Southeastern Massachusetts Workshop on the Community Preservation Act

Saturday, September 27, 2008, Bristol Co Ag High School, Dighton, Massachusetts

Welcome

Kelley Whitmore, The Trustees of Reservations

CPA Basics and Recent Developments

Liz Gimson, Field Organizer, Community Preservation Coalition

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Workshop Session 1

1 . Presenting the Right Question – Timing, Surcharge Level & Exemptions

Liz Gimson, CPA Field Organizer, Taunton River Watershed

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2 .Creating a Concise & Compelling Message

Kelley Whitmore, The Trustees of Reservations

Bob Sears, Chair – Preserve Hanson

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3. Building Local Political Support & Overcoming Political Opposition

Jim Egan, Hanson Board of Selectmen

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Workshop Session 2

1. Presenting the Basics of the Act (and public speaking)

Liz Gimson, CPA Field Organizer, Taunton River Watershed

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2 .Campaign Planning & Timeline

Kelley Whitmore, The Trustees of Reservations

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3. Building and Engaging Your CPA Group

Bob Sears, Chair – Preserve Hanson

Cheryl Cambria, Chair – West Bridgewater Citizens for CPA

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