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   <title>Running Up the Ladder</title>
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   <published>2007-10-25T12:44:54Z</published>
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   <title>New Teacher Value Stream</title>
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   <published>2007-10-25T12:35:48Z</published>
   <updated>2007-10-25T12:37:32Z</updated>
   
   <summary>This day will introduce you to the concept of &quot;value streaming&quot;. You will find this concept a powerful resource to attract local association volunteers and keeping good leaders. Remember that you are trying to make the association experience &quot;delightful&quot;. New...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[This day will introduce you to the concept of "value streaming".  You will find this concept a powerful resource to attract local association volunteers and keeping good leaders.  Remember that you are trying to make the association experience "delightful".

 <a href="http://www.donblake.com/day8/resources/cyndi.ppt" target="top">New Teachers</a>

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   <title>Pike&apos;s Fish Market</title>
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   <published>2007-10-25T12:32:00Z</published>
   <updated>2007-10-25T12:32:27Z</updated>
   
   <summary>The story of the Pike Fish Market is well known around the world. They were interested in keeping their business alive. They had 4 key learnings that have application to us. Pike Fish Market...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[The story of the Pike Fish Market is well known around the world.  They were interested in keeping their business alive.  They had 4 key learnings that have application to us.  

<a href="http://www.pikeplacefish.com" target="top">Pike Fish Market</a>

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   <title>Value Stream</title>
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   <published>2007-10-25T12:30:35Z</published>
   <updated>2007-10-25T12:31:04Z</updated>
   
   <summary>This is the overview of what value streaming is. You may want to use this presentation with your local president or membership committee. Remember that the member&apos;s experience with the organization begins even before they sign up. You want that...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[This is the overview of what value streaming is.  You may want to use this presentation with your local president or membership committee. Remember that the member's experience with the organization begins even before they sign up. You want that experience to be delightful.
<a href="http://www.donblake.com/day8/valuestream.pub" target="top">Download</a>

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<entry>
   <title>John Stocks</title>
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   <published>2007-10-25T12:29:04Z</published>
   <updated>2007-10-25T12:29:31Z</updated>
   
   <summary>This paper outlines the ten essential elements of power. These elements are critical to the survival of Public Education and our organization. 1. Members 2. Leaders 3. Staff 4. Message 5. Finances 6. Reputation 7. Relationships 8. Programs 9. Technology...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[This paper outlines the ten essential elements of power.  These elements are critical to the survival of Public Education and our organization.

1. Members                 
2. Leaders                    
3. Staff                         
4. Message                  
5. Finances                 
6. Reputation
7. Relationships
8. Programs
9. Technology
10. Planning

John referenced <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saul_Alinsky#Biography_and_work" target="top">Saul Alinsky's work.</a>

John also referenced a web site to check out.<a href="http://www.realeducationsolutions.com" target="top">Real Education Solutions</a>

A few other key thoughts from John:

Our role is to find potential association leaders and then create an environment for those leaders to develop and demonstrate their leadership skills.

Message development and discipline is a critical element in establishing the reputation of the association.

Giving up your power will gain you more power.

Please leave us your comments on the ten essential elements of power listed in John's <a href="http://www.donblake.com/theacademy/resources/stockspaper.pdf">Affiliate Organizational Capacity </a>by clicking on the "Comments" section below.]]>
      
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   <title>Election 2008</title>
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   <published>2007-10-24T18:39:19Z</published>
   <updated>2007-10-24T20:04:40Z</updated>
   
   <summary>This outstanding class of UD&apos;s dug very,very deep and raised $802 for the election 2008. Sue Vento, trainer added $250. Sue challenged the group to raise $750 and she would add $250 so we could turn in $1000. Play the...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[This outstanding class of UD's dug <strong>very,very</strong> deep and raised $802 for the election 2008.  Sue Vento, trainer added $250. Sue challenged the group to raise $750 and she would add $250 so we could turn in $1000.  Play the video to see the presentation to John Wilson, executive director of the NEA.


