2015 C-U Immigration Forum Retreat
What: Help us to plan and execute programs
for making Champaign-Urbana the most immigrant friendly community in Illinois.
for making Champaign-Urbana the most immigrant friendly community in Illinois.
Why: We can do it with your help!
When: Saturday, February 7th from 2pm to 5pm
Where: University YMCA,1001 S. Wright St, Champaign
(Corner of Wright & Chalmers)
Parking is available behind the building. Refreshments will be served.
2015 C-U Immigration Forum Retreat Agenda
February 7, 2-5 p.m. at the University YMCA
1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign, IL
(Corner of Wright & Chalmers)
2:00-2:30
Welcome & Introductions –Tom Garza
IF Retreat Overview-Megan Flowers
Welcome & Introductions –Tom Garza
IF Retreat Overview-Megan Flowers
3:00-3:30
Working Groups-Breakout Session #1
Working Groups-Breakout Session #1
3:30-4:00
Working Groups Breakout Session #2
Working Groups Breakout Session #2
4:00-4:45
Report Back & Large Group Discussion
Report Back & Large Group Discussion
Close
*Participants are encouraged to choose two working groups, on per breakout session. Please see below for each working group topic.
* Outreach to Immigrants - DACA/DAPA/Citizenship & more – Lucia Maldonado and Jack Wilkie
· Current outreach strategies overview
· Outreach to more immigrant groups
· Program Logistics
· Grant research
* Immigrant Friendly Community Initiative – Stacy Harwood and Ricardo Diaz
· Welcoming CU designation, Welcome center
· Forum with elected officials
· CUIF immigrant friendly awards
· Exploring strategies for groundwork with partners
* Aid to Unaccompanied Minors – Claire Szoke and Rebekah Niblock
· How many are there – Urbana, Champaign, Rantoul
· What do they need – drivers for immigration appointments (info sheet for potential drivers, how to recruit)
· Fundraising – lawyer expenses, what else?
* IF Communications: Tom Garza and Megan Flowers
· Newsletter, flyers, photos
· Blog, Website, Facebook,
· Farmers market
· Giving talks to other organizations
· Storytelling
· Media Relations
· Storytelling
· Media Relations
*IF Development: Stefany Loeza and Ben Mueller
· Fundraising
· Membership
· Volunteer Recruitment
· Donor Relations
· Donor Relations
