Strengthening the Roots Convergence 2011

Strengthening the Roots Convergence 2011
Santa Cruz, Feb. 18-20

The fourth annual Strengthening the Roots Convergence is going to be bigger than ever. Thanks to the help of partner organizations throughout the region, this year's STR will bring together 450+ high school- and college-age youth to unite around food justice organizing and activism.

The convergence will feature peer-facilitated workshops, two panel discussions with experienced community activists, dynamic group activities, a concert and dance party with the Santa Cruz-based band Wooster, and, of course, the customary delicious food. Whether you've been organizing for years or are completely new to the world of food systems activism, it's a great place to share skills and knowledge, network with other youth activists from around the state, and celebrate the good work we are doing!

***DIRECTIONS TO GET TO OPENING SESSION***

We'll be gathering in the Stevenson Event Center at the UC Santa Cruz campus. CLICK HERE for a campus map with highlighted directions and Stevenson College with the event space circled. There should also be signs on campus directing you to the "Taste of Santa Cruz (STR)" event. 
 
For folks arriving tonight, you'll need to purchase a $3 "N" permit and then park in lots #109 and #110 (also marked on the map). Over the weekend, you can park here for free or also park at the east remote lot (also marked on the map). 
 
If you get lost, feel free to give our transportation coordinator a call -- Charlie Lambert, 831-428-2526.
 


CONVERGENCE REGISTRATION:

To register, please complete BOTH steps below.

If you cannot pay online via Paypal, please be prepared to bring a check or cash to the Convergence and submit it at the registration table.

Regardless of when you pay the registration fee, you MUST complete the online Registration Survey.

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Step 1: Fill out the appropriate Registration Survey: 

HIGH SCHOOL students

or

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY and other attendees

Step 2: Click "Pay Now" to pay the registration fee.

Payment Options

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Be sure to register NOW! Rates will increase after 2/10!!

Regardless of the level you pay, registration fee covers programming, meals, space and materials for the conference. In some cases, housing might also be covered.

**Important note for high school students: While high school students are welcome to attend all three days of the conference, we unfortunately cannot provide them with overnight housing.  Therefore, students traveling from farther away are encouraged to come for Saturday as that day has the fullest schedule.**
 

FUNDRAISING AND SCHOLARSHIPS


We are committed to making the Strengthening the Roots Convergence accessible for everyone. For information about fundraising and scholarships, please contact strengthentheroots@gmail.com with "Scholarship" in the subject heading. You will receive a response with more information.
  

WORKSHOP PROPOSALS

We are no longer accepting workshop proposals.
 
We have a great line-up of workshops--come to the summit to check them out! 

 

SUMMIT AGENDA

Click here to view this year's schedule!


A Sampling of Workshops for 2011:

  • Secrets of Fermentation
  • Youth Reclaiming Traditional Foodways: an Exploration and Exercise on Optimal Nutrition
  • How to Prepare a Garden Bed for Spring Planting
  • Effective Publicity
  • Campaign Planning
  • 'Zine making
  • Building Community Across Counters: Dining Service Workers Share Their Stories
  • How to be an Ally in Collective Liberation

If you want to read about last year's summit, click here!
 


HOUSING FOOD AND OTHER LOGISTICS

HOUSING
Free housing will be offered to adult attendees (18 years old or over) at two churches located down the street from UC Santa Cruz. You must provide your own sleeping bag, pillow, and sleeping pad.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer overnight housing to attendees who are under 18. If this poses a problem for you, we strongly encourage you to come to the event on Saturday, when we will offer the most programming!

FOOD
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday are included in the registration fees. There will be vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.

T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

Deadline passed!

Come to the Convergence to buy a T-shirt designed by the winner of our First-ever T-shirt Design Contest!
 

SUMMIT PARTNERS

Real Food Challenge

Live Real

CA Nourish

California Student Sustainability Coalition

Food What!?

CANFIT

 

QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS?

Please contact Genna @ gmlipari@ucdavis.edu