Action

Objective

Date

Material

introductory meeting

introduction to students, propose ideas and get feedback

Monday, August 2, 1999

notebook, workshop agenda

civic education workshop I

introduce concept of decision making, democracy: elections, participation

Wednesday, August 4, 1999

evaluation sheets

build familiarity with the government, increase confidence and understanding of the legislative process

Friday, August 13, 1999

transportation, confirmation from Parliament (scheduale at least one week in advance)

invite MP to discuss his or her role

help build contacts for the students, offer exposure to government official

Workshop II

define issues of importance to the community

Wednesday August 18, 1999

newspaper, goal setting handout, markers

Workshop III

clarify important contacts, introduce "lobbying" techniques, empower students to make change within their community

Thursday August 19, 1999

lobby role play handout, good lobbyist handout, list of contacts