Join us for OUT TO WIN, a 2-day non-partisan LGBTIQ+ communications and strategy training for LGBTIQ+ and Straight Ally Campaigns and Candidates.
Dates: Saturday September 6 to Sunday September 7, 2014
Location: Training: Ryerson University - 285 Victoria Street, Room 609, Toronto, ON
Reception: Church on Church Bar - 504 Church St., Toronto, ON
Lunch and Refreshments will be provided on the September 6th
Tea and Refreshments will be provided on September 7th
Post-Training Reception, with appetizers, is open to everyone. All welcome.
PROGRAM
Day 1 - Saturday September 6, 2014
(10 AM - 2 PM)
| 9:30 - 10:00 | Registration with Networking Coffee, Tea, & Breakfast |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Welcoming Remarks & Introductions |
| 10:30 - 10:50 | Activity - Understanding Identities & Campaigns |
| 10:50 - 11:45 | Applied Workshop - Diving Deep Into Your Campaign - Campaign Self-Assessment & Scenarios |
| 11:45 - 12:30 | Political Networking Lunch |
| 12:30 - 2:00 |
Political Leader Panel and Q&A Sexuality, Gender Identity, and Homo/Transphobia in Campaigns Rob Oliphant - Former Liberal MP (Don Valley West) Phil Gillies - Former Ontario PC MPP (Brantford) & Minister of Skills Development Jane Farrow - Broadcaster, Author, & Toronto City Council Ward 30 Candidate Enza Anderson - Trans advocate, former mayoral candidate, and financial service professional Paul Marai- Halton Catholic District School Board Trustee (Oakville) Nadia Bello (Moderator) - Former TDSB Trustee (Scarborough East) |
Day 2 - Sunday September 7, 2014
(Training 3 PM - 6 PM, Reception 6 PM - 9 PM)
| 2:30 - 2:50 | Registration with Networking Afternoon Tea |
| 2:50 - 3:00 | Welcoming Remarks & Introductions |
| 3:00 - 4:00 | Applied Workshop - Case Studies of Success |
| 4:00 - 5:15 |
Applied Workshop - The Situation Room - Communications Strategies for your Campaign |
| 5:15 - 6:00 |
Special Keynote Building Bridges in Diverse Communities George Smitherman - Former MPP (Toronto Centre), Deputy Premier, & Mayoral Candidate |
| 6:00 - 9:00 |
Post-Training Networking Reception (Church on Church - 504 Church St, Toronto) |
If you have any questions, feel free to email Alex Dow, Director of Leadership Development at [email protected].
