Developed in consultation with legendary civil rights activist and “Camp Obama” visionary Marshall Ganz, the Deputy Field Organizer program will provide a unique opportunity for admitted applicants to receive in-depth and continuous organizer training from the Courage Campaign’s Equality Program.

Deputy Field Organizers should be prepared to volunteer 20 hours a week to the program, supporting existing Courage Campaign Equality Teams and acting as a representative for the Courage Campaign in their neighborhoods, when appropriate. If you are accepted as a Deputy Field Organizer, you will be a required to attend a training session in the fall.

If you are interested in becoming a Deputy Field Organizer and can dedicate 20 hours a week to this program, please apply now. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 11:59 p.m.:

http://www.couragecampaign.org/DFO

Inspired by the “Camp Obama” trainings that powered neighbor-to-neighbor organizing across America in 2008, Camp Courage is an intensive two-day training designed to teach the principles and skills of community organizing to activists working to restore marriage equality to California. Drawing on techniques honed for decades by progressive social movements, Camp Courage teaches empowerment, team building, leadership development, and grassroots organizing skills. The event is geared toward activists or those who have never engaged with the broader community about marriage equality as well as veteran LGBT activists and allies.

• WHEN: Saturday, August 1st (8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.) AND Sunday, August 2nd (8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
• WHERE: East Los Angeles (location provided once registration is confirmed)
• Sign up today at the Camp Courage website!

Camp Courage is sponsored by Courage Campaign, and is organized by Torie Osborn, Mike Bonin, and Lisa Powell. Osborn is a senior advisor to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the United Way, and former executive director of the Liberty Hill Foundation and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Bonin is a former regional field organizer for Obama for America, a veteran campaign staffer, and a community activist. Powell is an attorney, longtime trainer, community leader, and co-founder of United Lesbians of African Heritage.

In addition, Dan Choi, a native of California and Army Lieutenant facing discharge under the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, will be attending to participate!

Sign up today at the Camp Courage website!

Courage Campaign sponsored video-taping and photography!

Equality California, Silver level sponsor

Silver Peso rail excursions, Silver level sponsor

We also want to give a shout-out to our wonderful donors:

• Jane W. – $100
• Todd O. – $50
• Robin M. – $50
• Charlene P. – $25
• Kip W. – $10

Finally, we also want to thank everyone who sent out e-mail blasts about the event, and helped promote it on Facebook and via e-mail. We could not have done it without you. You’re amazing, and your support is deeply, deeply appreciated.

Thank you again to everyone who helped make this happen. You’ve been a party of a truly special moment in history, and we here at Equality Network just feel privileged and humbled to have been a part of it!

For more information about the Teach-in (including continuing follow-ups!), and to learn about any upcoming Teach-in events, be sure to check out the Teach-in for Equality website and sign-up for e-mail updates!