The Odessa Civic Engagement Project mission is to empower citizens by increasing their participation in the American democratic process. We do this by providing education in local and county government, networking with other organizations, mobilizing voters, providing training and community information.

Training Seminars/Workshops

For all Citizens

The vision is to promote civic engagement and the development of future advocates,leaders, and candidates in the community of Odessa and Ector County. The mission is to provide a special curriculum that consists of training workshops to develop leadership skills, basic civic participation, and candidate preparation our local and county government. The curriculum will also address issues unique to diverse communities like Odessa.
The Odessa Civic Engagement Project is a project of Una Voz Unida of Odessa, a non-partisan, non-connected, 501c4 Non Profit organization. We are answering the national call for civic participation.



2010 Training Schedule

Civic Participation Workshop Schedule

City Government

Coordinator: Art Leal

August 16th, 17th, 18th, 2010
6:00 pm til 8:00 pm
City Council Chambers
Free to public, but space is limited. RSVP to guarantee your seat.

Topics include: Taxes, Community Development, City Budgeting, Policy Making, Ordinances, and the importance of being involved in your community.

Download last year Flyer here

Downloand this weeks schedule here.
Download last year Participant Guide for Day One here.
Download last year Participant Guide for Day Two here.
Download last year Participant Guide for Day Three here.
Download Mayoral Proclamation here. Civic Participation Week Sept. 21-25, 2009.

We Are American!

Sponsor any of our sessions for $100

Coordinator: Art Leal
Presenter: Dr. Ana Martinez-Catsam
February 2, 2010
6 pm - 9 pm
UTPB - Gym Annex Building 3 (GAB003)
Download flyer here
Free to public, but space is limited. RSVP to guarantee your seat.

Topics include: Our goal is to provide a seminar that will engage the community, create civic awareness and share a history of diverse cultures in America working together. The seminar is not just for Hispanics but should act as a bridge for Hispanic integration into American civic responsibility.

Understanding Political Parties

Sponsor any of our sessions for $100 Coordinator: Isidro Gonzales

Presenters:
Shane Marler, Republican Chair
Bobby Duncan, Democrat Chair
February 18, 2010
6 pm - 8:30 pm
Odessa College - Annex Bldg B Room 120
Free to public, but space is limited. RSVP to guarantee your seat.

Topics include: Understand Party Platforms, Party History, and Party governance

Download Flyer here.
Download Map here.

Student/Parent Engagement Program

Sponsor any of our sessions for $100 Coordinator: OCEP/Campus

Ongoing MOU
Time campus
Place various
For details contact: OCEP

Topics include: Education Enhancement, Social Services, Parent Involvement, Encouragement, Enrichment Activities

Download copy of MOU here.

County Government

Coordinator: Art Leal

Date TBD
Time TBD
Commissioners Court
Free to public, but space is limited. RSVP to guarantee your seat.

Topics include: Learn about your County Government and how it works. Understand the role of Judge and Commissioners, Public Safety & Jails, Recording of Deeds & Public documents, Tax Assessor, Elections, Judicial System, and the importance of being engaged in your community.

Independent School District Governance

Coordinator: Art Leal/Mike Adkins

Date TBD
Time TBD
Trustees Board Room
Free to public, but space is limited. RSVP to guarantee your seat.

Topics include: Learn about Ector County I.S.D. governance and how it works. Understand the role of the Superintendent and the Board of Trustees. Learn about Federal Programs, Student Assistance and the importance of parental involvement in schools and with your student.

2009 Training Schedule

Civic Participation Workshop Schedule

Coordinator: Art Leal

City Government

September 14th, 15th, 16th, 22nd.
5:30 pm til 8:00 pm
City Council Chambers
Free to public, but space is limited. RSVP to guarantee your seat.

Topics include: Taxes, Community Development, City Budgeting, Policy Making, Ordinances, and the importance of being involved in your community.

Download Flyer here

Downloand this weeks schedule here.
Download Participant Guide for Day One here.
Download Participant Guide for Day Two here.
Download Participant Guide for Day Three here.
Download Day Four - Mayoral Proclamation here. Civic Participation Week Sept. 21-25.

Download Participant Survey here.
Or Take Survey online. Click here.

Coordinator: Art Leal

County Government

October 19th, 20th, 21st
5:30 pm til 8:00 pm
Commissioners Court
County Annex on 8th, Room 510
Free to public, but space is limited. RSVP to guarantee your seat.

Topics include: Learn about your County Government and how it works. Understand the role of Judge and Commissioners, Public Safety & Jails, Recording of Deeds & Public documents, Tax Assessor, Elections, Judicial System, and the importance of being engaged in your community.

Download Flyer here

Downloand this weeks schedule here.

Coordinators: Art Leal & Mike Adkins

Independent School District Governance

November 18th & 19th
5:30 pm til 8:30 pm
E.C.I.S.D. Board Room
Administration Building
Free to public, but space is limited. RSVP to guarantee your seat.

Topics include: Learn about Ector County I.S.D. governance and how it works. Understand the role of the Superintendent and the Board of Trustees. Learn about Federal Programs, Student Assistance and the importance of parental involvement in schools and with your student.

Download Flyer here

Downloand this weeks schedule here.

 
 

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