Posted on May 5, 2014 (June 27, 2022) Democracy Amendments Share: Free Speech For People is excited to partner with Maine Citizens for Clean Elections (MCCE) for the first Clean Elections Convention! This one-day convention brings together local activists, issue experts, and topnotch trainers. FSFP Co-Founder Jeff Clements will be speaking at the event to talk about the national movement to undo Citizens United, and why Maine’s leadership on campaign finance reform is so important. If you care about Clean Elections and want to keep the big money from dominating Maine elections, this conference is for you! RSVP today. It is sure to be an exciting event, and it’s free! Lunch and snacks are included. Saturday, May 17th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Registration starts at 9:00 am Thomas College, Waterville Space is limited, RSVP today. Another highlight is a series of valuable skill-building workshops led by some of Maine’s best trainers: * Developing a Public Narrative – How to tell your own story and draw others to your cause. * Organizing 101 – The basics and best practices for successful local organizing. * Signature-gathering Strategies – Practical tools for a successful citizen-initiated petition drive. We hope to see you there!