[GPCA Updates] August 20, 21, 2011 -- GPCA Strategy Gathering in Ventura

[Green Party of California Updates]

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August 20, 21, 2011 -- GPCA Strategy Gathering in Ventura, CA
All California registered Greens are welcome!!

Join us in beautiful Ventura, on California's central coast, for a weekend of
fun, inspiration, information and activation!.

We have a lovely venue - the Theatre Gallery Community Room at The WAV -
www.wavartists.com <http://www.wavartists.com/>

Hosts: Kendra Gonzales, Adrienne Prince and the Ventura County Green Party.
We will post travel & lodging info shortly. Please visit: www.cagreens.org
For more info on Ventura itself, please visit:

www.totallylocalvc.com <http://www.totallylocalvc.com/>

This Gathering's format uses the Open Workshop model.
Agenda and topics will be determined by participants on the spot.
This is an easy process - giving all an equal access to agenda creation
All presentations and discussions will be peer-led.
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* Now is the time to consider leading a discussion, panel presentation or
information session! *

Is there a topic you would like to see discussed, or want to learn more about?
What is your area of expertise? How can it help other Greens live well and
organize in their communities?

Pre-registration begins now,
Suggested $25 per person payable *at the door* (includes 2 meals, coffee, tea,
and snacks throughout)

The creation of the agenda will occur during the first hour of the Gathering.
You will be asked to offer and weigh various proposals to guide the discussion
for the weekend, using the IRV method.

*Because this first hour is so crucial, we created a timetable that would
ensure the most people could be present, even if traveling from a distance.*

*Timetable: *(approximate and open to change)*

Saturday, August 20*
11:30 - 1:00 - Lunch (provided by hosts)
1:00 - 2:00 - Group facilitation: Setting the day's agenda
(presenters, offerings and time slots using IRV process)
2:15 - 4:45 - Peer-led presentations/discussions (2.5 hours)
5:00 - 7:00 - Peer-led part II (2 hours)
7:00 - Break for Dinner - participants find their own - explore Ventura!
8:30 - Optional evening program
(A guest musician, guest speaker, film or activity. *Your suggestions are
welcome!*)

*Sunday, August 21*
8:30 - 10:00 - Breakfast (provided by hosts)
10:00 - 11:00 - Creating the Strategic Plan Outline
11:00 - 12:00- Strategic Plan Content
12:00 - 1:00 - Lunch (explore downtown Ventura)
1:00 - 2:00 - Polishing up Strategic Plan Document
2::00 - 2:30 - Closing

*TO RSVP: EMAIL earthworks_works at yahoo.com <mailto:earthworks_works at yahoo.com>
and feel free to ask questions, offer comments. We will send more reminder
emails and updates via www.cagreens.org, and Facebook on-going.

Thank you!

Kendra Gonzales & Adrienne Prince
Ventura County Green Party