The Rural Strong Network strives to create visibility and pride through our public events. These events are free and online, so anyone can join from anywhere. Click the “Register” button to get on the list.
Sept 24 – Rural Strong Overview: Values, Core Narrative Local Leadership Recruitment & Messaging featuring DCCC (30 min)
Sept 24 – 4:00 – 4:30 PT, 5:00- 5:30 MT, 6:00 – 6:30 CT, 7:00 – 7:30 ET
Joined by the DCCC, we’ll be introducing the Rural Strong Network and talking about building community and creating the demand for a democracy, government, and economy that works for all of us. We’ll cover how to focus on your values in politics, being a trusted messenger, and what you can do next to make change one step at a time.
Oct 8 – Inspiring People To Show Up For Democracy (90 min)
October 8 – 4:00 – 5:30 PT, 5:00- 6:30 MT, 6:00 – 7:30 CT, 7:00 – 8:30 ET
We are Rural Strong and we a working to make the government work for the people. Democracy only works when we show up. How are we empowering people inspired to participate in voting to gain the information they need to vote and be engaged? We’ll talk about barriers and opportunities to creating visibility in your community and practical tools to move forward with inspiring people to show up for Democracy in Rural America. Rural Strong Facilitators will hold a part training and part coaching-support session to support you to put your learnings into action.
Oct 22 – Scaling Communications & Leadership While Sustaining Yourself in the Work (90 min)
October 22 – 4:00 – 5:30 PT, 5:00- 6:30 MT, 6:00 – 7:30 CT, 7:00 – 8:30 ET
Rural communities face unique opportunities and challenges in GOTV (Get Out the Vote). We’ll cover how to connect policy and incumbent’s records to everyday consequences you and your neighbors experience, voter contact basics, and how to track what’s working (conversations, leader recruitment, etc). Rural Strong Facilitators will hold a part training and part coaching-support session to support you to put your learnings into action.