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Seattle Audubon's Master Advocate course takes citizen activism to a whole new level
Have you got passion for the environment, livable communities, and healthy ecosystems?
Do you want to make a difference? Great! Because advocacy organizations like Seattle Audubon
can’t do our important work without the supporting grassroots activism of citizens like you.
Can average citizens really create change in their communities? You bet they can, and
committed citizen activists are about to get a whole lot more effective with the
Seattle Audubon Society’s Master Advocate for the Environment course.
The late activist Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”
Many citizens have passion and commitment to create change; the Master Advocate course
enriches their passion with proven skills and techniques to be even more effective advocates
for the environment.
What comprises the Master Advocate course?
The 9-week course emphasizes activist techniques that really work: which lobbying methods get
results, what to expect when you meet with your legislator, how to formulate a message that
resonates with your target audience, what you need to do to get good media coverage, how to plan
a grassroots campaign, what negotiation strategies get you what you want, and much, much more.
The workshop-format of the course emphasizes participation, practice and networking. This course
eliminates the guesswork and teaches skills that get results.
Is the Master Advocate course for me?
All citizens who are passionate about environmental protection and eager to take their advocacy
skills to the next level are encouraged to apply. More experienced citizen activists will appreciate
this refresher on the latest techniques activists use, and get new ideas. People of color are strongly
encouraged to apply. Applications must be received by March 31, 2004.
What does the course cost?
The Program fee is $100 for citizens / $250 for professional staff. This includes nine reality-based
classes taught by professionals and experienced activists, offering practical, useful advice.
Plus all course materials, light food and beverages at every class, and a fun graduation party!
A limited number of need-based partial scholarships are available. If interested, inquire with your application.
When and where are the classes?
Classes take place Wednesday evenings, 6:00-8:30pm, April 7 - June 2 at Seattle University.
How do I apply?
Download the Application:
(Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have it you may download it free from
here)
Complete and send to:
Seattle Audubon Society
Attn: Master Advocate
8050 35th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Or FAX: (206) 528-7779
Download, complete, and email to:
Mattm@seattleaudubon.org
If I can’t take the Master Advocate course, are there other options?
No time for the course? Teach yourself with Seattle Audubon’s
Activist Toolkit: http://www.seattleaudubon.org/Conservation/
ConservationActivism/ActivistToolkit.html
Are you interested in a one-day Advocacy 101 workshop? Stay tuned to
www.seattleaudubon.org for a schedule of these later in 2004.
For more information on the Master Advocate program, please call Matt at (206) 985-6841
Click Here to read what graduates
of last year's Master Advocate course had to say about the
class.
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