DFA Training in Mississippi

Agenda:

Date: March 31-April 1 (Saturday & Sunday)
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 Jackson, Mississippi on March 31-April 1 . This event is being jointly sponsored by the Mississippi Democratic Party, Mississippi Democratic Club and the Young Democrats of Mississippi.

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.

Meals:
Continental breakfast, lunches, and snacks will be provided on each day of the training. A Social Event including dinner will be provided Saturday evening .

Lodging:
For those traveling into Jackson, a block of rooms has been reserved at the Comfort Inn Pearl for the training. The Comfort Inn is just a 5 minute drive from the training center and they are offering a discounted rate:

Single Room = $62.00 ($68 with tax)
(Ask for the Democracy for America/Miss. Democratic Party Rate

To make reservations or for more information call toll free 1-888-214-7255 or Locally (601) 932-6009

The hotel is located 235 Pearson Road, Pearl, MS (Exit 48 from I-20)

Please check in with the MDP Field staff for more information. Rita Royals or Mike Biggs can be reached by calling 601-842-3291 or 888-674-3367 or via email: rita@msdemocrats.net or mike@msdemocrats.net

We hope to see you in Jackson!

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