News from Patrick Flynn

Ever thought it might be fun to get involved in local politics?  I once did, and attended a campaign training seminar shortly after graduating from college.  Since you know what ultimately happened to me, consider yourself forewarned.  If undeterred, read on.

I received the following information in a recent e-mail (Editor’s note: as you’ll see, this opportunity is intended for those of the progressive persuasion.  Similar opportunities exist for those with a more conservative approach, but I haven’t received an entreaty from that perspective recently.):

Political Skills Training for Progressives by Cathy Allen, A National Political Consultant and Trainer

She is a strategist for over 500 campaigns, an international trainer and a Founder of Center for Women and Democracy at University of Washington

Two different sessions on Saturday, January 9, 2010:

9 am to 12:30 pm – Nuts and Bolts of Campaigns
1:30 pm to 5:00 pm – New Demographics & Technology

• Learn how to be a great candidate or to manage a successful campaign.
• Learn how to shape a message, raise funds and get out the vote.
• Learn how to use ne w technology to enhance voter contact.

Space is limited

Alaska Women’s Political Caucus members $25/session –  Non-members $60/session.

Memberships available on site for $65

Scholarships are available for students.

Location – Alaska Pacific University Campus – Carr-Gottstein Building #103

Reservations: email – janeangvik@alaska.com or call 277-6903

Snacks will be available.

Political historians among us will recall Ms. Allen’s work on Tony Knowles’ two successful – though very, very close – mayoral campaigns in the 1980’s.  In other words, she’s not some “outsider” coming to Alaska to tell us how to conduct our business.  So if your list of New Year’s resolutions includes making a difference in local political discourse, here’s an opportunity.  If not, here’s hoping you enjoy a terrific 2010 anyway!

Regards,

Patrick