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Grassroots Members Update
Strong Voices = Strong Communities August 2007 - Vol 1, Issue 3



In This Issue

COMMUNITY DIALOGUE FACILITATOR
MEMBERS PICNIC
STAFF HIGHLIGHT
USSF 2007 REPORT AT GRASSROOTS COUNCIL MEETING
TENANTS ORGANIZING
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGN
GLN CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS: SAVE-THE-DATE
MEMBERS MIXER SURVEY

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Dear David ,

Welcome Members!

We hope you will find this month's members update informative and that you will be encouraged to effect change in your community. Grassroots Leadership Network supports the struggle for basic human rights, economic equality, and the eradication of ethnic division among working families.We encourage your active participation for change in Marin County.

In Solidary for Justice,

Grassroots Leadership Network of Marin


COMMUNITY DIALOGUE FACILITATOR


Are you a leader in your community? Do you enjoy facilitating meetings and discussing important issues? We are looking for three energetic, well connected community leaders who would like to work with other community members discussing the issues affecting Marin County and promoting collaborative ways for building healthier and stronger communities.


Click here for the Community Dialogue Facilitator Profile and Application Form (PDF)


How to Apply: Fill out the application and send it back to us with your resume by August 30th, 2007. Interested candidates who would like more information are invited to a meeting on Tuesday, August 21st from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Grassroots Leadership Network's office - 2915 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael. For more information about this meeting, call Antonia Hollander at 415-451-4350 Ext. 302.


MEMBERS PICNIC


Zamba and hot dogs at member picnic. The August 4th member potluck picnic at Pickleweed Park was a blast! Thank you to all the members who attended, played "get to know you" Bingo and shared their wonderful dishes.


Click here to view the pictures.

STAFF HIGHLIGHT


ERICKA'S EXAMPLE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT


Hi, fellow grassroots leaders!


As part of this month's newsletter, I am glad to share with you my involvement in the community beyond my work at the Grassroots Leadership Network.


I am currently serving on the Marin Institute's Board of Directors and on the Marin Women's Commission.


The Marin Institute is a national non-profit organization working as an alcohol industry watchdog and a resource for solutions to community alcohol problems. I am excited to be able to support and learn from their work on environmental prevention and support to community action.


The Marin Women's Commission is a County Commission serving an advisory role to the Board of Supervisors. The Marin Women's Commission advocates for equity and parity, diversity, self- sufficiency, leadership, and access to resources to enhance the quality of life for Marin County women at all stages of life.


Both organizations' missions are aligned with the work we do at GLN and my personal interests. If you would like to know more about the work of these institutions, you can visit the Marin Institute and Marin Women's Commission website by clicking on the quick link on the upper left of this newsletter, or contact me at ericka [at] maringrassroots.org or (415) 451-4350 x 303.


I hope that you get inspired and also step up to serve our community by participating in local Board and Commissions!


Ericka Erickson

USSF 2007 REPORT AT GRASSROOTS COUNCIL MEETING


Ericka will be reporting back about the U.S. Social Forum 2007 at this month's Grassroots Council meeting. She will be presenting a slide show and leading a dialogue about what she learned at this historical event.


The August Grassroots Council meeting will be held at the Pickleweed Park Community Center (50 Canal St. San Rafael) on Thursday, August 30th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

TENANTS ORGANIZING


Applications Are Being Accepted for the Tenants' Voice Council


The Grassroots Leadership Network of Marin has been coordinating the Marin Tenants Organizing Project to promote leadership and provide a voice for the underrepresented on housing policies.


Through the Marin Tenants' Organizing Project, the Tenants' Voice Working Group has been meeting on A monthly basis. As a result of their regular meetings, the group has come up with the structure and application process for the "Tenants' Voice Council." The Council will support the organizing of renters to develop public policies that will affect tenants' issues in Marin.


If you would like to request an application and/or participate in the regular monthly meetings please call Olivia Beltran, Tenants Organizing Coordinator at (415) 451-4350 Ext. 306. The applications submission deadline is October 31, 2007.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGN


Grassroots Leadership Network announces its 10th Annual Civic Engagement Campaign "Equal Voices for Healthy Communities!"


Marin residents and community-based organizations are getting together to organize the 10th Annual Civic Engagement Campaign, "Equal Voices for Healthy Communities!" This campaign is aimed at increasing the civic involvement of underserved communities and, therefore, the residents' ability to influence decisions that affect their community, including policy- making, resource allocation and access to public goods and services. This year we will be expanding the campaign to not only focus our events through the November 2007 election, but to continue to work towards building power for our communities as we look to Election Day 2008. The campaign will include:
Voter Registration and Education Drives
Community Dialogues and Actions
Candidates and Issues Forums
Community Collaborative
Much more...


If you are interested in joining the campaign or would like more information contact Steve Burdo at 415- 451- 4350 ext 301 or by email at Stephen [at] maringrassroots.org

GLN CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS: SAVE-THE-DATE


Community Dialogue Facilitators informational meeting - August 21st - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Grassroots office - 2915-A Kerner Blvd., San Rafael


Grassroots Council Meeting, Thursday, August 30th, Pickleweed Park Community Center, 50 Canal Street, San Rafael - Room #4. The Grassroots Council was created as a forum for people in Marin's low income communities to come together and discuss issues that are affecting them while working towards finding positive long term solutions to these issues.


September Members' Mixer - Join us for the Blues 'N' Soul party in the park (a community concert), Monday, September 3rd, 100 Drake Avenue, Marin City. The festivities begin at noon. GLN members be sure to sign in at the Grassroots Leadership Network table and receive a gift bag. Not a 2007 member? Don't wait, visit our website and renew today!


If you are not a 2007 GLN Member this may be your last update. Do not miss out simply visit the GLN website and renew your membership today

MEMBERS MIXER SURVEY


The members mixer is a time to become familiar with other members, learn more about your work in the community, and just have some fun! Please take a few moments to complete the survey. We want to hear from you! Click here for a brief survey.



In Solidarity,




Grassroots Leadership Network

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