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August 2009

Long Beach Chamber 2009 Candidate Academy

The Long Beach Chamber’s Candidate Academy is a NON-PARTISAN program designed for individuals considering running for local, county, regional, and state public office.

When

Thursday evenings
August 6, 2009 – August 27, 2009
5:30pm – 7:00pm

Tuition

$100.00 total

(cost includes food at each session, class text, materials and supplies)

Where

daVinci Ristorante
2801 East Spring Street, 3rd Floor
Long Beach, California 90806
 

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Program Outline

Session 1: DEVELOP THE PASSION TO RUN FOR OFFICE

Thursday, August 6, 2009
5:30pm – 7:00pm

Welcome
Introductions / Overview
Develop the Passion to Run for Office
Q & A Session

Session 2: FUND AND RUN THE CAMPAIGN

Thursday, August 13, 2009
5:30pm – 7:00pm

Welcome
Elements of a Funding a Winning Campaign
Elements of Running a Winning Campaign
Campaigning Via Social Networking
Q & A Session

Session 3: REALITY OF BEING AN ELECTED OFFICIAL
 

Thursday, August 20, 2009
5:30pm – 7:00pm

Welcome
Providing Customer Service as an Elected Official
I Won, What’s Next?
Q & A Session

Session 4: SECURING THE ENDORSEMENTS / ACADEMY WRAP UP DISCUSSION

Thursday, August 27, 2009
5:30pm – 8:00pm

Welcome
Secure Organization Endorsements
Getting Covered By Long Beach Media
Q & A Session
Academy Roundtable Discussion