Working together for safe, inclusive communities
Shining a Light Shining a Light,
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TOGETHER
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TOGETHER NOT IN OUR TOWN
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Twenty years ago, one town took a stand against hate and violence. Hundreds of communities followed with their own actions, and a movement took shape. Today, the Not In Our Town National Leadership Gathering brings together remarkable everyday heroes from around the country to:
GET INSPIRED with strategy sessions and interactive trainings from NIOT leaders.
MEET mayors, police chiefs, and school leaders who are transforming their cities.
DISCOVER how to become a NIOT Gold Star City. SHARE stories and strategies for building safe, inclusive communities.
LEARN how to use films and storytelling to spark positive change.
DEVELOP action plans to address hate and bullying. PLAN the 2014 NIOT Week of Action.
BILLINGS, MONTANA: The Town that Inspired a Movement The Not In Our Town movement got its start in Billings, Montana when local residents were faced with a series of hate crimes.
KKK fliers were distributed. The Jewish cemetery was desecrated. The home of a Native American family was painted with swastikas. And a brick was thrown through the window of a six-year-old boy who displayed a menorah for Hanukkah. But rather than resigning itself to the growing climate of hate, the community took a stand. Local human rights activists and faith leaders urged businesses, civic leaders, and unions to respond before
Gary Modie, painter: “I was really glad to help paint the house, and more so, to convey a message to these guys that the community will not stand for that.”
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the violence escalated any further. The police chief warned that “silence is acceptance” and encouraged people to take risks for a greater gain. And they did. Faith groups from every denomination sponsored marches and candlelight vigils. Members of the Painters Union pitched in to paint over racist grafitti. The local newspaper printed full page menorahs that were displayed in nearly 10,000 homes and businesses. Through these actions, the people of Billings made a simple and powerful statement that would be echoed in communities around the world for years to come: “NOT IN OUR TOWN.”
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Launching Gold Star Cities
WE ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO… CREATE cities where everyone feels welcome and respected. BUILD empathy and inclusion in our schools. IMPROVE the quality of life for all residents. ATTRACT a diverse, talented workforce. LEAD THE WAY FOR SAFE, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES!
WE ARE GOLD STAR CITIES.
This year’s National Leadership Gathering kicks off NIOT Gold Star Cities: a new initiative to recognize leading communities, small and large, whose residents are working together for a safe, inclusive future. The Gold Star Cities campaign certifies towns that are taking proactive steps to prevent hate, intolerance, and bullying, and to promote diverse participation in civic life.
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Working Together for Safe, Inclusive Communities Partners in Stopping Hate
The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services and Not In Our Town are creating vital new tools to help law enforcement and community partners work together to prevent hate crimes, improve hate crime reporting, and address underlying tensions that can lead to violence. NIOT.org/COPS features downloadable action guides, case studies, and short videos which can be screened at roll call or at community meetings to spark dialogue. The law enforcement training track of the Not In Our Town National Leadership Gathering was produced through this collaboration, and showcases many vital project resources.
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Sponsors
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First Congregational United Church of Christ 310 North 27th St. In honor and celebration of Rev. Keith Torney and Margaret ‘Margie’ MacDonald for their courageous vision and leadership in the implementation of the first “Not In Our Town.”
A Just Peace / Open & Affirming Church where ALL are Welcome.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST We continue the journey of being an Open and Affirming, Just Peace Church. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome! “Jesus Didn’t Reject Anyone, and Neither Do We!”
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Special Thanks
Special thanks to these Not In Our Town funders:
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AGENDA FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2014 9:00 am–4:00 pm NIOS Trainer of Trainers Pre-Conference Rocky Mountain College 12:00 pm-6:00 pm 4:00 pm–5:45 pm 6:00 pm–8:00 pm 8:00 pm-8:30 pm Hotel check-in & registration The Northern Hotel: Prefunction West Welcome, Governor Steve Bullock Not In Our Town and Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (DOJ COPS): Screening & Panel, Waking in Oak Creek Northern Hotel: Grand Ballroom Welcome to Billings, Montana Western Heritage Museum NIOT 20th Anniversary Exhibit Gathering Group Photo
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SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014 All events held in the Northern Hotel’s Grand Ballroom unless otherwise noted. 7:30 am–8:30 am 8:00 am–8:30 am Breakfast at the Northern Juneteenth Ceremony
8:30 am–8:40 am Introducing the NIOT National Leadership Gathering 8:40 am-9:30 am 9:30 am-10:30 am 10:30-10:45 am 10:45-11:00 am 11:00 am–12:00 pm Mapping the Movement: NIOT Across the Nation Gold Star Cities: Sharing Our Strengths, Part 1 Session Break Spotlight on Not In Our School (NIOS) Gold Star Cities: Sharing Our Strengths, Part 2
12:00 pm–12:45 pm Lunch at the Northern
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12:45 pm-1:15 pm
NIOT Vision for Change: Launching the Gold Star Cities Campaign
1:15 pm-2:15 pm Special Session: Liz Halbert Edwards New Generation Contingent Babcock Room 1:15 pm–2:15 pm Mayor Talk: Leading through Crisis and Building Inclusive Communities 2:15 pm–2:30 pm 2:30 pm-3:30 pm Law Enforcement Spotlight: Addressing The Hate Crime Reporting Gap Breakout Sessions:
1. Building Law Enforcement & Community Collaboration Hart Albin Room 2. Schools & Communities Together: Creating Safe, Inclusive Environments Babcock Room 3:30 pm-3:45 pm 3:45 pm-4:50 pm 5:00 pm-5:20 pm 5:20 pm–7:30 pm 7:30 pm–9:00 pm Snack Break Problem Solving Working Groups Grand Ballroom, Hart Albin Room, and Babcock Room Liz Halbert Edwards New Generation Contingent Presentation DIY Dinner on the Town An Evening of Films: Original NOT IN OUR TOWN Film (Billings) & Premiere of MARSHALLTOWN Babcock Theater
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SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2014 All events held in the Northern Hotel’s Grand Ballroom unless otherwise noted. 7:30 am–8:30 am 8:30 am–9:15 am 9:15 am-9:30 am 9:30 am-10:30 am 10:30 am-10:45 am 10:45 am-10:55 am 10:55 am-11:55 am 11:55 pm-12:15 pm Breakfast at the Northern Facing Hate Discussion and Film Screening: What happens when a hate group comes to your town? Repairing Hearts: A Business Owner Responds to a Hate Crime Solutions Forum Pledging Action in Your Town Session Break We Do the Work: Peer Action Sessions Grand Ballroom, Hart Albin Room, Babcock Room Box Lunch & Salutations
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commitment to our community.
