Date: July 21-22 (both days!)
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 Orange County, California on July 21-22.

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.

Our local hosts have reserved a bloc of rooms at two local hotels

Comfort Inn
2620 Hotel Terrace Dr.
Santa Ana;
Phone: 714/966-5200 (front desk)
Rate: $79.99 a night single or double on reservations made before July 4; 30 rooms are blocked
When calling request 'Democracy For America blocked rooms'

Best Western
2700 Hotel Terrace Dr.
Santa Ana
Phone: 714/432-8888
Rate: $84 a night single (one king) or double (two queens); 7 day cancellation
Confirmation #: 306900; request DFA Training Academy block

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

I hope to see you in Orange County!