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Do you want to bring the power of story into your strategy against fracking?

This just in from Shaleshock:

Media & Messaging Training – Story Based Strategy

Do you want to bring the power of story into your strategy against fracking?

On Saturday, June 22nd – 10:00am to 4:00pm, Shaleshock will offer a Media & Strategic Messaging Workshop in Ithaca, NY. You and other members of your organization are invited to attend.

 This workshop presents tools for building power and strategy through the lens of story. We will also explore messaging tactics and develop skills with media & campaign outreach.

Register Here

This Workshop will be an an opportunity to:

  • Develop or examine messaging strategy for your groups’ campaigns and actions
  • Explore and unpack story-based strategy and narrative thinking
  • Network and build relationships with fracktivist allies
  • Create some new materials for your campaign (banners, signs, messaging)

When: Saturday, June 22. 10:00am to 4:00pm (Breakfast at 9:00 – 9:40 am)

Cost: Suggested Donation $10 – 30

Where: The Quaker Meeting House

120 Third Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607)592-5208

Accessibility: Snacks and lunch will be provided by La Cocina Latina catering. The space is wheelchair accessible. Also, children are welcome and there will be child-care available on-site.

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Future Shaleshock Trainings – Summer 2013

Workshops & Trainings provide a space for hands on development of skills and tools for movement building. If you’re interested in signing up to hear about future trainings, click here.

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