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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To clarify, although I am looking forward to, in general, creating online workshops should this situation continue [which I think it will], I specifically saw the <b>OCLC grant</b> as an opportunity for libraries to partner with me to create something new, something that would truly be a positive, civic-minded, timely endeavor. My workshops cover key topics that are important in today’s world. They are non-partisan.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I am open to some experimentation with time and format to suit the needs of these challenging times.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5F1F3F'>Elections and Campaign Finance</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5F1F3F'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>This is a unique workshop covering numerous topics related to our electoral systems and presenting specific ideas for bi-partisan civic/political engagement, some active right now! Topics: Voting as Constitutional right(?), Voter Rights, Voter Fraud, Voter Registration, Voter Turnout, Alternative Methods of Determining Winners, Redistricting, Electoral College, Campaign Financing, SuperPACS and 501(c)4s, Contribution Limits, Dark Money, Campaign Finance Databases, Public Financing of Elections<span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“… this was an excellent presentation.”</span></i><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“I consider myself a well-informed citizen but I learned a great deal of new information.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“You are a great teacher, Donna.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“Very good, solid information – This is what all Americans need to know.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“Thanks for another informative workshop.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5F1F3F'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5F1F3F'>The Constitution – Fulfilling Democracy’s Promise?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>By looking back at the creation of the Constitution and tracing major changes to its interpretation we puncture some myths and develop a broader perspective that helps us evaluate current politics more thoughtfully.<span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> “Amazing what was done [the creation of the Constitution] and what issues still remain.” </span></i><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“Every citizen should take this serious look at our Constitution.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“Good level of history and contemporary political ideas, their evolution and relevance to today.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5F1F3F'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5F1F3F'>Citizen Activism 101 — Making Change Happen<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Improve life for yourself and your neighbors. Learn about types of advocacy and strategies for change. Brief historical perspective; Examples of successful advocacy—local-national; Choosing your battles; Who makes the rules?; Getting heard; tools for change; “Tracking” state and federal legislation. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“Excellent. Thanks!”<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“I loved that you customized your presentation to our area”. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>“Really liked your explanation of state government, especially the example of an individual’s testimony…removed the anxiety of presenting testimony that most of us feel so intimidated [by]”<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-variant:small-caps'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5F1F3F'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Donna L Cohen, MLIS, MEd<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Portland, Oregon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>503-737-1425<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><a href="mailto:dcohen@hevanet.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>dcohen@hevanet.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Civics for Adults – and Others – Workshops: To Enhance Civic Knowledge and Inspire Political Engagement<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Webpage <a href="http://www.civicthinker.info"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.civicthinker.info</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Civics-for-Adults-1490728887922036/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://www.facebook.com/Civics-for-Adults-1490728887922036/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>“My philosophy is very simple. When you see something that is not fair, not right, not just – stand up, say something, speak up!” Rep. John Lewis <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6lzPpqc2WY"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6lzPpqc2WY</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us> <b>On Behalf Of </b>dcohen@hevanet.com<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:27 PM<br><b>To:</b> libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Libs-Or] Civics workshops and OCLC Community Engagement Award (Apps due 5/31)<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hi Oregon library community,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hope you are staying safe and healthy. I’ve been soaking in information on elections, the Constitution, misinformation, in prep for continuing my workshops. But, it looks like in-person workshops will have to wait for awhile so I’m contemplating online versions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>This might be a great way to “extend your outreach” about topics which are very timely.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you would like to chat about the possibility of offering a set of online Civics workshops, please contact me. We can look at various options.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Take care!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Donna<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Donna L Cohen, MLIS, MEd<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Portland, Oregon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>503-737-1425<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><a href="mailto:dcohen@hevanet.com">dcohen@hevanet.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Civics for Adults – and Others – Workshops: To Enhance Civic Knowledge and Inspire Political Engagement<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Webpage <a href="http://www.civicthinker.info">www.civicthinker.info</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Civics-for-Adults-1490728887922036/">https://www.facebook.com/Civics-for-Adults-1490728887922036/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>“My philosophy is very simple. When you see something that is not fair, not right, not just – stand up, say something, speak up!” Rep. John Lewis <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6lzPpqc2WY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6lzPpqc2WY</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Libs-Or <<a href="mailto:libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jennifer Maurer via Libs-Or<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:00 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">libs-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [Libs-Or] PL Grant: OCLC Community Engagement Award (Apps due 5/31)<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#2E75B6'>Hi,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#2E75B6'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#2E75B6'>Here’s a grant opportunity for public libraries – the <a href="https://www.oclc.org/en/about/awards/community-engagement-award.html"><span style='color:#2E75B6'>OCLC Community Engagement Award</span></a>: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#2E75B6'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#2E75B6'>How have you created impact and extended your reach? Public libraries continuously transform to better support local communities. We are excited to recognize and celebrate their significant community engagement work with three $5,000 awards.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#2E75B6'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#2E75B6'>Between now and May 31, 2020, tell us about a current project, or one completed within the past year, that impacts and extends your public library’s reach by engaging with your community. How do you build stronger relationships? How do you partner to meet local needs? How do you encourage better conversations? How do you create programming that positively impacts your community?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#2E75B6'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#2E75B6'>Three $5,000 winning library programs will be chosen by a panel of OCLC member library leaders. We’ll contact each winner prior to a public announcement in July 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#2E75B6'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#2E75B6'>Apps are due May 31<sup>st</sup></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#2E75B6'>, and OCLC membership is not required.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#2E75B6'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#2E75B6'>I learned about the grant from the <a href="http://librarygrants.blogspot.com/"><span style='color:#2E75B6'>Library Grants blog</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#2E75B6'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#2E75B6'>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#2E75B6'>Jen<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#2E74B5'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black'>Jen Maurer, MLS </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'> <br></span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>School Library Consultant<br></span><span style='color:#2E74B5'><a href="mailto:jennifer.maurer@state.or.us"><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>jennifer.maurer@state.or.us</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'> | 503-378-5011 | </span><span style='color:#2E74B5'><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries"><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>https://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'> <br>Follow us: </span><span style='color:#2E74B5'><a href="https://fb.me/StateLibraryOR"><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>Facebook</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'> | </span><span style='color:#2E74B5'><a href="https://twitter.com/StateLibraryOR"><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>Twitter</span></a></span><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>| </span><span style='color:#2E74B5'><a href="https://www.instagram.com/statelibraryor/"><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>Instagram</span></a></span><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>|<b> </b></span><span style='color:#2E74B5'><a href="https://pinterest.com/statelibraryor/"><span style='font-size:10.5pt;color:black'>Pinterest</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'> <br></span><span style='color:#2E74B5'><br></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#2E74B5'>Coronavirus Info: </span><span style='color:#2E74B5'><a href="https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/coronavirus"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/coronavirus</span></a></span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:blue'><img border=0 width=458 height=60 style='width:4.7708in;height:.625in' id="Picture_x0020_27" src="cid:image001.png@01D61F1B.06BA9EC0" alt="cid:image001.png@01D348CF.6A72E0A0"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>