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Come join fellow citizen activists across the State at a community-building and organizing event! We immediately need people who care about our Democracy to make "good government" a meaningful phrase once again.

Time: Saturday, 16.June, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel Rockville Washington, D.C. (formerly The Atrium Court Hotel)
Purpose: Hands-on training for working on initiatives in the Maryland General Assembly and other projects involving message framing and development, citizen lobbying, and/or volunteer organizing.

With all modules, ample time shall be available for participant questions.

Introduction to Democracy for Maryland, Inc., a State-wide non-profit progressive organization dedicated to promoting grassroots action in Maryland.

Module 1: Cindy Boersma, Legislative Director, ACLU-MD
This opening module shall be an interactive session focused on strategies and techniques for successful citizen lobbying in Annapolis.

Module 2: Senator Jamie Raskin, Maryland State Senate, Legislative District 20
This second session shall review citizen-lobbying from a perspective of a legislator. Senator Raskin, a professor of Constitutional Law at American University, shall discuss specific initiatives to expand meaningful citizen participation.

Module 3: Dr. Jeffrey Feldman, Author, "Framing the Debate: Famous Presidential Speeches and How Progressives Can Use Them to Change the Conversation (and Win Elections)"
This third session shall conclude with a discussion on using Dr. Feldman's 'framing' objectives in message development.

Networking Mixer: Enjoy selected beers and wine from our hosted bar while visiting with facilitators and others attending the workshop. Dr. Feldman shall be available to sign copies of his latest book (for sale at the mixer), "Framing the Debate: Famous Presidential Speeches and How Progressives Can Use Them to Change the Conversation (and Win Elections)."

Advanced ticket purchases shall be $35 and include a complimentary membership to Democracy for Maryland. To purchase such ticket, go to: http://www.democracyf... or telephone: (240) 620-1486. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $40; only 100 (total) tickets shall be available for this event.



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