News Item: : CDC Democratic Leadership Training - El Dorado
(Category: Club News)
Posted by Administrator
Monday 16 March 2009 - 06:59:00
Hosted by: CDC and El Dorado County Democratic Party
When: Saturday, March 21, 2009, 8:00am-7:00pm
Where: Folsom Lake College, Communtiy Room, 10 College Parkway, Folsom, 95630
Cost: Free - Lunch and refreshments will be provided. (Requested donation of $10.00 to help cover food and materials)
Current Sponsors(>=$50):
- Sharon Fallis (Sacramento)
- Mark Taylor (Sacramento)
- Matt Lockshin(San Francisco)
- Karen Cookson (Pleasant Hill)
- John McCoy (El Dorado)
- Janel Gifford (South Lake Tahoe)
- Capitol Area Progressives
- Sacramento County Democratic Party
- Stonewall Democratic club of Sacramento
- Take Back Red California
- Auburn Area Democratic Club
- San Joaquin County Democratic Party
- CDP Rural Caucus
Help sponsor our training to keep it going! Please donate
This intense training consists of a variety of workshops for club/party leaders and political activists who want to advance their leadership roles in the Democratic Party or are just getting started!
We're sorry!� This training workshop is now full! Stay tuned for more dates!
The California Democratic Party Structure
If you want to get involved with the party and rise through the ranks, you need to know the structure and the roles of the various arms of the party.� Learn about the state officers, committees, caucus’, clubs, county DCCs, regions, etc., as well as how the State DCC is pulled together. �
How to Run a Meeting:
Robert's Rules of Order Whether you are a club president, member, activist or a candidate, you should know the basics of parliamentary procedures.� Most organizations, profit and non-profit, political or non-political, abide by these rules whether it’s a local club, state party, or a city council meeting. �
Club Finances: How to Stay Out of Jail
Learn the does & don’ts of political finances.� Club leaders, treasurers, members, candidates should all have a fundamental idea of political finances.� Hands-on explanation of filling out reports included.
Fundraising Fundamentals and Guidelines�
“Money is the milk of Politics”, right? If that’s the case then our clubs need a lot of milk!� Learn the ins/outs of fundraising techniques and ideas. �
Fundraising Ideas & Projects
This workshop will provide you with ideas and projects for raising money – the right way!
Increasing and Keeping Your Membership
Now that you have your club or organization put together, how to go about finding members & volunteers, and more importantly, how do you motivate and hang on to them? �
Recruiting Candidates for Local Office
Democrats need to field candidates that will be representative of Democratic values for all elected offices.� This training session is geared towards helping Democrats recruit the future leaders for all levels of elected office. �
Technology and Clubs
Learn about the many free technology tools such as websites, faxing, online applications, etc., that can be used by your club/organization.� Additional topics: social networking, email etiquette, listserves �
The Progressive Challenge
Learn about the top issues facing Democrats.� Whether you are an activist or candidate, you need to be aware of what progressives expect of you and what we expect of our candidates.� Talking points and concise messaging.
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Sponsorships available for $50! �
NOTE: Please DO NOT RSVP unless you can stay the entire day! Our speakers have committed their time for this workshop and travel from around the state. We know this is a long day of intense training, but to ensure future training, we would like you to respect our speaker’s time investment! Thank you. �
Seating is limited, so please RSVP by March19, 2009
This news item is from California Democratic Council
( http://www.cdc-ca.com/news.php?extend.45 )