1. “Alone we can do little, together we can do so much.” –Helen Keller

3.  Foster democratic values  Challenge & change unjust institutions  Build strong organizations  Win issues that affect the common welfare  Empower people and help them participate  Communicate a vision of what is possible  Fight racism and other forms of discrimination  Have fun

5. 1. Build relationships and networks that result in growing numbers of informed, active people. 1. Help build and carry out a shared vision, goals and strategy. 1. Help raise people and money. 1. Communicate a compelling message that moves people to understand and take action. 1. Be honest, open and accountable and help/expect others to contribute their best selves.

7. Introduce yourself & your purpose.Ask about their lives and background. Ask about their concerns & ideas about water quality and health. Make connections between what matters to them and what you are doing. Ask them to take specific action.

8.  Identify 5 people you want to stay in touch with about KFTC and water quality issues.  Talk with them about our work 4-6 times a year. Encourage them to join, vote and get involved.  Share their ideas and feedback back to KFTC. Look for ways to learn and build your own leadership skills. Help strengthen KFTC by making a monthly contribution of any size.

10. GOAL: What do we want to achieve? RESEARCH What do we want/need to learn, document, find out? OUTREACH & ALLIES Who should we inform and involve? How? TACTICS What steps will we take to achieve our goals?

11. GOAL: What do we want to achieve? RESEARCH What do we need to learn, document and find out? TARGET Who has the power to give us what we want? OUTREACH & ALLIES Who should we inform and involve? How? MESSAGE What is the core message we want to communic ate and how? ORGANI- ZATION BUILDING How can we raise $, recruit members, build leaders and have fun? TACTICS What steps will we take to achieve our goals?

13. Story of self: I am a Kentuckian – a person like you with hopes and concerns. Story of us: I want what all people want - safe, good jobs, clean water and air, honest leaders, a better future. The threat: Describe the problems we face. The solution: Describe the change we need and actions people can take.