Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado
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UPCOMING EVENTS: 

 Don't forget to check the Events Calendar on conflictresolutionmonth.org 
for further details!

Use the Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado calendar all year long - post your events related to problem solving activities to our calendar for all months, not just October!
 
October 28th-30th, All Day: Workplace Mediation Training (24 Hours)
 
October 29th, 5:30-7:30: Remembering Liz Loescher
 
November 2nd-6th, All Day: Basic Mediation Training - 40 Hours
 
November 7th, 9:00-12:00: Exploring Mediation as a Career
 
 
November 17th-19th, All Day: Advanced Mediation Training - 24 Hours
 JOIN A TEAM!
There are so many ways to get involved in Conflict Resolution Month. One of the best ways is to become a Synergizer and join a Team!

Conflict Resolution Month Teams are groups of folks who have come together to coordinate an aspect of Conflict Resolution Month. There is a wide range of diversity in team activities--chances are, there is a team that would be a great fit for the contribution of your time and talents!

Check out the details of each team here.  If you don't see a team that's right for you, feel free to attend the monthly Synergizer meeting and suggest something new!

To join a team, contact 

DONATE TO CONFLICT RESOLUTION MONTH!
 All donations to Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado are processed through our fiscal sponsor, The Conflict Center.  Please be sure to make a note in the online donation form that indicates that your donation is for Conflict Resolution Month!
 
 
You may also send a check directly to the Conflict Center with Conflict Resolution Month in the memo line. 
NEWSLETTER
October, 2015

WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!
It's the LAST week of Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado! What led you to support productive, non-violent problem solving?

Invite your friends to like our FACEBOOK page, helping make Colorado the most civil state in the nation!
A WORD FROM MARY
What a month this is!!! All of the Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado activities I have attended have been informative and well worth the time and effort!! I have learned a great deal this month.  Huge thanks to everyone who created these opportunities!!
  
It is helpful at this point if event hosts send in the number of attendees for each of your activities so we can complete our 2015 Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado Summary. Send to [email protected]. Thanks to those who have already sent in this information.
  
I hope to see you as we review, reflect and celebrate together at the Synergizers Meeting on November 4....Remember to submit your lunch order. (Link to submit at bottom of newsletter) And... yes, there will be cake!!
  
So grateful!! 
Mary Zinn
FACES AND PLACES
Cheryl Smith prepared an entire reading program in observation of Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado. More than 500 participants included planners, readers and students!

Hosts and Facilitators at The Conflict Center's book discussion event on October 23rd
COMMUNITY MEDIATION IN FORT COLLINS
Check out this exciting article from The Coloradoan about Fort Collins Community Mediation and Restorative Justice Programs, and their growth over the years! Read HERE!
REMEMBERING LIZ LOESCHER
Please join The Conflict Center on Thursday, October 29 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM to honor the memory of our founder, Liz Loescher, who recently passed away after a valiant struggle with cancer. 
 
The Conflict Center will host a reception with cocktails, appetizers, and memories! There will be a brief program including a short video of Liz discussing the formation and development of The Conflict Center, but the majority of the evening will be dedicated to sharing memories and laughter as we work to preserve Liz's legacy of peacemaking. 

This event will be held in The Conflict Center's Library, located at 4140 Tejon Street in Denver. RSVPs are not required for this event but they are much appreciated!  Please RSVP to Ronnie Weiss at 303-865-5634 or ronnie.weiss@conflictcenter.org

 We hope you will be able to join us! 
ACR POETRY CONTEST
Conflict Resolution Day 5th Annual Poetry Contest
Students win cash prizes! 1st place $100, 2nd place $75
Grade categories 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9-12th
 
Students are invited to submit a poem on "Building Peace"
What is peace? Where is peace? How can I inspire peace? How can I build peace through conflict resolution?
 
All poems must be in English. Maximum of 20 lines.
 
Submit entries through October 31st.
 
Visit this website for further details!
LUNCH ORDERS FOR NOV 4TH MEETING
Conflict Resolution Month will be providing free lunch for all of YOUR hard work during the November 4th meeting.
 
Please select your lunch preferences from the Subway MENU and record HERE!
 SYNERGIZER MEEING REMINDER

Upcoming Meeting:
November 4th, 2015 - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

The Conflict Center, 
4140 Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80211

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SUBMIT SUBWAY ORDER FOR NOVEMBER 4TH MEETING!
 
The Conflict Resolution Month Synergizers are a group of individuals who come together each month to build the infrastructure that supports Conflict Resolution Month activities and to build awareness of Conflict Resolution Month overall. Meetings are open to anyone who has the passion and energy to commit to making Conflict Resolution Month a success!

Synergizer Meetings take place at 11:30am on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of every month at the Conflict Center. Please bring your own lunch if you wish. Snacks will be provided.
The mission of Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado
is to inspire the use of constructive problem solving in Colorado.

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