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Meeting Agenda: April 9, 2017



Welcome:
​Overview of agenda & Announcements (Fire exits, new wireless microphones, yard signs and bumper stickers available, science march, next meeting)    

Reminders from our Webmaster

​CVR Webmaster, Maggie Savidakis-Dunn, will be discussing best practices and security for internet action.

PA Policymaking and Budget 101

​Morgan Plant, lobbyist, will be speaking on important need-to-knows regarding the process of state policymaking and budget forming.

Break for Coffee, Calendar, and Policy & Advocacy Actions

Mingle, enjoy coffee, add any important upcoming events to the group calendar, write a postcard, or complete a Policy & Advocacy action item.

Training Session: Building Power: Organizing in your Local Community

​Lindsey Mauldin, steering committee member and field director for Planned Parenthood, will give a training session on how to effectively organize in your local community.

Training Session: Training Session: Strategic Campaign and Action Planning

Karen Showalter, steering committee member and campaign manager for MomsRising, will give a training session on campaign and action planning strategies.
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