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   <title>Acting on What Matters</title>
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   <published>2007-10-24T17:45:36Z</published>
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   <summary>Randy Pauch is a professor at Carnige Mellon. This is his thoughts about what matters. Randy is dying of cancer. To view video...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[Randy Pauch is a professor at Carnige Mellon.  This is his thoughts about what matters.  Randy is dying of cancer. To view  
<a href="http://www2.oprah.com/videochannel/videochannel_player.jhtml?video=1178&category=31" target="top">video</a>
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   <title>Crucial Conversations- 7 steps</title>
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   <published>2007-10-24T16:20:59Z</published>
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   <summary>This sheet has the list of the 7 steps to be successful in crucial conversation. You may wish to visit the site that these steps came from. you can find more resources and training. site...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[This sheet has the list of the 7 steps to be successful in crucial conversation. You may wish to visit the site that these steps came from. you can find more resources and training.
<a href="http://www.vitalsmarts.com" target="top">site</a>]]>
      
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   <title>Inspirational Daily Quotes</title>
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   <published>2007-10-24T16:09:07Z</published>
   <updated>2007-10-24T16:20:15Z</updated>
   
   <summary>You may wish to subscribe to this site and have a daily inspirational quote. Check out today&apos;s quote on &quot;Revolution must begin with you and me&apos;.(Collected Works, Vol. VI-38) quotes...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[You may wish to subscribe to this site and have a daily inspirational quote. Check out today's quote on "Revolution must begin with you and me'.(Collected Works, Vol. VI-38)
<a href="http://JKrishnamurti.org" target="top">quotes</a>]]>
      
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   <title>Wilbert and Stress</title>
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   <published>2007-10-24T15:51:03Z</published>
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   <summary>Wilbert has lead us through many strategies to reduce our stress. His Tai Chi video is on the Health and Wellness blog....</summary>
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      <![CDATA[Wilbert has lead us through many strategies to reduce our stress.  His Tai Chi video is on the Health and Wellness blog.


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   <title>Organizing Quotes</title>
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   <published>2007-10-24T14:57:55Z</published>
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   <summary>As you work with your association members you may find these quotes helpful with motivation and inspiration. Download file...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[As you work with your association members you may find these quotes helpful with motivation and inspiration.
<a href="http://www.donblake.com/day6/resources/Organizing_Quotes.pdf">Download file</a>
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   <title>Wal-Mart</title>
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   <published>2007-10-24T14:55:57Z</published>
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   <summary>This site will give you a variety of clips about Wal Mart and the high cost of low prices. Watch...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[This site will give you a variety of clips about Wal Mart and the high cost of low prices.
<a href="http://www.walmartmovie.com/wmtv" target="top">Watch<a>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Organizing Online Resources</title>
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   <published>2007-10-24T14:53:20Z</published>
   <updated>2007-10-24T14:54:38Z</updated>
   
   <summary>There are many online connections related to organizing. A good start to this research is using Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia. Try these connections for a start. Community Organizing Industrial Areas Foundation...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[There are many online connections related to organizing. A good start to this research is using Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia. Try these connections for a start.
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_Organizing" target="top">Community Organizing</a>
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_Areas_Foundation" target="top">Industrial Areas Foundation</a>

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   <title>Melian Debate</title>
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   <published>2007-10-24T14:49:55Z</published>
   <updated>2007-10-24T15:26:23Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Read this short article to prepare for an organizing activity. Download file Read on............</summary>
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      <![CDATA[Read this short article to prepare for an organizing activity.
<a href="http://www.donblake.com/day6/resources/The_Melian_Debate.doc" target="top">Download file</a>



Read on.........]]>
      <![CDATA[Brian, Mark Juan, Patty, Tim C., Shelly, Paul, Liesa  the Athenian representative, were present to arrage the conditions of slavery. Paul as the spokesperson, proposed that a 30 year indoctrination period would be required. After which the Spartan slaves could get back their freedom.  To control the population, the Athenians expected the Spartan to have only 2 children and work 6 10 hour days.

The Spartans were eager to become part of the Athenian empire.  They were not willing to join this empire as slaves. Other items could be negotiated. 

The Athenians accepted the offer of a peaceful resolution and full citizenship. They will be expected to pay taxes, serve in the military, without any opportunity for leadership positions.
Agreement was reached.




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<entry>
   <title>IDEO- A New Way to Work</title>
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   <published>2007-10-24T14:19:39Z</published>
   <updated>2007-10-24T16:05:59Z</updated>
   
   <summary>This video can be purchase by going to abc You should be looking for the new shopping cart at a store near you! [visit IDEO&apos;s Web site]...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[This video can be purchase by going to <a href="http://www.abc.com" target="top">abc</a>

You should be looking for the new shopping cart at a store near you!

[<a href="http://www.ideo.com" target="top">visit IDEO's Web site</a>]]]>
      
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