Workshop: You, Me, Amnesty, Society & Diversity
Posted October 30th, 2007 by April | Amnesty News
“Building a Diverse Human Rights Movement” is an interactive workshop designed to explore individual and group identities and its relevancy and impact to building an effective human rights movement. Participants will engage in examining biases, personal and institutional assessments and cultural awareness activities in a respectful and safe environment. Ultimately, participants will be presented with tools to link AIUSA’s Multicultural Organizational Development (MCOD) Plan to their human rights work.
The MCOD training will be occurring at the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference. Please click here to register.
Last day to reserve a room for the Regional Conference at a reduced rate
Posted October 23rd, 2007 by April | Mid-Atlantic Region
October 25 is the last day to reserve a room at the special Amnesty International rate for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference.
The Best Western is offering Amnesty International conference attendees a special room rate of $99 for a single or double OR $109 for a triple or quad, plus local taxes and fees. Conference attendees must make their own reservations directly with the hotel at 1-800-633-9511. Be sure to mention “Amnesty International USA” to obtain this special group rate.
Best Western Hotel and Conference Center
5625 ODonnell Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
1-800-633-9511
Regional Conference Ideas Fair and Group Sales Deadline
Posted October 9th, 2007 by April | Mid-Atlantic Region
Ideas Fair: The Ideas Fair highlights the work of AI activists from around the world. This is your chance to share your successes and great ideas with other members. Space is limited – Priority will be given to displays by Amnesty International groups (student and local) and programs. You can reserve space for one 36″ * 48″ display board.
Group Sales: Amnesty International groups from the Mid-Atlantic Region have the opportunity to raise money for their groups by selling merchandise at the conference. This is a great way to finance your group’s trip to the conference and other activities throughout the year! If you would like ideas of things to sell, please contact Kelly at the address below.
Sign up for both or either by October 15 by emailing Kelly Nilsson at knilsson@aiusa.org or calling 202.544.0200 ext. 245. Please include your name, contact information, group #/school, your AIUSA role, and a brief description of your plans for the space.
Regional Conference Ideas Fair
Posted October 3rd, 2007 by April | Amnesty News
The Time Has Come to Sign Up for Ideas Fair and Group Sales space at the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference!
Ideas Fair: The Ideas Fair highlights the work of AI activists from around the world. This is your chance to share your successes and great ideas with other members. Space is limited – Priority will be given to displays by Amnesty International groups (student and local) and programs. You can reserve space for one 36″ * 48″ display board.
Group Sales: Amnesty International groups from the Mid-Atlantic Region have the opportunity to raise money for their groups by selling merchandise at the conference. This is a great way to finance your group’s trip to the conference and other activities throughout the year! If you would like ideas of things to sell, please contact Kelly at the address above.
Sign up for both or either by October 15 by emailing Kelly Nilsson at knilsson@aiusa.org or calling 202.544.0200 ext. 245. Please include your name, contact information, group #/school, AIUSA role, and a brief description of your plans for the space.
Please join us at Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
Posted October 2nd, 2007 by April | Amnesty News
A message from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, I Believe In Human Dignity, on November 16-18, 2007, in Baltimore, MD. Our conference website contains conference information, online registration, FAQs, and a link to our blog. See below for some conference highlights. And, then, please take some time to learn more at our website and register for the conference!
Highlights:
- Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now!, will provide our opening keynote address. Ms. Goodman will share what motivates her work and talk about the role the media plays in the human rights movement.
- The theme of our conference is I BELIEVE IN Human Dignity. As part of this exciting conference, we are asking YOU, our members, to tell us what you believe in and how that motivates your human rights activism. Many of your answers will be posted on our website, included in conference materials, and featured at the conference. Learn more and post your answers here!
- Take advantage of unique opportunities to find the perfect volunteer role for your interests and skills including a volunteer job fair, networking breakfasts, and presentations from current volunteer leaders!
- Exercise your organizational citizenship by voting on resolutions which direct Amnesty International’s policies*
We hope that you can join us for this exciting event!
Sincerely,
Cecili Thompson Williams
Deputy Director, Mid-Atlantic Regional Office
Amnesty International USA
* You must have been a member in good standing as of September 10 to vote on resolutions.