RootscampDC - April 12-13, 2008

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**Note: This RootsCamp has passed** Please check the main page for information on RootsCampDC December 2008

National Education Association
1201 16th Street NW
Washington, DC
Sign Up for Rootscamp here!

What is Rootscamp?
RootsCampDC an "un-conference" where you set the agenda and lead the sessions. RootsCampDC is for people who played a role in the 2008 elections and are prepared to share with others innovations, failures, old wisdom and new discoveries. Get more answers on the Rootscamp FAQ.

How much does it cost?
Nothing! It's FREE! But everyone is expected to participate. That's right. Rootscamp has one rule: No Tourists. Come prepared to give a demo, lead a session, or to speak up. While Rootscamp is free to attend, it's not free to organize such a great event. Learn about how to become a Rootscamp Sponsor.

Who's coming to Rootscamp?
Check the list of confirmed Rootscamp Attendees here. We are reserving 150 slots for current 2008 campaign staff, but will be updating this list daily.

Where do I sign up?
Sign Up for RootscampDC right here!
Note: We are reserving 150 spots for people currently working on 2008 primary campaigns.

How can I help?
You can help by signing up to be a:

Contents

Rootscamp Sponsors

Thank you to all of the amazing sponsors who are helping to provide food, travel scholarships, and other resources for us to hold this amazing event.

Rootscamp Sponsors

Become a Rootscamp Sponsor today!

Info for Out of Towners

The Event

This event is an open-space event. Some people have already floated ideas for sessions on the RootscampDC 2008 Sessions page, but most sessions will come together at the event itself. There is plenty of room in the building and in the schedule for many sessions.

You can conduct a session alone or with others. Formats of sessions vary -- presentations, discussions, Q&As, debates, or a mix. If you're holding a session, the format is up to you.

Please try to arrive on time at 9:30AM on Saturday so we're all on the same page about how the weekend will work -- and so you can identify others whose work intersects with your own.

The Schedule

The Sessions

See the full schedule and list of sessions here.

Saturday

9:30-10:30 Bagel breakfast and Registration

10:30-12:00 Opening Session: Welcome, Intros, How Rootscamp Works

12:00-12:30 Propose and pick sessions

12:30-1:15 (45 min) Sessions

1:15-2:15 Lunch (provided)

2:15-3:00 (45 min) Sessions

3:10-4:00 (50 min) Sessions

4:10-5:00 (50 min) Sessions

5:10-6:00 (50 min) Sessions

6:30-8:30 Rootscamp Party and NOI Fundraiser
MCCXXIII (1223 Connecticut Ave)
$12 Suggested donation at the door
RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=27975200537


Sunday

10:30-11:00 Bagel breakfast and Registration

11:00-11:30 Welcome Back, Today's Agenda, Job Fair

11:45-12:30 (45 min) Sessions

12:40-1:30 (50 min) Sessions

1:30-2:30 Lunch (provided)

2:30-3:15 (45 min) Sessions

3:30-4:15 (45 min) Sessions

4:15-5:00 (45 min) Rootscamp Reception Wrap Up at NEA

12:30-5 PM Rootscamp Job Fair
NOI and Democratic GAIN will be holding a job fair in the Auditorium on Sunday. Sign up here to reserve a table for your organization.

Check out the blank schedule from last year: http://flickr.com/photos/noneck/312024787/in/set-72157594401978149/

Rootscamp Volunteers

Rootscamp Volunteer Schedule

Volunteers are key ingredient to the success of Rootscamp. Please sign up for as many volunteer sessions as you can on both Saturday and Sunday. We've done our best to make sure volunteers will still be able to participate in as many sessions as possible, so don't worry about missing anything fun!

Note: You will need to create a Wiki account in order to add your name.

Please email Lola (lola@neworganizing.com) if you have any questions or trouble signing up.

SATURDAY SCHEDULE

Add your name here to be a [Saturday Volunteer].

