First Annual Statewide Leadership Summit
Submitted by justin on Tue, 2008-08-19 06:58
Want to be a part of history?
This October, LGBT Iowans from across the state will gather in Des Moines to celebrate a momentous year for equality in Iowa. As part of your Capital City PRIDE plans, One Iowa invites you to join us for the 1st annual One Iowa Leadership Summit. At the summit, LGBT Iowans from across the state will gather to discuss the past year's victories and lay the groundwork for additional gains in 2009.
One Iowa Leadership Summit
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Des Moines Public Library
1000 Grand Ave.
9 AM - 4 PM (lunch provided)
$10 Registration fee -- Register now!
Planning for the summit is well-underway and we expect to have many of our national partners and state leaders on tap to share their insight, including PFLAG National, GLAAD, and Interfaith Alliance of Iowa.
At the 2008 Leadership Summit, attendees can expect a big-picture overview of what it will take to achieve full equality in Iowa. Here's what you can expect:
- Insight into the political and legal strategies that will lead to marriage equality in Iowa.
- Tips for engaging Iowans in your own communities, ranging from personal outreach to earning positive media coverage in your community.
- Opportunities to network with other LGBT Iowans and leaders across the state.
- Update on One Iowa's programs, including our marriage equality campaign, statewide steering committees, and PFLAG organizing efforts across Iowa.
- Details on how you can help out and join One Iowa's efforts.
