RootsCamp NH - This Saturday

by: Dean Barker

Thu Nov 11, 2010 at 07:14:01 AM EST

Since 2006, NOI has hosted RootsCamp, an "unconference" where organizers set the agenda, share lessons learned and drive the conversation about best practices in organizing. Rather than a day of planned panels and powerpoints, people have real live conversations about valuable organizing lessons taken from the field, both online and offline.  

The RootsCamp "unconference" model allows organizers to meet and debrief in a way that promotes shared learning and engagement. Instead of the traditional panel discussion, the participants are the presenters! Participants not only take away lessons to apply to their own work, they establish lasting new partnerships with organizers from all over the state.

On November 13th and 14th, 25 RootsCamps will take place all over the country, and right here in New Hampshire we have an opportunity to discuss the successes and challenges facing progressive organizers! Join us, and let's plot the course forward.

NH State RootsCamp
Saturday, November 13th
Registration: 8:45 am, Event: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Webster Hall, Southern NH University, 2500 North River Road, Hooksett
Campus Map: http://www.snhu.edu/212.asp

While an "unconference" is kind of all about the participants rather than big names, I am already hearing noises about some folks who may be there I am looking forward to seeing in person and meeting.  But again, this is really all about you and charting the way ahead.  I think it goes without saying we've got lots of work ahead of us. Hope to see you there!