The League of Women Voters of Virginia, the National Women’s Political Caucus of Virginia and Virginia NOW encourage more women to run for elected office by sponsoring RUNNING TO WIN: A Workshop for Female Candidates and Advisors. The workshop will be held January 5 – January 7, 2007 at Old Dominion University. It will kick off Friday night with a reception with elected officials, followed by a series of breakout groups on Saturday and Sunday.
Scheduled topics include:
- Deciding to run
- What is my area and how will I win
- Budgeting
- Media relations, including an opportunity to do a practice taping
- Grassroots organization
- Fundraising
- Finding a political mentor
Cost is $75 per person and includes a CD of the Women’s Political Caucus “Running to Win” manual. Sponsorships are available:
- Platinum – $2,500 – includes 8 tickets to the reception, training session, and full sponsorship coverage in the invitation, printed materials and event signage
- Gold – $1,500 – includes 6 tickets to the reception, training session, and full sponsorship coverage in the invitation, printed materials and event signage
- Silver – $1,000 – includes 4 tickets to the reception, training session, and full sponsorship coverage in the invitation, printed materials and event signage
- Bronze – $500 – includes 2 tickets to the reception, training session, and full sponsorship coverage in the invitation, printed materials and event signage
- Steel – $250 – includes 1 ticket to the reception, training session, and full sponsorship coverage in the invitation, printed materials and event signage
For more information or to sign up for this important event, call 757-248-8775. The deadline is December 22.
VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local 