1. Introduction to Community Coalition Development Steve Meier, Ph.D. University of Idaho

2. Topics –SPF and other background information –What is a community coalition –Reasons for a coalition Do you even need one? –Your capacity to develop a coalition –Cultural Issues –Structural Issues –Other Topics

3. Nuts, Bolts, and Things to do Analyzing the Focus –What should we focus on Community analysis (Formal and Informal) Community participation Methodology, Structure, and other specific things to do Working with Diverse Groups

4. Business Plans, fundraising, etc What do you want to become –Who will be in control Barriers Finances How to overcome barriers Coalition Models / Structures Momentum and Renewal

5. Analysis (Do we ever stop?) Leadership changes Self Destruction and other bad things.

6. Class Concept Class is a participative outline I will provide you with some information Exercises - You are going to need to apply the information to your community May not be able to accomplish all tasks we discuss here This is an open class. You are expected to participate

7. Ground Rules Specific Information about your particular community remains here (Confidentiality) Participants need to respect the opinions of others even though they may disagree with them. Cell Phones Take Care of Yourselves.

8. What do you want from the Class