DFA Training in Utah

Agenda:

Date: June 16-17
Time: 9:00am-6:00pm

You made the phone calls, you knocked on the doors and this past November you began to take our country back from the right wing. While many people are thinking about taking a rest after our victories in 2006, we know that you are not. Neither are President Bush and his right wing allies. That is why we are proud to announce that the DFA Training Academy is coming to Salt Lake City, Utah on June 16-17.

The 2008 Presidential race is already beginning to take shape. You and I both know that the grassroots are more than just a passive audience in this race. The DFA Training Academy will prepare you to become an asset to whichever candidate you end up supporting.

But this is more than just a presidential race. This past November Democrats across the country were successful in races from the U.S. Senate to local city councils. In addition to the standard campaign curriculum, we also will focus on strategies geared toward retaining the seats won last year and building Democratic majorities in 2008 and beyond.

At the DFA Training Academy, experienced campaign professionals will cover practical strategies and tactics including communications, fundraising, voter targeting, online organizing, and building a sustainable grassroots movement. We design the program so you can go out and use the skills you learn right away. Then, we follow up with you to make sure you have the support you need to organize your community.

Please check in with your local group for more information:

www.democracyforutah.com

For specific questions, please call Carrie Ulrich at 801-428-9936 or carrie@democracyforutah.com.

If you can't make the Salt Lake City training in June, check out some of the other training dates across the country: http://www.democracyforamerica.com/training

We hope to see you in Salt Lake City!

MEALS

Lunch will be provided both days.

TRAINING TOPICS

Our training agenda is now available with bios of our professional trainers (UT_Agenda_2007.pdf).

FRIDAY "MEET-AND-GREET" - RSVP REQUIRED

Come meet the DFA trainers and your fellow trainees at the 337 Project on Friday evening (June 15) from 6 to 8 pm. The 337 Project is located at 337 South 400 East in Salt Lake City. Light refreshments will be served. Due to limited space, an RSVP is required. For more information on this unique art installation, see the writeup in the Salt Lake Tribune.

Click here to RSVP for the Friday Meet and Greet.

SATURDAY SOCIAL AT CAFFE MOLISE - RSVP REQUIRED

Join us at Caffe Molise after Saturday's training for delectable Italian cuisine. The cost is $22 per person. Please pay at the event with either cash or check made out to Democracy for Utah. Due to limited space, an RSVP is required.

Click here to RSVP for the Saturday Social.

RSVP AND PAYMENT

To RSVP, enter your information in the RSVP to Event box at the top right of this page. You can then pay online ($60 in advance), send a check ($60 in advance), or pay at the training ($70 at the door). Make checks payable to "Democracy for America":

Democracy for America
Attn: Matt Blizek
PO Box 1717
Burlington, VT 05402

Be sure to write "Salt Lake Training" on the check.

SPONSORSHIPS

If you can't attend the training but would like to sponsor someone else, please visit the sponsorship page. Remember to select the Salt Lake City training from the drop-down box.

FOR OUT-OF-TOWN ATTENDEES

There is a large convention in Salt Lake City the same weekend as our training. Many hotels are already booked up. We suggest that you make your hotel reservation as soon as possible — or better yet, arrange to stay with a friend or relative. Democracy for Utah is working to provide volunteer housing for out-of-town attendees. If you need a place to stay, or if you live in Salt Lake and would like to volunteer a spare bedroom for one of our out-of-town guests, please contact carrie@democracyforutah.com.