Attend Candidate forum and activist workshop
Kick off the New Year with some political ENERGY!
Organized by Iowa Citizen Action Network Education Foundation
WE have the power to shape the future of our state. Join fellow Iowans who are tired of the politics of fear and division. WE can and must reinvigorate the political debate. In OUR democracy WE can act together for the common good.
Saturday, January 14
State Historical Building
600 East Locust
Des Moines
**Workshop 4-6 PM**
**Forum for Iowašs Future: Strengthening Our Families and Communities 7-9 PM
Join Iowašs gubernatorial candidates as they respond to an evening of real life stories told by real Iowans**
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Workshop to elevate our values and beliefs in the 2006 election cycle and beyond!
This workshop is open to everyone who wants to exercise more power in the political process. The workshop includes:
a.. Facilitation by Dave Mann of the Midwest States Center, nationally known for helping organizations exercise the power of values and beliefs in politics
b.. Strategies for making our voices heard in the political debate
c.. Dinner with fellow workshop participants
d.. Reserved seating for the Forum for Iowašs Future
Cost $20 (includes dinner)
4 to 6 PM (dinner at 6:00)
To register e-mail or call Gayle Warner at Iowa Citizen Action Network
319-354-8116
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(In e-mails, include your name, phone number, and e-mail address)
More information is on our website www.iowacan.org <http://www.iowacan.org/>
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Forum for Iowašs Future: Strengthening Our Families and Communities
Mike Blouin (attending)
Chet Culver (attending)
Ed Fallon (attending)
Patty Judge (attending)
Sal Mohamed (attending)
Jim Nussle (invited)
Bob Vander Plaats (invited)
Hear candidates speak about how they would direct the statešs resources to create a hopeful future for our state. Iowans will share their stories in the context of issues that affect everyone in our state:
a.. Health Care
b.. Energy
c.. Jobs and Wages
d.. Education
Free and open to the public on a first come basis
7 to 9 PM
The non-partisan forum is being sponsored by Iowa Citizen Action Network Education Foundation. A number of co-sponsoring organizations are also helping with the forum. None of the co-sponsoring organizations will have endorsed a gubernatorial candidate prior to the forum. T-shirts, buttons, signs, or other indicators of support for a particular candidate will not be allowed at the forum.
More information is on our website www.iowacan.org <http://www.iowacan.org/>
Please forward this e-mail to others who would be interested in the workshop and forum.
Matt Russell, Organizer
Iowa Citizen Action Network
3520 Beaver Ave., Suite D
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-277-5077 ext. 15
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www.iowacan.org
Forum for Iowašs Future: Strengthening Our Families and Communities
Join Iowašs gubernatorial candidates as they respond to an evening of real life stories told by real Iowans.
Saturday, January 14, 2006, 7 9 pm, State Historical Building, 600 East Locust, Des Moines
A workshop, sponsored by Iowa Citizen Action Network Education Foundation will be held before the forum from 4:00-6:00 pm ($20 includes meal and reserved seating for Candidate Forum email [log in to unmask] to register.) Otherwise the forum is free and open to the public on a first come basis. details online at www.iowacan.org
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