Posted by cece337 in Community, Event.
Tags: 100 Black Men of Silicon Valley, ACLU Silicon Valley, American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley, APALI, Center for Community Learning & Leadership, City of San Jose, City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley, Community Leadership San Jose, Communiversity, Economic and Social Justice, Generation Engage, Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network, Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, Latino Leadership Alliance, NAACP, Public Allies Silicon Valley, Religion, San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce, Santa Clara County Alliance of Black Educators, Santa Clara County Office of Human Relations, Silicon Valley De-Bug, Silicon Valley Leadership Group, South Bay AFL-CIO Central Labor Council, The Interfaith Council on Race, Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley, Working Partnerships USA
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
8:00 a.m. – Noon
Mexican Heritage Plaza
1700 Alum Rock Avenue
San José, CA 95116
The idea of change was a powerful concept during the recent presidential campaign. The election of Barack Obama represented a great desire by the American people to create a new society that redefines the concept of personal initiative and community service. Yet, all change is local and it’s the responsibility of each community to define the change it wants to see.
As a step in this process, there will be a community viewing of the presidential inauguration on January 20th at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, providing us with a powerful opportunity to share in this historic event together. Afterwards, there will be a community dialogue to learn more about who is making change, what civic engagement mechanisms exist for us to further develop, what change we’d like to see, and how we will make it happen.
Included in this conversation will be diverse segments of our community including elected officials, community leaders, labor, business, students and others. The purpose of the dialogue is to share perspectives, identify the local initiatives that are making meaningful change, and strengthen the network of community change agents.
Planned Program
8:00 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. Welcome and Presidential Inauguration Viewing (Theater)
9:30 a.m. Dialogue Introduction
10:00 a.m. Small Group Dialogue Sessions facilitated by American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley (Break-out rooms)
11:15 a.m. Large Group Presentations (Theater)
12:00 p.m. Closing
Space is limited to the first 350 respondents. RSVPs are required. RSVP to rsvpalready@yahoo.com
Thanks to our sponsors, this event is free.
Councilmember Nora Campos
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
For more information, please contact Leon Beauchman at 408-493-7680 or leon.beauchman@att.com
or Teresa Alvarado at 408-278-2276 or talvarado@hfsv.org
Invited Organizations Include (but are not limited to):
American Civil Liberties Union of Silicon Valley
American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley
Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute at De Anza College
Center for Community Learning & Leadership @ SJSU
City of San Jose
City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley
Community Leadership San Jose
Communiversity
Generation Engage
Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley
Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network
Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley
Latino Leadership Alliance
NAACP
Public Allies of Silicon Valley
San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce
Santa Clara County Alliance of Black Educators
Santa Clara County Office of Human Relations
Silicon Valley De-Bug
Silicon Valley Leadership Group
South Bay AFL-CIO Central Labor Council
The Interfaith Council on Race, Religion, Economic and Social Justice
Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley
Working Partnerships USA
100 Black Men of Silicon Valley
Posted by tamon527 in Event.
Tags: Generation Engage
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
