Date: March 24-25 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 9:00-6:00 pm

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 aren't. You have the special responsibility of hosting America's first in the nation caucus. That's why, we are proud to announce that the DFA Training Academy is coming to Cedar Rapids, Iowa on March 24-25.

Presidential candidates have already begun campaigning in Iowa, seeking your vote. You and I know that the grassroots are more than just a passive audience. 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 you helped elect Chet Culver as governor and elected Democratic majorities in the House and Senate for the first time in 40 years. 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.

In 2007, the whole nation will be watching Iowa. Attend the DFA Training Academy and become a participant in history.

If you can't make the Cedar Rapids training in March, check out some of the other training dates across the country:http://www.democracyforamerica.com/training

We hope to see you in Cedar Rapids!

Limited sponsorships available! Contact Matt at mblizek@democracyforamerica.com to apply.

LODGING INFORMATION: Housing/Hotels

Housing: For information about free housing, contact Sue at psychosue@mchsi.com or ph. 319-202-1099

Hotels: We have rooms set aside at 3 motels in Cedar Rapids, all located very close to each other and close to Kirkwood Comm. College.

For all of these hotels, the directions are I-380 to Exit 17; each hotel is either on 33rd Ave. or just off of 33rd Ave. All have free wireless internet.

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Heartland Inn Cedar Rapids Iowa Hotel
3315 Southgate Court SW • Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 •
cedarrapids@heartlandinns.com

Phone: (319) 362-9012 • Fax: (319) 362-9694 • Toll-Free: (800) 334-3277 code 17

Free wireless, plus a free computer station in lobby; pool, exercise room, complimentary breakfast, evening snacks.

$70.54 per night for Double (2 beds) or King (1 bed); same rate for 1 or 2 persons, add $5.00 for additional person.

Group Confirmation #F032307GH - Democracy for America

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Super 8 Motel - Cedar Rapids
400 33rd Ave SW (check address when you call; there are 2 Super 8s on 33rd Ave. SW)
I-380 & 33rd Ave South
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/home

Phone: 319-363-1755 FAX: 319-363-1755 Toll-free: (800) 800-8000
E-mail: GeneralManager03413@cdthotel.com

Free high speed internet, complimentary breakfast, evening snacks, free airport shuttle, no pool or exercise room

All rooms are double @ $58.39 plus tax, same for 1-2 persons.

Group Confirmation #41448 - Democracy for America

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Excel Inn Cedar Rapids
616 33rd Ave. S.W.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
http://www.exelinns.com/cedar_rapids.htm

Phone (319) 366-2475 FAX: (319) 366-5712 1-800-367-3935
E-mail: exelcr@skywi-fi.net

Free wireless high speed internet, complimentary breakfast, fitness room, no shuttle

Rates: $44.99 (1 Bed, 2 persons); $49.99 (2 Beds, 2 persons); $39.99 (Single)

Group Confirmation #1242155 - Democracy for America

There are plenty of restaurants nearby, mostly fast food or franchise kinds of places like Cancun (Mexican), Happy Chef, Pei's (Chinese), Subway, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's, Perkins, McDonalds, most probably within easy walking distance.
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