For youth to come together, organize, & share ideas. Meet people from around the state; have a voice in our communities; share skills and information to empower ourselves.

April 19-21, 2008
Turner Grange
Route 117, Turner Center

Call for directions (and they will be sent to those who register). The Turner Grange is on Route 117 in Turner Center, near Leavitt High School and across from Kids Camp, about a mile east of Route 4

(See below for registration form)

Come to workshops & discussions on:
*Youth Empowerment
*DIY Health and Reproductive Health
*Direct Action
*Political Prisoners
*ConsentHerbal Healing
*Know Your Rights
*Atlantica Teach-in
And much more……….

Everyone is encouraged to bring their own ideas for workshops or discussions.

ALSO:

*Movies
*Cook/Bake-off
*DIY music and entertainment
*Punk Show on Sunday evening
*Icebreakers and time to hang out and meet activist youth from around Maine

All meals and lodging will be provided.

FMI Contact Info:

Ariel, (207) 774-9979 or arielhp [at] riseup [dot] net to register or Larry, rosc [at] psouth [dot] net or (207) 525-7776 for general questions

Also, see our page at www.myspace.com/youthactivismgathering

Who is the Youth Activism Gathering for?

We welcome people of all ages. People at the last seven gatherings have been mostly people in their teens, with others in their twenties and a little olders attending too. The gathering is on a weekend in the hopes that more people who are busy during the week can make it.

Diversity of opinions and backgrounds is welcome! Come with an open mind to share ideas and meet great people.

The Gathering is a place to learn and teach about activism and organizing! And have fun!

This is an open, participatory gathering—we¹d love to have you lead a workshop.

SOME DETAILS:

*Arrive anytime after 10 AM on Saturday, April 19. Circle up at noon. Gathering ends at 3 PM on Monday, April 21.

*All meals are provided and are vegetarian/vegan.

YOU SHOULD BRING:

*Sleeping bag or warm blankets, pillows, sleeping pad, a tent (if you want more sleeping privacy, tenting may be available, since we’ll be sleeping at the Grange)

*Flashlight, friends, earplugs, towel

*Warm clothes, 2 pairs of shoes/socks in case one gets wet

CONSIDER BRINGING:

*Zines, instruments, games, poems, art stuff, flyers, stories, blank t-shirt for silkscreening, things for the open mic, and anything else you want to share

REGISTRATION FORM (return to rosc [at] psouth [dot] net)

Return form by April 15 if possible. Registration at the door as space permits (we should have room for you).

Name:___________________________________

Address:________________________________

Telephone:___________________________

Email:_________________________________

Organization (if any):____________________________

____ Enclosed is $5-10 per day or $20 for all three days OR whatever you can afford (You can pay at the door, too.)

____ Sign me up but waive the fee (We want you to come regardless of financial resources)

I want to organize a workshop or discussion on____________________________

____ I need a ride, please call me. (We¹ll help you to get a ride there and back.)

____I can offer a ride, please call me.

I need childcare or something else_____________________

____I have food needs (Please specify):

Make checks payable to ROSC and send to: Youth Activism Gathering
c/o R.O.S.C
161 Stovepipe Alley
Monroe, ME 04951

Turner Grange is a drug- and alcohol-free space

When youth get together, there is ENERGY, there is CREATIVITY, there is INSPIRATION, and there is POWER.