Events

06/29/09 & 07/1/09 Alumni Crash Course: Two Part Series on Lobbying the Appropriations Process

Please note: **This is a TWO part series.**
Monday, June 29, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. AND Wednesday, July 1, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Taught by Robert Thorman, former Legislative Information Specialist with the Corporation for National and Community Service and GSPM Alum (1996)

Join fellow GSPM alumni listen to Robert Thorman discuss how to lobby the federal appropriations process from the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Current GSPM students are also welcome to attend! Topics to be discussed include:

• Why OMB is so powerful
• How to get funding out of an appropriations bill
• Should I start with the House or Senate Appropriations Committee?
• What is the difference between the House and Senate Appropriations Committees?
• Making friends with Appropriations staff
• Finding a Congressional champion for your issue
• What is the difference between an Appropriations bill and a Committee Report and why do I need to read them both?
• Why earmarks still exist and how to better conceal them
• Should I go directly to a Federal Agency to try and get funding through their Appropriations bill?

Date: Monday, June 29, 2009 & Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2009 and Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Location: The George Washington University
Exact location to be determined. Registrants will receive more details closer to the event.

Registration: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cmNYQWZKZDZLUUlHQ0Ridy1iYWhJaGc6MA

06/30/09 - Summer in the City: Happy Hour on the Hill

As the city heats up, stay cool with the GSPM. Join us for a Happy Hour on the Hill! Two IPOD Shuffles will be raffled off at the event.

Date: Tuesday, June 30th 2009

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location: Hawk 'n' Dove

329 Pennsylvania Ave, SE, Washington, DC

Directions: Orange/Blue to Capitol South Metro Station

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V Taller de Gerencia Política de Proyectos de Cambio

V Taller de Gerencia Política de Proyectos de Cambio

De la Agenda de Campaña al Cambio Exitoso

27 al 31 de Julio
The George Washington University, Jack Morton Auditorium, Washington, DC

 

Contacto

Israel Navarro

Coordinador del Evento

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Tel: (202) 994-4020

Fax: (202) 994-6006

805 21st Street, NW

Suite 401,

Washington, DC

 

The George Washington University (GWU) tiene el agrado de presentarle el V Taller de Gerencia Política de Proyectos de Cambio “De la Agenda de Campaña al Cambio Exitoso”, en el cual analizaremos las herramientas estratégicas para avanzar proyectos de cambio desde el gobierno, una vez concluida la campaña electoral.

 

En este seminario aprenderemos herramientas prácticas para la política tanto en el momento de campaña como en el  momento de gestión sobretodo cuando se quieren avanzar proyectos de cambio exitosos. Asímismo, escucharemos las experiencias exitosas de líderes que han implementado proyectos de cambio desde el gobierno.

 

Para obtener más información, http://gspm.org/oldsite/events/Vgovernanceworkshop/index.html

4th Workshop for the Political Management of Change Project

July 7 to 31, 2009
Washington, DC

Location: The George Washington University's Jack Morton Auditorium, Washington, DC

 

To register, contact

Israel Navarro

Event Coordinator

Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tel: (202) 994-4020

Fax: (202) 994-6006

805 21st Street, NW

Suite 401,

Washington, DC

 

The George Washington University (GWU) is pleased to present its fourth Workshop for the Political Management of Change Project.  This seminar will teach practical tools for issues advocacy and campaign management through the experiences of successful leaders who have implemented advocacy projects that change public policy and governance.

 

For more information, visit http://gspm.org/oldsite/events/Vgovernanceworkshop/index.html