Camp Wellstone training coming to NJ

[emcguffie]

I live in New Jersey, and go to Democracy for America meet-ups. I just received an e-mail about Camp Wellstone training coming to New Jersey. Since we are going to work for election reform, I thought this might be interesting for New Jersey residents. I think the three-day training costs $75.

Announcing Camp Wellstone New Jersey: March 4-6

* Learn new strategies to win on issues
* Help elect progressive candidates
* Build your leadership and the leadership of others

Camp Wellstone is a dynamic weekend-long training program that teaches
progressives how to win on issues and elect good candidates. We use a
distinctive approach to politics, based on Paul Wellstone's success at
integrating grassroots organizing, electoral organizing, progressive
public policy and ethical leadership. Camp Wellstone New Jersey will
be held in Middlesex County (exact location will be announced shortly)
from 3:00 pm on Friday, March 4 until 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 6.

Camp Wellstone is for anyone interested in gaining valuable skills in
effective political action: candidates and those considering a run for
office, volunteer and paid campaign workers, and citizen activists
involved in community or issue organizing. The program is fast-paced
and highly interactive. Sessions are led by grassroots organizers and
campaign professionals from across the United States and the local
community.

CLICK HERE <https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/11421433/default.asp> TO
SIGN UP FOR NJ CAMP WELLSTONE TRAINING!

Choose from one of three tracks:

1. Being a Candidate: How to Run and Win the Wellstone Way
This track covers the fundamentals of grassroots political campaigns,
successful fundraising, field organizing, budgeting, planning,
volunteer coordination, get-out-the-vote and media relations. It
focuses on ethical leadership and standing up for a set of values, and
is designed to help participants to run and win successful campaigns.
We recommend this track for individuals who are now, or who are
interested in becoming, candidates for political office.

2. Working on a Campaign: Tools and Tactics for Success
This track also covers the fundamentals of grassroots political
campaigns, successful fundraising, field organizing, budgeting,
planning, volunteer coordination, get-out-the-vote and media relations
from the perspective do those who make it happen. Participants learn
the skills that are essential to putting your candidate or local team
in the best position to win. We recommend this track for individuals
who would like to work in a paid or volunteer capacity in political
campaigns.

3. Citizen Activism, Advocacy and Organizing
This track presents ideas, strategies and tactics to strengthen
issue-based organizing, as well as to develop the capacity of
grassroots leaders. It gives citizen activists the skills to plan and
implement successful campaigns, develop a message, build the base,
work with volunteers, advocate within legislative bodies and build
sustainable organizations. We recommend this for track for individuals
who want to more strategically move their issues forward.

Camp Wellstone fills very quickly. If you are interested sign up
online by following the link above or visit www.wellstone.org .

The cost is $75 or just $35 for students, low-income, or unemployed
participants. We are not able to guarantee your space for the New
Jersey Camp if payment is not received by February 25.

If you have questions about the training, contact Amber Goodwin:
[e-mail] or 202-546-6752.

[henslee]

1. So is this where we all get herded together, rounded up and shot by

machine gun fire? Just kidding.

[FogerRox]

2. I am am soo friggin there---done I'm going-- frig work whatever--

I am going

[emcguffie]

3. what "track" will you choose? n/t

[FogerRox]

4. I wish all 3--but with my background in Ops--though 1&2 seem similar

I think it'll be #2--since I have the same background

[FogerRox]

5. I just signed up for #2 YEAHHHHHHHH

[Ice4Clark]

6. NJ is full with a waiting list, but Milwaukee, WI has room for

anyone in that area who is interested. I've signed up for that one.

Here's the LINK

It's Feb 18 - 20th.

[bemis12]

7. Kick