[Lapg] ANNOUNCEMENT: Facilitation Training workshop Tue 9/29 from 6 to 9 pm at L.A. Eco-Village

[Lois Arkin]

Let me know as soon as possible if you'd like to commit to this 
workshop.  $35 per person.

Thanks,
Lois
213/738-1254
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009 from 6 to 9 pm at L.A. Eco-Village
Directions

Introduction to Facilitation
with
Ron Milam  www.ronmilam.com

Facilitators play a key role in helping a group make decisions.  They
help create a safe environment where everyone feels like their input is
valued.In this workshop, you'll explore the benefits of facilitation,
explore the group decision making process, explore various tools a
  facilitator uses,and have the opportunity to practice facilitating a
  group (and receive feedback on your efforts).

About Ron Milam.
Ron has twelve years of successful experience in the nonprofit sector.
His mission is to provide capacity building support for leaders working
to transform Los  Angeles into a sustainable region.  He's a skilled
facilitator, presenter, coach and project manager with experience
consulting for 35 organizations since 2005.  Ron began his career
working on policy issues for the Surface Transportation Policy Project,
while also teaching bicycle safety for the LA Unified School District.
He then founded the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition and served as
its first Executive Director, growing the organization from an idea into
a 1,000 member organization.  He later raised over $2.4 million for
Enterprise Community Partners and the Future Leaders Institute Charter
School. Ron has served on two Boards of Directors (Sustainable
South Bronx and the Thunderhead Alliance) and participated in two
leadership programs (Southern California Leadership Network’s Leadership
Southern California and Coro’s Leadership New York). Ron holds a B.S. in
Planning, Public Policy and Management from the University of Oregon.
Outside of Consulting, Ron leads BikeSage, helped start the LA
Eco-Village Food Coop, serves as an LA Urban Ranger
and is a David Rimer Fellow at LA Social Venture Partners.

Fee:        $35
Reservations required:  crsp at igc.org or 213/738-1254.