Whole Measures for Community Food Systems Intensive Training

Posted by on February 27, 2012

Registration is now open for the
Whole Measures for Community Food Systems
Intensive Training

Monday, April 23 – Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Lexington, KY

Click here to register now!
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22ERT8CQ93H

Are you looking for more meaningful ways to measure what really matters?
Are you seeking to bring social justice orientation to your program planning and evaluation?

Join the Community Food Security Coalition for an intensive workshop on Whole Measures for Community Food Systems (WM CFS). This 2-day training will include in-depth information on how to implement WM CFS and enhance your food justice work.

Training Outcomes

Learn about evaluation and planning for transformational community work
Find ways of telling our complex stories
Cultivate a deep understanding of how to use WM CFS
Share strategies for value-based planning and evaluation
Explore ways of using WM CFS to compliment other program evaluation

Who Should Attend

Community Food Project program directors wanting to learn more about evaluation and planning
Community organizers interested in framing their food system work around justice and fairness
Evaluators and consultants wanting to add to their tool box

Agenda

Monday, April 23, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Opening Session
Tuesday, April 24, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm – All Day Training (includes breakfast and dinner)
Wednesday, April 25, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Training (includes breakfast and lunch)

Registration and Scholarships

Registration
Registration fee  – $175

Current Community Food Project Grantees qualify for discounted registration – $75

Registration fee includes two breakfasts, one lunch, and one dinner.

Scholarships
There are limited travel scholarships available. Scholarships are primarily for current and past CFP grantees.

Scholarship Applications will be reviewed on March 16. If there are remaining funds after March 16, we will award them on a rolling basis.

To register or apply for a scholarship, please click here.

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22ERT8CQ93H

Deadlines

*Please note: Registration is limited to 30 participants. Please sign up soon.

Scholarship Application – March 16
Registration – April 6
Hotel Reservations – April 6

Lodging and Travel
Please reserve your hotel room at the Gratz Park Inn by calling 859-231-1777. Rooms are $149 per night, let them know you are coming for the Whole Measures Training. There are a limited number of rooms, please make your reservation as soon as possible.

Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is the nearest airport. If you are planning to drive, there is complimentary parking at the hotel.

Additional lodging, transportation and logistical details will be emailed to you after you register.

More Information

If you are interested in learning about WM CFS and more details about the workshop please join us for an informational call on Tuesday, March 13th 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm Eastern. To attend the call, please contact Jeanette Abi-Nader.

For more information visit the CFSC Blog or contact Jeanette Abi-Nader at jeanette@foodsecurity.org.

Thank you to our local host in Lexington, the Sustainable Communities Network.