  • Morning Crew, 9:00 - 10:30am (Set up, Breakfast and Registration)
  • Crowd Control Crew, 12:00-12:45 (Direct people rooms, check A/V, report any problems)
  • Lunch Crew, 12:45pm - 2:30pm (Set up and clean up)
  • Crowd Control Crew, 2:00 - 3:15pm
  • Crowd Control Crew, 3:45 - 5:15pm
  • Wrap Up Crew, 5:30 - 6:30pm (Clean up, direct people to Happy Hour, collect A/V equipment, etc)
  • Rootcamp Party People, 6:00 - 9:00 (Set up and Greeters at 1223 Connecticut)


SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Add your name here to be a [Sunday Volunteer]

  • Morning Crew, 10:00 - 11:00am (Set up, Breakfast and Registration)
  • Crowd Control Crew, 11:30am-1:00pm (Direct people rooms, check A/V, report any problems)
  • Job Fair Crew, 11:30-1:30pm (Help with the Job Fair)
  • Lunch Crew, 1:00 - 2:45pm (Set up and clean up)
  • Crowd Control Crew, 2:15 - 4:00pm (Direct people to rooms, check A/V, report any problems)
  • Rootscamp Reception Crew, 3:45 - 5:30pm
  • Wrap Up Crew, 5:00 - 6:00pm (Clean up, collect A/V equipment, help make the NEA sparkle)

Please email Lola (lola@neworganizing.com) if you have any questions or trouble signing up.

Job Fair

NOI and Democratic GAIN are teaming up to host a job fair at Rootscamp on Sunday, April 13. Some of the best in the business will be attending, so this is the time to make some good connections! Space is limited, so please register early!

  • Employers looking to hire

Register here to reserve a table.

  • Looking for a Job?

Sign up to attend the Job Fair here so we know you're coming.

Get the full scoop about the Job Fair here.

Rootscamp Fun

Rootscamp Party

Sponsored by NOI and NGP
MCCXXIII (1223 Connecticut Ave)
Saturday, April 13, 6:30 - 9:30pm
Drink specials, music, dancing - it'll be a blast!
21+ Only
$12 Suggested donation at the door
RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=27975200537

Thanks to our co-hosts!
Bernard Pollack (AFL-CIO), Ben Waxman (AFL-CIO), Eli Pariser (MoveOn), Allyson Kapin (RAD Campaign), Jane Hamsher (Fire Dog Lake), Rajneesh Aggarwal (Joint Concepts), Kate Stayman-London (ARA), Trish Welte (AFL-CIO), Alan Rosenblatt (CAP), Alison Omens (AFL-CIO), Heather Cronk (NOI) Cammie Croft, Roz Lemieux, Taryn Rosenkrantz (DCCC), Lenny Sapozhnikov (AFL-CIO), Lauren Miller (Blue State Digital), Belen Mendoza, Erin Hofteig (Media Matters), Trish Welte (AFL-CIO), Kevin Thurman, Matt Lockskin (CDP), Michael Whitney (ARAW), Heather Holdridge (Care2), Seth Michaels (AFL-CIO), Paula Branter (Working America), Lola Elfman (NOI), Judith Freeman (NOI), Shant Mesrobian (AFL-CIO), Mike Panetta (Grassroots Enterprise), Nolan Treadway (Netroots Nation) - (Org names for ID only)

Want to be a co-host? Email lola@neworganizing.com


NOI Class of July '07 Reunion
We're having a little dinner for the NOI 2007 grads. Email Barak for more info (barakwouk at gmail dot com).

Most Valuable Organizer (MVO) list. Organizers tend to be the unsung heroes of the campaign world. Not this year! The New Organizing Institute is launching the Most Valuable Organizer list this campaign season to highlight the progressive movement's best examples of good management, innovation, work ethic, risk taking, training, planning and preparation. Nominate your favorite organizers here.


Post-Rootscamp

  • Feedback and Comments

Send us your comments at info@neworganizing.com or leave them here on the Rootscamp Comments page

  • Photos

Have pics from the weekend? Add links to them here! Also, if you're making Flickr or Picasa albums, be sure to tag them as "rootscampdc" or "rootscampdc2008".

  1. Redmum - http://www.flickr.com/photos/redmum/tags/rootscampdc/
  2. Flyoverthis - http://www.flickr.com/photos/12065583@N05/sets/72157604519431647/
  3. kiskeacity (alice backer)- http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiskeyacity/sets/72157604539828369/
  4. Add yours!
  • Final Schedule

Check out the final schedule and list of sessions here.

Other Rootscamp Links

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