Activist Training
Hosted by: Alaska
Wilderness League
You are invited to join us for
our 2009 Activist Media Training
in Des Moines IA. This training is
designed to bring individuals together from the upper midwest region and will
be focused on using the media to further our
message. This Media Training will provide
the skills for any level activist to use the media to further their
campaign. We will be joined by Emilie Surrusco, Communications Director for Alaska
Wilderness League in Washington DC, who will share her broad experiences in dealing with various
forms of media on a number of different issues.
There will also be a briefing for updates on the
current legislative issues affecting wild
Alaska, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the Tongass
National Forest, and Teshekpuk Lake among others in light of the new
administration.
When:
Saturday, November 14th
9:15 - 2:00 pm (Lunch will be
provided)
Where: Des Moines Central Library, 1000 Grand Avenue ·
Des Moines, IA 50309
Who: The
training is free and open to those who are interested in learning more about the
issues facing Alaska or seeking to improve their grassroots skills. All levels
of activists are welcome!
How: Please
RSVP to Lois@alaskawild.org with the names of any attendees
by November 6 as we need a final
count for lunch.
Thanks for keeping Alaska wild
.
Lois Norrgard
Upper Midwest
Field Office
Alaska
Wilderness League