From: jewell@mace.cc.purdue.edu (Larry Jewell)
Newsgroups: soc.veterans
Subject: Info on Veterans Education Project
Date: 22 Aug 92 23:15:41 GMT
Organization: Purdue University


Reposted from VWAR-l:

Date:         Mon, 17 Aug 1992 10:53:54 -0400
Reply-To: Viet Nam War Discussion List <VWAR-L@UBVM.cc.buffalo.edu>
From: Kali Tal <kali@ACCESS.DIGEX.COM>
Subject:      Info on Veterans Education Project

I received the following information from Rob Willson of the Veterans
Education Project.  I thought it would be of interest to VWAR-L
readers.  VEP is a nonprofit, and a reputable group.  They will be
down in DC over the November 11 holiday putting on free workshops for
veterans interested in public speaking.  _Viet Nam Generation_ will be
working with them to do joint projects for veteran speakers and
educators.
  --Kali Tal

VETERANS EDUCATION PROJECT

The Veterans Education Project is a grop of Vietnam-era veterans who
speak to young people about real-life experiences in war and the
military.  The purpose of VEP is to give youth a broader picture of
war and the military as we experienced them. VEP began in 1982 and
gives about 140 presentations each year in public and private
educational institutions as well as to community and youth
organizations.

HOW TO START SPEAKING IN SCHOOLS
    A Training Program Offered by the Veterans Education Project

The Veterans Education Project announces its Training Workshop. This
exciting new program helps veterans and nonveteran activist groups get
into schools to deliver their message about war and the military. The
Training Workshop teaches you our time-tested speaking techniques and
outreach strategies.

The one-day workshop is led by an experienced veteran speak and
trainer. It is adaptable to the specific experience levels and needs
of sponsoring organizations. Among other things, the workshop covers:

	* the basics of storytelling, including selecting a  story and
	  structuring and narrative.
	* the fundamentals of clear and effective public speaking
	* how to confront myths about war and the military that are
	  perpetuated by media, the movies and recruiters
	* how to organize new speakers' bureaus (or strengthen
	  existing programs)
	* the nuts and bolts of getting invited into classrooms,
	  including approaching schools and dealing with resistance
	  from conservative schools or officials
	* getting positive media coverage to publicize your group's
	  work and spread your message to the general public.

Workshop participants will receive helpful "how to" materials on
speaking and literature about today's military, military enlistment,
the Vietnam war, and other relevant topics.

The fee for the Workshop is $300, plus expenses.  All training
materials are included in the cost of the Workshop. THANKS TO A
SPECIAL GRANT, VEP WILL BE ABLE TO PAY FOR PART OF THE WORKSHOP FEE
AND EXPENSES. The total amount of support potentially available to
your group will depend on the distance the trainer travels and your
organization's financial need.

We need to hear from you soon if your group is interested in receiving
financial support. Our support funds are limited.

Write or call Veterans Education Project for more information:

	Veterans Education Project
	Box 416
	Amherst, MA 01004
	(413) 549-5037

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