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Powershift West is TODAY! Over 500 young leaders from all over the west coast will be joining YOU to learn about solutions to the climate crisis and grassroots organizing skills!
If you still haven’t registered this is your last chance:
http://www.west.powershift09.org/register
Here’s what you need to know to be prepared for the weekend:
*Check-in is in the EMU Lobby.
*Keynote speeches start at 7:00pm on Friday, don’t miss out!
*Bring: a pen, a notebook, a reusable mug and lots of energy.
*Look over the conference program ahead of time to select which workshops and panels you want to attend (there’s a lot to choose from!).
*Download the conference program now! http://west.powershift09.org/blog/conference-program-available
Those are the essentials!
Read on if you want all sorts of other details:
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*Prepare for a rockin’ dance party on Friday night. (Join the facebook event)http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159168154484&ref=nf
*Bring a rain jacket as it will be raining most of the weekend.
*Please allot 15 minutes to find parking if you’re driving. South of campus is your best bet. Read the signs so you don’t get a ticket.
*There will be “commons space” where you can share, trade, express, learn, and meet other leaders. Stay tuned for the location and time.
Charles Denson, Jeremy Blanchard, and Zach Stark-MacMillan
PSW09 Core Organizers
west@powershift09.org
http://west.powershift09.org
What a great weekend it was!! Learned tons, had tons of Fun, and saw the most amazing speaker Jefferson Smith!!!