Prevention Works! A Community Coalition of Clallam County
presents
Take Your Passion and Make It Happen
Learn to communicate effectively and make a difference with legislators and policy makers about
the people and important issues that you care about
Friday · November 9, 2007
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Olympic Medical Center
Linkletter Auditorium (Basement Level)
939 Caroline Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Presenters:
Nancy Amidei is the Director of the Civic Engagement Project at the University of
Washington. She’s a writer, teacher and advocate who has been involved in social policy
from both inside and outside of government. Nancy is known for her practical tips on how
to influence public policy. Her enthusiastic and fun approach will provide you with the
knowledge you need. She will inspire you to get involved and make a difference. Nancy
has been a newspaper columnist, a radio commentator for National Public Radio and has
appeared on numerous national television programs. She has a MSW from the University
of Michigan and a BS in Humanities from Loyola University, Chicago.
Paul L. Ahern, Jr. is Managing Member of the law firm of Sandler Ahern & McConaughy
in Seattle. He will discuss what non-profit organizations can and can’t do when working on
legislative issues. He graduated from Dartmouth College with Highest Distinction in 1971
and earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 1975. Paul is the
President of the Board of Directors for Hate Free Zone Washington. He is also a Member of
the Board of Directors for the Church Council of Greater Seattle.
Coffee and light refreshments will be provided
Fee: No fee but RSVP by November 7th so that we know how may packets to make.
To register: Contact Jennifer Charles at 417-2384 or e-mail or
Jim Borte at 417-2385 or e-mail with your name and organization.
Sponsored by: Prevention Works! A Community Coalition of Clallam County
“Serving Our Community Since 1998”
Prevention Works! is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization