Sunday, July 24, 2011

Arab American National Leadership Conference

The Arab American Institute and National Network for Arab American Communities are pleased to invite you to their joint three-day National Leadership Conference, from September 30 through October 2 in Dearborn, Michigan.

Join Arab American leaders from across the country for the conference that will focus on education, advocacy, and community building.

Sessions include:

· Islamophobia and Civil Rights

· 9/11: Policy Implications a Decade Later

· Immigration Reform

· Hate Speech in the 2012 Campaigns

· Impacts of the Arab Spring at Home and Abroad

· US Foreign Policy Priorities in 2012 and Beyond

· Efforts to promote Palestinian human rights and freedom

· Organizational capacity building

· How 501(c)3s can engage in GOTV efforts

· Creating local campaigns and on-the-ground organizing

· Building effective coalitions

· Maximizing social media

Special Features

· Live taping of community town hall on James Zogby’s Viewpoint - Thursday evening

· National Leadership Banquet - Friday night

· NNAAC National Awards Banquet Luncheon - Saturday

· Leadership on the Town - special Saturday night outing


Registration

Full registration $250 (member rate)

$295 (non-member rate)

$195 (student rate with valid ID, limited space available)

Friday banquet only $100

Saturday sessions and lunch only $95

Includes:

Access to live taping of Viewpoint (seating is limited)

Friday banquet (including transportation)

Saturday sessions, breakfast and lunch

Saturday dinner

Sunday sessions, breakfast and lunch

Accommodations

DoubleTree Dearborn-Detroit (Detroit, MI)
5801 Southfield Expressway
Detroit, MI 48228
Special room rate available: $89/night for single or double occupancy. Limited rooms are available at this rate, so book your room now by calling 313.336.3340.

www.aaiusa.org

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