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Apply to attend 2009 Strategic Dialogue

Thu, 04/30/2009 - 16:30 | by rwiot

OPEN APPLICATION PROCESS IS CLOSED!

There are three pages to to this application. Your application will not be complete until you've filled out all 3 pages and pressed "Complete Application" to submit the application to us.

If you are interested in attending the Revolutionary Work in Our Times 2009 Strategic Dialogue, please fill out the application form below as soon as possible!

The Strategic Dialogue will take place July 31-August 2 at the University of Chicago International House in Hyde Park on Chicago's South Side. The Strategic Dialogue will cost $ 100 per participant to cover meals and facilities. This doesn’t cover the cost of travel or lodging.

We have secured some low-cost housing at the International House. Accommodations include 3 nights. Check-in is at 3pm on Thursday, July 30. Departure is at noon on Sunday, August 2. Rooms are dormitory style with shared bathrooms and ceiling fans but no air conditioning. A private room for one person is $ 135. A private room for one or two with a queen size bed is $210. Please arrive Thursday, if possible, because there will be a full day of programming on Friday.

About the application process: The outreach committee has set goals for attendance that represents the diversity and breadth of revolutionaries in this country. As with last year's gathering, we hope for attendees from all regions of the country and for maximum participation of people of color, those who speak Spanish as a first or primary language, women, GLBTQ people, working class and low income people.

To ensure that we are on track to meet these political goals and adjust our outreach, all applications are first looked over by the committee. After you're approved, you'll hear back about finalizing your attendance, payment, etc.

Contact information
Demographic Information

Revolutionary Work in Our Times has set political goals for participation in the Strategic Dialogue which prioritize people of color, those for whom Spanish is their primary or first language, women, transgender and LGBTQ people, and working class and low-income folks. We ask you to answer the following questions using the checkboxes provided so we can determine how well we are realizing our political goals for participation. We apologize for the limited choices, which may not fully reflect your self-identification.

You can check multiple boxes. If you'd like to self-identify in a way not included, please use the entry form below.

Preferred alternative identification

Interests and Experience

Who were you referred by?

Which revolutionary or social movement organizations/collectives are you a member of?

What movement work are you involved in?

What knowledge or insights do you think you could bring to the Strategic Dialogue?

Why are you interested in the Strategic Dialogue?

What do you think are the key questions facing the left today?

Would you be interested in participating in any caucus meetings [for example: by identity, region, area of activism...] at the Strategic Dialogue were they to be organized? If so, which ones?

Can you identify any caucus meetings [for example: by identity, region, area of activism...] you'd be willing to help initiate/organize?

Your Needs

Please Note: The following four questions ask you to share any needs you might have to support your participation in the Strategic Dialogue. At this point, we are not sure that we will be able to provide support on these fronts due to limited resources, with the exception of interpretation to Spanish, which will be provided. Still, knowing people's needs will help us to know how much to prioritize each arena. We will be in communication with you, if you indicate these needs, about the level of accommodation we are able to provide.

Would having childcare on-site be important for you to participate?

If so, how many children would need childcare and what are their ages?

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What is your diet?

Do you have any accessibility needs that we should be aware of (e.g., wheelchair access, sign language interpretations, etc.)?

Payment, Scholarships and Donations

Registration for the Strategic Dialogue will cost $100 per participant to cover the costs of food and conference space. This does not include travel expenses or lodging. This event is volunteer-coordinated; none of these resources will go to staff time or administration.

After your application is accepted, we will contact you about payment options.

In the first blank please indicate how much you can pay towards registration. If you need funds for registration, housing and/or travel, please enter that amount on the second blank. Be as specific as possible.

If you do not need a scholarship, would you be able to donate any additional resources (beyond paying for your own expenses) towards a scholarship fund? We estimate that - with registration, lodging and transportation - the conference will cost each participant between $200 and $500. We strongly encourage individuals with resources and non-profit organizations to provide extra support.

If you indicate that you can donate money, our logistics team will follow up with you shortly.

Housing

We have secured housing at low cost in the International House, the same building as our meeting and dining rooms. Accommodations include 3 nights. Check-in at 3pm on Thursday, July 30 - Check-out at noon on Sunday, August 2.
These are dorm-style rooms with shared bathrooms and ceiling fans but no A/C. Staying at the International House is recommended but if you need to stay off-site, we have some suggested hotels but you must make your own arrangements.

Please select your room preference below:

If you plan on sharing your room (queen size bed only,) please enter your roommate's name above.