It’s not what you say. It’s how you say it.

 Goal – create a climate and provide the tools for  civil conversation  civic participation  mutual respect  Proven project success –Duluth/Superior  Demonstrated impact in politics, education and civic participation  National recognition

 Mid-State Technical College  Municipalities  Several School Districts use the Curriculum- Stevens Point  School Boards  1000 total people were trained in Wisconsin Rapids in 2009  Wisconsin Rapids schools have trained their school board,teachers and staff

 1. Pay Attention  2. Listen  3. Be Inclusive  4. Don’t Gossip  5. Show Respect  6. Seek Common Ground  7. Repair Damaged Relationships  8. Use Constructive Language  9. Take Responsibility

 www. rg/index.php?page=speak-your-peace www. rg/index.php?page=speak-your-peace  Ongoing presentations  Online resources – business/organizations and student focused  Common resolution

Thank You to the following sponsors of Speak Your Peace: Patrick Hayes Alan and Patrice Billings incourage community foundation Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation