Join thousands of ACLU supporters in Washington DC for the 2008 ACLU Membership Conference. Young people ages 18 - 25 can attend this outstanding event for a fraction of the cost. At the conference you will be able to: - Take part in discussions with current Supreme Court Justices, elected officials, celebrities, ACLU staff and many others. Speakers already confirmed include: Arianna Huffington, Comedien Greg Proops, and Chilean-American author Ariel Dorfman. For the most up to date list you can visit: www.aclu.org/conference
- Get hands-on training and participate in activist workshops on Free Speech, Privacy, Human Rights and more.
So if you are between the ages of 18 - 25 ...You can attend the conference for a reduced cost of only $40. The trip will include transportation, lodging, most meals, conference registration fees, and a one-year ACLU membership. - Transportation: A bus will be chartered for the overnight trip to D.C., Leaving on June 6. We will arrive a day early to explore the Capitol city. We will return June 11.
- Lodging: We will be staying in the dormitories at Howard University, about a mile away from the convention
Registration Deadline is April 30. Only 25 spaces available! Please register using the Conference Registration Form. This special price is only available by using this form. Remember to bring appropriate clothing for different occasions, such as meeting with your elected legislators. Also, bring some spending money for extra meals, souvenirs, and sightseeing. This price is only available to Minnesota residents. Please help spread the word about this amazing opportunity, you can download a Membership Conference Information sheet to pass on to anyone you think might be interested. Send your registration, or any questions to:
Jana Kooren
Public Education Coordinator, ACLU-MN
450 N. Syndicate, Suite 230
St. Paul, MN 55104
651.645.4097 x123 or jkooren@aclu-mn.org
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