America’s Opportunity Fund (AOF) and the South Bay Labor Council will be hosting a “Get out the Vote” (GOTV) Training which will educate operatives and activists in the strategy and tactics necessary for a successful Election Day.
Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Training will include hands-on political training taught by experienced campaign specialists. The Workshop will focus on targeting voters; recruiting volunteers; field activitie...s; fundraising and budgeting; message development; persuasion; and Election Day.
Participants receive instruction based on a comprehensive curriculum from an outstanding faculty of consultants, and other well-qualified trainers. Participants will gain skills in leadership, political action, and civic participation.
The 1 day workshop will focus on training those who are interested in working or volunteering in a campaign.
Space is limited so please send in your application and $100 registration fee to aof.training2010@gmail.com.
For additional information, please contact:
Madalene Mielke (202) 547-6656 / madalene@arumgroup.com
or Gene Benavides (202) 556-3122 / gene.benavides@gmail.com
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America's Opportunity Fund (AOF) is a 501 C (4) Political Action Committee that provides opportunities for candidates, and communities of color, to participate fully in the electoral process at the federal and statewide level.
The goals of AOF are to affect a marked increase in the number of elected officials who embrace and understand the needs of communities of color; generate significant funds to support its mission in targeted states throughout the country; increase voter visibility and participation to support AOF endorsed candidates to achieve victory.
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GOTV TRAINING WORKSHOP
September 10 – 11, 2010
San Jose, CA
Application
*NAME:________________________________________________________
*STREET:______________________________________________________
*CITY: ________________________*STATE: ________________
*ZIP CODE: __________
PHONE:_______________________________
EMAIL:_______________________________
*EMPLOYER:___________________________
*OCCUPATION:________________________
* Required Information for FEC purposes
WITH YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. CURRICULUM VITAE
2. LIST ANY PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN EXPERIENCE (VOLUNTEER OR PAID POSITIONS)
3. (2) TWO CAMPAIGN REFERENCES
Email your application and all other materials to: aof.training2010@gmail.com.
**YOU WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED INTO THE TRAINING UNTIL WE HAVE RECEIVED YOUR $100 APPLICATION FEE. **
___Charge my contribution to my personal/corporate credit card for the amount of $______________.
___Visa ___Amex ___MasterCard
Name on Card:___________________________________________________
Credit Card #_______________________________Exp:______________
Signature:______________________________________________________
You can also mail your check to the following:
America’s Opportunity Fund
625 Third St. NE Suite #2
Washington, DC 20002
Note: SJ September 2010 training
(Paid for and authorized by America’s Opportunity Fund and is not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.)
