Countywide Precinct Development Training

Type:	Training
Event Date:	Jul 26, 2008
Event Time:	8:00 AM EDT
Hosted by:	Democracy for Houston, Democracy for Houston

Agenda:

CALLING ALL PRECINCT CHAIRS, ACTIVISTS AND INTERESTED DEMOCRATS!!!

Democracy for Houston announces their day-long precinct development training sessions to be held at the Power Center on Saturday, July 26.
The purpose of this message is to give you more information on the training and to encourage as many of you as possible to sign up and attend. You can register at

http://democracyforhouston.org/node/274

WHAT IS DEMOCRACY FOR HOUSTON?

Democracy for Houston is part of Democracy for America, an organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the Democratic Party at all levels of government. They strive to educate and activate Democrats at the grassroots level, encouraging everyone to become active in the party. They believe that elections are won one precinct at a time. See their complete mission statement at www.democracyforhouston.org as well as the event flyer.

IS THIS JUST FOR PRECINCT CHAIRS?

Absolutely not! Because this is grassroots training, it is geared to precinct level oganization. But it is invaluable training for anyone who is interested in political activism. It is especially valuable to someone who has not been active before because you will see many ways to become involved and be able to choose what you want to do based on your interests and available time. The training will include:

* Harris County's Coordinated Campaign Forum - Bill Kelly, General Campaign Manager Want to work for a candidate? Get involved in one of the 10 Satellite Offices for the Coordinated Campaign effort.
* Winning One Precinct at a Time - Stan Merriman, Chair Emeritus Progressive Populous Caucus How to help a candidate, energize and organize your precinct,or help your precinct chair.
* Texas Van Training - Brian Pendleton, Regional Field Director DNC Using the computerized data base to identify supporters, swing voters,etc.
* Framing Forum - Murvin Auzenne, Democracy For Houston Executive Steering Committee Member How to deliver the Democratic message effectively.
* Deputy Voter Registrar Training - Marty Morrison, Harris County Voter Registration Office You will be deputized!
* Election Judge/Clerk Overview and Becoming a Precinct Chair - April Lloyd, Harris County Democratic Party Election Coordinator Ever wanted to work an election or be a precinct chair?
* Netroots - Getting Connected to the Internet - Panel of Netroots Activists including Charles Kuffner, OFF THE KUFF Blogger and Perry Dorrell, BRAINS and EGGS Blogger How to get the inside scoop on political happenings and the "nuts and bolts" to Netroots activism.

WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?

Not only do we have a chance to make history with the presidential election, we have a very real chance to turn Harris County BLUE. This could mean Democrats holding the countywide positions of County Judge, Sheriff, DA, County Clerk, County Attorney and Tax Assessor Collector. We also have the opportunity to add members to the state legislative team and rejoin the county judiciary for the first time since 1994. Keep in mind: it would take several months of Democratic club/ organizational meetings to cover the information that will be provided in this one day training session.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Online registration is now available at

http://democracyforhouston.org/node/274

The training is free for all precinct chairs and $15 for all others which covers the cost of coffee, lunch and materials. You can pay online or send in a check to P.O.Box 5832 Kingwood, Texas 77325-5832.

If you have any questions about it, you may contact Phillip McNutt at phillipmcnutt@democracyforhouston.org .

TRAINING LOCATION The Power Center, 12401 South Post Oak Road, Houston, Texas 77045

Linked to groups: Democracy for Houston, Democracy for Texas, Netroots Activism!, Progressive Democrats of Southeast Texas, Democracy for Houston
Linked to campaigns: Obama for America, Obama for America