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June 06, 2006
HCDP Environmental Workshop - June 17
HCDP Environmental Workshop
June 17, 2006 9:00 am-1:30 pm
1445 N. Loop W @ Ella Blvd. #110
RSVP: 713-802-0085,
hcdp@hcdp.org, or
murvin@gmail.com
Fourth in a Series of Interactive Workshops created to energize and inform concerned citizens by helping them better understand the Democratic perspective on provocative issues of the election year.
Introduction
Much of the harsh partisan bickering that exists between Republicans and Democrats stems from a basic misunderstanding of the core values of each. Democrats realize that many Republicans have core values similar to Democrats.
By incorporating our core values into our discussion of issues, we demonstrate similarities of values between all people of good will. Democrats in this workshop are providing a “framing process” to bridge the knee-jerk reactions that are blocking real solutions to the city and country’s major social issues. Such discussion is expected to facilitate a meaningful dialog so that real solutions can be negotiated. Much of this philosophy is based upon the work of author, George Lakoff and the Rockridge Institute of Berkley, CA
9-9.30 |
Registration |
Harris County Democratic Party headquarters |
9.30-9:50 |
“Value Frames” – What are some of the values that might be useful in talking about the environment and why should we offer them? |
Murvin Auzenne, Chairman, HCDP Messaging Committee |
9:50-10:20 |
LaNell Anderson– What we are faced with now – presentation and discussion |
LaNell will present to us some of the facts on present environmental policy here in Texas. This is especially relevant because the principles George W. put in place here are still here. He also took them to Washington. |
10:20-11:00 |
Discussion, Q&A |
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10:40-11:00
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Break
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11:00 – 11:25 |
Local pressure points – What can be done –Stephanie Hrabar |
Stephanie will focus on how we can move to on the issue of clean air as a model of what can be done locally. |
11.25-11.55 |
Discussion, Q&A |
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11.55-12.40 |
Small Groups – These are interactive meetings, so audience participation is critical. |
Groups will discuss among themselves the values and positions they wish to see as part of the public dialog about on environment. |
12.40-1.00 |
Small group reports and general discussion. |
All |
1:00-1:25 |
Starting the dialog: summarizing the lessons learned in terms of values held by Democrats and the positions held by others. |
Murvin Auzenne, Chairman, HCDP Messaging Committee Tips on how to talk to your friends and family on sensitive issues. |
1:25-1:30 |
Feed back |
You Tell us how we did so we can improve! |
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