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Dorene Cornwell
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I got to go to CSTI because someone I was working on a project with recommended me. I almost turned her down because I thought I should let someone who has not had as many opportunities as I have go. Then I read the program. Forget that! I said sign me up.
A few different points:
Jan Strout
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My first CSTI (Community Strategic Training Initiative) was in 1994 when I was visitng from New York and the focus was on "Fighting the Right". I recall that Loretta Ross and other major thinkers and visionaries were sharing their experiences and strategies to help us foresee and respond to this massive onslought to our rioghts and democracy.
Laura Pierce
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CSTI has been there for me over the years when I needed to recharge my batteries. I've attended in several different roles: as a community organizer, as a funder, and as a consultant and faculty member. All have been mind-expanding and inspirational.
Heather Lenox
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When I met Aimee, I had just become the new Executive Director of a non-profit receiving mentoring from the Western States Center. My organization had been without an Executive Director for 90 days when I arrived and there were many times when I called Aimee at a total loss or in tears.
Ginger Wireman
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I was working for an environmental coalition - The Columbia River Bioregion Campaign-when I attended CSTI in 1994. The coalition and the issue they adressed have long since dissolved.
But the training I got will stay with me forever. In particular, Media 101, led by GLAD staff, was outstanding.
The people I met, the dedication to serving humanity that I witnessed was amazing...
