Why CalSPAC?
To most Junior League members, CalSPAC stands for California State Public Affairs Committee. To those who have served as a CalSPAC Delegate, CalSPAC stands for one of the Junior Leagues best kept secrets.
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Skills Developed Through CalSPAC Participation
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Ability to understand and influence the legislative process through advocacy efforts to benefit our communities and support our Junior League projects
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Public policy awareness
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Planning and implementation of a process for change
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Understanding of state concerns and how they impact individual Junior Leagues
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Strategic planning
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Collaboration, networking, compromise, and negotiation
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Public speaking
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Group facilitation
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Communication and making contacts
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Persuasion, debate, questioning, clarifying, summarizing, research and writing
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Leadership
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Advocacy and presentation before members of the legislature
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Possible Roles After CalSPAC
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Community Council VP
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Advocacy Chair
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Strategic Planning Chair
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Junior League Board Member
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Junior League President
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AJLI Leadership
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Local Task Force Member
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State Commission Appointee
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Community Coalition Leader
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Money spent for CalSPAC training has been used to develop women who bring back a wealth of valuable skills to their communities and Junior Leagues.
Adapted from The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI)