The A2U2 Social Justice Institute presents:

“Great Meetings! Facilitation & Meeting Management” Workshop

Saturday, Feb 23rd, 2008

Social change organizations, nonprofit groups and churches often rely on their members to govern and lead. We learn consensus and the democratic process through practicing it in our meetings and gatherings, but seldom do we receive formal training. This is your chance! Come to this day-long workshop and deepen your facilitation and meeting management skills. This will be an interactive workshop covering topics including the role of the facilitator, deciding when a meeting is needed, keeping the group on track, intervening when necessary and more! Activities will vary, including group discussion, practice sessions, and reflections. All participants will also receive a workbook to use during the workshop. This is a great program for volunteers in leadership positions, staff people, activists, educators and more.

Space is limited. Participants must register in advance.

Led by Pam Plumb, former Portland city mayor and co-author of the book “Great Meetings: Great Results!”

Workshop Details:

Date: Saturday, Feb 23rd, 2008 (snow date, March 15th, 2008)

Time: 9:30am-4:30pm, (Participants are invited to arrive at 9am for coffee, tea and refreshments) Space is limited. Participants must register in advance.

Location: Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Ave, Portland, Maine, 04103

Cost: $45 registration fee, $40 for early registration (received by February 1st). Some fee waivers are available, see registration form for more information.

What to bring: Pencil/pen and paper, bagged lunch (refrigerator and microwave available); $15 to purchase the book “Great Meetings: Great Results!” (optional, this price includes a 50% discount).

FMI Contact: Robin Lea, Allen Avenue UU Church, rlea [at] a2u2 [dot] org or by phone at 207/797-7240

This workshop is made possible in part by a grant from The Unitarian Universalist Funding Program.