SPACE AVAILABLE May 7-8 ACGA's Regional Workshop- Wichita, KS

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There is still space available (and travel scholarship funds available) for
the American Community Gardening Association's Growing Communities Workshop
on

May 7-8, 2004

at the Inter-Faith Ministries, 829 N. Market, Wichita, Kansas

Join the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) and Inter-Faith
Ministries for an in-depth, hands-on workshop based on the ACGA's curriculum
for leadership development, Growing Communities: Community Building and
Organizational Development through Community Gardening. Community Food
Project Grant recipients and applicants are particularly encouraged to
attend.

Learn proven strategies community organizers use to develop dynamic leaders
and
create strong communities through a participatory approach to community
building.  You will not only learn the principles and practices of community
building, but also learn how to pass these on to others in your community by
conducting your own workshops.

This two-day workshop will cover:
*	Community Organizing
*	Leadership Development
*	Grassroots Fundraising Basics
*	Communications Planning
*	Coalition Building

Participants receive the Growing Communities Curriculum, a 300+ page
resource, including a set of curriculum materials that walk the reader
through the process of conducting training workshops. In addition to the
topics covered in this workshop, the Curriculum also addresses Diversity,
Asset-Based Community Development, Meeting Facilitation and Group
Decision-Making, Developing a Board of Directors, and Grassroots
Fundraising- Specific Strategies.

Friday, May 7, 8:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided.
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Saturday, May 8, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Breakfast and lunch provided.

Workshop cost is $45.  Advance registration and payment is required.
-Please note if you have any special dietary needs- Workshop and travel
scholarships are available.

For more information, please contact:
Justin Russell, Community Gardening Projects Coordinator for the Campaign To
End Childhood Hunger at Inter-Faith Ministries, (316) 264-9303 x.113

For scholarship information contact Betsy Johnson at betsy@bgjohnson.com

Visit us on the web at:	 www.ifmnet.org	Or visit the ACGA at:
www.communitygarden.org

Return the form below with check.
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Registration for Growing Communities Workshop:

[ ]   Yes!  I would like to attend.  Enclosed you will find my check for $45
payable to: Inter-Faith Ministries.

[ ]   No, I am not able to attend, but I would like a Growing Communities
curriculum for $35.

[ ]   Check here if you would like hotel accommodations.
(Please note - all rooms are doubles)
[ ]  Double (approx. $25 per night)
[ ]  Single  (approx. $50 per night)

Please send registration to:
Inter-Faith Ministries
c/o: Justin Russell
829 N. Market
Wichita KS 67214

Name ________________________________________________

Organization __________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________

Phone _______________________  Fax ____________________

Email _________________________________________________

Justin Russell
Inter-Faith Ministries
Campaign To End Childhood Hunger
829 N. Market
Wichita, KS   67214-3519
(316) 264-9303 (ex.113)
(316) 264-2233 (fax)
www.ifmnet.org

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