Hosting a Media Training House Party

We'll make it as easy as possible for you to host a media training house party, but there are some things you'll need to have and do in order to make your training successful.

What you need to be a host

• A comfortable space that can fit between 5 and 15 people
• A working television with a DVD player (note: you can also download and play a digital version of the training video, but we recommend watching the DVD if possible)
• A computer with a reliable internet connection, external speakers, and monitor or a speaker phone to connect to the expert interview through a conference cal or webcast.
• Access to a printer and/or copier in order to distribute the guest materials for the training (4-5 pages per person)

What you will do as host

This training has three different sections and involves a very tight schedule. As a host, it will be your responsibility to ensure that your event follows the schedule.

By signing up to be a host, you are agreeing to have members of your community come to your house for this training. We will limit the number of people who can come in accordance with the maximum attendance you indicate. The reservation system works on a first come, first serve basis. You will get an email notification every time someone signs up for your event that will include their name, address, and contact information. You are welcome to contact them prior to the training.

During the course of the training, your responsibility will be to:

• Have your guests fill out an attendance sheet and submit it online
• Print the guest packets for your attendees
• Play the DVD video (or online version)
• Set up the conference call or webcast
• Help facilitate the interactive practice of the evening
• Fill out a post-training evaluation
• Help ensure that your participants get the most out of the experience

You are welcome to invite as many of your own friends, family, co-workers, and acquaintances as you like; however, they need to register through the website.

Supporting you as a host

We will host a conference call training for hosts to walk through the details of the evening and answer questions. Additionally, we have provided all the information you need on our website including a detailed guide to being a host, frequently asked questions for hosts, and an in-depth explanation of each portion of the evening. If you can’t find the answer, email info@cplaction.org.

If you can provide everything listed above, you can sign up to host a network training in the future!