CRC’s most recent education series included a partnership with YWCA of NE Kansas for an innovative & exciting event. The Advocacy Series consisted of three half-day events that featured knowledgeable educators, advocacy basics, and specialized government information. These were held on November 2nd, 8th, and 17th, 2016. The series was very successful and CRC has plans to repeat the event in the Summer of 2017.
November 2: ADVOCACY BASICS
8:00 am – 9:30 am – Advocacy Basics
Educator: Kansas Action for Children?
9:30 am – 10:00 am – Networking Snack Break
10:00 – 11:30 – Storytelling
Educator: Chris Keshaun
11:30 am – Noon – Wrap up and Q&A
November 8: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
8:00 am – 9:30 am – What does Local Government Do?
Educator: Mayor Larry Wolgast, County Commissioner Shelly Buhler
9:30 am – 10:00 am – Networking Snack Break
10:00 am – 11:30 am – How to Influence Local Government
Facilitator: Joan Wagnon
11:30 am – Noon – Wrap up and Q&A
November 17: NUTS & BOLTS: STATE AND FEDERAL
8:00 am – 9:30 am – Nuts & Bolts on State Legislature
Educator: Joan Wagnon
9:30 am – 10:00 am – Networking Snack Break
10:00 am – 11:00 am – Panel Discussion
Facilitator: Ann Mah
Panelists: Panel to include legislator, state official, senator and lobbyist
11:00 am – Noon – How Congress Works
Facilitator: Joan Wagnon