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Never doubt that a small
group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is
the only thing that ever has. (Margaret Mead)
Community Conversations
Series
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sections or pages you wish to read:
In these bi-monthly events,
speakers showcase the work being done in various sectors of the community and
innovative models of poverty prevention and reduction that are working
well in other Canadian communities. Their presentations are followed by an
open discussion or mini-workshop, giving everyone an opportunity to explore how
the topic affects their work or life, and to identify new solutions.
Next event:
The
2009-2010 series continues - make sure you don't miss this date:
Join us!
on
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Topic: Engaging Waterloo Region for the Upcoming Elections
Increasing civic participation, voter awareness and voter turnout
Keynote Speaker:
Chi Nguyen is the Director of Participation Process at MASS LBP, an organization that works with visionary governments and corporations to deepen and improve their efforts to engage and consult with citizens to support complex decisions and policy choices.
Discover more about current community efforts with speakers from:
ALIV(e) Awareness of Low Income Voices
Kitchener-Waterloo Labour Council Len Carter
Region of Waterloo Heather Froome
Social Planning Council of Cambridge and North Dumfries Linda Terry
Social Planning Council of Kitchener Waterloo Trudy Beaulne
Sunnydale Community Centre Laurie Strome
Waterloo Voter Support Committee Benton Leong
Womens Municipal Campaign School Jane Mitchell
YWCA Cambridge Kim Decker
Location:
Victoria Park Pavilion, Kitchener
Time: 10:00 a.m.* - 1:00 p.m
*Please note 10:00 am start time to allow for information exchange
Session fee is $15 (includes a light lunch). Subsidies may be available.
Registration deadline: May 21, 2010
E-mail or
phone us:
e-mail:
communityconversations[at]owr[dot]ca
Phone: 519-883-2353 ext. 5985
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seating.
Register early!
Further details will soon
arrive in your email box!
FUTURE EVENTS: Information will be posted when it is available.
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