How you impacted my life's work; the Michigan Policy Summit
You're reading this email is an indication that over the course of my life, we have crossed paths and I believe that we are the sum total of our experiences, so whether it was a chastisement, a kind word, or deep philosophical conversation; I am a better person because of you and I thank you for sowing that seed in my life.
I am writing this email to share with you briefly what I consider to be a major component of my life's work; The2008 Michigan Policy Summit taking place May 10th in the Lansing Center. I remember hearing in church one Sunday that whatever God's mission is for your life, you won't be able to complete it alone and the summit is the first time in my life where I needed help on the scale of reaching out to everyone I know from across Michigan and around the world.
By way of updates, I currently work at The Michigan Prospect as the Director of the Michigan Policy Summit, a major progressive policy summit taking place May 10th in the Lansing Center. I am also a writer (though currently on hiatus) from the Michigan Messenger and I am a trainer for Campus Camp Wellstone. I am a product of Renaissance High in Detroit and proud graduate of the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, class of 2005.
The summit is an annual gathering of Michigan's progressives and this year over 800 progressives will address health care, 21st century energy, and education in a way that provides the foundation for sound progressive policies that advocates and residents all over the state will have a role in shaping and making sure it makes through the legislative process.
Organizing not connected to policy is foolhardy and in addition to policy work, we are holding skill workshops for things included but not limited to social entrepreneurship to fundraising to using arts in organizing. We also have regional breakouts to make sure the work we are doing is taking place at the local level.
The year's keynote speakers are popular political activist and author Jim Hightower – dubbed the nation's No. 1 populist – and top radio commentator Amy Goodman. It will also feature numerous advocates, policy experts, elected officials, and other members of the state's progressive community.
You can help by registering for this event and bringing your experiences to bear. Registration is $30. If you are unable to come out, all donations are welcome, (see attached outreach letter). If you are on facebook, you can change your profile to the summit logo and I promise you will see an increase in your cool points.
Beyond all that, please help spread the word about the summit and create a buzz that people in Michigan are coming together to do groundbreaking work. Thank you so much for your time and support.
I've been bad at staying in touch I know, but please send me an email and let me know how you've been doing.
Thanks,
Brandon White
248-763-3385







