There is still time to register for the December 2 and 9th Legislative Leadership Training.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Legislative Leadership Training - Still Time To Register!
KEEP THE PROMISE COALITION
Legislative Leadership Training: Thursday, December 2 and 9, 2010
Experienced advocates will learn more details about the legislative process and playing a lead role in KTP advocacy at the LOB or locally (8:30AM Registration; 9AM-3PM training). Completion of the KTP "Essentials of Legislative Advocacy" training is required before taking this training (extensive experience in legislative advocacy can be substituted).
Trainings are geared for people in recovery, family members, advocates, providers, and any other interested groups. This two-day training will be held in Room 2E at the LOB, 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford. Lunch will be provided. Training co-facilitated by Attorney Jan Van Tassel, Executive Director, CT Legal Rights Project and Doreen DelBianco, Legislative Program Manager for the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, who have extensive experience in legislative advocacy and mental health issues.
There is a $10 registration fee. Scholarships for registration and reimbursement for travel and family care are available with pre-approval, pending available funds. Please contact KTP for more information.
To register, please contact Maura Sheil-Hughes at KTP: ktpassistant@namict.org or call (860) 882-0236; (800) 215-3021.
Also: A sincere THANK YOU to the many advocates and groups/organizations who collaborated to hold Candidate Forums across the State this Fall. You made an important impact on legislators and community members! Great job!
We are now shifting our focus to LEGISLATIVE BREAKFASTS! If you did not get a chance to hold a Candidate Forum or if you want another chance to speak more directly with your newly elected local officials (State Senators and State Representative), please consider planning one TODAY! CT lawmakers have an unprecedented budget problem before them – help get the word out that Coalition members have opportunities to spend CT's $$ smarter in the mental health system! KTP can assist in planning and implementation and can offer fact sheets, tips on events, KTP blue ribbons, and assistance in collaborating with local, like-minded groups and organizations.
Click here to access a tip sheet.
Legislative Breakfasts should typically be held locally before or by early January at the latest and at the L.O.B. after that time. Events are not limited to breakfasts, but should be easily accessible for legislators and attendees. Call KTP TODAY to start planning!
Cheri Bragg, Coordinator
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