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KFTC Chapters

Explore the vital role of KFTC chapters in advancing a vision for a better quality of life, democracy, and community empowerment for all Kentuckians. Understand the rights, responsibilities, and impact of local chapters in creating positive change through grassroots organizing.

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KFTC Chapters

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  1. KFTC Chapters The building blocks of new power

  2. We have a vision. We are working for a day when Kentuckians – and all people – enjoy a better quality of life. When the lives of people and communities matter before profits. When our communities have good jobs that support our families without doing damage to the water, air and land. When companies and the wealthy pay their share of taxes and can’t buy elections. When all people have health care, food, education, clean water and other basic needs. When children are listened to and valued. When discrimination is wiped out of our laws, habits and hearts. And when the voices of ordinary people are heard and respected in our democracy.

  3. Current issue campaigns

  4. What is a KFTC Chapter? • Building blocks of KFTC’s power and democratic structure. • One vote on Steering Committee. • Typically form along county lines. • Mutual support relationship with statewide organization.

  5. Chapter Rights • Formal affiliation with KFTC. • Elect member to Steering Committee and nominate members for other KFTC positions. • Request organizing support and receive preference for opportunities and resources. • Choose local issues & leadership; input into statewide issue priorities.

  6. Chapter Responsibilities • Elect local leadership. • 15+ members at start - then grow. • Raise at least $500 in grassroots events and help with fundraising. • Support KFTC’s goals and issues. • Use non-violent, direct-action organizing methods.

  7. What are chapters good for?

  8. KFTC Chapters 2009

  9. Chapter Life Cycle Maintaining Renewal Decline Early growth

  10. How do chapters build their power?

  11. Vision, mission and goals Issues, strategies and actions People and relationships Leadership Fundraising Democratic process and structure Media and communications Celebration and fun Research, planning and evaluation Qualities of effective chapters

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