About the workshops

We can always do more to make positive differ-

ences for our clients, causes, or customers. The

purpose of these workshops is to share our col-

lective experience. Diana and Susie have a lot

— so do you. So come prepared to learn and

share, to challenge yourself and others to do

better, to learn something new.

Who should attend

Communications staffers new to the work or DC;

policy, program and advocacy staff; EDs; and

interns in government, nonprofit, business, and

faith settings.

Trainers

Susie Cambria, MSW, Public policy

consultant

Diana Winthrop, Journalist and

documentary filmmaker

Workshops

October 22: Having a personal relationship with local

media

To be covered: Who covers what beat, tips on getting

to know local journalists, and the basics – back-

ground, off the record, on the record, having a media

policy

October 29: Getting to know and maintaining relation-

ships with Council staff

To be covered: Early-in-the-new-Council events, who

does what and who is where, and identifying who does

what

November 19: Getting to know exec branch staffers

To be covered: Participate in transition, schedule

meetings early in the new administration and identify-

ing who does what

December 3: Outreach that actually reaches out

To be covered: Timing on notices, invitations, flyering;

formatting materials; and developing good lists, get-

ting on good lists

Cost, Location, Etc. Cost: $15 per person per workshop. This includes materials, juice, water, tea, and coffee.

Discount: There is a 10% discount for every person signing up for all four workshops.

Refund requests must be made no later than two working days before the workshop. The re-

fund amount will be less the transaction fee (~$1/workshop). Email Susie Cambria

(secambria@gmail.com) with your request.

Registration and prepayment are required. Go to http://susiecambria.blogspot.com/p/

workshops.html

Questions? Contact Susie Cambria at (301) 832-2339 or secambria@gmail.com

All workshops will be held from 8:45 - 10:30 am in the offices of the DC Children and Youth Invest-

ment Trust Corp. (CYITC), 1400 16th St NW, Suite 320. Registration is from 8:45 - 9:00 am; work-

shops start promptly at 9:00 am.

There is an expensive parking garage in the building (entrance on P St NW), street parking (metered

and not), and access to Metrorail and bus. Dupont Circle is the closest rail station.

Workshops to help you help people better