Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Candidate Academy
OC Parks- The Pilot Room
Program Overview
October 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2019
Pricing $149 for 4 sessions
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Mission Statement: The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Candidate Academy is designed to educate, inform and prepare potential candidates on the realities of running for and serving in public office. This non-partisan seminar series will provide a wealth of training and resources and allow participants to interact with business and civic leaders.
Must Attend all 4 Sessions in order to Graduate.
Session #1: Developing the passion
Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Why are you running?
- Developing your platform
- What to expect/Realities of being an elected official
- Attributes of a good candidate/What voters want in a Candidate
Session #2: Nuts & Bolts
Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Setting up a committee
- Important dates not to be missed
- Filings & ballot information
- Role & Responsibilities of the Campaign Manager & team
- Finance Manager/Fundraising
- Filing periods
Session #3: Messaging, Marketing and the Media
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Knowing your brand
- Developing your message
- Delivering the message
- Role of social media in a campaign
- Securing media/party endorsements
- Polling
Session #4: Today's Challenges and Tomorrow's Opportunities - Issues you should know & GRADUATION CELEBRATION!!
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Graduation- invite a family/friend to ceremony) limited space
- Jobs/Workforce Development
- Public Safety
- Education
- Infrastructure/Transportation
- Sustainability
- Housing Affordability
- Water
Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM PDT
Wednesday, October 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2019
4:30-7:00 p.m.
Location
OC Parks- The Pilot Room- Upstairs
34451 Ensenada Place
Dana Point, CA 92629
Fees/Admission
$149 per person by September 16, 2019
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Contact Information
Amy Foell
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