The VOCAL CO-OP is pleased to invite you to a free training:

“Herding Turtles”

How To Create Great Meetings

July 18, 2006

One of our VOCAL CO-OP advisors used to say “trying to hold a great meeting, sometimes feels like trying to herd turtles”. Do you ever have this feeling?

     Are your group meetings productive and upbeat?

     Do you leave feeling energized and accomplish what you set out to do?

     Do the relationships in your organization feel vibrant and inspiring?

     Don't settle for meetings that are boring, frustrating, or less than constructive!

Join us for a day of FREE hands-on training. Training is geared for peer-run programs, but all consumers are welcome.

Training Topics:

Thoughtful advance planning

Alternative meeting formats

How to help everyone feel heard

Handling conflicts that arise

Skillful facilitation

Following through on decisions

And more!

Date & Time:

Tuesday, July 18^th, 10:30am-4:30pm.

How to register:

Send us your name and your contact information. Email Cassandra at cassandra@vocalvirginia.org. Email registration is preferred - if you don’t have email, please call 434-243-7878.

Deadline:

Registration is first come, first serve. Space is limited to 30 participants. Please register as soon as possible. Registration final deadline is July 1, 2006.

Cost:

Free.  

About the Trainer:

Tree Bressen is an experienced facilitator and trainer working with nonprofits, cohousing groups, activists, and organizations on consensus decision-making, meeting facilitation, conflict resolution, and related subjects. Find out more here: www.treegroup.info

Lodging:

This is not an overnight event. However if you need to stay over, we can arrange for you to stay at the site – let us know if you need this. Accommodations are simple bunk-beds in shared rooms. You will need to provide your own meals (except lunch).

Location & Directions:  

This training will be held at a disability-accessible site located in Louisa County (between Charlottesville & Richmond).

This event was made possible thanks to generous support from Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation & Substance Abuse Services (DMHMRSAS)