Fri., Aug. 21, 2009 - Sat., Aug. 22, 2009
Demexpo - Training to Win in 2010
Renowned national political consultants, pollsters and strategists will be on hand to lead the seminars and training sessions. This weekend is an unprecedented opportunity for local candidates to receive nationally recognized candidate and campaign training. Campaign managers, spouses and the key supporters of candidates are urged to attend. Space is limited! Space allotted on a first-come, first-save basis!
Location: Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center
For Reservations: If you need accommodations for this event, we have secured a special event rate of $99 at the Renaissance Hotel. To book your room at this rate, please contact Veronica Gray at the Renaissance Hotel, 334.481.5134.
2009 DemExpo
Training to Win in 2010
Tentative Training Agenda
Friday, August 21
11:00 am – 01:00 pm Registration
01:00 pm – 01:50 pm Welcome, Orientation, Planning a Campaign, Qualifying & Forms
02:00 pm – 03:30 pm Campaign Workshops A, B, C, D
03:30 pm – 03:40 pm Break
03:40 pm – 05:00 pm Campaign Workshops A, B, C, D
05:00 pm – 07:00 pm Social Hour Sponsored by Congressman Artur Davis
Saturday, August 22
08:00 am – 09:00 am Breakfast on your own or DTBD
09:10 am – 10:30 am Campaign Workshops A, B, C, D
10:30 am – 10:40 am Break
10:40 am – 12:00 am Campaign Workshops A, B, C, D
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Campaign Workshops
A. Paid Voter Contact
1. Direct Mail | Jennifer Smith (Mad Dog Mail)
2. Phones/Texting | Tony Parker (The Parker Group)
3. New Media | Phil Noble (Phil Noble & Associates)
B. Establishing & Communicating Your Message
1. Research | Robert Moore (Innovative Research)
2. Campaign Strategy | Jennie Blackton (Assoc. of State Dem. Chairs and Progressive Majority)
C. Campaign Budgeting & Fundraising
1. Planning & Budgeting | Travis Peterson (Impact Strategies)
2. Fundraising | Brandon Thorn (Dark Horse Campaigns)
D. Turning Out Your Vote
1. Voter File | Brannon Walden (Alabama Democratic Party)
2. GOTV | Bradley Davidson (Front Door Democracy)
3. Constituencies & Endorsements | Panel discussion
Panel : Above speakers, Elizabeth Lawlor (BCA), Justin Bailey (AL Assoc. for Justice), Jim Wrye (AL Education Association) Darryl Sinkfield/Debra Huntley (AL Democratic Conference), …
Location: Montgomery
When: 1:00 PM
Ends: Aug. 22, 4:00 PM
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