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05/04/2009
Campaign 101: Seeking Public Office
A practical workshop for those seeking re-election, entering politics for the first time, or wanting to become more involved in the political process
Saturday, May 30, 2009 8:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Toyota Auditorium, Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy,
University of Tennessee
1640 Cumberland Avenue
Registration fee = $50 (includes breaks, materials and lunch)
Parking – Free on first come, first served basis at the University Center Garage
Whether you are considering becoming a candidate for public office or helping the people who do…what does it take to make a difference?
It takes you!
Sponsored by the University of Tennessee’s Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy, Leadership Knoxville, the Young Professionals of Knoxville, the Knoxville Area Urban League and the Hispanic Chamber of East Tennessee, we encourage you to take advantage of this workshop.
East Tennessee is home to a long and distinguished line of public servants, men and women who have stood in the arena of politics and made a difference in all our lives. This workshop will focus on the nuts and bolts of running for office in Knox County, Tennessee, but many of the sessions will apply to anyone seeking public office in
Tennessee.
More questions? Call 974-0931 or visit our website at www.bakercenter.utk.edu for directions to the University Center and parking.
8:00 a.m. Registration Check-in and Coffee
8:30 a.m. Welcome
8:45 a.m. Making the Decision to Run: First Steps as a CandidateDean Rice - Pratt, Pratt & Rice, Inc., Nashville, TN
9:30 a.m. Know Your Territory: How to Get Information on Your ConstituencyDr. Bill Lyons, UT Political Science professor Senior Director, Policy and Communications, City of Knoxville
10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. Technology in the CampaignCortney Piper, SRW & Associates
11:30 a.m. Lunch PanelIf I Knew Then What I Know Now! Panel of current office-holdersModerated by: Representative Joe Armstrong, Tennessee State House· Finbarr Saunders, Knox County Commission· Amy Broyles, Knox County Commission· Foster Arnett, Knox County Clerk
1:00 p.m. Fundraising and BudgetsLarry Leibowitz, Partner, Leibowitz & Cohen
2:15 p.m. Compliance and Record-keeping: State & County RequirementsGreg Mackay, Admin. of Elections, Knox County Election Commission
2:45 p.m. Media Relations: How to Draft and Deliver Your MessageAllen Carmichael, Co-President, Moxley Carmichael, Inc. Gene Patterson, News Co-Anchors, WATE-TV Channel 6
3:45 p.m. Final Remarks and Wrap Up
You must register in advance to insure a spot. Space is limited, so do not delay – register today! No confirmation will be mailed, so be sure to mark your calendar for this important workshop!
DEADLINE TO REGISTER is Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Name __________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________
City _________________ State ____ Zip code ___________ Email ______________
Daytime phone ______________ Evening phone ___________________
Registration fee = $50 (includes lunch and handouts)
Cash or check - Please make check payable to the University of Tennessee.
_____Check enclosed _____ Will pay at the workshop
Do you have any dietary restrictions?
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