August 14, 2008  Des Moines, Iowa  10am-4pm Location: TBD   

On August 14, 2008, the Iowa Pride Network will be hosting its 4th Annual LGBT & Allied Leadership Training for high school and college students throughout the state.  The training will be held in Des Moines (Location TBA) from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Check-in will begin at 9:00 AM, and the conference will start promptly at 10:00 AM.  Lunch will be provided. This is a FREE event!

NEW THIS YEAR: The Gay-Straight Alliance Advisor Roundtable. Iowa Pride Network recognizes that as much as students need resources and support, GSA advisors also appreciate opportunities to network and gain resources.  If you are an advisor or a faculty member who would like to help start a GSA at your school, please register for the training today! If you are a student please pass this information along to your advisor or an ally faculty member who might want to attend.

Registration Deadline: August 8, 2008
REGISTER FOR THE LEADERSHIP TRAINING TODAY!

MISSION:
The mission of the Annual Leadership Training is to provide LGBT & Allied High School & College students the resources they need to be effective leaders in their schools and communities.  Students will come together to develop leadership skills and get a head-start on creating Gay-Straight Alliances (GSA) as well as enhancing existing High School and College GSAs.  Students will also have the opportunity to:

• Learn how to create change on the local level
• Receive resources and materials for you and your student club
• Network with other students from around Iowa
• Develop programming plans for your student club
• Gain increased skill-sets regarding public speaking 
• Organize and run effective meetings
• Make new friends

Again, this training is FREE and is sure to be a tremendous networking and community-building opportunity.  If you or members of your group are able to attend please register online or download the Registration Form and mail it to:

Iowa Pride Network
3839 Merle Hay Rd. Suite #285
Des Moines, IA  50310

Further details regarding the training will be updated to the website. Check back often.  More questions or need more info?  Call the Iowa Pride Network office at 515-273-1110 or email Rachel at rachel@iowapridenetwork.org