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Never before have we been in a moment so right for change. Iowa CCI's Statewide Convention, Organizing to Win!, is designed to help us act on this exciting moment. Action-packed workshops and strategy sessions with powerful guest speakers will focus on building power and getting action on our issues to shape the Iowa we all want to see.
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Deepak Bhargava is the Director of the Center for Community Change, a 40-year-old organization dedicated to building the field of community organizing. With ties to grassroots groups nationwide, he knows the importance of amplifying our voices, tackling vital issues of today and building the social movements of tomorrow.
He'll speak on organizing, and why now, more than ever, we need to stand together to set the political agenda (local, state and national) that impacts our lives every day. Jeannette Galanis from Public Campaign, a national organization leading the fight to win clean election reform at the state and federal levels.
George Goehl from National People's Action, a network of organizations nation-wide that build grassroots power to win on issues of racial and economic justice.
Patty Lovera and Elanor Starmer from Food and Water Watch, a consumer organization working to ensure clean water and safe food in the U.S. and abroad. High energy, fun! From our keynote speaker Deepak Bhargava to the victory stories to the workshops, you’ll be inspired and cheering from your chairs.
Learn something new! About an issue, the organization, or about yourself. Workshop sessions are packed with empowerment and information and are led by expert guest speakers.
Take action! CCI members believe you don’t have to stand by and just let things happen, which is why the convention will focus on getting action on issue that impact us most.
Connect and reconnect! Experience what it feels like to be a part of something. Meet up with old friends and make new ones while reconnecting to what’s important - standing together for action.
Great value! Save $10 per person when you register by July 4. Just $35 per person ($45 per person after July 4) includes the full convention, lunch made with family farm and local foods, keynote, guest speakers, workshops and more.
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