California Policy Expo

 WHO/What/Why

Roosevelt members, both alumni and students, throughout California and individuals interested in California policy will congregate in the State's capital building to present and discuss innovative policy solutions. All students are encouraged to participate. (In other words, you do not have to have any connection to California--just an interest in California policy and politics.)
Policy solutions will address some of the state's most convoluted policy issues including K-12 education (funding and equality), higher education (access and affordability), environmental and healthcare policy issues. Audience members and attendees will include representatives from related and partner organizations, policy makers, assembly members, Congress members (or their representatives), etc. 

WHEN/Where

Tentaive date: Friday, May 21, 2010 (After semester system finals and before quarter system finals.)
Program: 1-5 PM open booth, 1-2 PM presentations
Tentative Location: Capital Building, Sacramento, California

HOW

Depending on the number and quality of submissions, each thorough and completed policy piece will have a booth and presentation time. Depending on the length of presentation times in total and individually, approximately 5 policy pieces will be chosen to present, and each presenter will be given 10-15 minutes. The audience will have the opportunity to sit through the presentations and visit the booths simultaneously. Policy pieces will be edited and printed in either pamphlet or publication format. 

Interested in helping organize? 

Consider your time constraints, and if you have the time available and interest please contact me. I strongly encourage not only major chapter leaders to get involved but also members of chapter executive boards and policy centers, as well as members.

ACTION: If you are interested in assisting in the organization and development of the California Policy Expo, please e-mail Erika Solanki with the names and contact information, including phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

INTENT TO SUBMIT: January 4, 2010 deadline

In order to anticipate the quantity of submissions, we are requesting that interested students submit Intent to Submit forms. This form does NOT bind students to submit a policy idea. The forms provide national policy strategists and me with information on your policy interests, so we can better serve you in terms of providing resources and contacts at related organizations. 

ACTION: Please submit this California Policy Expo: Intent to Submit form by January 4, 2010. 

This may seem short notice, but it doesn't have to be a formal proposal. Be as detailed as you can be, or as vague and brief as you want to be.