Purpose of Conference:

To deepen our awareness, mindfulness and skills in developing culturally competent relationships and capacities in ourselves, our organizations and our communities.

Who Should Attend?

Human and Health Services providers with a desire to improve understanding, communication and relationships in their lives and their work.

Schedule at a Glance

9:30 am         Continental Breakfast & Registration
10:00 am         The Power of Storytelling with Juan Sanchez
10:30 am         Concurrent Workshops
12:30 pm         Lunch on Site
1:30 pm         Concurrent Workshops
3:30 pm         Storytelling with Juan Sanchez

What would advocacy be without a concrete message about your issue?

What is your message?

How successful has it been?

Get hot tips about how to get your agency’s story told from local media notables:

Joe Livernois – Monterey County Herald

Scott Faust – The Californian

Fidel Soto – KSMS Univision TV

Rick Gomez – Clear Channel radio

Then get technical assistance crafting your “message” and practice delivering it effectively, with assistance from Alissa Shaw, AVP of Agency-based Advocacy for Planned Parenthood Mar Monte. Alissa has done media for PPMM and conducted message training since 2003.

Event Information

February 28, 2007, 8:00-11:00 pm

(Arrive at 7:45 to sign in)

Location:

The Atrium Room of Hullaballoo Restaurant
228 Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901

Registration deadline:

RSVP Judy Cabrera by February 26 at
(821) 757.2968 or jcabrera@cccil.org

Register early, space is limited.

You can join NAMC on-site at 7:45
Checks and cash only

Cost:

$15 for NAMC members,
$40 for non-members
(Continental breakfast included)

This workshop will explore powerful and practical ways to involve community members in program development, implementation and evaluation. Inspired by discussion at the September 2006 Building Cultural Competency Conference, this workshop will provide useful tools to engage your constituency (clientele, target group, customers) in developing programs that are culturally sensitive and highly effective. Hands-on exercises will offer opportunities to apply workshop content to your organization’s present or future community.

Michael Marzolla, 4-H Youth Development and Master Gardener Advisor with Cooperative Extension
in Santa Barbara County, has over twenty-five years experience involving communities in program
design and environmental education, both in the US and internationally. His specialties include experiential learning, diversity and community participation in development, and environmental
education.

Susana De Anda, Co-Director of the Community Water Center in California’s San Joaquin Valley,
helps communities find solutions through organizing, education and advocacy, so that all water users
in the valley have access to safe, clean and affordable water. Susana holds a B.A in Environmental Studies and Geography from UC Santa Barbara.

Florence Green of the California Association of Nonprofits, Fred Keely and guest speakers.

• Learn how nonprofits can build strong trust and visibility in the community
• Demonstrate accountability to your constituency and the public
• Understand how increased focus on accountability affects your nonprofit
• Develop practical ways to strengthen your organization and governing board

Jumpstart your Networking:

• Learn three keys to establishing instant rapport
• Stretch your comfort zone and successfully connect with business and government representatives.
• Avoid networking “no-no’s”.

Use an Expanded Network to:

• Brainstorm new Ideas
• Build or Support a Program
• Find New Funding
• Increase your Media Placements
• Create a Robust Support Network

This lively lunch session will give you new tools and added inspiration to increase your network and make it work for you.

Brigid McGrath Massie is a nationally-known business consultant, author and professional speaker focusing on enhancing personal effectiveness, sales skills and customer service.  Her work has earned awards. Ms. McGrath Massie is the author of What Do They Say When You Leave the Room? and Selling for People Who Hate to Sell.

In Appreciation of Nonprofits

In honor of the work you do in our community, the Nonprofit Alliance of Monterey County
invites you to share an evening with friends and colleagues.

Start the evening getting to know your fellow nonprofit community members while enjoying Mexican-
style appetizers. Then move to the new Imax Cannery Row to experience Wild Ocean 3-D which
captures spectacular breaching whales, feeding sharks, diving gannets and massive bait balls along
the coast of West Africa, inside and up close, on the giant screen.

by Jose Cruz Gonzalez

This play, about cultural values and the challenges confronting a Mexican-American soldier returning
home after World War II, touches on many themes relevant to our community and the NAMC Cultural
Competency Initiative in particular.  You will also be interested to note that a featured cast member
is our own Sam Trevino, Community Relations Manager for Monterey County DSES, and Cultural
Competency Initiative Steering Committee member!

Heart’s Desire , by Jose Cruz Gonzalez, tells the story of a Mexican-American veteran of World War II
who comes home transformed, feeling that anything is possible. He surprises his family with a new
bride, a lovely French girl with her own tragic secret. With the help of the G.I. Bill he intends to farm a
small piece of land. But his family and the townsfolk have not changed and he returns to the same prejudices that were faced by his father’s generation. A moving and unforgettable theatrical experience. (Some course language. May not be suitable for children under 13.)

Make check payable to “ACTION Council”, and mail to:
NAMC, PO Box 602 , Pacific Grove, CA   93950
Questions? Contact Sue Parris, sue@alliancemonterey.org; 831 373 4606.

Event Information

Saturday, October 10, 2009

7 PM – Reception & Socializing.
8 PM — Heart’s Desire.
 

Location:

Hartnell College Western Stage in Salinas.

Registration:

Reservations deadline Oct. 2, but please reserve ASAP as a limited number of tickets are available
call Sue at 831-373-4606 or email
sue@alliancemonterey.org.

Cost:

Cost: $10/ticket for NAMC member organizations; $20 for non-members. Includes reception. Not a member? Email Sue Parris atsue@alliancemonterey.org to request a membership form.