At First Interstate, we know we are only as strong as the communities we serve. For us, being a good neighbor extends beyond the walls of the bank. It means getting involved in the community and taking care of the places we call home. Our founder Homer Scott once said, “If you are part of a place, take care of it.” As a member of the Billings community, First Interstate Bank is proud to stand with Not in Our Town to help make Billings a better place to live and work.
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Supporting NIOT to build vibrant diverse communities
Billings Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Supports Not In Our Town by focusing on the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and justice, equality and compassion in human relations
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NOT IN OUR TOWN NATIONAL LEADERSHIP GATHERING
Billings Steering Committee
WANDA ANDERSON, First Interstate Bank KIM ANTHONY, Billings Public Schools BONNIE BANKS, School District 2 BECKY BIRD, Billings City Council JULIE DIAL, Western Heritage Center KENDRA EATON, St. Vincent Healthcare KAY FOSTER, Business Owner STEVE GORDON, Mayflower Congregational Church UCC MICHAEL GRAY, G & G Advertising GREG KRUEGER, Downtown Billings MARGIE MACDONALD, State Representative HD54 LESLIE MODROW, Billings Library Foundation ANDY RIO, Little Horn Bank CHRIS SEIFERT, Montana PBS NANCY SWANSON, Community Volunteer ERAN THOMPSON, NIOT Billings CHUCK TOOLEY, Tooley Communications JOANIE TOOLEY, Tooley Communications SHELLEY VANATTA, Community Volunteer TINA VOLEK, City of Billings
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Thank You Ossie Abrams and David Orser Barbara Abrash Maxine Allman Arlene Becker Kevin Berwin Rabbi Barbara Block Mike and Diane Boyett Daniel and Theresa Burkhart Michael and Susannah Bush Lucinda and Stephen Butler Larry Campodonico Beth Caunitz Debra Cerasa Jim and Virginia Court Dorothea and Brent Cromley David Crosson and Natalie Hala, in friendship with Ray Ostby Eide Bailly, LLC Pam and Bob Ellis Sandi Franklin Zack and Virginia Garretson John and Carol Green Phil and Barbara Griffin Walter and Barbara Gulick Mike Gustafson 22
Marilyn Haddenhorst Abigail Hastings Randy and Karen Hyvonen Doug and Kathy James Ilan Kaufmann Margie MacDonald Diana Mason Pat and Bill McAllister Members of: First United Methodist Church Grace United Methodist Church Shiloh United Methodist Church Evangelical United Methodist Church Lloyd Mickelson Dave and Gail Movius Andy and Heather Rio The Parish Community of St. Bernards Dr. Brian Schnitzer Dr. David Shenton Tom Singer and Evey LaMont Sodexo Food Services The Sponsors of We Remember (An Evening of Films) St. Patrick’s Co-Cathedral St. Pius X Catholic Church June 20-22, 2014 • Billings, Montana
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STAFF Patrice O’Neill CEO/Executive Producer, Co-Founder
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Patrice O’Neill CEO/Executive Producer, The Working Group
Rhian Miller Senior Producer, Co-Founder
Frank Joyce (Chair) Consultant, Labor Communications
Dr. Becki Cohn-Vargas Director, Not In Our School
Rhian Miller (Secretary) Co-Founder, The Working Group
Michelle Gahee Kloss Director, Community Engagement
Margo A. Feinberg, Esq. Schwartz, Steinsapir, Dohrmann and Sommers LLP
Cassandra Belson Executive Assistant
Erika Gosser Communications Specialist
Millie Jefferson Director/Associate Producer, Marketplace
Jeremy Jue Assistant Editor
Eran Thompson Chair, Billings Not In Our Town
Elizabeth Meyer Grantwriter
Ken Ikeda Managing Director, The Public Media Company
Hannah Miller National Gathering Organizer
Barbara Glickstein Co-Director, Center for Health, Media and Policy at Hunter College, City University of New York
Gamaliel Perez Operations Manager
Mimi Shum Bookkeeper
Nicco Mele Lecturer, Harvard Kennedy School
Alicia Upano Online Editor and Web Manager
Diana Wendel Production Assistant
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The Not In Our Town Movement Not In Our Town is a national movement to stop hate, address bullying, and build safe, inclusive communities for all. NIOT films, new media, and on-the-ground organizing tools help local leaders create thriving, diverse cities and towns where everyone can participate.
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