MAIN 2010 Conference

MAIN 2010 Conference—November 5th Maine Association of Interdependent Neighborhoods presents: “Whose House? Our House! Moving Forward to Gain Economic Justice!†Register NOW! www.peacebreadjustice.org Join Us to Help Decide MAIN’s Priorities & Choose MAIN Leaders! Friday, November 5th 8:30 am – 4:00 pm State House, Augusta This Conference is the 1st step in choosing the issues—legislative and other—that MAIN will work on over the next two years. At the conference, you will: Discuss Issues & Vote on MAIN’s Priorities: You will take part in one of the following groups. You will be able to share own your concerns and experiences in the group. We will talk about what we can do to help us move forward to gain economic justice and security. Each group will make a list of their ideas to share with everyone at the conference. After hearing all the ideas,you will vote on the ones you think are most important. This will help MAIN decide which issues to work on—with your help—during the 2011 & 2012 legislative sessions. Health Care Housing/Heating Safety-Net programs (TANF, General Assistance, Food Stamps, etc.) Education & Training Work related (wages, paid sick time, unemployment insurance, etc.) Economic Human Rights (Right to health care, housing, jobs etc.) Legal Representation Examples: Housing/Heating idea - Use the HOME Fund for more truly affordable housing. Safety-Net Programs idea - Make sure General Assistance rules are enforced. Legal Representation idea: Work with the Justice Action Group to increase the number of lawyers who can assist people with low income. Elect the MAIN leadership team: Call a MAIN leader to find out more. Nominations Deadline—Friday, OCTOBER 20th. Contact a MAIN Leader before October 20th if you want to be considered to be on the MAIN Leadership Team. Explore the State House by yourself or with friends. MAIN members and those interested in becoming members are welcome to attend this conference. • Sliding Scale fee - $0 to $20 • Lunch provided • Nearby child care (register by Oct.28th) • Travel & child care reimbursement
Location: State House Hall of Flags, Augusta