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Time to Regroup; Come to RootsCamp NY

by: BingChester

Wed Nov 10, 2010 at 10:42:31 AM EST

We're all a little depressed about the state of our politics. A Republican Party more conservative than any time during the 20th century is in control of the House of Representatives, we're fighting to barely hold on to our majority in the State Senate, and it seems like cuts to social spending and tax cuts for the wealthy are a political fait accompli . But when the going gets tough, progressives have to buckle down, regroup, and find new and inventive ways to reinvent the Democratic Party. That's why I'm proud to remind TAP readers that New York will host a RootsCamp event this Saturday, November 13.

What is RootsCamp?
RootsCamp is an "unconference" with one rule: no tourists allowed-- everyone helps present ideas in organizing, technology and media. You don't have to be campaign leader to present. RootsCamp is about bringing all levels of progressive change together to learn from each other and make new partnerships.
Together when we learn from each other, we're all stronger for 2012. So, are you ready to join?
More information is available at http://bit.ly/nyroots
Sponsorship levels available!
Sponsors:
The Hive sponsored by Democrats.com
Lunch sponsored by Advomatic
Hosts:
Glenn Oldhoff
Carol Olszewski
Robert Daraio
NY RootsCamp Partners:
The Manhattan Young Democrats
NYSYD Caucus of Color
Organizing 2.0
NYSYD
New Kings Democrats
The Albany Project
This Week in Blackness

I can't think of a better way to engage with our friends across the progressive movement here in New York than RootsCamps. Now more than ever we need to work with our organizational partners and share our expertise and ideas as we regroup and plan for 2012.

If you're interested in attending, you can buy your super cheap 10 dollar ticket right here .

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Time to Regroup; Come to RootsCamp NY | 7 comments

I'm not seeing a location (4.00 / 4)

but the sponsor list and what I can see of the site make me think it's Downstate, probably NYC?

We could use something like that Upstate too.

by: simonstl @ Wed Nov 10, 2010 at 16:35:43 PM UTC

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I second that... (4.00 / 3)

If there was something upstate and with a tad more notice, i'd certainly try to attend...

by: greenegoblin @ Wed Nov 10, 2010 at 20:26:23 PM UTC

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Third (4.00 / 1)

NYC is a natural starting point, but like you two above I can't make it. I'm also dead broke. I might have been able to pull it off if I knew a month earlier

Would like to see this happen in other cities in New York. Having Albany and Bufallo do this as well would have greatly increased attendance. I hope that kind of expansion is added to the docket.

by: Soundpolitic @ Thu Nov 11, 2010 at 20:03:48 PM UTC

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And/or (0.00 / 0)

A remote-access call-in or on-line component.

by: robinia @ Thu Nov 11, 2010 at 20:32:43 PM UTC

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Location info (0.00 / 0)

Yes, RootsCamp is located in Manhattan.

The Hive at 55
55 Broad Street, 13th Floor
New York, NY

This weekend RootsCamp will be held in 26 states, I imagine that others are also having location issues as well! If state-wide RootsCamps continue to be an option in years to come hopefully we'll be able to move it around the state to make it easier for everybody!

by: taylorstirek @ Wed Nov 10, 2010 at 21:20:02 PM UTC

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I'll be there (0.00 / 0)

Someone pester me to report on my experience. Remember, your mileage may vary.

by: Dan Jacoby @ Thu Nov 11, 2010 at 20:51:08 PM UTC

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Looking forward to it (0.00 / 0)

by: Soundpolitic @ Fri Nov 12, 2010 at 15:56:11 PM UTC