DFA kicks off Training Academy with U.S. Rep. James Clyburn & State Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter in South Carolina

Written by: Sheri Divers on Mar 15, 2007 2:15 PM EDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Democracy for America Kicks Off Campaign Training Academy with U.S. Rep. James Clyburn and State Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter in Columbia 

COLUMBIA, SC -- Building on the momentum of the 2006 electoral victories, Democracy for America will launch its national 2007 campaign training schedule in Columbia, South Carolina with U.S. Representative James Clyburn and State House Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter on Saturday, March 17-18, 2007 at University of South Carolina Law School Law Center Building, 701 Main Street from 9-6pm. 

The 2008 Presidential Race has begun. Thousands of Democracy for America (DFA) grassroots activists from over 850 local groups across the country have registered for campaign training in their cities because they are taking an active role in this race as well as the state and municipal elections in 2007.  

The DFA Training Academy features experienced campaign professionals and covers practical strategies and tactics in areas such as communications, fundraising, voter targeting, online organizing, and building a sustainable grassroots movement. The program is designed to be practical and immediately useful in community organizing activities. These skills are essential for activists who will volunteer with presidential primary campaigns or run for elected office.

Currently, DFA has trained over 10,000 activists across America leading to over 500 electoral victories at all levels of national, state and local government. Rep. Clyburn will address community activists Saturday morning from 9:10-9:20.  State Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter will be speaking on Sunday during lunch.

“Our DFA Training Academy graduates are using their power to turn these victories into a lasting movement,” said Democracy for America Chair Jim Dean.

Venue Info:

Grassroots Campaign Training Academy
Date: March 17-18 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 9:00am-6:00pm both days
Location: Univ. of South Carolina Law School Law Center Building
Address: 701 Main St. in Columbia, South Carolina 29208

To find more information, contact Kevin Puleo at kpuleo@schousedems.org or 803-242-1150.

For more training locations, visit: http://www.democracyforamerica.com/training 

Democracy for America, which was founded by Howard Dean in 2004, is a political action committee dedicated to building a grassroots network of socially progressive and fiscally responsible activists running for all levels of office – from the school board to the Presidency.  DFA is empowering everyday Americans to reform their political system.   

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