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World Federalist Branch Support Services
National Office and the Communications Secretariat can support your local efforts with:
Education
Promotion
Political Action
Administration
Financial Management
Start-Up
Education
providing information on World Federalist basics and communicating World Federalism.
supplying copies of our quarterly newsletter 'Mondial' for distribution at meetings and events.
giving access to background papers papers related to our major national program objectives (International Criminal Court, Democratizing Global Governance, UN Peace Operations/R2P, and UN Reform).
offering lists of relevant educational resources: books & bookstores, videos, websites, paraphernalia.
publishing notices and commentary on current events through various listservs and bulletin boards.
Promotion
making available WFM-C promotional flyers and helping you adapt them to local needs.
offering space on the National Website to promote your local events and display general contact information for your branch.
helping you develop a local media list.
helping you set up e-mail lists for various purposes i.e. notices to media, notices to members/general public.
providing membership labels for mailings to members.
connecting you to local University and Community College campuses through the Youth Outreach Project.
providing sample branch newsletters.
Political Action
forming (or link you) to cross-country member networks engaged in specific research or action projects: eco-footprint analysis, water resources, declaration of human responsibilities, NATO peacekeeping, personal and branch histories etc.
sending out action alerts for meetings/members. Action alerts will originate from either individual branches, national office or the campus outreach project.
providing political letter-writing tips, sample letters and media addresses.
supplying contact addresses of politicians and tips for a meeting with your MP.
giving background information on procedures for bringing forward resolutions to the General Members Meeting.
Administration
providing role descriptions for branch executive positions and / or information for Issue Action Groups.
supplying stationery and supplies (letterheads, envelopes, etc.)
supplying various forms and checklists for promotion and participation.
tracking names, residence, phone and e-mail addresses of member/supporters in your branch.
helping you set up a dedicated listserv to facilitate communication among your board/planning group.
providing information on the merits and procedures for incorporation of your branch.
Financial
providing financial support to official branches through a funding formula based on membership dues received by National Office.
if monies are spent on educational activities and receipts will be kept, it may be possible to provide charitable receipts for your local fundraising efforts. Please inquire in advance for details.
for new branches, small amounts of start-up seed funds may be available.
Start-Up
We will be pleased to provide organizational, promotional and educational support to those who wish to start new branches. Please contact us at [email protected].
Contact List For Branch Support
Communications Secretariat
While the Communications Secretariat works as a team, each individual has major areas of responsibility.
Donna Lindenberg, media and co-ordination,
Robin Collins, website and policy briefings,
Larry Kazdan, branch networking, [email protected]
Elizabeth Snell, publications .
WFM-C National Office Administrator
Nita Dunn
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