in Manchester on January 27-28.

Grassroots Training Academy

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:35:01 -0500

DFNH is partnering with DFA to bring the "first in the nation" Grassroots Training Academy of 2007 to the "first in the nation" state!

RSVP here: http://www.dfalink.com/nhtraining

Join us on Saturday, January 27th and Sunday, January 28th for two days of training in grassroots community organizing, planning a campaign, media relations, and much more. On Sunday, we will offer special sessions for legislators, including constituent relations, issue advocacy, and time for legislators to meet with each other and discuss issues of importance to them.

The registration fee ($60 with discounts for students and those on fixed incomes) includes two days of training with regional and national experts, lunch on both days, and a resource binder that you will be able to take home.

Below is the announcement sent out by DFA...

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Dear New Hampshire activists,

You made the phone calls, you knocked on the doors and this past November you began to take our country back from the right wing. While many people are thinking about taking a rest after our victories in 2006, we know that you aren't. You have the special responsibility of hosting America's first in the nation primary. That's why we have chosen New Hampshire for 2007's first in the nation DFA Training Academy. Our national DFA training schedule kicks off in Manchester on January 27-28.

Grassroots Training

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 10:24:44 -0500

DFNH is partnering with DFA to offer a two-day grassroots training academy.

Details to follow. In the meantime, check out this link for more information about the curriculum...

Democracy in Action conference to boost your knowledge and sharpen your skills

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 12:53:18 -0500

While many of us are thinking about the important election on Nov. 7, candidates for president are already thinking about 2008. So are we at the American Friends Service Committee. Please join us in Concord on Saturday, Nov. 18, for the Democracy in Action conference to boost your knowledge and sharpen your skills. Please see the details below and mark your datebooks.

And please be aware that the Bush Administration still intends to push the Peru-US Free Trade Agreement (yes, some are calling it PUFTA) through the Congress during the “lame duck” session. It is urgent that we raise our voices NOW to stop this from happening. If you see candidates for President or Congress between now and Election Day, here’s a suggested question:

According to a recent study by the Economic Policy Institute (www.epinet.org), New Hampshire is the 10th hardest hit state in terms of job losses resulting from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). EPI says that job affects in Mexico and Canada have also been negative. The Bush Administration has recently completed a new NAFTA-style agreement with Peru, which it intends to bring before Congress during the lame duck session. Do you think it is appropriate for Congress to consider such highly controversial proposals during a lame duck session? Will oppose or support the Administration's "free trade" agreements?

Candidate Training - This Weekend!

Sat, 11 Feb 2006 17:30:01 -0500

Calling all local candidates! Please join us this weekend for a special candidate training geared specifically to your needs.

RSVP to political@democracyfornewhampshire.com

Please note that this training is offered free of charge and is open to current, future, and potential candidates...

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Democracy for New Hampshire is pleased to announce its second candidate training, which will take place on Sunday, February 12th from 2-6pm in Concord. On the local level, people who run for office take on the role not just of candidate, but also of campaign manager, communications director, volunteer mobilizer... and everything else! DFNH candidate training recognizes this reality and seeks to give candidates the skills and framework they need to mount a winning grassroots campaign.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12th
2:00-6:00pm
West Street Ward House
41 West Street (corner of West & Badger)
Concord, NH

The training consists of three major components: developing a campaign plan, honing your message, and communicating with voters. The goal is for candidates to leave with three tangible products: a personalized campaign plan; a press release or literature for mailing; and a phone or door-knocking script. The afternoon will culminate in a "Candidate Night" simulation, where candidates will practice the skills they've learned throughout the evening by giving a brief presentation and responding to questions and answers from an audience of "concerned citizens."