South Bay First Thursdays Shoutouts

September 13th 2008 from 9am – 9pm

GenerationEngage Silicon Valley will continue a series of national convention “block parties” with its Alternative Convnetion 08′ in San Jose on September 13th at the Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater. During this all day event, 150 young people, elected officials, and community leaders will participate in workshops, watch the film CHICAGO 10, have the opportunity to speak face-to-face with their elected officials and help create a Community Action Plan for the Silicon Valley.

“This is a unique opportunity for young people to become acquinted with their elected officials and their Parties. These events create better, more informed voters and active participants in shaping the future of the Silicon Valley” (Jaime Contreras, San Jose Outreach Coordinator)

Young people from the Silicon Valley will learn about the political process, and how it shapes their lives and community. At the end of the day, this group will have the unique opportunity to directly affect their community’s future when they help write a community action plan in collaboration with the participating leaders and elected officials.

9:00-10:20:

• Registration
• Continental Breakfast
• Shaping the Community Action Plan

10:30-12:45 Workshops (Choice of two per participant)

• Breaking Party Lines: Republicans and Democrats OR
• Media and Politics
• Finding your passion: Economy, Environment, Equity OR
• Community Organizing: Agents of Change

12:45-1:30 Lunch

1:45-3:15 The Creation of a Community Action Plan

3:20-4:50 Film Screening: Chicago 10

5:00-6:00 Reception

6:15-8:00

• Dinner
• Roundtable discussion with elected officials and community leaders
• Final Keynote

Registration to this event is FREE

Click here to apply

Contact jaime.contreras@generationengage.org or megan.fluke@generationengage.org with any questions or comments